Tucked into Northeast DC’s rapidly gentrifying H Street Corridor, The Apollo is an eight-story, mixed-use apartment building that sprawls over a city block. Taking advantage of this large footprint, developer […]

Like forging the first brushstroke on a blank canvas, the act of building on an untouched plot of land can be a daunting endeavor. Especially if that plot of land […]

The Excellence in Landscape Awards, sponsored by the Landscape Contractors Association of Maryland, DC and Virginia, recognize exceptional garden design throughout the region. This annual competition is judged by industry […]

Set on the highest point of a Shenandoah estate, the expansive residence presides over its 100-plus acres like a comfortable castle. But construction had left a barren slope in the […]

What could make a suburban backyard so appealing and “cool” that teenagers would want to hang out there with all their friends? That was the question facing a Northern Virginia […]

Over time, even a wonderful garden can outlive its own best interests. In Great Falls, Virginia, a thoughtful owner recognized that mature trees shading his roof offered more risk than […]

Positive first impressions are not a given— even when a house benefits from impressive architecture, as the owners of a stately McLean residence discerned. Builders neglected to marry the brick […]

Built between 1949 and 1951, the Hammond Wood community in Silver Spring is notable for its modern houses nestled into a heavily wooded setting. Its 58 homes designed by architect […]

FOCAL POINT A gas fire feature designed by Zen Associates, Inc., for a Brookline, Massachusetts, residence occupies a prominent location—further enhanced by LED strips that highlight the structure and steps […]

When Sean and Lisa Creamer purchased a 1914 farmhouse on a sublime stretch of Oak Creek near the Miles River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, they hoped it would become a […]

A couple based in McLean searched for several years for just the right weekend retreat before finally discovering a waterfront property perfectly situated on Bennett Point near Queenstown, Maryland. They […]

How do you typically address floodplain and sloping issues when landscaping on the water? The place where land meets water is ecologically sensitive and has the potential to be brimming […]

SITTING PRETTY Trex, known for its durable engineered-wood decking, has added outdoor furniture to the mix. The Vibrant Colors series of Adirondack chairs and side tables comes in four eye-catching […]

Consult an engineer prior to beginning your project; you’ll need to consider the weight and location of large containers and other objects. A removable, raised-pedestal system is a must for […]

“We’re seeing a trend in the DC area toward modern landscape designs,” says Joe Colao of Fairfax-based Colao & Peter: Luxury Outdoor Living. A recent project illustrates his point: McLean […]

Confronting less-than-optimal conditions on a Bethesda project, landscape designer Judith Petersen created welcoming outdoor-living spaces framed by luxuriant gardens. The slate patios and terraced landscape are enhanced by hosta, azalea, […]