Cathy Purple Cherry

About Cathy Purple Cherry

A shared philosophy of giving back is what motivates the talented team at Purple Cherry Architects. Our work is dedicated to the enhancement of daily life and community through architecture. We strongly believe our purpose is to serve our clients by listening to their needs and creating functional, nurturing spaces in which people can live, learn, work and socialize.We apply our talents to the following core areas of design practice-Custom high-end residential homes, many of which are waterfront properties-Facilities for individuals with special needs-Buildings with purpose (ie. churches, schools, shelters)-Owner-occupied commercial buildings and restaurantsA wholly-integrated design firm, Purple Cherry\'s turnkey services include-Architecture-Interior design-Space planning and programming-Construction administration-Graphic support for marketing and fundraising effortsPurposeful Architecture is an architecture firm committed to creating spaces that foster thoughtful learning and living environments that inspire creativity and individuality in our children and adults with special needs. Our work addresses the dynamic challenges that a person with a disability must face on a daily basis. While we realistically accept an individual\'s disability, we believe those limitations should never be allowed to restrict that individual\'s progress toward personal independence. Our architecture is designed so these individuals can feel safe and motivated to engage in a learning and living environment that truly belongs to them.

Experience

1. Principal

   Purple Cherry Architecture & Interiors

   May 1993 — Present · Annapolis, MD, US

   Annapolis, Maryland

Education

• University of Maryland

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

Skills

• Residential Design
• Historic Preservation
• Construction
• Leed Ap
• Urban Planning
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)
• Residential Homes
• Sketchup
• Feasibility Studies
• Space-Planning
• Zoning
• Mixed-Use
• Site Planning
• Entitlements
• Construction Management
• Green Building
• Revit
• Tenant Improvement
• Placemaking
• Architectural Drawings
• Renovation
• Leed
• Interior Design
• Site Plans
• Interior Architecture
• Transit-Oriented Development
• Adaptive Reuse
• Land Use Planning
• Architectures
• Design-Build
• Architecture
• Comprehensive Planning
• Space Planning
• Construction Drawings
• Redevelopment
• Leed Accredited
• Urban Design
• Bim
• Landscape Design
• Submittals