Along the illustrious stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue between the U.S. Capitol and the White House, stately, classically styled buildings are the norm. Case in point: 1001 Penn, a fixture on […]
Along the illustrious stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue between the U.S. Capitol and the White House, stately, classically styled buildings are the norm. Case in point: 1001 Penn, a fixture on […]
A timeworn, vintage home in Cleveland Park’s historic district needed significant TLC—and a keen eye. Designer Martha Vicas, who was searching for new digs of her own, eagerly stepped up. […]
On a cinematic block in Georgetown stands one Federal row house that’s not quite like the others. Known as “the seam house,” it’s nicknamed for the visible vertical line stitched […]
How does an architect orchestrate the renovation of a house when he becomes the client? The home of Stephen Vanze, a founding principal at BarnesVanze Architects, and his life partner […]
Elegant Mix Called on to update a client’s 1990s-era Baltimore County home, architect Jay Brown and designer Jay Jenkins channeled its original French-manor style in a fresh, uncluttered way. […]
After a three-year, $87 million renovation closed its doors, the Folger Shakespeare Library reopened to much fanfare on June 21. Designed by architect Paul Philippe Cret, the Neoclassical landmark first […]
A narrow peninsula in Queenstown, Maryland, is a magical spot for admiring the Eastern Shore’s estuary environment. Homes situated on this enviable spit of land are treated to panoramic vistas […]
From their first trip 25 years ago, Bill and Megan Goeller were smitten by the Chesapeake lifestyle. The Delaware-based couple made yearly visits for a decade—boating on the bay, fishing […]
Architect Violeta Fiorino-Schwartz and her husband purchased a townhome in Baltimore’s Canton neighborhood, drawn by enviable views of sailboats streaming by in the harbor. However, interiors of the multi-level abode […]
Collaborating with Bayview Builders on a sprawling, custom home on the Severn River in Annapolis, architect Cathy Purple Cherry embraced traditional style and a breezy, coastal vibe—complete with turquoise-hued shingles. […]
After 30 years in the five-bedroom Potomac house where they raised their kids, the task of seamlessly downsizing to a two-bedroom co-op apartment in Northwest DC wasn’t an easy one—but […]
Meandering up to an agrarian property in Centreville, Maryland, a pea-gravel driveway intentionally sets an even slower pace. Visitors are meant to savor the pastoral scene along the way, as […]
Snowy white textiles, collectible art and carefully curated antiques don’t usually mix with the patter of little feet, but in this Bethesda home the elegant setting doesn’t hinder playtime one […]
The Mid-Atlantic chapter of the Professional Remodeling Organization (PRO) announced its 2024 PRO Remodeler of the Year Awards during a gala on February 3rd at the DoubleTree by Hilton in […]
It’s the eternal conundrum: What comes first—form or function? Both and neither, according to Christian Zapatka and Romain Baty, the architect and interior designer respectively behind the transformation of a […]
Set back on a gentle rise from the street, a contemporary, stone-and-stucco residence expands the architectural legacy of a Bethesda neighborhood known for its Mid-Century Modern heritage. The welcoming, two-story […]