Practice — Square 134 Architects

Our Team

Square 134 Architects is a distinguished, full-service architectural design firm rooted in Washington, D.C. Driven by a commitment to spatial excellence and technical rigor, our portfolio encompasses multi-family residential communities, bespoke single-family homes, high-impact commercial and institutional spaces, and the thoughtful revitalization of existing structures through adaptive reuse.

This year marks a momentous milestone as we celebrate our 20th anniversary! For two decades, our team has had the honor of bringing visionary concepts to life. We are deeply proud of the legacy we’ve built, the vibrant spaces we’ve crafted, and the extraordinary clients who have trusted us with their vision over the past twenty years.

Ronald Schneck Jr

Ronald Schneck is the founding principal of Square 134 Architects. Mr. Schneck graduated with honors from Temple University in 1996, earning the prestigious Henry Adams Award. After distinguishing himself at a prominent architecture firm, Mr. Schneck established Square 134 in 2006. Since then, he has designed multifamily, mixed-use, and residential projects in Washington, DC and surrounding suburbs. Ron also has extensive experience in commercial base building and commercial interiors. His design work has won several awards and has been featured in The Washington Post, Washingtonian, Washington Spaces, ArchitectureDC and others. In addition to working with major for-profit developers, Ron remains committed to affordable housing and has provided design services to non-profit groups including Jubilee Housing, Manna, DC Cornerstone and AIA|DC Community Design Services. Additionally, Ron is committed to mentoring young architects and has worked as adjunct faculty at the University of Maryland (UMD) and frequently participates in lectures and juries at area educational institutions.

PRINCIPAL/CO-FOUNDER, AIA, NCARB

Samson Cheng

Samson Cheng is a licensed architect in the District of Columbia who joined Square 134 in the fall of 2012. After graduating from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Architecture, Samson honed his expertise at several DC-area firms. His diverse portfolio spans international large-scale projects in the Middle East, government facilities, and local multi-family and single-family residential spaces. Notably, he has also designed community-focused buildings for prominent regional non-profits, including The Family Place, Martha’s Table, and Bread for the City.

Now serving as a project manager at Square 134, Samson specializes in multi-family and innovative co-living developments. His notable projects in the district include OSLO Atlas and Linden Flats near the H Street corridor, Brooksrow in Brookland, The Corey in Trinidad DC, affordable townhomes at Hunter Place SE, The Arbor and Cypress Co-living in Takoma DC, and Cassell Co-living in Shaw

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP

Sabrina Nagel joined Square 134 Architects in 2018 and is now a licensed architect in the District of Columbia. She graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture as well as a Master of Architecture degree. Before moving to the DMV, she had the opportunity to work within various architectural disciplines including interior design, multifamily housing, and architectural engineering in the New York City area. Sabrina currently works with and manages a variety of projects at Square 134, from historic renovations of all sizes to new construction multifamily buildings and retail. In recent years, she has worked extensively with Cohabs Coliving on 7 projects and counting to expand the coliving market in Washington DC. Her interest in the psychological and physical experience as it relates to architecture shapes her approach to space-making in her professional career. Sabrina looks forward to furthering her experience with projects of all typologies and scales in the DMV area.

ASSOCIATE, AIA, NCARB

Sabrina Nagel

Michael Delash returned to Square 134 Architects in 2021. He has worked in the Washington D.C. metro area for 5+ years with varied experience including single and multi-family residential, commercial, historic preservation, and mixed use. He has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Inter-media arts which led to interests in sustainable, nature-inspired architecture. He received his Master of Architecture from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2019. Michael is excited for the emergence of new technologies and the potential for more environmentally and society-friendly development. At Square 134, Michael manages projects such as single family homes, business renovations, and multifamily conversions and expansions.

PROJECT DESIGNER

Michael Delash

Kora Laracuente serves as the Financial Director of Square 134 Architects since the fall of 2023. She currently owns and operates her own accounting firm for the last 15 years, Streamline Source, contracting with small business’s and architecture firms in the Metro/DC area. She resides in Annapolis Maryland with her husband and six children.

Financial Director