About Us

Teass Warren Architects is a boutique D.C. architecture and interior design firm specializing in custom homes, middle housing, adaptive reuse + historic preservation, and business-place, pairing innovative design with expert project management to help clients realize their vision.

Our mission is to design creative and sustainable solutions that respond to context and client needs. 

Our vision is to do work that matters to people, places, and the planet. 


The Team

Will Teass, AIA
Will Teass, AIA

Managing Principal

Co-founder and Managing Principal, Will is responsible for developing and promoting the firm’s vision while ensuring clients’ interests and goals are met.

Charles Warren, AIA
Charles Warren, AIA

Principal of Design

Co-founder and Principal of Design, Charles brings to the practice over 20 years of exceptional design experience. He is focused on ensuring consistent, high-quality design for every project.

Madeline Sambor, AIA
Madeline Sambor, AIA

Associate

A key team member since 2017, Madeline brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to a wide range of project types. She also leads the firm’s philanthropy initiatives, fostering community engagement through design.

Stevie Bishop
Stevie Bishop

Office Manager

As the Office Manager, Stevie does a little bit of everything, from keeping the office supplied with the necessities (printer ink, batteries, coffee!) to requesting consultant invoices and planning office events. She is also training as a Project Administrator, helping Project Leads keep the permitting process moving.

Dailong Ma
Dailong Ma

Design Lead

Dailong has been a key part of our team for over 8 years, contributing to a diverse range of projects with creativity, precision, and a collaborative spirit. Navigating complex design challenges, he brings a balanced approach that blends technical expertise with an eye for thoughtful, human-centered design solutions.

Sabireen Alim
Sabireen Alim

Designer

Sabireen is passionate about designing spaces that feel both purposeful and personal. She leads the firm’s social media and marketing efforts, helping shape how the studio’s projects and ideas are shared. When she’s not designing, you’ll likely find her painting, crocheting, or out sketching.

Kora Stafford
Kora Stafford

Accounting

Kora has served as the TWA Financial Director since 2014. She currently owns and operates her own accounting firm, Streamline Source, contracting with small business in the DC area. Although she has a knack for spreadsheets and numbers, she also enjoys lifting weights and all sorts of adventures in her free time.

Are we the right fit for you?

get in touch
Privacy Settings
We use cookies to enhance your experience while using our website. If you are using our Services via a browser you can restrict, block or remove cookies through your web browser settings. We also use content and scripts from third parties that may use tracking technologies. You can selectively provide your consent below to allow such third party embeds. For complete information about the cookies we use, data we collect and how we process them, please check our Privacy Policy
Youtube
Consent to display content from - Youtube
Vimeo
Consent to display content from - Vimeo
Google Maps
Consent to display content from - Google