SGA is both a boutique real estate development group and full-service architecture firm dedicated to achieving design excellence while exceeding expectations. While we design all types of buildings and spaces throughout the region, our development niche is in transit-oriented multifamily residential properties and mixed-use retail in the DC metro area.

Sassan Gharai founded SGA Architects in 1996, and changed the name in 2004 to SGA Companies, to better reflect the real estate development aspect of the firm. Since its founding, we have completed over 400 architectural projects, and over 20 development projects where SGA was both the Architect and the Developer.

At SGA, we believe in designing beautiful buildings that will enhance the neighborhoods, historic areas and commercial spaces in which they are located. The SGA team ensures that the product is one residents, neighbors, design professionals, investors and the community at large will be proud to be associated with. The valuable contributions of each of these stakeholders are necessary to create truly meaningful places in the built environment. We believe that a successful project fulfills the programmatic and financial goals, challenges our architects and designers, and enriches the environment in which it is built. SGA achieves this high standard by consistently maintaining dynamic relationships with clients, consultants, builders, investors, and the surrounding community from the outset of a project to completion