David Shove-Brown
Partner//3877David Shove-Brown, AIA, NCARB is a Partner at //3877, an architecture and interior design firm with offices in Washington, DC and New York, NY. The firm specializes in hospitality, restaurant, retail, residential (single and multi-family), and healthcare design, with projects completed across the United States and Europe.
Mr. Shove-Brown holds bachelor’s degrees in architecture and architectural science from The Catholic University of America. He has worked with several Mid-Atlantic firms and has consulting experience with Ford Motor Company, BMW, and Suzuki.
At //3877, he focuses on residential, restaurant, and healthcare design. His work and commentary have appeared in publications including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Washingtonian Magazine, Hospitality Design, Boutique Design, and Interior Design Magazine, among others. He has also been featured on podcasts such as The Scrappy Entrepreneur, Business of Design, and StyleNations.
In addition to practice, Mr. Shove-Brown serves as guest faculty at The Catholic University of America School of Architecture and Planning, where he participates in international travel programs. He has also taught at the Corcoran College of Art + Design and lectured at industry events including Boutique Design NY, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, and the National Building Museum. His lectures cover topics such as hospitality design, social media and design, and maximizing ROI through restaurant design.
His academic collaborations have been published in “Cefalu: The New Waterfront” and “The Casa Malaparte Workshop.” He has also served on NAAB Visiting Teams representing the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture, contributing to accreditation reviews at institutions including MIT, the University of Hawaii, and the University of Texas at Arlington.
Mr. Shove-Brown has received awards from the American Institute of Architects and the Washington Architectural Foundation, including the Wieb Award for Architecture in the Public Interest. //3877 has been recognized by Washingtonian Magazine, Washington City Paper, and DC Inno.
He is actively involved in charitable organizations including NEWH, ScholarCHIPS, La Clínica del Pueblo, and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. Outside of work, he enjoys coffee, bacon cheeseburgers, good beer, and most of all, being a dad.
In the Principal’s Office: Words of Wisdom from Designers at the Helm
Hear directly from the founders, partners, and principals of some of the industry’s most venerated design studios. They’ll share hard-earned lessons f…Hear directly from the founders, partners, and principals of some of the industry’s most venerated design studios. They’ll share hard-earned lessons from their view at the top, including some of the truths that everyone knows, but no one talks about …Hear directly from the founders, partners, and principals of some of the industry’s most venerated design studios. They’ll share hard-earned lessons from their view at the top, including some of the truths that everyone knows, but no one talks about … until now! Hear directly from the founders, partners, and principals of some of the industry’s most venerated design studios. They’ll share hard-earned lessons from their view at the top, including some of the truths that everyone knows, but no one talks about … until now! Show MoreClick the title to see all details
Micro-Gathering: Driving Purpose-Driven Transparency & Empathy in Design Culture
What does it look like to build a design practice that is both purpose-driven and transparent? In this candid small-group discussion, join David Shove…What does it look like to build a design practice that is both purpose-driven and transparent? In this candid small-group discussion, join David Shove-Brown of 3877 to explore how firms are embedding values like accountability, empathy, and social re…What does it look like to build a design practice that is both purpose-driven and transparent? In this candid small-group discussion, join David Shove-Brown of 3877 to explore how firms are embedding values like accountability, empathy, and social responsibility into their culture and operations. From measuring impact and setting meaningful benchmarks to pursuing certifications like B Corp, this conversation invites participants to share experien…What does it look like to build a design practice that is both purpose-driven and transparent? In this candid small-group discussion, join David Shove-Brown of 3877 to explore how firms are embedding values like accountability, empathy, and social responsibility into their culture and operations. From measuring impact and setting meaningful benchmarks to pursuing certifications like B Corp, this conversation invites participants to share experiences, challenges, and practical applications for doing good business by doing good.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More