More than 20 local designers partnered with showrooms on inspiring tabletop creations for the Washington Design Center’s 2023 Holiday Fete on December 5th. Home & Design sponsored the event, which benefitted Children’s National Hospital.

A number of regional chapters of the American Institute of Architects honored the best in local architecture with the 2023 AIA Excellence in Design Awards. The following showcase residential winners from the AIA’s Baltimore, Maryland, Potomac Valley, Chesapeake Bay and Northern Virginia chapters.

Projects are also on view at aianova.org/DA23 and mdaiaawards.secure-platform.com.

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• Farm to Table: McInturff Architects.

• 3 House in a Clearing: McInturff Architects.

• 4 Clerestory House: Colleen Healey Architecture.

FULL AWARDS LISTING: AIA MARYLAND

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

WINNER

• 504 S Dallas: EastWing Architects.

HONORABLE MENTION

• Tilt House: Place Architecture: Design.

FULL AWARDS LISTING: AIA BALTIMORE

HONORABLE MENTION

• University of Maryland College Park, Yahentamitsi Dining Hall: Ayers Saint Gross, Holder Construction Company
• Ringling College of Art and Design Greensboro Hall: Ayers Saint Gross, Willis A Smith Construction
• Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center: CannonDesign
• Right to Dream Academy + Purpose Labs: Gensler
• New Carrollton Branch Library: GWWO Architects, Tuckman-Barbee Construction Co., Inc.
• Van Ness Elementary School: ISTUDIO Architects, Broughton Construction
• 40Ten: Moseley Architects, Chesapeake Contracting Group
• Bon Secours Community Works: PI.KL Studio, C.L. McCroy Framing Co. Inc.
• The Beacon: PI.KL Studio, MC Dean

DESIGN AWARD

• John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Building 201: CannonDesign, Turner Construction

HONORABLE MENTION, RESIDENTIAL AWARD

• 504 S Dallas: EastWing Architects, Guerilla Construction

DESIGN AWARD, SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

• Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center: GWWO Architects, GE Johnson Construction Company
• Michael J. Trostel, FAIA Preservation Award
• Forum Building: Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects, Wohlsen Construction

DESIGN AWARD, GOOD DESIGN=GOOD BUSINESS AWARD

• Sandtown Furniture Headquarters: PI.KL Studio, Commercial Interior Construction

HONORABLE MENTION, RESIDENTIAL HONORABLE MENTION

• Tilt House: Place Architecture: Design, CLA Homes

DESIGN AWARD

• City House Charles: SM+P Architects, JC Porter Construction

SOCIAL EQUITY HONORABLE MENTION

• Hot Sox Field at Wilson Park: WBCM, NASTOS Construction Inc.

GOOD DESIGN=GOOD BUSINESS HONORABLE MENTION, SOCIAL EQUITY AWARD

• Baltimore Unity Hall: Ziger | Snead Architects, Southway Builders

GRAND DESIGN, DESIGN AWARD, DETAIL AWARD

• Clyburn Arboretum Nature Education Center: Ziger | Snead Architects, Lewis Contractors

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

• Lexington Market: BCT Design Group, Southway Builders

• Clerestory House: Colleen Healey Architecture.

• Pivoting: MODE4 Architecture.

• Brookeville Cottage ADU: Miche Booz Architect.
• Corten Tree House: Colleen Healey Architecture.
• His, Hers & Theirs: McInturff Architects.
• Lincoln Street Residence: EL Studio.
• Ocean Sundial: Donald Lococo Architects.

• Casa Venezuela: KUBE Architecture.

FULL AWARDS LISTING: AIA POTOMAC VALLEY

• Casa Madera Cristal: David Jameson Architect, Inc.
• Pivoting: MODE4 Architecture.
• Oak Farm: StudioMB.

• 70’s Reno & Thought Bubble: Donald Lococo Architects.
• Rambler Redux: StudioMB.

• Vapor House: David Jameson Architect, Inc.
• Spring Mill House: Robert M. Gurney, FAIA Architect.
• North Adams House: Robert M. Gurney, FAIA Architect.

FULL AWARDS LISTING: AIA NORTHERN VIRGINIA

• Wye River Renovation: Colleen Healey Architecture.

