Tranquil Oasis
Sometimes a destination sticks with you long after other memories of a trip have faded. Such was the case when a father bound for…
Coastal Flair
With enough space and the right location, a weekend retreat can be the perfect vehicle for bringing a family together. Embracing this notion, an…
Chill Out
Inspired by the historic, 18th-century Shiplap House in Annapolis with its steeply pitched roof and gabled end, architect Devin Kimmel embraced what he terms…
On the Waterfront
Acquiring a parcel of waterfront property where you plan to build a dream home is like becoming the caretaker of a beautiful jewel. While…
Restful Refuge
When interior designer Christy Brown was tapped to work her magic in a waterfront home under renovation in Annapolis, the goal was to prioritize…
Family Time
Located on 21 acres in Stevensville, Maryland, a sprawling home on Eastern Bay proved an idyllic perch for a couple with five active boys—but…
Revamped Retreat
Perched in an enviable spot fronting both the expansive waters of Whitehall Bay and the quaint shores of Pleasant Lake, a 15,000-square-foot home in…
Grand Reopening
A new, state-of-the-art gallery heralded the April 24th reopening of the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park, which closed its doors in December 2019 for…
Serene Dream
Throughout his decades-long career as a commercial architect, most recently as a principal at Perkins&Will, Jeffrey Davenport has masterminded structures around the world that…
Bay Beauty
Bucolic farmland and a panoramic stretch of waterfront beckoned a couple looking for a vacation home on the Chesapeake. The 15-acre parcel overlooking Eastern…
Joyful Mix
Tucked just blocks off teeming thoroughfares, DC’s Spring Valley enclave boasts a rolling landscape and lush greenery that belie its urban address. One storybook…
Subtle Motif
Half a lifetime ago, Ajaipal “Jay” Virdy anticipated the serene home that he and his wife, Shalu, now enjoy. Back then, Virdy’s fledgling tech…
Perfect Setting
An award-winning renovation transformed a staid, builder-grade home in the rolling hills of Waterford, Virginia, into a clean, modern farmhouse that takes full advantage…
Modern Outpost
Nestled against a bluff overlooking the Occoquan River in Lorton, Virginia, the Jean R. Packard Occoquan Center unites expanses of wood and glass in…
Natty Nest
Looking out at a mesmerizing stretch of Maryland’s South River, it’s easy to imagine halcyon days spent in quiet contemplation. David and Margaret Condit…
California Dreaming
A premium lot on a hillside in Northwest DC lured a businessman and his wife—despite the 1954 fixer-upper on the property. They intended a…
Perfect Balance
On stately Logan Circle in Northwest DC, venerable Victorian homes fan out from a verdant, tree-canopied center. Today, almost all of these historic dwellings…
Poetic License
It’s a reality that small, older houses in DC’s established neighborhoods are steadily giving way to larger homes with contemporary layouts. In most cases,…
Full Circle
Unveiled on Veterans Day 2020, the National Native American Veterans Memorial is an oasis of calm two blocks away from the Capitol. Flanked by…
Before + After: Curb Appeal
After two decades in their modest Palisades abode, homeowners watching a 40-foot-tall house take shape next door decided they were ready to renovate. In…