Robert Gurney Architect has completely reimagined this spectacular contemporary home that is situated in Northwest Washington DC. After time spent in their modern, light-filled Miami, Florida dwelling, the homeowners found themselves yearning for the same quality of light in their primary residence. The existing DC residence had a traditional layout with compartmentalized spaces, heavy trim, […]
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A modern renovation of a townhouse for empty nesters in Washington, DC
Fowlkes Studio is responsible for the modern renovation of a 1909 townhouse in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C., which is known for its historic, millionaire mansions on tree-lined lanes overlooking Rock Creek Park. Text description provided by the architects: “Empty nesters Tabandeh Farahbaksh and Bahram Pourmand wanted to be closer to the action — […]
Before & After: An Architect Builds Net Zero Row House in Washington, DC
Architect Will Teass of Teass/Warren Architects has just completed renovating this sensational Net Zero Row House for him and his family in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. The NetZeroRowHouse began as two architects renovating their 1925 home for their family of four. The simple notion of adding solar panels started the journey to […]
A 1929 craftsman bungalow gets beautifully reimagined in Washington DC
This 1929 craftsman bungalow was completely transformed for family living by EL Studio, located in the Kent neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The homeowners lived in the neighborhood for some time and had always admired the modest craftsman bungalow, which was one block from their daughter’s school. Still, after the homeowners purchased the home they thought, […]
A midcentury home gets a beautifully inspiring remodel in Washington DC
Architecture studio Assembledge is responsible for the remodel of this midcentury modern home located in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington DC. The scope of this project entails an intriguing renovation of a modernist home that was constructed in 1962. The owners were seeking a modernist dwelling in a mainly traditional neighborhood and requested a facelift […]
Mediterranean Revival home boasts drool-worthy interiors in Washington DC
Barnes Vanze Architects is responsible for the renovation and addition of a 1920s Mediterranean Revival home located in Washington, D.C. Once you looked past the barrel-tile roof, the windows, doors, and interior layout were straight out of the Colonial playbook. The new owners had a desire to authenticate this home as a true Mediterranean Revival, at […]
Home renovation in Washington DC unveils unique design details
This house on the corner was originally an eye-sore in its neighborhood, beautifully transformed by Lawlor Architects in the heart of Washington DC. The residence had suffered from years of neglect both inside and out. The client’s (a couple who were expecting their first child) goal was to transform their newly purchased pad into a […]
A bi-level home gets a charming makeover in Washington DC
A bi-level home of 3,000 square feet was the first home and career maker of designer Lauren Liess, located in Herndon, a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The home was constructed in the 1970s and when Lauren set sights on this home, she couldn’t resist. She saw the potential that most […]
Stunning pre-war row house renovation in Capitol Hill
A fascinating pre-war row house was meticulously transformed by Thorsen Construction showcasing traditional interiors, located in Capital Hill, Washington D.C. The residence is situated just a couple of blocks from the capitol and was in need of a major update to preserve its splendid historical presence. The construction team brought in architect Fredrick Taylor to work on […]
Penthouse Duplex at The Metropole by FORMA Design
FORMA Design was commissioned to re-design this corner Penthouse apartment at The Metropole Condominium, in the bustling Logan Circle area of Washington, DC. Their task was to improve the functionality throughout, update the finishes, custom design extensive cabinetry in the Living areas, Kitchen and Study, open up the space to the abundant natural light of […]