• Salt Creek Overlook: Atelier 11 Architecture. Photo: Property One Photography

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FULL AWARDS LISTING: AIA CHESAPEAKE BAY

MERIT, NON-RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION

• Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library: WGM Architects
• St. Mary’s College of Maryland Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center and Learning Commons: GWWO Architects

HONOR, NON-RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION

• Wor-Wic Community College Patricia and Alan Guerrieri Technology Building: Becker Morgan Group

HONOR, NON-RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION/ADDITION

• Hot Sox Field at Wilson Park: WBCM Architects
• The Packing House: Quinn Evans

MERIT, NON-RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION/ADDITION

• Twigs & Teacups: Barton Ross & Associates
• Wildset Hotel & Ruse Restaurant: Charles P. Goebel, Architect

MERIT, RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION

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CITATION, RESIDENTIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION

• Salt Creek Overlook: Atelier 11, Ltd.

HONOR AWARD PRESERVATION AWARD PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD, RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION/ADDITION

• Cloverfields: A Historic Estate Reborn: Kimmel Studio Architects

HONOR, RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION/ADDITION

• Wye River Renovation: Colleen Healey Architecture

On November 14th, Home & Design unveiled the Fall 2023 issue of Chesapeake Views with a soirée at ADU—Your Appliance Source in Annapolis. Guests mingled over drinks and hors’ d’oeuvres and perused cutting-edge appliances.

Home & Design toasted its Late Fall 2023 issue on November 8th with a festive reception at Ferguson’s sleek Falls Church showroom. Guests explored an array of innovative installations over drinks and light fare.

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Bluepoint Hospitality has expanded its growing Easton, Maryland, empire with a new attraction: P. Bordier, Pâtisserie & Crêperie. Under executive pastry chef Thomas Raquel, formerly of New York’s Le Bernardin, the outpost serves sweet crêpes, savory galettes and delectable pastries.

From hand-painted de Gournay wallpaper to Carrara marble countertops and Bardiglio and Carrara marble floors, the décor provides a trés chic backdrop for Raquel’s picture-perfect confections. Menu highlights include Strawberry Shortcake; Citrus Meringue Tart and Cherry, an assemblage of cherry compote, kirsch mousse and devil’s food cake cloaked in a deep-red glaze. Other temptations run the gamut from hazelnut-banana and berries-and-cream crêpes to ham-and-Gruyère and spinach-and-mushroom galettes. 5a Goldsborough Street; pbordier.com

PHOTOS: SCOTT SUCHMAN

Sponsored by the Maryland Building Industry Association, the 2023 Montgomery County Custom Builder Awards recognize the work of custom-home builders and architects for outstanding design and workmanship. Selected by a diverse team of judges, winners were announced on September 21st during a celebration at The Home Depot Design Center in Rockville. A full list appears below, with photos of a number of award-winning projects pictured above.

Accessory Dwelling Unit
FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Architecture: Thomson & Cooke Architects.

Custom Contemporary Home, 3,000–4,000 square feet
The Block Builders Group. Architecture: Teass \ Warren Architects.

Custom Contemporary Home, 5,000–5,500 square feet
Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC. Builder: Tulacro Development.

Custom Contemporary Home, 5,500–6,000 square feet
Elie Ben Architecture, LLC. Builder: Castlewood Consulting.

Custom Traditional Home, 10,000–10,500 square feet
Mark Giarraputo, AIA, Studio Z Design Concepts. Builder: Rivers Edge Builders, LLC.

Custom Traditional Home, 10,5000–11,000 square feet
Laurence Cafritz Builders. Architecture: GTM Architects.

Custom Traditional Home, 12,000–13,000 square feet
Castlewood Builders. Architecture: Castlewood.

Custom Traditional Home, 3,000–4,000 square feet
Douglas Construction Group, LLC. Architecture: Chris Lapp, AIA.

Custom Traditional Home, 4,000–5,000 square feet
Claude C. Lapp Architects. Builder: The Kehoe Group.

Custom Traditional Home, 5,000–6,000 square feet
Sandy Spring Builders. Architecture: GTM Architects.

Custom Traditional Home, 6,000–7,000 square feet
Classic Homes of Maryland. Architecture: Carib Daniel Martin | Architecture + Design.

