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FEATURES

86Al Fresco FlairFour award-winning landscapes celebrate the joys of outdoor living. by Linda Hales

104Collected StyleEclectic antiques and a fresh, traditional sensibility enhance a 1920 Baltimore County abode. by Julie Sanders

118Piedmont BeautyRichard Williams marries modern architecture and Virginia vernacular in a Rappahannock County residence. by Sharon Jaffe Dan

128Party ChicShazalynn Cavin-Winfrey designs a fashionable entertainment mecca for empty nesters in Alexandria.by Jennifer Sergent

136Fresh TakeA design team imparts clean lines and vintage charm to a custom home in DC’s Palisades neighborhood. by Charlotte Safavi

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welcome 16

front + center 21• inside EcoDomo • Janet Echelman at the Renwick • Smithsonian Craft Show

happening 28exhibits and design events

high style 33dining • travel • technology

designer’s eye 38Sharon Kleinman elevates a Rehoboth Beach retreat

cool + collected 48the latest furniture finds

private tour 56behind the scenes at the Belgian Embassy residence

in studio 171Kate Norris’ novel mixed-media creations

the scene 180out and about

encore 200modern masterpiece in Richmond

BUILD + REMODELsmart makeover 147architect Janet Bloomberg’s mid-century abode

idea file 156• renovation inspiration• fire features galore

builder profile 162Winchester

industry awards 1662019 MBIA Awards

LUXURY HOMESmarket update 186

RESOURCESfine furniture 50

landscape design 70

design partners 175

ON THE COVER The great room in a modern Rappahannock retreat enjoys sweeping meadow views. Architecture: Richard Williams Architects. Landscape Architecture: Gregg Bleam Landscape Architect. Builder: Abrahamse & Company Builders. PHOTO: TOM ARBAN.

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Working on this issue, I madetwo road trips to Virginia—one to the country and one to the capital. In Richmond, I visited an award-winning bastion of contemporary art, and in the Shenandoah, I toured the modern

residence that graces our March/April cover. While these two buildings differ in terms of scope, scale and purpose, they do share some parallels worth considering. Both were intended as portals between inspired interior spaces and their unique environments. And both attest to the power of architecture to shape the human experience.

New York architect Steven Holl designed the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond as a gateway between VCU and the surrounding community (see Encore on page 200). With dual entrances and glass façades, the LEED Gold-certified building conveys “an inviting sense of openness,” says Holl. Its soaring, light-filled galleries serve as an ideal backdrop for art exhibitions and events—and as a catalyst for interaction in the community and beyond.

More than the sum of its ti tanium-zinc parts, the ICA is meant to be experienced—as is the home featured in “Piedmont Beauty” on page 118. A collaborative dialog among architects Richard Williams and Justin Donovan and owners Barbara and Matthew Black paved the way for this custom refuge that celebrates its pastoral Rappahannock County landscape. Built into the contours of the site without overwhelming it, the cedar, steel and brick dwelling both respects and amplifies views of the surrounding river, pastures and foothills.

“A good modern building should have many facets and moods and respond to different light, seasons and weather,” architect Williams reflects. Indeed, each time guests visit this rural retreat, they take away something new.

“When friends are here,” asserts Matthew Black, “the house makes them relate a bit differently to the pastures and woods around it; there’s an uplifting of spirit. But it also helps them see what architecture can do. Like going to a museum, they see something that moves them.”

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EcoDomo fashioned 297 recycled-leather headboards for rooms in the W Washington DC hotel, which was recently redesigned by Studio Gaia. Part of the challenge was aligning the

cherry-blossom motif and hand-stitching on adjacent panels. PHOTO: W WASHINGTON DC

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On EcoDomo’s factory floor, free-form platforms in light-gray, hand-stitched recycled leather are spread out like giant

puzzle pieces. Once complete, they’ll be installed as raised seating in a Watergate office designed by Gensler; 150 columns and a reception desk will be covered in the same material.

Gaithersburg-based EcoDomo has long been a go-to source for commercial clients such as Marriott, Starbucks and Cartier; in fact, EcoDomo leather wraps bar fronts in 2,500 Starbucks worldwide. But DC-area designers and architects are just begin-ning to take notice of the company’s products—from flooring and wall and door panels with nail-head trim to countertops and headboards designed for hotels, restaurants, spas and private homes around the globe.

As Christian Nadeau, who founded EcoDomo in 2005, avers, “Whatever can be done with wood, we can do with leather.” The only challenge they’ve turned down so far? An all-leather bathtub.

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Bernice and Christian Nadeau bring the beauty of recycled leather to interiors around the globe

In EcoDomo’s Gaithersburg workshop, owners Bernice and Christian Nadeau (above) showcase a wall panel and bar front made of recycled leather belts. Another display (top, right)

illustrates the close resemblance between EcoDomo recycled-leather panels and hide leather samples draped over them. Swatches (above, right) show a range of recycled-leather colors and

textures; on the floor, a custom “bubble” rug fabricated by EcoDomo for a New York designer.PHOTOS: MICHAEL VENTURA


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EcoDomo’s raw material is an eco-friendly byproduct of the leather industry. Like wood veneer made from compressed paper, the product is composed of vegetable-tanned leather remnants that are pulverized and mixed with small amounts of tree bark and natural latex. A final layer of resin renders the product highly impervious to wear and tear.

Imported from Europe in roll or panel form, this recycled leather is first customized to order in EcoDomo’s Upstate New York plant. Here, employees emboss the material with textures including crocodile, shagreen, walrus and buffalo; dye it in an array of colors; and even print it with custom motifs. Then it’s sent to EcoDomo’s 12,000-square-foot Gaithersburg facility, where artisans fabricate all to-the-trade orders. The company also works with hide leather, but estimates that recycled leather costs 50 percent less.

“We’ve extended the appeal of leather to surfacing for interiors. Our product has the same elegance that leather brings to a purse, a car inte-rior or a sofa,” says Christian. “But it has the performance of a laminate,

and our floors have a softer and nicer feel underfoot. As a bonus, there’s the recycled aspect.”

EcoDomo also fashions decorative wall panels, headboards and floors from upcycled leather belts. First conceived as a wall panel for Nike, the application has become so popular, “we go through 1,000 belts a month,” says Bernice Nadeau, who runs the company with husband Christian.

Last year, the Nadeaus launched a new venture, Lord Fabrik, which pro-duces stain- and water-repellent canvas suitable for wall covering, upholstery and area rugs; orders are already pouring in. “Its performance is comparable to vinyl, but it’s all natural and American-made,” explains Christian.

Available in multiple colors and textures, the all-cotton canvas collec-tion carries on the Nadeaus’ commitment to environmental stewardship. “We are in business because we wanted to create something sustainable and authentic out of waste material,” Christian reflects. “We really care about that part of it.” ecodomo.com; lordfabrik.com —Sharon Jaffe Dan

Clockwise from above, left: In EcoDomo’s

Gaithersburg workshop, an artisan cuts out

leather floor tiles that will be laid in a chevron pattern. Other workers stain cabinet doors to

match recycled leather applied on the fronts.

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Gallery TalkVisitors to the Smithsonian

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ence art on a monumental scale—while lying on a

printed-textile floor. The brain-child of multimedia artist Janet

Echelman, “1.8 Renwick” examines the effect of chang-ing light and wind movement on a floating, volumetric form made of knotted and braided

fiber and suspended from the ceiling of the Rubenstein

Grand Salon. On view April 3 to August 14, 2022, this undulating

installation was inspired by data recorded during a 2011

earthquake and tsunami in the Pacific—a geological event so powerful it shifted the Earth on its axis and shortened that day

by 1.8 millionths of a second. Says Echelman, “The work is an exploration of our interde-pendencies with these larger systems and cycles of time.”

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The Smithsonian Craft Show ReturnsFrom April 22 to 26, the National Building Museum will host the 38th Smithsonian Craft Show, a juried event spotlighting furniture, ceram-ics, fiber art, jewelry and work in wood, glass and metal by 119 artisans. Among this year’s highlights: a Q&A with ceramics artist Patti Warashina and Smithsonian American Art Museum director Stephanie Stebich.

Work by a number of local artists will be shown, including a sculp-ture (left) by Takoma Park-based fiber artist Helen O’Connor; and knives (above) crafted by Monolith Knives in Charlottesville. smithsoniancraftshow.org —Julie Sanders

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HILLWOOD MUSEUM▲ Natural Beauties: Exquisite Works of Minerals and GemsThrough June 7 • Fashioned out of jade, agate, onyx, amethyst, lapis and other semiprecious stones, about 100 decorative objects from the Marjo-rie Merriweather Post estate will be on display at Hillwood. The collection includes a chalice commissioned by Catherine the Great, a Fabergé snuff box and a Florentine mosaic tabletop. hillwoodmuseum.org THE GW UNIVERSITY MUSEUM | THE TEXTILE MUSEUMDelight in Discovery: The Global Collections of Lloyd CotsenFebruary 22 to July 5 • This extensive exhibit brings together thousands of textile fragments, garments, rugs and other works of art assembled over a lifetime by the prolific collector and philanthropist Lloyd Cotsen, who was fascinated by indigenous cultures and vanishing artistic traditions around the world. museum.gwu.edu

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART▲ Degas at the OpéraMarch 1 to July 5 • The National Gallery pays tribute to the Paris Opéra’s 350th anniversary with an exhibit of around 100 works by Edgar Degas, who was known for his compelling depictions of the group’s dancers, singers and musicians both on stage and behind the scenes. Paintings, pastels, drawings, prints and sculpture are all part of the mix. nga.gov

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY MUSEUMs Robert Franklin Gates: Paint What You SeeThrough May 24 • Influential Washington, DC, artist Robert Franklin Gates (1906-1982) was a muralist, painter, print-maker, draftsman—and an American University professor of art for more than 40 years. This exhibit, featuring works in watercolor, oil-on-canvas and more, spans Gates’ career. american.edu/cas/museum

BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ARTEllen Lesperance: Velvet FistThrough June 28 • A solo show of American artist Ellen Lesperance’s work features gouache paintings based on clothing worn by women activists, warriors and cultural figures. The exhibit reveals seven pieces from the artist’s ongoing “Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp” series, inspired by garments worn at the end of the last century by feminists protesting U.S. nuclear weapons storage in England. artbma.org

GEORGETOWNGeorgetown House TourApril 25 • Notable Georgetown homes will be open to visitors for the 89th annual Georgetown House Tour. The event will include a parish tea and a panel discussion with Waterworks co-founder Barbara Sallick on her new book, The Perfect Kitchen, and DC architect Christian Zapatka, who designed some of the homes on the tour. georgetownhousetour.com

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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ASIAN ARTMeeting Tessai: Modern Japanese Art from the Cowles CollectionMarch 28 to August 2 • This exhibit of modern Japanese painting and cal-ligraphy, from the Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, showcases works by Japanese painter Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924), who studied the art of ancient Japan and that of China’s Ming and Qing dynasties. He developed an idiosyncratic style emphasizing a shared East Asian cultural fabric that feels relevant today. asia.si.edu

THE PHILLIPS COLLECTIONt Riffs and Relations:

African American Artists and the European

Modernist TraditionFebruary 29 to May 24 • This exhibit showcases works by

20th- and 21st-century African American artists alongside those

of early-20th-century European modernists with whom they

engaged, exploring the friction and connections among them.

