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 Arlington couple with […]

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 “Tidewater Modern” style in the contemporary […]

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 enjoying the […]

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 its expansive views, […]

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 the interiors needed some work. The […]

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 Annapolis lured buyers who […]

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 extensive renovations. Now […]

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 meet his clients’ every last wish. […]

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 Bay on Kent Island […]

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 setting there entranced […]

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 company occupied space next to a […]

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 of the stunning scenery […]

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 a bold, modern structure. […]

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 had more social pursuits […]

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 major redo to […]

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 have been converted into condos—so when […]