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An oversized Pella pocket door floods the open living/dining space and kitchen with natural light. A cantilevered-steel trellis shades a built-in bench.

Ash and walnut cabinetry and marble countertops outfit the kitchen, which fronts the extensive library.

Merit Award: Interior Renovation

Falcon Construction and Fowlkes Studio

Owners of an outdated Cleveland Park home tapped architecture firm Fowlkes Studio and Falcon Construction to spearhead a renovation and addition. The latter would include a double-height kitchen and living/dining area, a second-story owners’ suite—and a library for 3,500 books. The team completed the project with a focus on sustainable materials. “We maintained the vision of an open space,” says Falcon CEO Kaz Malachowski, “without sacrificing the comforts of a modern home.”

"The project shows playful curiosity about how to live in a historic district."
Richard Williams, jurist

Architecture: Fowlkes Studio. Contractor: Kaz Malachowski, CEO; KJ Malachowski, project manager; Andrew Patyk, superintendent, Falcon Construction. Landscape Architecture: Moody Graham Landscape Architecture.

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