Pieces by Romare Bearden, Renee Cox and Carrie Mae Weems, for

example, are juxtaposed with works by Kandinsky, Matisse

and Picasso, among others. phillipscollection.org

SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUMs Alexander von Humboldt and the United States: Art, Nature, and CultureMarch 20 to August 16 • In 1804, Prussian naturalist and author Alexander von Hum-boldt spent six weeks in the U.S., exchang-ing ideas about art, science, politics and nature with luminaries such as Thomas Jefferson and Charles Willson Peale. This exhibit examines von Humboldt’s impact on American cultural development through 100 paintings, sculptures, maps and arti-facts by Peale, George Catlin, Frederic Church and more. americanart.si.edu

HIRSHHORN MUSEUMs One With Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn CollectionApril 4 to September 20 Following the blockbuster 2017 exhibition “Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors,” the Hirshhorn Museum will showcase new acquisitions by the visionary Japanese art-ist with installations already in its permanent collection. Among the additions: “Infinity Mirror Room—Phalli’s Field” (now one of three infinity rooms belonging to the Hirshhorn); a more recent room installation, on view for the first time in DC; and earlier works. hirshhorn.si.edu

▲ Age Old Cities: A Virtual Journey from Palmyra to MosulThrough October 25 • Organized by the Arab World Institute and UNESCO, this virtual exhibition takes viewers to three Middle Eastern cities: Palmyra and Aleppo in Syria and Mosul in Iraq. All three have been recently devas-tated by war; this exhibit intends to preserve them for future generations via large-scale projections and digital reconstructions of iconic monuments and ancient structures now in ruins. asia.si.edu —Julie Sanders

THE WALTERS ART MUSEUMMajolica ManiaApril 26 to August 9 • Occupying the whole of The Walters’ annex, 1 West Mount Vernon Place, this exhibit of vibrant majolica ceramics features immersive installations on each floor—including a recreation of a Victo-rian parlor, reflecting the era in which majolica was first introduced. Three hundred fifty pieces will be displayed around themes of food, fashion, immigration and labor. thewalters.org

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Sharon Kleinman fashions chic, carefree interiors for three generations sharing a Rehoboth Beach getaway

ALL IN THE FAMILY

W hen Sharon Kleinman got to work on the inte-riors of a new Rehoboth Beach house, she had not one client—but 10. Architect Greg Hastings

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The owners, their two grown daughters with husbands and four grandchildren all had a say in the process. “You’d think with so many opinions involved that it might have been difficult, but we had a great time,” enthuses Kleinman. “We worked to incorporate everybody’s style and interests into their personal spaces.”

On the ground floor of the home, there are two guest rooms and a powder room. A great room and adjoining kitchen and dining room occupy the second level, along with a TV room, master suite and screened porch. The third floor houses six bedrooms: one each for the owners’ daughters and their The custom home (above) boasts a pool on its third level.

Kleinman furnished the great room (top) with a Duralee sofa and Kravet chairs in Osborne & Little fabric. A light, sculptural Currey & Company chandelier makes a statement in the dining area (opposite); chair seats are covered in durable faux leather while the backs feature a playful Métaphores textile.

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Interior Design: Sharon Kleinman, Transitions by Sharon Kleinman, Potomac,

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husbands, plus one for each grandchild. Throughout the house, the designer instilled a chic, clean-lined aesthetic. “They preferred a more modern look—nothing too cottagey,” she explains. A case in point is the sleek workhorse of a kitchen. “Everybody can gather around the big island,” says Kleinman, “because there are multiple cooks.”

How would you describe the look you were after?They wanted it to be casual and fun but not to look like everybody else’s beach house. There are lots of touches that are almost whimsical throughout. What drove your furniture and fabric selections? The fact that you’ve got three families using the home at any given time meant that everything had to be durable. Except for some of the accents, we selected soil- and stain-resistant fabrics or indoor-outdoor fabrics throughout. On the dining chair seats, we used wipeable faux leather. But for the chair backs, we chose a less durable fabric that is really fun.

Name a surprising takeaway from the project. The flooring is a laminate by Karndean. We chose it because my clients didn’t want to worry about their dogs. Lami-nates have come such a long way. They used to look almost like plastic, but now are very realistic. Not only do they offer great durability, but they also come in really good colors. It would have been difficult to get the kind of weathered-gray look we wanted in a hardwood. Why was shiplap applied on the great room ceilings? Because of the home’s rooflines, there are all sorts of peaks and valleys in the ceiling. We decided to embrace them and call attention to them with the shiplap. Drywall would not have had the same per-sonality or character. My clients liked it so much in the main area that we ended up applying it in the master bedroom too. It’s a nod to beachy style, but sophisticated. Explain why the natural stone quartzite is having a moment.The clients wanted a white kitchen with a marble-look surface. I don’t recommend

Four ottomans tucked under the Kravet coffee table provide extra seating. Kleinman selected a stone surround from Marble Systems to add texture to a great room accent wall.

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Kleinman outfitted the screened porch (top) with a Brown Jordan sofa and dining table and Lee Industries chairs. The porcelain tiles from Marble Systems resemble concrete. From the pool deck (above and left), residents can relax on Brown Jordan outdoor furniture and enjoy views of the bay.

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W ith its serene Beaux Arts symmetry, the Belgian Embassy residence on Foxhall Road conjures the elegance and refinement of a Parisian mansion—set amid 10 acres of rolling landscape.

This is intentional. Commissioned in 1930 by Anna Dodge Dillman, the widow of auto tycoon Horace Dodge, it is the precise replica of a 1704 palace still standing in Paris today. Dillman tapped French decorators to fill the home with Louis XIV and Louis XV Revival furnishings and decorative objects, then gifted it all to her newly married daughter—who departed when her husband died soon after the marriage.

Even more interesting than these personal details are those of the house itself. For many years, the impeccably designed mansion was said to have been built by Horace Trumbauer, a popular Gilded Age architect. Yet it was actually designed by Julian Abele, an accomplished architect on his staff whose work remained uncredited throughout his life because he was African American. In fact, the contributions of Abele—who also designed much of Duke University (though he never saw the campus in person due to Jim Crow laws) and other illustrious American landmarks—have only been acknowledged since his death.

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The classically designed embassy residence (opposite) is clad in limestone and conveys harmonious symmetry, with three central bays framed by Ionic columns forming the front entrance. The Grand Salon (above) juxtaposes ornate decorative-plaster walls with a large-scale modern piece by Belgian artist Stijn Cole, who paints from nature, then digitally abstracts the forms he creates.



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“We like to make every guest feel at home, to give them a retreat from work life and a touch

of Europe in the U.S.” —AMBASSADOR DIRK WOUTERS



Ambassador Dirk Wouters and his wife, Katrin Van Bragt (opposite), pose in the library. When the original Aubusson carpet in the Grand Salon (above) became threadbare and fragile, an exact copy was created; it spans the long room, which features furnishings from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, selected by Van Bragt in a departure from previous, more traditional pieces. “We wanted to combine elegance with something more contemporary,” she explains. “I felt this was a feminine space and everything should be rounded, with flowing lines.”


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With such a colorful history, it’s not surprising that the current Belgian ambas-sador, Dirk Wouters, and his wife, Katrin Van Bragt, both refer to “the soul” of the residence when describing the magi-cal experience of living there. “It’s such a blessing for Belgium to have this house,” Van Bragt says simply. “It’s a warm place for all of Washington to come to.”

The Dodge family sold the mansion to the Belgian government in 1946. Today, its interiors are remarkably preserved, from the sumptuous architectural ornamenta-tion on its walls to many of its original, ornate furnishings. A restoration begun in 2006 by DC-based Quinn Evans Architects updated the building’s infrastructure, replacing antiquated electrical wiring and installing new heating, cooling and humidifying systems. The job also entailed repainting, double-glazing windows, clean-ing sculptural elements and more.

The ambassador and his wife arrived in Washington in September 2016 and will complete their stint in the fall of 2020. As they see it, the stately house has provided the perfect backdrop for diplomacy. “A country the size of Belgium needs assets to mark its identity on the power scene,” observes Wouters. “The first is a prestigious embassy. If you also have a beautiful residence at your disposal, then you have everything you need as a diplo-mat. It is a perfect asset to promote the capital of Europe in Washington, DC.”

The residence hosts 4,000 to 5,000 visitors a year for events ranging from working breakfasts and lunches to din-ners for 27 in the elegant, Louis XV Rococo-style dining room and buffets for up to 75 in the Grand Salon. A reception each November 15th attracts 350 guests for King’s Day, a celebration honoring King Leopold I, Belgium’s first monarch following its independence from the Neth-erlands in 1830.

Along with the storied setting, adds Wouters, “We use gastronomy as a tool for diplomacy. Belgian cuisine is recognized; it stands for refinement. We like to make every guest feel at home, to give them a retreat from work life and a touch of Europe in the U.S. The cuisine allows us to host people in a way they will remember.”



Regency-style oak paneling distinguishes the library (top and above), which each ambassador fills with his or her own books. The chandelier, made by mid-century Belgian lighting manufacturer Val Saint Lambert, is original to the house. The library opens into the loggia (left), where elaborate trellis work covers the walls, punctuated by circular decorative paintings of birds. Another Val Saint Lambert chandelier with a botanical motif completes the scene.

Hired last fall, chef Timon Michiels serves up the classic fare of his native Belgium, influenced by local produce and lightened by nouvelle elements. Among Michiels’ recent offerings: a savory waffle paired with salmon (not locally fished around Belgium) and ice cream flavored with Belgian beer.

Diverse events held at the residence not only introduce Belgian culture to the U.S. but also forge connections. Presentations by experts of note—from Nobel Prize winners to authors, politicians and econo-mists—are popular; these “Belgian salon” evenings include up to 80 guests and are followed by dinner for a select group. Concerts with the Washington Bach Consort, Washington National Opera and Embassy Series are held in the Grand Salon.

Among the ambassador’s favorite moments have been those honoring American veterans who fought in World War II. “People 90 to 100 years old come to the residence from all over the United States for a yearly recep-tion,” he explains. “Last December, I brought several of them to Europe to commemorate the last battle of the war in Belgium. It was emotional and powerful.”


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The Louis XV Rococo-style dining room (right) features a restored, Regency-style mahogany table with 10 leaves. Two classical landscapes are incorporated into the wall treatment, one above the marble fireplace. Recently on the menu: wild duck breast (opposite, top) and a dessert tray proffering macarons with Belgian chocolate ganache (opposite, bottom). A small room decorated in faux marble hosts more intimate events; it is Wouters and Van Bragt’s favorite breakfast spot (above). The veranda at the back of the house (below) overlooks an open vista.



This final year of Wouters’ tenure in DC has already seen the relaunch of a direct flight from Dulles to Brussels on Brussels Airlines. And in late March, the residence will welcome Her Royal Highness Queen Mathilde of Belgium for a two-day visit, during which she will accept a leadership award, speak on poverty and sustainable development and dine with guests at the residence.

For Van Bragt, the draw of the Embassy residence and its rich architec-tural legacy is powerful, whether or not visitors are experiencing it for the first time. “Some people know more about the house than I do,” she explains. “Maybe they were here 40, 50 years ago. It’s part of their memories and creates a bond.”

