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, that means razing the […]
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, that means razing the […]
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 wetlands and a […]
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 addition to better curb appeal, their […]
Planet Word - In 1880, Alexander Graham Bell performed the first wireless voice transmission from the roof of downtown DC’s Franklin School—making this historic building an apt location for Planet […]
Your Healthy Home - With coronavirus literally in the air, now is the time to protect your home’s atmosphere. According to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), […]
Fresh Look - WOOD LOOK MoistureShield’s latest contribution to decking is Meridian, a capped, wood-plastic composite material that applies the company’s patented Solid Core moisture protection to a surface that looks […]
The winners of the 2020 Maryland Building Industry Association Awards were honored in an online ceremony on November 5. Sponsored by the MBIA’s Remodelers & Custom Builders Council, these annual […]
Sunny Disposition - A robust discovery phase yielded copious insights as Fabiola Martens set out to reimagine an 1820 Georgetown row house for its new owners. “I always like to get […]
Set in Stone - In a verdant patch of Fauquier County, life gallops along at the speed of a polo pony. So it seems incongruous that the clock would all but […]
Foxhall Redo - An older house is like a broken-in pair of boots—so comfortable that it’s easy to overlook the scuffs and worn spots until suddenly you grasp that it’s time […]
Before + After: Row House Redux - After buying an 1892 row house in Dupont Circle, the owners anticipated a simple facelift—but as often happens, the project snowballed. Architect Michael […]
A number of regional chapters of the American Institute of Architects honored the best in local architecture during the 2020 AIA Excellence in Design Awards. The following pages list the […]
Enduring Legacy - Born into bondage on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Harriet Tubman escaped to freedom in 1849 via the Underground Railroad, returning to the region again and again to guide others […]
Justice is Beauty - As the turbulent events of 2020 unfolded, ideals of activism and social justice moved to the forefront of our public discourse. In early 2021, The National Building […]
Source of Pride - Sandy Spring Builders has been in business for 38 years. Partners Phil Leibovitz, CEO, and Mimi Brodsky Kress, COO, and Ray Sobrino, president, spearhead a staff of […]
Comfort Zone - Everyone has a comfort zone. Whether indoors or out, in a book or on a hike, the key to this sanctum is knowing when you’ve arrived. For a […]