Steve Schulte, Kim Adams, Danny George and Sean Porter accept the Signatures of Loudoun Design Excellence Pace-Setters award for The Barn at Brambleton.
The inspiration behind the award-winning Barn at Brambleton in Ashburn, VA is the Loveless Porter-designed Sweeney Barn, in Manassas, VA. Brambleton Group’s Danny George appreciated that the architectural team behind that renovation maintained the barn’s rustic roots while modernizing key aesthetic details. Wanting the same for his barn-to-event-center project, but on an even larger scale, Danny sought out Loveless Porter.
Danny is a contractor himself, and no stranger to similar projects. However, he explained that renovations of this magnitude have a lot of moving parts, and that managing these is where Loveless Porter Architects truly stepped up. A large historic renovation project like this requires oversight from zoning boards and comes with an endless amount of building code minutiae to track. Danny said Loveless Porter’s project lead was “terrific at keeping the parts moving” and that the firm was responsive at all times of day, serving as a liaison between the construction team and the city.
“Loveless Porter did a great job with all the technical aspects,” said Danny. “The firm was incredibly responsive throughout the construction process.” He added that when he and his team proposed alterations along the way, Loveless Porter was more than happy to work those adjustments into the plans.
The end result of this collaborative effort is an event space that respects the original design of the 1940s dairy barn architecture, while bringing structural focal points into the 21st Century. Interior spaces with modern conveniences include gathering halls, offices, suites, and a commercial kitchen. Meanwhile, nods to the structure’s rural roots include custom-hewn wood trusses framing soaring ceilings and expansive windows connect the barn to the surrounding landscape.
“I am very happy with how the whole thing turned out,” said Danny. “Loveless Porter brings an excellent focal point to anyone looking to work with them.”
August 26, 2024
Sean Porter of Loveless Porter was supportive of our vision for the brewery. He made sure it met code, recommended engineering consultants, and was very helpful with everything we asked. He helped greatly in getting Sinistral Brewing open for business by making sure the process with the city kept moving; he kept the ball rolling.
Blane Perry, Sinistral Brewing Company March 8, 2018
I would say the biggest thing that set Loveless Porter Architects apart from the other bidders was the knowledge and ideas they shared with us in the sit-down interview. Also, their current clients said good things about their work and the price was also competitive.
Rick DiGeronimo, Independence Excavating Inc. November 6, 2017
Sean Porter was hands-on and very knowledgeable about the Northern Virginia market. Sean really took the time to help us understand building codes and permitting. He was instrumental in getting us through the process. These restaurants have a warmer feel than those we had designed by other architects. I worked with Loveless Porter to come at the design from a customer perspective, to enhance their experience. Sean was able to see what we had and where we were going. Customers will enjoy the food and the atmosphere that we have created for them.
Mike Sarago Sarago Group Holdings/Sweeto Burrito Virginia May 24, 2017
Greg and I very much so enjoyed working with Loveless Porter. As the architect and construction manager, they did a fantastic job on the whole project. It has been a real pleasure getting to know them. It is unfortunate, but it’s not too often that one meets and has the opportunity to form relationships with people who are reliable and have integrity.
Lisa and Greg O'brien Owners Goddard @ Gainseville November 18, 2016