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Clients contacted Walnut Hill to design a landscape to comple-ment their weekend retreat on the Wye River. With year-round entertaining in mind, they specifi ed a pool, cabana with overnight guest accommodations, an entertainment area, and parking.The design was created for minimal impact on the waterway. Native plantings offset the increased lot coverage on the property, and hardscape was strategically designed to meet impervious requirements. A fi rm grasp of the local permitting ensured that we could stay one step ahead throughout the process.Mass plantings of shrubs, perennials and grasses provide year-round color and texture. Trees are placed for vertical interest and unobstructed water views. Pennsylvania fl agstone covers the pool patio, coping, walkways and wall caps.

DESIGN FEATURES■ A lighting plan accents the features of the landscape without obstructing river views ■ Copper deck jets near the pool create visual interest ■ The cabana houses intimate seating around a fi replace that serves as a focal point ■ Views of the Wye River complement the landscape, creating a scenic backdrop

WALNUT HILL LANDSCAPE COMPANY1563 St. Margarets Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21409410-349-3105 — walnuthilllandscape.com

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Fine Landscapes was hired to redesign the Highline Plaza in Tysons, Virginia, which entailed demolishing the existing structures and constructing a new plaza and landscaping over an existing parking deck. The hardscape featured a variety of concrete and porcelain pavers, pea gravel, sod, synthetic turf and large boulders. The landscape component included the planting of large shade trees, evergreens, ornamental plant-ings such as day lily, echinacea, Black-Eyed Susan, aster and roses. Lighting and irrigation alterations were made. In addition to delivering the project under budget, the design team created a clean, minimalist plan for the front of the building, accentuating the entrances and provide an amenity plaza with multiple places for people to gather for lunch or business events.

DESIGN FEATURES■ Corten-steel art panels with up-lighting■ Outdoor furnishings, including café-style seats with umbrellas and lounge furniture■ A simple horticulture palette to make bloom times more prominent ■ Linear paving leads to a modern and transitional pathway that continues into the building’s lobby

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FINE LANDSCAPESAn elegant, minimalist plan enhances a public plaza in Tysons, Virginia


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Award-winning Fine Earth Landscape, Inc., offers stability, reliability and a breadth of resources to meet your landscape

needs, creating and maintaining delightful outdoor environments.

When clients purchased a rundown Soapstone Valley property, it was hidden behind undergrowth and dying trees, and a sloped front yard channeled water into the home’s foundation. Fine Earth Landscape was asked to unveil the beauty of the house and solve its drainage issues. On the wish list: a fl owering front garden and a landscape design that would frame the house instead of concealing it. Fine Earth elevated the basement window well and installed a stacked-stone wall to raise the grade along the foundation. A stepping-stone path conceals a French drain that carries water via the driveway to a rain garden. A Carderock stone planter by the door matches the stone wing of the house. Climbing roses, peonies and hydrangea mix with deer-resistant perennials, while summer camellias dot the front lawn.

DESIGN FEATURES■ Natural boulder steppers aide the elevated grade change ■ Mondo grass in the driveway’s center absorbs water, while channel drains handle downspout and French drain runoff ■ A custom gate welcomes the family via the kitchen garden entrance ■ A new stone stoop incorporates Carderock to match the home

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Wheat’s was hired to overhaul the backyard of an urban DC property. The design team removed an antiquated, full-size pool that took up the whole backyard and created a new outdoor environment in its place, encompassing a more compact pool; a covered patio with comfortable seating and space for watching TV; a play area; and a kitchen. Play space is bordered by fastigiate European hornbeams that are under-planted with white liriope for a simple, elegant look. The fi nished landscape enables outdoor living at its best. The family plays sports on the turf and cools down in the adjacent pool. On evenings and weekends, dinner is served in the covered area, followed by TV time. It is a truly private space in the heart of the city.

DESIGN FEATURES■ The covered patio links to the house and can be enclosed by motorized screens■ The pool features wide steps, a spa bench with jets and a sheer waterfall ■ The play area is covered with durable and attractive artifi cial turf ■ Lights can be adjusted by zone and fi xture, illuminating trees and turf

WHEAT’S LANDSCAPE DESIGN + CONSTRUCTION

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Wheat’s is a landscape design, construction and maintenance fi rm providing services ranging from full-scale landscape renovation to

weekly maintenance. Wheat’s simplifi es your life.

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Scapes, Inc., is a landscape design-and-build company providing a full range of custom design services while specializing in the

construction and planting of outdoor living spaces.

Collaborating with Campion Hruby Landscape Architects, Scapes, Inc., transformed a vintage property on the Magothy River. The dramatic redo encompassed outdoor living spaces, paths, plantings and lawn areas. It also incorporated native ironstone to create a unique look throughout. “Our masons matched the home’s original ironstone façade with new ironstone retaining walls, steps and columns so it would look as if it all was done at the same time,” says principal Jeff Crandell. Clean-lined Pennsylvania fl agstone treads, patios, walkways and capstones complement the rustic ironstone.The plantings are a mix of boxwood, hydrangea and roses, with masses of perennials and grasses. The landscape is designed to frame the house while ensuring its visibility from the water. The homeowners can relax and entertain with ease.

DESIGN FEATURES■ Patios and curved walkways throughout take advantage of the property’s abundant water views ■ An infi nity pool overlooks the water, while an adjacent pergola on ironstone columns provides shade ■ Lush landscaping offers year-round interest ■ An outdoor lighting plan makes the property come to life at night

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Michael Nash Design Build & Homes Offers Over 3 Decades of Remodeling-Excellence in Northern VA

Hired to overhaul a poorly conceived backyard in Alexandria, Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes designed a plan that would take better advantage of the scenic property. The design team started by replacing a small wooden deck with a spacious screened porch, accessible from the kitchen and dining area. The porch features a vent-free, stacked-stone fi replace and a big-screen TV mounted above the mantel; the chimney extends to a lower-level stone patio, where it opens into a wood-burning fi replace.Just outside the porch, a Trex deck with a pergola offer space for grilling and outdoor seating. A wrap-around staircase connects the deck with the patio below, which is clad in fl agstone and contained by a retaining wall.

DESIGN FEATURES■ Large-format porcelain-tile fl ooring in the porch area complements the stone fi replace■ Bead board and recessed lights accentuate the porch’s cathedral ceiling ■ French doors replaced a window out to the porch, increasing accessibility ■ A round seating wall on the lower-level patio, while wide stone steps lead to the wooded backyard

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Land & Water Design specializes in residential pool scapes. Our principals are landscape architects and civil engineers with a combined 40 years of experience. We remain involved from

planning and design through construction.

Asked to design and implement a deck and screened porch, Land & Water Design ended up spearheading an outdoor-living area for the whole family. Among its features: a porch and kitchen overlooking a freeform pool with water slide, tanning shelf and raised fi eldstone-veneer spa; a gas fi re table; fi eldstone columns and seat walls; a lead paver walkway and patios; and outdoor lighting and irriga-tion systems. A lounge beneath the porch features a bar, recessed lighting, infrared ceiling heaters and a full bath. Materials included Techo-Bloc pavers and concrete block and fi eldstone wall caps. River birch, redbud, Japanese maple, blue spruce, Norway spruce and Sweetbay magnolia combine with deciduous and evergreen shrubs such as inkberry, Anthony Waterer spirea, hydrangea, distylium, nandina and serviceberry.

DESIGN FEATURES■ A six-foot concrete retaining wall required over 400 cubic yards of engineered fi ll and topsoil■ A custom 800-square-foot gunite swimming pool and spa features a 28-foot commercial-grade tubular waterslide ■ The custom kitchen includes a beverage center, 30-inch farm sink, icemaker, refrigerator and grill

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Four LCA Award-winning projects combine lush gardens

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A McLean residence gains curb appeal and functional elegance

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 structure to its slip of land. “There was no hard-scaping, just a house,” recalls landscape architect Chad Talton of Surrounds, Inc., who was hired to remedy the situation. “We put the house on a pedestal.”

His design draws power from symmetry, simplicity and clean geometry. A low brick retaining wall the width of the home serves as a visual plinth. At its center, turf steps suggest a grand staircase. The walkway from the drive to the front door consists of over-sized stepping stones on a “terrace” of lawn.

These winks and nods to formality continue in a gateway to the backyard. An iron gate opens to a courtyard where trident maples underplanted with hakone grass and hosta stand sentry at the four corners of a custom fountain. Water burbles from an urn balanced on a bluestone cube set atop crushed gravel. “We tried to relax that area a bit,” says Talton.

The backyard is reserved for relaxation, with a new dining porch and grill, as well as a fire pit on a patio of travertine amid lush plantings of arborvitae, magnolia, hydrangea, abelia and wild indigo. Mandevilla spills from orb-shaped planters, making the most of classical form and the owners’ casual, contemporary style.

Award: Grand, Total Residential Contracting (Design/

Build). Landscape Architecture: Chad Talton, PLA,

Surrounds Landscape Architecture + Construction,

Sterling, Virginia. Photography: Morgan Howarth.

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Prized plants and vintage materials fuel a Great Falls makeover

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 reward, and that the garden’s exist-ing pool, patio and gazebo had aged. He asked McHale Landscape Design to rescue the property with a respectful revival.

“The skeleton was there,” says Anthony Cusat, senior landscape architect, who led the renovation. Ten canopy trees were removed from the front yard, brighten-ing the street façade and better suiting sun-loving perennials. A new walkway and entry piers enhanced curb appeal.

In back, long, linear terraces and a strong axial relationship nicely united the house with the pool and gazebo. Cusat fit a fireplace into the gazebo and added an outdoor kitchen under an existing porch. Vintage brick around the pool was retained while the patio was relaid with random rectangular Pennsylvania flagstone to match the new front walk. The great challenge during the project came in “trying to marry the old with the new,” Cusat recalls. “We tried to make it seem like everything was always there.”

The owner’s prized collection of plantings—including a small Japanese maple—was transplanted for easier viewing. “First and foremost, the homeowners are garden enthusiasts,” says Cusat. “They love the outdoors and the opportunity to share it with family and friends.”

Award: Distinction, Total Residential Contracting.

Landscape Architecture: Anthony R. Cusat, RLA, McHale

Landscape Design, Inc., Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Photography: John Spaulding.

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A backyard redo in Northern Virginia adds resort-worthy amenities

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 family as three daughters approached their active high school years. The solution was a multi-faceted site plan by Kane Landscapes, which transformed the backyard into an entertainment com-plex with water sports and outdoor dining at its heart. “The client wanted a pool that had something different—a ‘wow’ factor to make friends and family want to come back,” says principal Josh Kane.

Delights include a 90-jet hot tub; a pavilion equipped with fireplace; lounge; sports-ready bar with flat-screen television; and a full kitchen. The star attraction is a 30-foot-long, commercial-quality water slide. Equipped with a five-horsepower water pump for a quicker ride, it sends swim-mers splish-splashing into a 50-by-25-foot rectangular pool. Among the challenges facing Kane: finding space to stage the tons of Scabos travertine for the pool deck-ing and curvaceous walkways, as well as decorative boulders, which lead energetic climbers to the top of the water slide.

