Residential, New Construction over 5,000 square feet

Wouter Boer Architects Inc.
St. Michaels Retreat, St. Michaels, Maryland.
Working with a large property that overlooks San Domingo Creek, Boer drew on a traditional five-part composition with glass hyphens to allow for water views. Shiplap siding nods to the coastal setting and large divided light windows impart an underlying sense of proportion. Elongating the columns simplifies and modernizes the façade. Inside, trim is non-existent and rooms are painted white so the interior focus remains on the waterfront views.
Builder: Horizon Builders. Structural Engineer: Ehlert Bryan. Landscape Architecture: Arentz Landscape Architects. Photo: Maxwell MacKenzie.

Residential, New Construction under 5,000 square feet

Wiedemann Architects LLC.
Gatekeeper’s Cottage at Skipton Heritage, Queen Anne, Maryland.
Combining 1930s English architectural forms with brick and limestone details, the new one-bedroom gatekeeper’s cottage of the Skipton Heritage Estate expertly mirrors the property’s main residence, which once belonged to Charles W. Kellogg. Recreating historical details, such as arched doors and finials, bonds the 1,450-square-foot cottage to the main house. Drawing on Arts and Crafts motifs, the interiors feature a palette and finishes that are inspired by nature.
Builder: Winchester. Photo: Anice Hoachlander.

Residential Renovation

Charles Paul Goebel, Architect, Ltd.
Avondale, Easton, Maryland.
Built in the 18th century, this estate saw substantial expansion in the 1920s, but suffered from a series of insensitive additions in later years, leaving the home vacant for a decade. This renovation sought to correct those misguided alterations, which stripped the interiors of their historic finishes. Upgrades include a new sweeping staircase and updated building systems. On the 20-acre property, a non-historic guest cottage, several outbuildings and a boat house were modified to match the character of the main house.
Builder: Dewson Construction. Interior Design: Weeth Home. Landscape Architecture: Jordan Honeyman Landscape Architecture. Photo: Keyanna Bowen.

Interior Design, Residential

Erica Burns Interiors.
Bull Run, Middleburg, Virginia.
Nestled into the Virginia countryside, this elegant manse boasts interiors that effortlessly fuse traditional and modern design. Plaster walls and stone flooring lend a sense of patina and evoke local history while providing a timeless backdrop for globally inspired furnishings. Jewel-toned accents, layers of varying textures and a range of natural materials work together to create a refined palette. The result is a sophisticated country house that welcomes at every turn.
Architecture: Thomson & Cooke Architects. Builder: Thorsen Construction. Photo: Stacy Zarin Goldberg.

Landscape

Kimmel Studio Architects.
Cloverfields, Queenstown, Maryland.

To honor the history of Cloverfields, a Colonial Maryland estate built in 1705, the Cloverfields Preservation Foundation undertook an extensive renovation of the site. Archaeological findings and even the use of ground-penetrating radar informed the restoration of the estate’s once-lost garden. Reflecting classical design principles, the project successfully recreates the estate’s garden at its peak in 1784 with nearly 700 boxwoods, over 6,000 perennials, 85,000 bulbs, topiary fruit trees and medicinal plants.

Restoration Contractor: Lynbrook of Annapolis. Landscape Installation: McHale Landscape Design. Photo: Jennifer Hughes.

Landscape

Arentz Landscape Architects.
Woodside, White Post, Virginia.

A 160-acre farm in Clarke County, Virginia, is comprised of an equal mix of cattle pasture and rolling woodlands with the Blue Ridge Mountains looming in the distance. To marry a contemporary stone home to this bucolic setting, a meandering drive winds through wooded lands before arriving at the entry; additional gardens were added by the pool and rear of the property. Scaled for entertaining, the outdoor spaces form a seamless connection between interior and exterior.

Architecture: Carter + Burton Architecture, PLC. Builder: Horizon Builders. Photo: Roger Foley.

Ecclesiastical

Richard Williams Architects.
All Souls Memorial Garden at Washington National Cathedral
For the All Souls Memorial Garden at the National Cathedral, Richard Williams Architects restored a cloistered garden to allow for the burial of cremated remains. The design honors landscape architect Meade Palmer’s 1968 Garth Fountain Courtyard centered on Japanese American sculptor George Tsutakawa’s abstract bronze fountain.

Urban Design

Christian Zapatka Architect, PLLC.
Georgetown Urban Design Project
In Georgetown, architect Christian Zapatka transformed two empty lots, a derelict structure and an abandoned garage into three attached brick townhouses which seamlessly fit into the fabric of the streetscape.