Oculus Architects Inc., Washington Metro Area based architectural practice, provides culturally sensitive, aesthetically ambitious, and environmentally sustainable design solutions for all building and program types. Our primary areas of expertise are large and small residential projects, institutional and mixed-use commercial buildings, healthcare facilities, and interior design. We treat each project with utmost sensitivity and comprehensive analysis, and map its full potential, while we also examine its cultural and environmental contexts. At Oculus Architects Inc., we believe in the transformative power of architecture. We work on the basis that architecture can positively influence the life of the users of a building. We are driven by the commitment that architecture can bring dignity and self-respect to a community through the uplifting power of design. This commitment is embedded in the name of our architectural firm - OCULUS - the first vision on the land that symbolizes human spirit and desire to shape harmonic environment. Our design process includes considerable interaction with the client. We devote a significant amount of time to understanding the needs and aspirations of the client and make our best effort to blend the client’s feedback with our vision for the project. We engage the client at every stage of the design development phase. We pride ourselves on client satisfaction by bringing together our own team of seasoned design professionals and a host of engineering consultants. Our staff has experience in all aspects of architectural design, preparation of construction documents, project management, coordination and construction supervision and administration. One of our key strengths is our ability to examine the cultural context of a building project. We have designed buildings in many parts of the world, including USA, Canada, Bangladesh, Singapore, and Afghanistan. We understand that in the age of globalization architecture can and should play a nuanced role in preserving the multifaceted identity of a client or community.