Trees planted by Kane a decade ago provide a lush backdrop for a new purple-leaved Bloodgood Japanese maple, several transplanted crape myrtle trees, boxwood, knockout roses, catmint, black-eyed Susans and Shasta daisies. The designer aspired to a plant palette that would resist deer, while acknowledging that the herbivores “will eat just about anything.”

Award: Distinction, Outdoor Living Area (Design/Build).

Landscape Design: Josh Kane, Kane Landscapes, Inc.,

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A Shenandoah retreat gains a pool scape as dramatic as its hilltop views

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 foreground between the house and its views. To enhance that space for entertaining, the owners called on land-scape architect J.R. Peter of Colao & Peter. The family’s wish list began with an infinity-edge pool, which presented a significant challenge. “The hill is com-posed of solid granite,” recalls Peter. “The entire project had to be designed to be above grade.” To construct a six-foot-deep pool despite the bedrock, Peter took advantage of the slope. A series of terraces supported by retaining walls extends the ground plane outward. The uppermost level provides a viewing platform on a gently sloping front lawn. Three steps down, a new terrace holds a pavilion with an open-air dining room, and a kitchen and lounge enclosed by pocket doors. Three more steps take visitors down to a 50-by-20-foot pool. Engineered with vanishing edges on two sides, the pool appears to be floating on air. The designer chose rustic ledgestone for walls and tumbled travertine for terraces in keeping with the natural setting, while a linear pattern of thermal bluestone honors the clients’ contemporary instincts. Today, amid hydrangea and drift roses, two Japanese zelkova trees have been planted at lawn’s edge to frame the incomparable vistas. ■

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Previous spread: Rustic elements sound a relaxed note in the kitchen, which combines custom cabinetry, a 17th-century Dutch table and glazed ceramic tile from Pratt & Larson. A large-scale artwork by Elger Esser presides over a leather sofa in the family room (above); a Turkish Oushak grounds the room. In one corner (opposite), Hajj hung a giltwood mirror and glazed Portuguese pottery above a 19th-century rosewood table.

An 18th-century American chest with an antique Turkish basin and a vintage Moroccan mirror embellish the powder room (below).

The imposing, Tudor-style home in bucolic Pikesville, Maryland, holds a lifetime of mem-ories. Owner Kim Hammond grew up in this stately, stone residence, built in 1920 by famed Baltimore architect Laurence Hall Fowler as the guest house for a nearby estate. A veteri-narian with a prominent Baltimore practice,

Hammond had always dreamed of living in the family manse; after his mother’s death in 2014 at 94, he and his wife, Carol Elerding Hammond, decided to move in—with daughter Stella, now 12, and their three beloved dogs in tow.

However, the home had suffered wear and tear over the years, and before the move could happen, it needed updates that would accommodate the family’s modern, relaxed lifestyle. Kim had worked with Baltimore designer Mona Hajj on this and other houses in the past, so he and Carol turned to her for help.

“I loved the house; I was excited to move into it, but it’s pretty formal,” says Carol. “I wanted to make it my own. I like traditional with a twist—old and traveled, but with a hint of contemporary too.”

Renovation Architecture: Devin S. Kimmel, AIA, ASLA, Kimmel Studio Architects,

Annapolis, Maryland. Interior Design: Mona Hajj, Mona Hajj Interiors, Baltimore,

Maryland. Builder: Horizon Builders, Annapolis, Maryland.



This aesthetic was a perfect fit for Hajj, who is known for sump-tuous interiors that artfully blend cultures, eras and finishes. She enlisted the help of architect Devin Kimmel to address structural alterations, and the two collaborated on plans that respected the home’s history “while putting my stamp on it,” Carol explains.

At the heart of the project was a dramatic kitchen transforma-tion and an addition that comprises a family room, mudroom and three-car garage with a rec room over it. The kitchen overhaul gutted the circa-1970s space, into which were crammed two pantry closets and a back staircase. “We were able to incorporate lost stor-age with a much larger kitchen,” Kimmel notes. “It’s almost like two kitchens—one by the range and central island and one by the window facing the front of the house.”

The adjacent addition now holds the staircase—embellished by a custom, handmade iron banister. The space replaced a use-less concrete courtyard and a breezeway to the previous, dated garage—now an attractive, white-oak volume stained to com-plement the stone house. “The garage was originally a wood structure,” Kimmel explains. “We stayed with wood because we liked the change from stone and felt it told the story of the house.”

A small backyard patio was expanded into a wide veranda; accessible from the family room, dining room and library, it creates a connection with the outdoors that the clients wanted. The two-story, glass-walled family room features a loft with the same iron railing as the back stairs; it links the original house to the staircase



The family room opens out to the bluestone veranda (opposite, top and bottom), sheltered by a reclaimed-oak ceiling and bordered by a koi pond; a rustic wood table and Palecek chairs invite al fresco dining. Part of the family room addition designed by Devin Kimmel, the loft (above) is

distinguished by an eyebrow dormer. The space, which overlooks the family room below, features a Syrian coffee table from the ’20s, a late-19th-century Persian rug and circa-1890 Syrian wood-and-mother-of-pearl side tables.



A Kerry Joyce sofa and Art Deco leather armchairs pull up to a Dessin Fournir coffee table in the comfortable library. Venetian plaster walls showcase animal photographs taken by Kim Hammond on trips to Africa, where for many years he has been involved in efforts to save endangered mountain gorillas.



In the master bedroom (opposite), an ottoman is covered in African Kuba cloth and a hat from Cameroon is mounted on the purple wall; the bed is from CB2. This page, clockwise from top left: A curved, French Art Deco cabinet and Ikea nightstand reflect Dougan’s eclectic design style. Treasures in the bathroom include a 1920s plaster relief depicting a classical myth. A vintage slipper chair in the designer’s bedroom was purchased at GoodWood and reupholstered.



and rec room. “The family room is where we spend our time, and we can relax with the dogs because it’s less formal,” Carol observes.

Throughout the interiors, Hajj married Kim’s Old World style with elements of rustic flair that convey a more casual vibe. In the new kitchen, marble-topped custom cabinetry is enhanced with a reclaimed white-oak ceiling and accents, as well as glazed tile and eclectic antiques. The family room boasts a wall of steel windows, an original exterior stone wall and a massive fireplace made of stone salvaged from the renovation.

Upstairs, two of the home’s five bedrooms were repurposed—one as a laundry room and the other as a luxurious master bath. Kimmel removed the master bedroom’s eight-foot ceiling, borrow-ing from the attic to create an airy, vaulted space and incorporating an attic window into the bedroom in the process.

Changes to the rest of the house were mainly cosmetic. On the main floor, Hajj updated fireplace mantels in the dining and living rooms and cleaned up millwork and trim—particularly in the front hall, which is clad in dark-stained oak paneling. “I convinced Carol to preserve it because it was original,” the designer recalls. “She wanted something lighter and more modern.” She adds, “In reno-vations, I try not to change things if I can preserve them instead.”

SOURCES OF NOTEKitchen & Bath Marble: Boatman & Magnani, Inc.; 301-336-7700. Faux Paint

in Dining Room: wallcraft.works. Reclaimed Wood Beams in Kitchen:

usvintagewood.com. Kitchen Backsplash Tile: prattandlarson.com. Powder Room

Wallpaper: kravet.com. For a complete list of resources, see homeanddesign.com.

When it came to upholstered furnishings, Hajj often selected plain cotton and linen blends for simplicity, then enhanced them with lavish textiles and vintage or antique pieces. “I always start with a rug to ground a space,” she says, pointing to the living room’s giant 17th-century Oushak, which was the first purchase she and Carol made. “The clients both liked it because it’s Old World but also geometric, not so traditional.”

In fact, the living room exemplifies Hajj’s aesthetic, combining linen-covered sofas with Art Deco chairs in an opulent, textured Osborne & Little fabric. An ottoman is draped with a 19th-cen-tury European silk textile. Accessories have a collected feel, with an emphasis on Islamic pieces that are simple in shape. Antiques throughout the house impart richness and a sense of history. “For a home to feel comfortable is all that matters,” Hajj says. “If it feels good and looks good, it works.” ■

“I’m not a stickler about plans. I mix cultures, finishes. It’s all good if you marry it well.” —Mona Hajj



Dark oak paneling distinguishes the existing front hall (opposite, top), which features a George III mahogany sofa opposite twin Anglo-Indian, hand-carved, marble-topped consoles. The hall leads past the front stairs, which were unaltered in the redesign, to the living room (above and top), where a blend of antiques and seating upholstered in neutral hues creates a sense of comfortable opulence. French Art Deco chairs take center stage in front of the antique-limestone fireplace, separating the seating areas. Drapery fabric is from Rogers & Goffigon.




A faux treatment by Wallcraft sets a vibrant tone in the dining room. Beneath a vintage Murano

glass chandelier, a 19th-century Regency mahogany table is paired with host chairs by

Rose Tarlow and side chairs from Artistic Frame—all covered in Yoma Textiles velvet. A George

III sideboard and gilt mirror share a wall with abstract artworks by Donald Sultan.



During the renovation, Kimmel removed the existing ceiling

in the master bedroom (above and opposite), adding

reclaimed-oak beams and exposing an additional

window set high on the wall. A vintage four-poster bed

faces the fireplace, beside a mid-century Adrian Pearsall

lounge chair. The luxe master bath (right) occupies a former

bedroom; it centers on a marble-clad soaking tub,

with custom, marble-topped vanities at either end.


PIEDMONT

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BEAUTYSteeped in minimalism, a carefully contemplated custom home respects its Rappahannock roots

Text by SHARON JAFFE DAN | Photography by TOM ARBAN

RICHARD WILLIAMS



Architecture: Richard Williams, FAIA, principal in charge; Justin Donovan, AIA,

project architect, Richard Williams Architects PLLC, Washington, DC. Builder:

Dale Abrahamse, Abrahamse & Company Builders, Charlottesvillle, Virginia.

Landscape Architecture: Gregg Bleam, FASLA, Gregg Bleam Landscape Architect,

Charlottesville, Virginia.

Such was the challenge facing owners Barbara and Matthew Black and their architect, Richard Williams. Matthew, a retired economist, and Barbara decided to leave their long-time Capitol Hill home to live at a slower pace, in tune with nature. Having vacationed in a cabin they owned in the area for 15 years, they’d already fallen in love with the Rappahannock countryside. When their search for an existing property turned up nothing that “sang to us,” says Matthew, he and Barbara opted to buy land and build from scratch.

To kindle the process, Williams asked his clients to write vision statements on their future home. Both wished to tread lightly on the landscape. “Ours was probably the first house ever built on this land and we felt an almost steward-like responsibility to have it be harmonious with the site. We wanted something that would celebrate our presence, but sit gently,” reflects Matthew.

“Humility,” adds Barbara, “was a word we used a lot.”After 35 years in a row house, the couple craved natural light,

openness, views—and storage. Though the empty nesters would be sole occupants most of the time, they wanted room for the fund-raisers and art gatherings they regularly host, as well as visits from their two married children and four grandkids. Also on their list: a pool; a guest house for Barbara’s sister, artist Darien Reece; and a freestanding barn/studio for making art and hosting gallery tours.

Deciding where to build on their property, the Blacks were drawn to a knoll with sweeping views of meadow, woods, river, mountains and sky. One night, they pitched a tent, experienced sunrise by the river and agreed they’d found their spot.