Custom Traditional Home, 7,000–8,000 square feet
Castlewood Builders. Architecture: Castlewood.

Custom Traditional Home, 9,000–10,000 square feet
Castlewood Consulting. Architecture: Castlewood. Outdoor Space FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Architecture: MCDStudio.

Renovation, 4,000–4,500 square feet
Foxhall Homes. Architecture: Elie Ben Architecture.

Renovation, 4,500–5,000 square feet
Sandy Spring Builders. Design & Architecture: Ray Sobrino and Studio Z Design Concepts.

Renovation, 5,000–6,000 square feet
Francis Development, LLC. Architecture: Axis Architects.

Renovation, Under 1,000 square feet
Mark Giarraputo AIA, Studio Z Design Concepts. Builder: Structure Home Reinvented.

Speculative Home, 3,000–4,000 square feet
Douglas Construction Group, LLC. Architecture: Studio Z Design Concepts.

Speculative Home, 5,000–5,500 square feet
Francis Development. Architecture: Claude C. Lapp Architects.

Speculative Home, 5,500–6,000 square feet
Foxhall Homes. Architecture: GTM Architects.

Speculative Home, 6,000–6,500 square feet
Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders. Architecture: Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders.

Speculative Home, 6,500–7,000 square Feet
Classic Homes of Maryland. Architecture: Carib Daniel Martin | Architecture + Design.

Speculative Home, 9,000–10,000 square feet
Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders. Architecture: Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders.

The Maryland Building Industry Association’s Maryland Awards of Excellence recognize remodeling and custom-building projects in the greater DC area. The 2023 ceremony took place on May 11 at Merriweather Lake, Autograph Collection in Columbia; a list of winners appears below, along with photos of a number of winning projects above.

BATHROOM REMODEL
Beautiful Bathroom Spa Full of Light and Storage to Age In Luxury, Potomac, Maryland—House to Home Solutions.

COMMERCIAL
Bowling Brook Estates, Laurel, Maryland—Martin Architectural Group.

EXTERIOR, FRONT FAÇADE
Saul Road Front Façade Renovation, Kensington, Maryland—Mitchell & Best Homes.

HISTORIC RESTORATION
SchoolHaus, Baltimore, Maryland—Edgemont Builders.

INTERIOR REMODEL
Modern Interior Remodel, Lutherville, Maryland—Owings Home Services.

ADDITION, $250,000 to $300,000
3120 Florence, Woodbine, Maryland—Crosen Homes LLC.

KITCHEN REMODEL/ADDITION,$100,000 to $150,000
Michaels Ridge Kitchen, Ellicott City, Maryland—Cornerstone Remodeling.

KITCHEN REMODEL, $150,000 to $200,000
Transitional Style Kitchen, Completely Reimagined, Darnestown, Maryland—House to Home Solutions.

KITCHEN REMODEL, $150,000 to $200,000 (Over 2,000 square feet)
Bright and Blue Kitchen Remodel, Severna Park, Maryland—Owings Brothers Contracting.

KITCHEN REMODEL/ADDITION, $250,000 to $300,000
Layton Ct. First Floor Renovation, Elkridge, Maryland—Cornerstone Remodeling.

KITCHEN REMODEL/ADDITION (Over $1,000,000)
Silver Spring Main Level, Transitional-Style Makeover, Silver Spring, Maryland—House to Home Solutions.

MULTI-GENERATIONAL RENOVATION
Basement In-Law Apartment, Brookeville, Maryland—Owings Brothers Contracting.

OUTDOOR LIVING, $100,000 to $150,000
Luxury Deck Creates Bird Watcher Sanctuary, Vienna, Virginia—House to Home Solutions.

OUTDOOR LIVING, $200,000 to $250,000
Backyard Oasis to Relax and Entertain, Potomac, Maryland— House to Home Solutions.

WHOLE HOUSE REMODEL, $350,000 to $400,000
Birch Manor, Edgewater, Maryland—Maryland Building Company, LLC.

WHOLE HOUSE REMODEL, $600,000 to $650,000
Cape Cod Renovation, Lutherville, Maryland—Owings Brothers Contracting.

WHOLE HOUSE REMODEL, $950,000 to $1,000,000
Stewart Driveway, Chevy Chase, Maryland—Francis Development.