Located a stone’s throw from the White House, Metropolitan Square appears as a stately Beaux Arts structure, a visual complement to its illustrious neighbor. Yet behind the venerable façade lies […]

Every two years, the Washington Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art holds a design competition recognizing fine classical work in the region. The awards are named […]

Sponsored by the MBIA, this annual awards program honors architecture, construction and remodeling projects in the Greater Washington, DC, area. A full list of 2021 winners follows, along with photographs […]

While studying architecture at Yale during the 1950s, a young Washingtonian named Avery Faulkner accepted a challenge from his father: to design a summer home on a wooded lot the […]

When purchasing windows, most homeowners think about aesthetics and operation, while very little consideration is given to the glass itself. Below, Brenda Brunk, product portfolio strategist at Marvin, provides a […]

The most important decision you’ll make when planning a remodeling project is who to hire. Keep in mind that you’re giving a third party free reign in your house—and paying […]

    INTO THE LIGHT British lighting manufacturer Original BTC handcrafts bone china pendants that can be raised and lowered via an adjustable pulley. The fixtures incorporate a shade, counterweight […]

A dry basement is a sure sign of good bones. If it doesn’t smell damp, the house probably has fine grading, drainage and waterproofing. Unfinished spaces allow you to check […]

The owners of a 1929 home in Northwest DC’s Woodley Park turned to McInturff Architects to transform their first floor with an airy, modern aesthetic. “They wanted to open the […]

"The trifecta of good design, outdoor living spaces and landscaping create a continuity that’s hard to beat,” observes architect Paul Gaiser, who now works with Landis Architects/Builders. He reimagined the […]

Think about how you want to use the space. Consider the basic flow of activity—from storing and washing dirty laundry to drying, folding and hanging. Stick with durable, easy-to-clean finishes […]

Nestled pondside on a remote farm, a tiny, rough-hewn outbuilding appears to be a longtime fixture. In fact, it’s the recent creation of GriD Architects principal Alick Dearie, AIA, whose […]

Buying an American Four- square on a tree-lined Chevy Chase street fulfilled a dream for designer Katy Anderson, who had always wanted a historic property. After renovating the home’s interiors, […]

While updating the backyard of their traditional residence, Bethesda homeowners wished to make better use of their large, under-utilized patio by adding a three-season shelter for gathering. After considering pergolas […]

"Changes to prevalent developer houses in desirable neighborhoods are inevitable,” observes architect Robert Gurney. “While this renovation incorporated significant additional space, the goal was to add a new layer to […]

A steeply sloped Bethesda lot turned out to be the perfect spot for a custom home designed by GTM Architects and constructed by Sandy Spring Builders. “We worked with the […]