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 is a 45-acre patchwork of pasture and woodland in rural Rappahannock County, surrounded by vistas of Virginia’s Blue Ridge. And as if that weren’t idyllic enough, a river runs through it.

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Previous spread: Inside the three-story row house, guests encounter an antique Chinese console topped with lamps Riddell fashioned from vases. These pages: A Bernhardt sofa in Duralee velvet anchors the front parlor a “root” chair by J.F. Chen pulls up to a trunk table topped with an antique masthead.

Previous spread: A wildflower meadow blankets the rear of the home. Whitewashed brick and an elongated chimney relate the modern structure to Virginia vernacular. Despite its volume, the great room (above) offers an intimate embrace with radiant-heated bluestone floors and whitewashed, exposed joists. Custom bookshelves balance the opposite wall of Hope’s Steel windows. The Blacks found the dining table, which once served a 19th-century French monastery, at Côté Jardin in Georgetown. The wall hanging is a 1930s Amish quilt.



A spirited collaboration ensued as Williams, project architect Justin Donovan and the Blacks refined a design scheme that would express the owners’ desires while respecting and accentuating the site. The architects used GPS modeling to determine exactly how to orient the home, tweaking angles to capture the best views. The final plan positioned the house on an east-west axis aligned with mountain peaks at either end. On the main floor, the plan extends from a handy mudroom entry near the pool to the kitchen and screened porch, a great room and Matthew’s study, culminating at the master suite. Nestling the structure into the contours of the site enabled the architects to create an above-grade lower level housing two guest rooms and baths; an office for Barbara, a retired fund-raiser and wellness educator; and storage/utility rooms.

This positioning also lends the home a low profile—and an air of mystery—in the front. From a winding gravel road, visitors initially glimpse just the flat roof and chimney of the main house before rounding a bend where the building comes into view.

On the southern, river side of the residence, both stories are revealed. “It was a goal for the house to be somewhat modest and restrained in front,” says Donovan. “Not until you see it from the downhill side do you realize it’s actually pretty big.”

Just as the architects masterfully blended the 4,900-square-foot abode into the site, they also articulated views from within.

Understanding their clients’ routines—from morning meditation to reading by the fire—empowered them to create moments in architecture. Dramatic, floor-to-ceiling windows in the great room immerse residents in the meadow, while smaller surprises, such as a clerestory opening, reveal a mountaintop or a passing flock of geese. “In everyday comings and goings,” explains Williams, “we present the landscape to enrich their daily rituals.”

Architects and clients embarked on the plan without a precon-ceived style in mind. As ideas evolved, they leaned in a modern direction yet embraced organic materials and forms associated with Piedmont vernacular. “I was interested in going modern but having an old sensibility,” says Matthew.

Though applied in a pared-down manner, cedar, whitewashed brick, cleft bluestone, copper and steel-framed windows convey rustic familiarity. “There’s modern that can be incredibly soulful and allude to traditions even of vernacular building,” Williams observes. “We think of this as a Virginian modern house. The struc-ture is very abstract and geometric, but the materials are nicely crafted and warm it up.”

Other gestures nod to bygone days. Thick, 30-inch walls harken back to old stone dwellings—but conceal built-in storage. And an elongated brick chimney evokes the ruins of an abandoned home-stead where only a chimney remains.

After passing the welcome courtyard and a water feature, guests arrive at the entryway (above), its crisp geometry richly detailed in stone, wood and steel. Inside the airy great room (opposite), the northwestern exposure frames views of a horse pasture and rolling foothills beyond.



Custom cabinetry hand-painted in soft green, marble countertops and an island capped in zinc lend a timeless patina to the kitchen (this page and opposite, top). The ceramic pendants are by Hand & Eye Studio. A door trimmed in Douglas fir opens to the screened porch (opposite, bottom). RICHARD WILLIAMS



“ In everyday comings and goings, we present the landscape to enrich their daily rituals.”

— Richard Williams



The home’s simple, east-to-west floor plan enables

the Blacks to go about their days primarily on one level.

Clockwise from right: The owners relax and exercise

in the double lap pool. Lock-seam copper panels

and brick enclose a grilling terrace off the mudroom on the east end of the house; the art studio, designed to

look like a restored agrarian shed, awaits across the

meadow. A barn door built into the custom bookshelves

can close Matthew’s study off from the great room,

which enjoys sweeping views of the pristine site.



SOURCES OF NOTELandscape Contractor: townsendlandscape.com. Exterior Cedar Stain & Interior

Wall Paint: benjaminmoore.com. Wall Ovens: subzero-wolf.com. For a complete

list of resources, see homeanddesign.com.

Landscape architect Gregg Bleam joined the team “to knit the house into the site,” he says, “and make it look like it was always there.” Bleam dotted the front courtyard with crabapple trees to suggest the remnants of an old orchard and tapped J.W. Townsend Landscapes to plant the four-acre meadow with wildflowers.

“The meadow attracts so many birds, butterflies and insects,” says Barbara. “It’s a wonderful habitat.”

The Blacks also coexist with deer, foxes and possums, though Matthew admits to a “love-hate relationship” with bea-vers that have provisioned ironwood trees he planted along the river’s edge. When the grandkids visit, they have free rein

outdoors and love to skip stones in the river, tend the veg-etable garden and feed the neighbors’ horses grazing nearby. Barbara still pinches herself in disbelief that this home is really theirs. “It feels like an incredible privilege and surprise,” she declares. “And, after participating in and helping set the vision for it, also like an old glove.” ■


Party ChicEmpty nesters upsize into a chic Alexandria

home designed for gracious entertaining

Text by JENNIFER SERGENTPhotography by ANGIE SECKINGER

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There comes a time when only so much can be done to a house without starting over. “It was a never-ending ‘How do we make this house right?’” says designer Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey, who oversaw eight years of improvements to Craig and Kari Shapero’s former abode in the Belle Haven neighborhood of Alexan-dria. In 2016, in the midst of yet another

renovation, a home with a more open floor plan, better suited for entertaining, presented itself just a couple of blocks away.

Originally built in 1935, the center-hall colonial had undergone extensive renovations in 2009 and checked nearly every box on the Shaperos’ wish list: There was a large dining room, a bright kitchen, space for a formal library—and an enormous gun safe downstairs that could be converted into a wine cellar. A bonus was the airy foyer that intersects with all the public spaces on the main level; one of the Shaperos’ neighbors aptly dubbed it “the lobby” after Cavin-Winfrey installed an inviting corner sofa and accent chairs.

Interior & Kitchen Design: Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey, SCW Interiors, Alexandria,

Virginia.

Previous spread: Just off the airy foyer (left), the dining room (right) features hand-painted wall covering by de Gournay and a Niermann Weeks chandelier. A custom stair runner (above, left) and comfy sofa dress up the foyer, while the breakfast room (above, right) features a table by Mr. Brown

London. Custom built-ins enhance the library (opposite), where an Urban Electric pendant hangs above settees in Cowtan & Tout upholstery.

“Shazalynn’s design draws guests in as soon as they step through the door,” Kari says.

And that was the point, adds Craig, the chairman and CEO of Megin U.S., a brain-imaging device manufacturer. The couple, now empty nesters, “wanted a formal, grown-up house” that could accommodate parties and receptions of all sizes.

“We love dinner parties, having family for the holidays and hosting fundraisers,” says Kari, who sits on the board of Alex-andria’s Child & Family Network Centers. “It’s nice to be the center of the action.”

Cavin-Winfrey started from scratch with nearly all the furnish-ings and art, adopting Kari’s favorite hues of teal and blue. “She’s a redhead and has beautiful teal eyes,” the designer observes. “It’s a color she really looks good against, so it was a jumping-off point.” Notes of teal crop up everywhere, but perhaps most dramatically in the dining room, where Cavin-Winfrey introduced

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Though the family room feels intimate, it can accommodate many guests. Custom daybeds flank Bernhardt coffee tables atop a Stark rug; the custom swivel chairs wear fabric by Jane Churchill. A painting by Eduardo Cardozo above the mantel echoes the room’s color scheme.

a delicate, hand-painted wall covering by de Gournay depicting flowering branches and birds; it holds special appeal for Kari, an avid gardener.

The drama continues around the corner in the scullery—a space that’s part pantry, part china storage and part cleanup station, intended to keep the main kitchen free of dirty dishes during par-ties. Cavin-Winfrey selected teal cabinetry with antiqued-mirror panels to lighten the space—then clad the rest of the walls in iden-tical mirrored tile. “It felt natural to continue the mirrored surface; it makes the space feel bigger and more reflective,” she explains. In the adjacent kitchen—upgraded and improved for enter-taining—custom wall tile with mother-of-pearl quatrefoils and gilded-glass accents is a showstopper. “I am a Van Cleef & Arpels fan. This is my kitchen jewelry,” says Kari, who during this writer’s visit sported the French luxury brand’s signature Alhambra clover-shaped earrings, a nearly identical complement to the backsplash tile. “When Shazalynn showed me this pattern, I loved it immedi-ately. It’s so different, people often mistake it for wallpaper.” She adds that the kitchen’s gold-hued hardware and fixtures impart a special note of elegance to the space.

The kitchen is designed for cooking and hosting. A stemware cabinet and bar tray—where the Shaperos pour wines chosen from their 2,500-bottle cellar—greet guests as they enter from the foyer. Across the room, two refrigerator/freezer units flank a wall lined with drawers, shelving and a counter area, offering additional stor-age and work space outside the main cooking-and-prep zone.

An adjacent breakfast room flows easily into the family room, which boasts two daybeds that allow guests to face any direction, depending on the party flow. And not only that, Cavin-Winfrey says: “The criteria for the coffee tables was that Kari wanted to be able to dance on top of them.”

The homeowner notes that they’ve been put to the test many times. “We love to dance on the tables during parties!” she says.

The volume goes down in the library—formerly the living room—where a calm, sophisticated vibe prevails. Cavin-Winfrey transformed the space with paneled walls, shelving and cabinetry showcasing books, art and collectibles. Overhead, she installed a custom pendant light with a mirrored shade that references the tile

“We love dinner parties, having family for the holidays

and hosting fundraisers.” — Kari Shapero

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Cavin-Winfrey enlisted AK Metal Fabricators in Alexandria to produce the shelving in the scullery (above) and the kitchen range hood (right). The scullery tile is by Renaissance Tile and the custom kitchen backsplash is by New Ravenna; Ralph Lauren pendants hang above the island and counter stools by Thibaut are upholstered in Groves Bros. fabric.

in the scullery. Kari remembers when she and Craig first saw the room while touring the house. “We had this beautiful library in the other house, and I thought it could work here,” she says. “Shazalynn did an amazing job making it so cozy.”

The mood changes yet again on the enormous lower level, which Cavin-Winfrey separated into two seating areas with a flat-screen TV on one end and a drop-down movie screen on the other. A bar with six beer taps flows during sports-viewing parties and movie nights, or when the couple’s grown sons bring buddies home.

Friends often ask why the Shaperos chose to start anew in such an expansive home rather than downsize. “But we use every room in this house,” Craig avers. He frequently works from his home office, and points out that there are several guest rooms upstairs for visiting family, friends and future grandchildren. “Everything we’ve done is for the long term.” ■


SOURCES OF NOTEFamily & Dining Room Rugs; starkcarpet.com. Foyer Rug Fabrication:

carpetcreationsandflooring.com. Dining Room Chandelier: Through circa

lighting.com. For a complete list of resources, see homeanddesign.com.

