Ben Thompson, LEED AP BD+C

Lead Designer, VMDO

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A third-generation architect married to an elementary school principal, Ben is passionate about leveraging design to improve learning outcomes and the experience of students and teachers. At VMDO, Ben has served as the lead designer on several significant K12 projects, engaging a broad group of stakeholders to establish a clear vision and deliver customized and contextual solutions.

Ben currently serves as the Project Architect for the Jackson-Via Elementary School classroom modernizations as part of VMDO’s ongoing work with Charlottesville City Schools, working closely with school advisory groups to imagine new and innovative spaces for their existing elementary schools city-wide.