Firm Spotlight | K. Dixon Architecture PLLC (KDA)

In April, DCNOMA proudly spotlights Kathy Dixon, FAIA, NOMAC, NCARB, LEED AP, CDT, and her firm K. Dixon Architecture PLLC (KDA)—a woman- and minority-owned architecture and planning practice rooted in service, sustainability, and community impact.

✨ About KDA & Kathy Dixon:

🔹 Founded in 2003 by Kathy Dixon, FAIA
🔹 Licensed in MD, VA, DC, PA, GA & NJ
🔹 Full-service firm: Architecture, Planning, Interiors, Design-Build
🔹 Projects include civic, healthcare, education & transit facilities
🔹 Committed to innovation, collaboration & creativity
🔹 Assistant Professor at UDC & former NOMA National President
🔹 2022 AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Award recipient

KDA is known for blending form, function, and equity—creating high-performing, inclusive spaces that reflect the needs of the communities they serve. Under Kathy’s leadership, the firm continues to shape the built environment while inspiring the next generation of diverse design professionals.

DCNOMA is proud to honor KDA this Black History Month for their powerful legacy and unwavering commitment to design excellence and social impact.