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fresh takeVintage charm and a new, modern outlook come together in a custom Palisades home

Text & Styling by CHARLOTTE SAFAVI Photography by ROBERT RADIFERA

The house was designed with a vertical profile (opposite) to fit its narrow lot. A custom swing by Wood Studio (above) enhances the flagstone front porch.

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When remodeling their tiny 1923 bungalow turned out to be problematic, a love for its quaint Palisades neigh-borhood prompted a DC couple to raze the abode and build a brand-new one in its place. “We’ve lived here since 2009,” says the wife. “We

wanted this to be our forever DC home as our kids grow older.” The original house was poorly structured with setback issues.

However, as architect Richard Leggin, who was tapped for the job, recalls, “it had a charming street presence. Creating a new home that enhanced that neighborly spirit was an essential part of our initial planning.”

The wife agrees. “We live in a neighborhood where everyone loves to be on their front porch, watching the kids and dogs play. This was an element from our old house that we absolutely had to have in the rebuild.”

Leggin collaborated with interior designer Lori Anderson Wier and builder Tony Paulos on the project, which broke ground in 2017. The family moved into their new residence in 2019.

Architecture: Richard A. Leggin, AIA, Richard Leggin Architects, P.C., Cabin John,

Maryland. Interior Design: Lori Anderson Wier, Anderson Wier Studio, Takoma

Park, Maryland. Kitchen Design: Amy Collins LLC, Glen Echo, Maryland. Builder:

Tony Paulos, The Block Builders Group, Bethesda, Maryland. Landscape Design:

Wheat’s Landscape, Vienna, Virginia.

The finished four-bedroom, 5,108-square-foot home spans three floors plus a finished basement and garage. It’s built in timeless, classic style on a narrow, steep lot with a welcoming front porch.

Varying rooflines break up the mass of the vertical house clad in traditional shiplap siding with shingled eaves. “The goal was to create a comfortable, ‘not-so-big’ family home, with meaningful spaces and beautiful details inside and out, and to make it a perfect fit in the neighborhood,” notes Leggin.

When interior designer Lori Anderson Wier was retained in early 2017, she brought six years of experience working for DC design luminary Darryl Carter to the table. “We asked Lori to do almost everything when it came to the interiors, from millwork choices to bed linens—she took the interior blueprints and ran with them,” says the wife. “She also acted as a central point of communication between the architect, builder and us.”

Left to right: The foyer extends a warm welcome with encaustic cement tile by Clé and a front door in PPG Paint’s Autumn Festival. A cased opening with a transom offers a peek into the library. In the dining room, custom lighting by Lumifer hangs

above a Usona table, vintage chairs and a bench by Fern.

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Wier felt an immediate kinship with the clients and their vision. “They had spent years considering the kind of house they wanted to live in and had collected a hefty pile of aesthetic references,” she explains. “Like me, they were drawn to spaces with an abundance of light, a graphic sensibility and a combination of modern and traditional forms.”

The intimate entry vestibule sets the tone for the home, with its double-hung windows, wood-paneled ceiling and encaustic cement-tile floors in a graphic, quilt pattern. “The main rooms flow sequentially into one another through a series of cased open-ings, with glass transoms in dark frames,” says Leggin of the open, front-to-back floor plan. “A central staircase connects the house vertically, with windows at each landing. And a skylight above fills the stairwell with natural light.”

The foyer leads into a dining room distinguished by walls pan-eled in a picture-frame style with molding layered atop vertical planks. Applied moldings on the ceiling create a linear pattern that sounds a contemporary note, while a cast-stone fireplace features a soapstone surround. “The idea was to impart a modern point of view shaped by architectural precedent,” Wier relates.

This focus is further evident in the back of the house, where a series of reclaimed beams, posts and braces creates spatial definition in the open-plan breakfast nook/kitchen/living area. A wood-burn-ing fireplace provides a focal point, set into a hand-applied plaster wall with window seats on either side.

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Wood-Mode cabinetry lines the butler’s pantry (opposite). It links the dining room to the open-plan kitchen, breakfast room and living area (pictured here), delineated by reclaimed-wood posts and beams. Living room furnishings include a custom live-edge coffee table by Olivr Studio, a vintage area rug and a Restoration Hardware sofa.

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The kitchen—a collaborative effort with kitchen designer Amy Collins—centers on a deep-blue island with chamfered, furni-ture-style legs and a quartzite countertop in a leathered finish. “I favor a subdued palette that’s drawn from nature yet feels somewhat complicated and moody,” observes Wier. “There-fore, the window and transom frames read black, but they’re actually an inky blue-black, and the kitchen’s peripheral cabi-nets are a chameleon-like color that changes with the light from cloudy gray to pale mint.” Lighting throughout the home conveys a modern, sculptural quality—including the opal glass and oil-rubbed bronze fixtures above the island.

New furnishings, including the living-room sofa, blend easily with older pieces such as a vintage rug that’s laid atop a sisal in the same space. “Many of the newer pieces were custom-made by artisans,” Wier says. “I was looking for pieces that told a story. I wanted to see evidence of nature and the human hand.” For example, the Saarinen-inspired dining table in the breakfast area has a forged-steel base, while a hand-woven seat adds interest to a bleached-oak bench in the master bedroom. Natural-fiber textiles prevail, including leather, suede, linen, wool, hemp, cotton and sisal.


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Designed in collaboration with Amy Collins LLC, the kitchen (above) embraces such classic elements as handmade, glazed backsplash tiles, a custom soapstone sink and unlacquered brass hardware with exposed screws from House of Antique Hardware.

Opposite, clockwise from top, left: A cozy corner of the living area invites residents to curl up on a vintage chair updated with a Schumacher cushion. Window frames are stained an inky blue-black, while sliding, four-panel glass doors by Loewen bring the outdoors in.


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SOURCES OF NOTEWindows. windsorwindows.com through thesanderscompany.com. Dining Room

Chandelier: lumifer.us. Dining Table: usonahome.com. Living Room Coffee Table:

olivrstudio.com. Kitchen Pendants: rejuvenation.com. Kitchen Backsplash:

fireclaytile.com. For a complete list of resources, see homeanddesign.com.

The master bathroom is a standout. “Inspired by the homeown-ers’ stay in a luxury Chicago hotel,” Leggin recounts, “it features frosted-glass-paneled doors for privacy on either side of the his-and-her vanity.” Wier mounted custom mirrors above each basin. Herringbone-patterned marble tile floors and bricked-marble half-walls with a stone-ledge detail add elegance.

White-oak floors unify the spaces—including the third floor, which contains what Leggin describes as “one of the house’s surprises”—a light and airy home office with sloped ceilings and views across the Potomac. It contains built-in perimeter work-spaces for the whole family and a raised table for special projects.

The couple are happy with their custom home, which captures a fresh, timeless sensibility. “We consider ourselves a pretty typical DC-area family—two working parents and kids constantly on-the-go,” says the wife. “When we come home to our new house, we can relax and refuel because of its clean aesthetic, natural materials and great spaces.” ■

“We gave the house the heart and soul of an older home.” — Lori Anderson Wier

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In the master bedroom (opposite, top), a bed by Great Windsor Chairs offers a fresh take on the traditional four-poster; bedside tables are from Faithful Roots and the glass bedside lamps are from Oluce. Symmetry rules in the master bathroom

(above and opposite, bottom), where custom steel-and-glass doors screen the shower enclosure and WC. A skylight brightens the marble-and-ceramic-tile shower, with fixtures by Waterworks.

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Architect Janet Bloomberg designed an addition to her home in Silver Spring’s historic Hammond Wood neighborhood. It houses an airy family room (above) with a sloping roof, large expanses of glass and sliding walls for built-in flexibility.

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build+remodel smart makeover

Architect Janet Bloomberg masterminds a lofty addition to her family’s mid-century home, putting

novel materials and fi nishes to the test

DUAL MODERN

Text by DEBORAH K. DIETSCH

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Hidden from view at the front of the 1950 house designed by Charles Goodman (above), the addition (left) is tucked into the rear of the property atop a rising slope. The two structures are connected by a hallway built outside the footprint of the original home to preserve its integrity.

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 Charles Good-

man with open plans, window walls and nature-sensitive siting had a significant impact on residential design during the post-World War II era.

“Goodman’s houses are well-known among architects, and sought after as some of the best mid-century architecture in the area,” says Janet Bloomberg, a principal at KUBE Architecture. “I love that Hammond Wood has large trees and houses with lots of glass. It’s a friendly and supportive neighborhood, so we knew we wanted to buy here.”

In 2011, she and husband Sean Brady, an entomologist with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, purchased a three-bedroom, one-bathroom home on a one-third-acre lot in the

Renovation Architecture: Janet Bloomberg, AIA, principal and lead designer; Matthias Arauco-Shapiro and Matthew Dougherty, project designers, KUBE Architecture, Washington,

DC. General Contractor: Darren Kornas, ThinkMakeBuild, Washington, DC. Interior Contractor:

Ricardo Cardenas, R. Construction, Takoma Park, Maryland. Landscape Architecture: Kevin Campion, ASLA, Campion Hruby Landscape Architects, Annapolis, Maryland.

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community and undertook a renova-tion a few months later. “The house was very small—only 1,100 square feet—so I added a half-bath, opened the kitchen to the living space, installed brightly colored cabinets to make it family-friendly and widened the galley area for better func-tion,” says the architect. New windows and mechanical and electrical systems were installed to improve the energy effi-ciency of the design.

But even with these changes, the inte-rior felt cramped for the homeowners and their young son, Ian. “We wanted private space for the family in addition to the living area, and we needed a dining space, more bedrooms and a home office for Sean and me,” says Bloomberg.

About five years after the initial reno-vation of the main house, the couple embarked on a 10-month construction project. Bloomberg devised a wood-framed addition braced with steel at the rear of the lot that respects Goodman’s architecture while establishing an adapt-able design for contemporary living. “I tucked the addition behind, so it is barely visible from the front and allows the original home to maintain its street pres-ence,” she says.

Sloping roofs, large expanses of glass, an exposed structure and a strong indoor-outdoor connection relate the new pavilion to the existing house. A connective corridor located outside the

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A side view (above) reveals how the rear addition mimics the original home’s gabled form. Painted clapboard siding and wooden window frames preserve its historic character (top, left), as does the restored front porch. Construction shots (left) document the dramatic basement excavation. In the space between the mudroom and family room/kitchen, a built-in desk (below) makes a convenient workspace for the couple and their daughter. The open kitchen (opposite) features custom Shaker-style cabinets, a marble backsplash, soapstone countertops and an island topped with cherry butcher block.

Bloomberg preserved the original brick fireplace (opposite, top left) as part of the open living/dining area (opposite, top right) in the main house. A gallery (opposite, bottom) connects old and new; at the top of the stairs leading to the addition, a seating area for contemplating the view awaits (opposite, center). The Herman Miller Striad lounge chair and ottoman are from Design Within Reach. A clerestory window and glass door (this page) provide daylight and wooded views at the threshold of the addition. Metal Specialties fabricated custom steelwork throughout the project.



