My mission is to create thoughtful, impactful design that begins and ends with the local community and its needs
By prioritizing local voices, needs, and aspirations, good design ensures that every project strengthens connection, enhances quality of life, and supports a more inclusive, resilient future for all.
Projects
Capitol Technical University - Laurel, MD
ILI BUILDING - Campus Green Entrance
RESIDENCE HALL - Campus Green Entrance
RESIDENCE HALL - Aerial View
This project involved a series of buildings and a master plan for Capitol Technical University. It included a new academic hall, Campus Center, Residence Hall, and the Institute for Learning Initiatives (a living/learning building for the University). I was the lead designer and master planner for the entire site.
Client
Capitol Technical University
Year
2013
(Unbuilt)
CAMPUS CENTER - View of Main Entry
CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
CAMPUS CENTER - View from Campus Green
Fairfax Crossing - Fairfax, VA
This project involved the master planning of a community. It included 244 townhouses, a 138 unit 4%/9% LIHTC deal, and a 240 unit multi-family building. My role in the team was overall site planning, building planning, and elevation design.
Client
Peterson Companies
Year
(Unbuilt, but recently passed entitlement)
Maple View Flats - Washington, D.C.
AERIAL VIEW - As Designed
This project is located in a historic district in Anacostia, Washington, D.C. on the location of the “Big K.” It is built as an affordable project using tax credits. The massing and materials were used to keep the building from overwhelming the existing site. It is a mixture of 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units with a retail base and underground parking garage. I was responsible for the design and documentation of the project from inception.
Client
Chapman Development
Year
2015
114 units with retail base
ROOF TERRACE
AS BUILT CONDITION - View from MLK Boulevard
COURTYARD
Franklin Square - Rosedale, MD
CLUBHOUSE - View of interior
Franklin Square is a 9 building master plan and design project that includes garden style apartments, elevator buildings, and a clubhouse. I was involved in the master planning, site design, elevation design, construction documentation, and construction administration of this entire project.
Client
Klein Enterprises
Year
2017
384 units
Riverwoods at St. Michaels - St. Michaels, MD
This project is located in St. Michaels, MD, and received 9% LIHTC tax credits. It is designed as two buildings with one housing the main amenity space. Surrounded by a single-family residential neighborhood, Riverwoods at St. Michael’s offers new affordable, garden-style apartments on a historic site and city. Respecting the architectural heritage of the surrounding resort town, the Riverwoods at St. Michael's incorporates a barn-like aesthetic that mimics the charm of the historic town.
Client
Osprey Property Group
Year
2017
38 units
1234 McElderry Street - Baltimore, MD
1234 McElderry is an exciting beginning to the redevelopment of the long-vacant Somerset and Old Town neighborhoods in downtown Baltimore. Helping to reduce the need for affordable housing in the city, 1234 McElderry will provide 104 affordable housing units in a walkable setting close to the city’s amenities. Other mixed-use buildings, retail spaces, and a new public park will infill the remaining urban blocks and connect to surrounding neighborhoods.
Client
Mission First + Henson Development
Year
2017
104 units
The Blake - Baltimore, MD
The Blake is an affordable housing community in Baltimore, MD located across the park from 1234 McElderry Street Apartments. It consists of a high rise apartment building with grocery and retail base. It qualified for both 4% non-competitive and 9% competitive LIHTC tax credits, i.e. a “twin” deal. It was submitted for permit and is awaiting final approval before construction can begin.
Client
Mission First + Henson Development
Year
2025
190 units
About
Ryan Geiger, AIA
address: 8310 Cove Road
Dundalk, MD 21222
mobile: 410.925.5728
email: ryan_geiger@hotmail.com