Colao & Peter reimagined a blank-slate, one-and-a-half-acre expanse as a year-round oasis. The project encompassed a swimming pool with an integrated spa and water feature; a separate zone centered on […]
Colao & Peter reimagined a blank-slate, one-and-a-half-acre expanse as a year-round oasis. The project encompassed a swimming pool with an integrated spa and water feature; a separate zone centered on […]
Following a major renovation, the owners of a 20-plus-acre parcel in Clarksville, Maryland, enlisted J&G Landscape Design to reimagine their lackluster front garden to better reflect the look of their […]
A retired couple purchased a diminutive getaway with big ideas for its future. Situated a block from the ocean in Bethany Beach, Delaware, the 1,500-square-foot, circa-1960s cottage had become outmoded […]
It all started when an architecture student landed a summer internship in a home-based firm overlooking scenic Lake Barcroft. Among the perks were lunchtime jaunts on the boss’s boat. Enthralled […]
A certain magic happens when you enter Seabrook Island, a gated residential community near Charleston, South Carolina. Live oaks draped in Spanish moss, palm trees and golden marshland are just […]
The Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library was conceived with community in mind. Named for the former Maryland House Speaker (2003-2019), the new, 32,400-square-foot building is a hub for Anne Arundel […]
Inspired by the splendor of nature, Zemer Peled’s exuberant ceramic art also sends cautionary alerts. In one jubilant piece, a flurry of blue-and-white petals mounds and evolves into majestic blooms, […]
Mid-century style and a beloved collection of Heath Ceramics tableware drove the redesign of a dated kitchen in Bethesda. The existing space, walled off from the family and dining rooms, […]
ALL AGLOW Named after an ancient Roman oil lamp, Ethimo’s rechargeable, LED-lit Lucerna lantern is thoroughly modern. A waterproof, anodized-metal body is finished in steel or brass; its blown-glass diffuser […]
French connection: On a recent Côte d’Azur holiday, Annapolis artist VICTORIA LARSON says she found so much inspiration in the architecture, gardens and seascapes that "a collection naturally spilled out.” […]
FOOD FOR THOUGHT Glitterlimes, playful jewelry by Debbie Tuch, showcase beauty in food; above, Fruit Loops in glitter resin are fashioned into a necklace and earrings. AT THE WHEEL Potter […]
DC-based architect and interior designer Ernesto Santalla has followed a lifelong passion into a new career: fashion design. After completing a four-year degree at Marymount University, he launched his own […]
Limani, meaning “seaport” in Greek, has made a splash at The Wharf. The new, three-story restaurant with a large terrace serves up 270-degree river views. Architect of record Sam Forman […]
Past, present—and panache—reign at The Fifth Avenue Hotel in Manhattan. The 153-room property marries The Mansion, a historic landmark built in 1906 on the site of Gilded Age socialite Charlotte […]
Each year, a panel of building-industry professionals chooses nominees for the Great American Living Awards. Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, the GALA Awards—held last October at the […]
DECADE AWARD McHale Landscape Design—Fishing Creek Residence, Residential Maintenance; Quarter Landing Residence, Residential Maintenance. HERITAGE AWARDS J&G Landscape Design—Country Casual in Clarksville, Outdoor Living Area. McHale Landscape Design—Hunting Crest Residence, […]