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Clerestory windows following the angles of the shed roofs and window walls (inset and below, left) flood the spaces with daylight. The gallery leading to the addition is topped by a planted roof (below, right), installed by RiverBend Green Roofs. Son Ian’s hang-out space (above) is decked out with a drum set and Herman Miller Spun chair. Sliding pocket doors let the owners open and close entrances to the surrounding spaces.

drawing boardHow can an addition be

adaptable to meet changing family needs?

Janet Bloomberg: Flexible elements such as sliding doors, moveable walls

and furniture on wheels can allow a space to be adaptable.

Rooms can be enlarged or made smaller, and adjacent rooms or

hallways can be utilized for additional space and function. Also, a separate entrance to an

addition enables it to become an in-law suite or accessory dwelling

unit in the future.

What are ways to distinguish an addition while

respecting original architecture?A glass connection between

old and new can visually distinguish the addition from the

existing house. Or the addition can be separated by a hallway or gallery from

the main house.

How do you determine where an addition should be built?

Consider zoning setback requirements, existing trees, existing grade (or slope),

path of the sun and opportunities for views. Another important

factor is site circulation, including movement from the street through

the house to the landscape.

footprint of the original home bridges old and new to maintain the integrity of Goodman’s design. Following the contours of a hill on site, the addition is raised half a level up from the mid-century dwelling, which further sets it apart, as does a courtyard between the two structures.

The hallway connecting the new and old structures serves as a gallery for art on the lower level, then widens to cre-ate a seating area on the upper floor. A green roof atop the hallway provides visual interest from the new addition while collecting water runoff from the roof of the existing house.

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Inside the main house, a small bed-room and adjacent hallway were demol-ished in favor of a dining area. “It creates a good place to connect to the addition, as we didn’t have an obvious spot to con-nect previously,” says Bloomberg. “This change makes the living/dining area feel much larger than before.”

The addition includes a small base-ment containing all mechanical equip-ment. Ductwork runs underground to the new concrete floors, providing a highly efficient air-supply system. Metal roof-ing wraps the exterior side walls of the new structure, draining water into linear gravel troughs along the perimeter so downspouts and gutters are not needed.

Bloomberg instilled flexibility into the addition with flowing spaces and sliding

A drawing (above) shows the elevation from the original house to the upper addition. In the addition’s new bathroom (left and far left), Artemide light fixures from Illuminations hang over a Badeloft sink. The wall tile is Arkshade from Atlas Concorde. Mersoa Woodworking fabricated the custom millwork and cabinetry in the bathroom and throughout the project.

walls. Currently, the interiors are used as a family room, a home office and a hang-out space for Ian. “The design allows for changes in the future to meet evolving family needs,” says the architect. With its separate entrance, the addition could be transformed into an accessory dwelling unit for aging parents or older children. It also features two new bathrooms and a laundry room.

The pitch of the addition’s shed roofs accommodates clerestory windows, offer-ing views of the many large trees on site, all of which were preserved during construction. Each room in the addition boasts a full-height wall of glass, making the landscape the main focal point.

“My favorite aspect of the addition is the large windows that make it feel

both open and private at the same time,” observes Brady. “I also like the flexible room arrangement; we can open up most of the space to act almost like a studio where the family can enjoy themselves together, but also close off rooms when family members need their own space.”

Bloomberg, who calls the project “Dual Modern,” treated the addition as a laboratory for experimenting with different aspects of modernism and new design elements. “I used this addition to test products I was interested in trying out but had never used before,” she says. “I incorporated adaptable light fixtures, three-dimensional Italian tile and a stained-birch plywood ceiling that I then was able to show clients and use on projects that followed.” ■

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BEFORE + AFTER An opportune facelift takes a Bethesda kitchen from frumpy to fabulous

A French Country look dominated a Bethesda home when it was purchased by owners who fell in love with the house—but definitely

leaned toward a more modern sensibility. They hired Arlington Home Interiors for a cosmetic redo that included the Provençal kitchen, which featured cows tripping along the backsplash. “The previous owner had customized everything, so the kitchen was high quality,” recounts princi-pal Suzanne Manlove, who worked within the existing space to transform its look. “Our clients preferred to keep it intact.” First on the agenda: a thorough paint job. Manlove selected shades of pale gray from Benjamin Moore to cover the peripheral, cherry-hued cabinets and yellow walls. Faux paint company Artifice, Inc., concealed the cows, replicating the existing white-and-taupe ceramic tile. Trusses accented the vaulted ceiling; Manlove removed their fussy corbels to create a cleaner profile, then painted them black to match the island and cabinets flanking the range. A wall of cabinetry got a new lease on life when its chicken-wire doors were replaced by glass fronts framed in a geometric motif. Existing countertops of soapstone and marble remain; they feel more modern juxtaposed with a sleek Roman shade, streamlined Emtek hard-ware and Visual Comfort pendants.

Interior & Kitchen Design: Suzanne Manlove, Arlington Home Interiors, Arlington, Virginia. Contractor: The Ransom Company, Alexandria, Virginia. Photography: Robert Radifera. Styling: Charlotte Safavi.

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1. 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 leading up to it. The fire pit, made of Ashlar slate and ledgestone capped with bluestone, features multiple seating options and surfaces, including a powder-coated, stainless-steel floating bench. PHOTO: NAT REA

2. SPA TIME Clients in Bethesda requested a cozy spot where they could gather after time spent in the pool and spa. Fine Earth Landscape designed a fire pit to match the walls and caps of the pool area and suit the home’s exterior. Its natural-stone walls are capped with specially cut limestone. The interior of the wood-burning fire pit is lined with firebrick. PHOTO: HILARY SCHWAB

3. LOCAL STONE Live Green Landscape Associates created an outdoor fireplace in Baltimore County that fits the style and scale of the home. Constructed of Butler stone—quarried just a few miles north in Butler, Maryland—the structure sits low to the ground with a wide footprint, and complements the quartzite-flagstone patio. The fireplace is operated via a remote-control gas burner. PHOTO: ROGER FOLEY

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GATHERING SPOT To create a focal point on a McLean property, Joshua Dean of Wheat’s Landscape installed a pergola over a fire pit where people can gather. The West Virginia stone fire-pit veneer is accented by a radial-cut, thermal bluestone cap; attractive, light-gray, kiln-dried river stone covers the burner. The pergola structure, fashioned with custom, curved-wood beams in a mahogany finish, imparts the feel of an outdoor room. PHOTO: GEORGE E. BROWN

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its inception in 1980, demonstrating strong craftsmanship and durability on architect-driven projects spanning Wash-ington, DC, Baltimore, Annapolis and the Eastern Shore. Rustic villas, weekend retreats and country estates are all part of Winchester’s extensive portfolio, which includes more than 500 projects. The company is equally comfort-able working in traditional and contemporary styles.

“The goal is to build generational homes through quality and execution,” says director of business development TD Albright. “We want to remain involved for the life of each building—and we achieve this through teamwork and relationships.”

Winchester’s president, Mike Campbell, heads a team of 40 employees, many of them tenured, with multiple years of experi-ence. The team collaborates with high-end area architects on new homes, renovations and additions. Carpentry, painting, concrete excavation and masonry services are all offered in-house. Dedicated

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Winchester collaborated with Jones & Boer Architects, Arentz Landscape Architects and Lanier Oxford Interiors on an Eastern Shore estate (left and opposite). The project, a John Russell Pope Award-winner, showcases custom millwork, shiplap details and a graceful banister. Designed by HapstakDemetriou+, a barn-like modern abode on the Chesapeake Bay (above and top) is clad in powder-coated aluminum and vertical mahogany siding with a galvanized-steel, standing-seam roof. The open-plan interior is unified by natural-wood timbers and trusses. The landscape was designed by Jordan Honeyman Landscape Architecture.

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site supervisors and project managers over-see each project from start to finish, while a residence management division supplies preventive maintenance, repairs and minor renovations after completion to keep each home looking and performing optimally.

Most of Winchester’s business comes via referrals from architects, designers and clients—many of whom have long-established working relationships with the company. As Albright explains, team-work amongst staff and regular commu-nication with homeowners, architects and designers ensures a cohesive, coordinated approach. “The best scenario is to get

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involved in a project as early as possible. This facilitates conversation and makes the process seamlessly efficient,” he says. “The hallmarks of a successful collabo-ration are shared commitment, mutual trust and open lines of communication.”

When it comes to the nuts and bolts of construction, Winchester favors natural building materials such as stone, wood, glass, metal, copper, tile and clay over manmade materials. “Natural materi-als are higher in quality and we trust them,” Albright says. “There are always new products hitting the market, but we are conservative, researching and

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key, and the company puts a pre-mium on energy efficiency and build-ing a healthy home. “We are truly looking out for the client,” Albright notes. “We are passionate about all aspects of the process and are commit-ted to achieving the vision of both the homeowner and the design team.”

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The 2019 Remodeling & Custom Building Awards recognize superior home design and constructionin DC, Maryland and Virginia

T he winners of the 2019 Maryland Building Industry Association awards were honored during a ceremony last

fall at Historic Savage Mill in Savage, Mary-land. Sponsored by the MBIA’s Remodelers and Custom Builders Council, these annual awards celebrate residential and commercial work in Maryland. This year, 18 projects were submitted in 18 categories; a jury of industry professionals evaluated each project based on quality of construction, difficulty, value and cost effectiveness, creative design approach and sensitivity to the existing struc-ture. The winning residential projects are listed on the following pages.

ABOVE: Bayview Builders’ Land’s End residence in Annapolis received an Award of Excellence

for Custom Home over $2 million. BELOW: Bayview Builders’ Spa Creek Residence in Annapolis

won the Award of Excellence for Custom Home $1 million–$2 million.

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LEFT: Delbert Adams Construction

Group’s Elegant Entertaining, located

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$200,000–$400,000. PHOTO: WHITNEY

WASSON. BELOW: The master bath in

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Brothers Contracting, which received

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House Renovation over $1 million.

PHOTO: VINCE LUPO.

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CUSTOM HOME

Over $2 million

Bayview Builders, Land’s End Residence,

Annapolis, MD

$1 million-$2 million

Bayview Builders, Spa Creek Residence,

Annapolis, MD

WHOLE HOUSE RENOVATION

Over $1 million

Owings Brothers Contracting, Westbrook

Contemporary, Baltimore, MD

Under $500,000

Owings Brothers Contracting, Modern Whole

House Remodel, Halethorpe, MD

KITCHEN REMODEL

Over $400,000

Bayview Builders, Woodmore Kitchen

Renovation, Bowie, MD

$200,000-$400,000

Delbert Adams Construction Group LLC, Elegant

Entertaining, Baltimore, MD

$100,000-$200,000

ADR Builders, Timonium Kitchen Addition,

Timonium, MD

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Delbert Adams Construction Group LLC, Gentleman’s Spa

Retreat, Cockeysville, MD

$70,000-$90,000

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$50,000-$70,000

T.W. Ellis, Bowen Bathroom, Churchville, MD

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T.W. Ellis, Davitt Residence, Easton, MD

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LUPO. The Award of Excellence

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He and his wife Gail felt like this kind of portrait would be a perfect way to depict their large, good-natured extended family. After 20 years in DC, they were moving back to Texas, so they invited Dave to their McLean home to explore a potential family painting for their Texas ranch.

