Colleen Healey Architecture + Interiors is a national award winning design firm focused on timeless modern residential design, which represents each individual client. We strive to energize a space through creative design solutions that are well crafted, functional and light filled. We offer complete architectural + interiors services for renovations and new homes from schematic design through construction administration, furniture and finishes.
Colleen Gove Healey, AIA has 20 years of architectural experience in the DC Metro region and throughout the East coast. She has won 75 local and national design awards for design, an AD Pro and listed in the Forbes Top Architects by State list. Colleen’s work is published in dezeen, Home and Design, Interior Design Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Enki, Washingtonian Magazine, Dwell, Architecture DC, Residential Design Magazine, AD, Living Etc and The Washington Post.
Colleen received her Masters in Architecture from the University of Maryland and has taught at local schools of design including the University of Maryland and Corcoran College of Art and Design. Currently she is the co-chair of the DC area CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) Committee.
Take a look into one of our projects - Hidden Meadow Video
Take a look into one of our projects - Bensons House Video
Awards & Publications
Publications
Residential Design Magazine - Case Study: Hidden Meadow
Architect Spotlight - List Modern
From Historic to Family Centric - Plain Magazine
Case Study: Atrium Apartment - Residential Design Magazine
Family Matters - Azure Magazine
Double Vision - Home and Design Magazine
Look Inside a Bethesda Colonial with Neutral Palette and Pops of Eggplant - Washingtonian Magazine
See How a Split-Level Fixer-Upper is Transformed into a Modern Marvel - HGTV
A Shore Stunner- An Interior
Look Inside These Award Winning Projects Around DC - Washingtonian Magazine
Modern Magic - Home and Design Magazine
An Architects Remodel is a Masterclass in Blending Period Details with Modern Design - Renovation on Logan Circle - Living Etc.
Case Study: COR-TEN Tree House by Colleen Healey Architecture - Residential Design Magazine
Colleen Healey Erects a Clerestory on a Modernist Home - Interior Design Magazine
Colleen Healey Combines Old and New for Historic Renovation - dezeen
Let the Sun Shine in With Expertly Placed Skylights - Dwell
4 At-Home Lounges That Will Make you Never Want to go Out Again - Washingtonian Magazine
The Journey to Convert a Vintage Carriage House into a Modern Classic - The Red Maple House - Washington Post
Perfect Balance - Renovation on Logan Circle - Home and Design Magazine
Colleen Healey Adornes a Restored Maryland Carriage House with Colourful Facades - dezeen
On 5 - DC Modern Townhouse - Apartment Therapy
Before and After: A Tumbledown Carriage House is Revived as A Vibrant Space for Entertaining - Dwell
Case Study: Logan Circle Renovation - Residential Design Magazine
Colleen Healey Clads Renovated Maryland Home in Corten and Cedar - dezeen
On 5 - Making Room - Architecture DC Magazine
On 5 - Family Carves out their space in Shaw - Urban Turf
Awards
Awards 2026
AIA Washingtonian Award: Atrium Apartment
AIA Washingtonian Award: Hidden Meadow
AIA Washingtonian Award: Between 2 Trees
AIA DC Chapter Award Citation for Integration Hidden Meadow
AIA DC Chapter Award Citation for Change Kalorama Penthouse
Architectural Digest 2026 Pro
Forbes Top Architects by State List
Awards 2025
dezeen National Longlisted Awards / Residential House Extension
RDDA Award / Citation Award: Hill East
AIA Washingtonian Award: Hill East
Architectural Digest 2025 Pro
Forbes Top Architects by State List
Awards 2024
AIA Washington DC Chapter Award for Interior Architecture: Urban Bower
Home and Design Award for Renovation: Atrium Apartment
Home and Design Award for Bathroom Renovation: Wye River Renovation
AIA Washingtonian Award: Split Skylight
AIA Washingtonian Award: Urban Bower
AIA Washingtonian Award: Middle Garden
AIA Washingtonian Award Citation for Interiors: Wye River Renovation
Awards 2023
AIA Chesapeake Bay Honor Award: Wye River Renovation
AIA Potomac Valley Gold Award: Clerestory House
AIA Potomac Valley Merit Award: Corten Tree House
AIA Potomac Valley Honor Award: Clerestory House
AIA Maryland Award: Clerestory House
AIA Washingtonian Award: Clerestory House
AIA Washingtonian Award: Renovation on Logan Circle
Home and Design Design Excellence: Kitchen Design: Middle Garden
RDDA Award / Citation: Middle Garden
AIA Washington DC Chapter Award in Architecture; Clerestory House
AIA Washington DC Chapter Award in Architecture; Middle Garden
AIA Washington DC Chapter Award in Historic Resources; Renovation on Logan Circle
Awards 2022
AIA Potomac Valley / Merit Award: The Red Maple House
RDDA Award / Citation Award: The Red Maple House
RDDA Award / Citation Award: Custom Urban House
RDDA Award / Honor Award: House. Pool. Garden
Builders Choice Award: Merit Award: Urban Bower
Awards - 2021
RDDA Award / Citation Award: Logan Circle Renovation
RDDA Award / Citation Award: Urban Bower
RDAA Award / Citation Award: Georgian Modern / Fulton Street House