A Complete Unknown
“With a design approach that is infused with the basic tenets of humanity, such as compassion, love and a pledge to nonviolence towards all – humans, animals and nature; we are searching for an architecture beyond one that does no harm or even withstands harm to one that can undo the harm. In this endeavor I happily find that the outcome and the path to it are both a complete unknown.”
– Suman Sorg, FAIA
Founder
Mission
A Complete Unknown architecture firm is a non-profit with the best architects in Washington DC dedicated to developing thoughtful and innovative solutions to the needs of the underserved. Our focus is on:
- Spaces that foster social equity & dignity
- Affordable housing & housing for the homeless
- Shelter, medical & support facilities for refugees
- Community, civic, educational & cultural facilities for the disadvantaged
- Commercial & office facilities for the disadvantaged & non-profit businesses
- Preservation & restoration of nature
- Animal welfare
A Complete Unknown design firm promotes social justice, peace, and unity through integrated problem-solving, architecture, and design.
Founded in 2020 by Suman Sorg, FAIA in Washington, DC, ACU is a design firm of top architects with both residential architects and commercial architects, built on a broad range of expertise in the design of new construction and renovation projects types that are innovative, functional, and beautiful. A 30-year track record and an architect’s award under the belt designing complex projects with modern designs for clients worldwide in public and private sectors.
ACU has significant experience partnering with governments, public institutions, private companies, and other nonprofits through all phases of the design process through construction to realize meaningful projects within the community. With a long-term commitment to sustainable design and evidence-based design principles, ACU architects in Washington are driven to deliver excellent design and architectural services to our clients through our collaborative, values-based project approach.
ACU is not your standard architecture firm. We are a company with a diverse team of architects and interior designers on a mission to develop and design beautiful homes and business spaces with thoughtful and innovative design solutions to the needs of the underserved.