They were pleased to fi nd that Dave uses personal photos rather than relying on time-consuming live sittings. With the extended family living all over the country, it would have been almost impossible to get them all together. The price and timeline seemed reasonable so the painting was commissioned.

Steve commented, “Dave was fl exible and listened to what was important to us. After looking at many photos he sketched out an idea that blended a casual family gathering with other personal images including two of my cherished horses, favorite cowboy boots, family foods, our black cat, and even a version of me and Gail at our High School Prom!” (on far right). Both the Dallas skyline and Washington Capitol are shown in the background.

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R ecapturing the sense of wonder inquisitive travelers experienced long ago, Kate Norris leads view-

ers on a path to discovery through the gentle art of paper collage. Charm-ing and witty, her portrayals of crea-tures and objects in the natural world impart more than appears at first sight. Up close, as if under a microscope, a plucky rooster, butterfly or boar breaks up into tiny set pieces—beguiling pic-tures or blank fragments torn from rolls of scenic wallpaper. Each is a building block in an orderly yet crazy quilt.

While the main subjects spring from old scientific illustrations, their assembled parts may send a different message derived from vintage wallpa-pers. Take the case of a smiling skull. Looming large at five feet tall, its head is a patchwork of light and dark tones. Embedded in its forehead, however, merry costumed figures blend among its monochrome fragments. These gentle-folk frolic alone or in pairs; a woman dances, a man plays a lute. “They are like memories in its head,” Norris notes.

PAPER TRAILKate Norris pays homage to an age-old art form, using vintage wall coverings as her medium

Text by TINA COPLAN

“I took really pretty paper and juxta-posed it against a serious image, trying to make it light and beautiful, a sac-charine contrast to the idea of death.”

In other pieces, wallpaper elements support the central theme. When asked to create an artwork at the height of the #MeToo movement, Norris based her design on an old illustration of a female bat. With women’s empower-ment in mind, she called it “Batgirl”—a new superhero—and overlaid it with a pastoral paper showing countrywomen at work. Within the lush landscape composition, a graceful figure dressed in a cap and apron kneels along the bat wing’s edge, dipping a cloth into the void beyond. “I think of them telling a story as I make each one,” says Norris. “There are stories within stories, associa-tions that I make. I have fun with it.”

Tall and agile, Norris won a basket-ball scholarship to Stanford, where she studied fine art. She went on to receive a master’s at New York’s School of Visual Arts. Her lifelong interests con-nect in unexpected ways. “Sometimes

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In her Baltimore studio, Norris (center) revives traditional scientific illustrations with her mixed-media works fashioned from torn vintage wallpapers. “Mandarin,” a 40-by-16-inch collage, forms a butterfly (top) made from a colorful Chinoiserie motif (above).

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I attribute my discipline in finishing a section of an artwork to the perseverance that comes with sports,” she reflects, add-ing, “You can be creative in sports too.”

Norris arrived at her current tech-nique of repurposing wallpaper barely three years ago. “I was a painter for-ever,” she explains. Standing in the basement studio of her home in Balti-more’s North Roland Park, she indi-cates earlier works that demonstrate her longstanding use of cut, mixed-media paper merged into abstract paintings and charcoal drawings.

That abstract approach began to change in 2010, when she started teaching in Baltimore County, now at Parkville High School. “I had to show students how to render things—draw a portrait or paint a landscape. I found out I could do that really eas-ily, and I like it,” reflects the artist, who also created handmade quilts in her 20s. “The way I work now is the culmination of all those years.”

Norris favors toile wallpapers that typically picture wistful scenes of bygone times. Animals and birds, flowers and

monuments intermingle with idyllic figures, sometimes in exotic Chinoiserie settings. “They are like little engrav-ings,” Norris observes, adding that once she started ripping up the rolls, “it kind of exploded from there.”

Her muse may arise from a single image or a special paper. To demon-strate the quandary of finding a suit-able match, she unfurls a cerulean blue-and-cream sample. It shows a sprightly pattern of Christian Dior storefronts intermingled with shoes, boxes and fit-ted, fashion-plate suits of a former era. Norris held onto the paper for more than a year before discovering a large seashell image to complement it. When an identical shell rendering turned up in a large tome she bought for herself last Christmas—containing artwork by Ernst Haeckel, a 19th-century zoologist and illustrator—the find compounded her goal of reinterpreting vintage illus-trations and “giving homage to some of the old illustrators,” she says.

Norris compares her art to putting a puzzle together. Embarking on a new piece, she draws the image outline on a canvas, then paints around the bor-ders before filling in the background. Rough edges of the paper remain silhou-etted against the border, she says, “to allude to old parchment.” After large fragments are placed, one piece builds on another. At the end, each work is sealed and varnished for protection.

The artist remembers returning home for vacations to Redding, California, where she enjoyed doing puzzles with her father. Her collage art poses a dif-ferent kind of challenge. “You get to make it up as you go along,” she says, smiling. “I don’t know where it’s going when I start—but it always seems to work out.” For more infor-mation, see katenorrisart.com. ■

Other creations include (clockwise from far left) “The Florist,” a whimsical floral-patterned skull; “Ursula,” a blue-and-white octopus that was part of Norris’ endangered-species series; and “The Pupils,” imagined from nine wallpapers.

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Well protected Fauquier location | 6 bedrooms | 4 full and 2 half baths | 3 fireplaces | Great views |

Pool with large flagstone terrace | Large county kitchen | 4-car detached garage with apartment/office

| 9-stall barn | Covered arena | Outdoor ring | 4 stall shed row barn | 51 fenced acres

$3,690,000PAUL MACMAHON 703.609.1905

SALEM HILL

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A.B.E. Networks ..................................................................... 65

ADU ......................................................................................... 43

AV Architects + Builders ..................................................... 155

Architectural Ceramics .......................................................... 14

B. Watkins & S. Benson, Benson & Mangold ................... 193

Barbara Hawthorn Interiors, Ltd ........................................... 31

Bel Pre Glassworks, Inc. ...................................................... 169

Best Tile .................................................................................. 29

Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC ........................................... 179

Bonnie Ammon Interiors ..................................................... 173

Boss Design.............................................................. back cover

Botanical Decorators ............................................................. 20

Brasserie Liberte .................................................................... 37

Campion Hruby Landscape Architects ............................... 103

Capitol Closet Design ............................................................ 47

Carpet Creations and Flooring ............................................ 181

Christie Leu Interiors ............................................................. 54

Circa Lighting ......................................................................... 13

Closet Factory......................................................................... 19

Closets by Design ................................................................ 146

Cochran Studios ................................................................... 170

Colao & Peter Outdoor Environments ............................ 84, 85

Davida’s Kitchen & Tiles ..................................................... 160

Dominion Electric Supply Company ................................... 183

Dulles Electric Supply .......................................................... 161

Edelmann Love Toregas Group ........................................... 192

Electronic Home Environments ........................................... 160

Ella Scott Design .................................................................. 12

Fine Earth Landscape ...................................................... 76, 77

Fine Landscapes Ltd ......................................................... 74,75

GTM Architects .................................................................... 169

Gramaco ................................................................................. 45

Gramophone ......................................................................... 178

Grof USA Kohler .................................................................. 4, 5

Gutierrez Studios ................................................................. 173

Hammond Wilson .....................................................................6

Hollspa Barrier-Free Concepts .............................................. 55

Horizon Group ........................................................................ 25

House to Home Solutions ..................................................... 60

Hutchison Glass & Mirror, Inc. ........................................... 161

Integrated Media Systems ................................................. 181

Interior Concepts, Inc ............................................................. 46

J.W. Townsend Landscpaes ............................................... 102

Jack Rosen Custom Kitchens .............................................. 32

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, LLC ................................... 23

Joseph Richardson Landscape Architecture ..................... 102

Kane Landscapes, Inc ...................................................... 94, 95

Land & Water Design ............................................................ 82

Lewis Aquatech ............................................................... 90, 91

Ligne Roset ............................................................................. 51

Long & Foster ................................................ inside front cover

Lynda O’Dea, Long & Foster ............................................... 195

Marin Hagen, Coldwell Banker .......................................... 187

McHale Landscape Design .....................................2, 3, 70, 71

Michael Nash Design Build & Homes ........................... 18, 81

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams .................................................7

Pat Stack, Weichert Realtors ......................................188, 189

Poliform................................................................................... 15

Purple Cherry Architects........................................................ 41

Push Pull Decorative Hardware .......................................... 184

Resource Furniture ................................................................. 27

Roche Bobois ......................................................................... 17

Rockville Interiors .................................................................. 61

Ron Mangas, Jr, TTR Sotheby’s ......................................... 191

Scapes, Inc ............................................................................. 80

Sheridan MacMahon Realtors ........................................... 197

Sherwin Williams .................................................................. 37

Snaidero ....................................................................................8

Stark ...........................................................................................1

State of the Art Landscape ................................................... 99

Stone Center .......................................................................... 98

Sunair Awnings & Solar Screens ....................................... 103

Surrounds Landscape Architecture ...................................... 83

TW Perry ............................................................................... 165

Talout International LLC, Long & Foster ............................ 190

Temme Design Studio ........................................................... 53

The Block Builders Group .................................................... 153

Theodores ............................................................................... 11

Thos. Moser Custom Cabinetry ............................................ 54

Tom & Cindy and Associates, L&F ..................................... 194

Tri-State Stone ..................................................................... 159

USA Cabinet Store ....................................... inside back cover

Unique by Ruth....................................................................... 53

United Granite ........................................................................ 64

Walnut Hill Landscape Co .............................................. 72, 73

Weiss Design & Build ........................................................... 35

Wentworth, Inc. .................................................................. 159

Wheat’s Landscape ......................................................... 78, 79

Winchester ........................................................................... 157

ZEN Associates, Inc. .............................................................. 98

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LIGHT SHOW With its 2018 debut, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University brought Richmond its first institution dedicated to modern art. Steven Holl Architects masterminded the striking Markel Center, which houses the ICA, to welcome students and the public alike. “We designed the ICA to be a flexible, forward-looking instrument that will both illuminate and serve as a catalyst for the transformative possibilities of contemporary art,” says Holl, who also designed The Reach, a recent expansion at The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. The 41,000-square-foot ICA is clad in pre-weathered zinc in a satin fin-ish; clear- and translucent-glass windows, walls and skylights bathe the interiors in natural light. Performance and exhibition spaces radiate from its soaring, central forum. The first floor features an airy gallery (above, right), café, shop and state-of-the-art auditorium. The second floor

includes two galleries (one, above left, displayed Lee Mingwei’s “The Mending Project” in 2018) and a “learning lab;” another gallery beckons on the third floor.

The LEED Gold-certified building boasts a geothermal heating and cool-ing system and four green roofs to absorb storm water and offset carbon emissions. Near one of its entrances, a garden with a reflecting pool (top) is used for social gatherings and public programs. A purple-neon light installation by Tavares Strachan on an outdoor terrace perfectly encapsu-lates the ICA’s mission, spelling out the words “You belong here.” —Sharon Jaffe Dan

Architecture: Steven Holl Architects, New York, New York. Associate Architects:

BCWH Architects, Richmond, Virginia. Contractor: Gilbane, Inc., Richmond,

Virginia. PHOTOGRAPHY: IWAN BAAN (LEFT AND TOP); TERRY BROWN (RIGHT).

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