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A Speculative Home award went to Foxhall Homes for a Bethesda property that marries midcentury style and fine craftmanship; photo by Derek and Vee.

A Bethesda property by Laurence Cafritz Builders won a Custom Traditional Home award; photo by Nova Soul Imagery.

A Bethesda abode by Douglas Construction Group received a Speculative Home award; photo by TruPlace.

Bethel Regency Homes won a Custom Contemporary award for a Gaithersburg home; photo by Blue Sky Photography.

A Custom Contemporary award went to Sandy Spring Builders for a clean-lined Bethesda retreat; photo by Anice Hoachlander.

Francis Development won a Custom Contemporary award for a welcoming Bethesda home.

Built by The Kehoe Group, this Washington, DC, residence with an airy kitchen received a Speculative Home award; photo by Jessica Overcash.

Elie Ben Architecture won a Custom Contemporary award for a luxe modern residence that fits into its traditional Bethesda neighborhood; photo by Matthew Dandy.

Winner's Circle

Montgomery County Custom Builder Awards

These awards, presented by the Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA), honor custom-building projects located throughout the county and the neighboring District. They recognize excellence in interior and exterior design as well as craftsmanship. Awardees are listed here, along with photos of a number of winning projects.

CUSTOM CONTEMPORARY HOME, 5,000 to 6,000 SQUARE FEET
Francis Development, Bethesda, Maryland.

CUSTOM CONTEMPORARY HOME, 6,000 to 7,000 SQUARE FEET
Sandy Spring Builders, Bethesda, Maryland. Architecture: GTM Architects.

CUSTOM CONTEMPORARY HOME, 8,000 to 9,000 SQUARE FEET
Elie Ben Architecture, Bethesda, Maryland. Builder: Afnan & Co.

CUSTOM CONTEMPORARY HOME, 9,000 to 10,000 SQUARE FEET
Bethel Regency Homes, LLC, Gaithersburg, Maryland.

CUSTOM CONTEMPORARY HOME, OVER 10,000 SQUARE FEET
Classic Homes of Maryland, Potomac, Maryland. Architecture: Carib Daniel Martin Architecture + Design.

CUSTOM TRADITIONAL HOME, 5,000 to 6,000 SQUARE FEET
The Kehoe Group, Kensington, Maryland. Architecture: Claude C. Lapp Architects.

CUSTOM TRADITIONAL HOME, 6,000 to 7,000 SQUARE FEET
Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders, Bethesda, Maryland.

CUSTOM TRADITIONAL HOME, 8,000 to 8,500 SQUARE FEET
Laurence Cafritz Builders, Bethesda, Maryland. Architecture: GTM Architects.

CUSTOM TRADITIONAL HOME, 8,500 to 9,000 SQUARE FEET
The Block Builders Group, Washington, DC. Architecture: GTM Architects.

CUSTOM TRADITIONAL HOME, OVER 10,000 SQUARE FEET
Elie Ben Architecture, Fulton, Maryland. Builder: Mueller Homes.

SPECULATIVE HOME, UNDER 5,000 SQUARE FEET
Douglas Construction Group, Bethesda, Maryland. Architecture: Claude C. Lapp Architects.

SPECULATIVE HOME, 5,000 to 5,500 SQUARE FEET
Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders, Chevy Chase, Maryland.

SPECULATIVE HOME, 5,000 to 6,000 SQUARE FEET
Avatar Design Build, Silver Spring, Maryland. Architecture/Design: Claude C. Lapp Architects.

SPECULATIVE HOME, 5,500 to 6,000 SQUARE FEET
Douglas Construction Group, Bethesda, Maryland. Architecture: Studio Z Design Concepts.

SPECULATIVE HOME, 7,000 to 7,500 SQUARE FEET
The Kehoe Group, Washington, DC. Architecture: GTM Architects.

SPECULATIVE HOME, 7,500 to 8,000 SQUARE FEET
Foxhall Homes, Bethesda, Maryland. Architecture: Elie Ben Architecture.

SPECULATIVE HOME, OVER 8,000 SQUARE FEET
Foxhall Homes, Bethesda, Maryland. Architecture: GTM Architects.

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