Press & Awards

Awards

2020

2020 NARI Capital CotY Grand Award – Residential Historical Renovation/Restoration

2344 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Complete interior / exterior restoration and rehabilitation of 1908 Flemish Revival style townhouse, Kalorama Historic District

2020 NARI Capital CotY Finalists Award –
Entire House

2344 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Complete interior/exterior restoration and rehabilitation of 1908 Flemish Revival style townhouse, Kalorama Historic District

2017

2017 NARI Capital CotY Merit Award – Entire House

1320 29th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Complete interior / exterior restoration and rehabilitation of early 19th century Federal Period townhouse, Georgetown Historic District

2016

2016 Washingtonian
Residential Design Awards

Water Street 8F Residence
Complete interior renovation of penthouse apartment overlooking the Potomac River, early 21st-century Modernist style

2016 AIA Northern Virginia Chapter
Merit Award

Water Street 8F Residence

Complete interior renovation of penthouse apartment overlooking the Potomac River, early 21st century Modernist style

2015

2015 NARI, Capital CotY Grand Award

Water Street 8F Residence
Complete interior renovation of penthouse apartment overlooking the Potomac River, early 21st-century Modernist style

2015 Home & Design Award of Excellence

Water Street 8F Residence
Complete interior renovation of penthouse apartment overlooking the Potomac River, early 21st-century Modernist style

2015 AIA Potomac Valley Merit Award Excellence in Design Award

A Move to the City
1618 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Full interior renovation / reconstruction and exterior restoration of an 1890’s Victorian row house in the Sheridan – Kalorama Historic District

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Washington Mid Atlantic Chapter

2015 John Russell Pope Award,

Honorable Mention for Historic Preservation

1618 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Full interior renovation / reconstruction and exterior restoration of an 1890’s Victorian row house in the Sheridan – Kalorama Historic District

2013

2013 American Institute of Architects Award of Merit in Architecture

1320 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Complete renovation / reconstruction of Mid 19th century Federal town house, re-zoned commercial space for designer studio, showroom and offices in Blagden Alley – Naylor Court Historic District

2013 NARI Metro DC Chapter,
Capital CotY Grand Award – Entire House

 1618 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Full interior renovation/reconstruction and exterior restoration of an 1890’s Victorian row house in the Sheridan – Kalorama Historic District

2012

2012 American Institute of Architects Award of Excellence in
Interior Architecture

Gilliam Art Studio, Washington, DC
5507 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011
Complete interior/exterior renovation and restoration of commercial warehouse space, including town house for artist’s studio

2012 NARI CotY Regional Winner –
Commercial Interior

Gilliam Art Studio, Washington, DC
5507 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011
Full gut of warehouse, interior/exterior renovation and restoration for a new art studio.

2012 Chrysalis Award –
National Winner –
Whole House Remodel

N Street Residence, 3255 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Full-house gut, interior/exterior renovation, reconstruction and restoration of 1815 classic Federal style row house in Georgetown Historic District

2012 Chrysalis Award – National Winner – Commercial Remodel

Gilliam Art Studio, Washington, DC
5507 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011
Full gut of warehouse, interior/exterior renovation and restoration for a new art studio

2011

2011 Home & Design Award of Excellence

N Street Residence, 3255 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Full-house gut, interior/exterior renovation, reconstruction and restoration of 1815 classic Federal style row house in Georgetown Historic District

2011 The Capital CotY –
Grand Award – Entire House

N Street Residence, 3255 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Full-house gut, interior/exterior renovation, reconstruction and restoration of 1815 classic Federal style row house in Georgetown Historic District

2009

2009 Inc. Magazine – Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies –

Ranked: #2877 Nationally

2009 Remodeling Big50
Class of 2009 in Fine Design

2008

2008 National Association of Home Builders Builder’s Choice –
Merit Award

2008 Washington Spaces
Design Competition –
Best of Remodeling Award –
Residential Interior

2008 NARI –
National Contractor of the Year –
Entire House

2008 NARI –
Regional Contractor of the Year –
Entire House

Schwartz Residence, circa 1878, 1607 28th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007
Full-house gut and complete renovation and reconstruction 12,000 Sq Ft, complete exterior restoration in Georgia/Federal style, large, two-story colonnaded addition. Georgetown Historic District

2007

2007 Chrysalis Award –
Regional Best Project,
Whole House Remodel (Qualified Remodeler)

Jones Residence, circa 1890, 3607 Newark Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Large 3 story addition, Full house gut and complete renovation, exterior restoration in Queen Anne Victorian style. Cleveland Park Historic District

2007 Inc. Magazine – Inc.
5000 America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies – Ranked:

2007

2007 Chrysalis Award –
Regional Best Project,
Whole House Remodel (Qualified Remodeler)

Jones Residence, circa 1890, 3607 Newark Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Large 3 story addition, Full house gut and complete renovation, exterior restoration in Queen Anne Victorian style. Cleveland Park Historic District

2007 Inc. Magazine – Inc.
5000 America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies – Ranked:

2005

2005 NARI –
Regional Contractor of the Year –
Entire House

Rocking Chair LLC, 3020 Macomb Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Full gut, interior/exterior renovation and restoration of 1910 Shingle Style house.

Cleveland Park Historic District

2004

2004 Chrysalis Award –
National Best Project,
Residential Historic Renovation
(Qualified Remodeler)

Rocking Chair LLC, 3020 Macomb Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Full gut, interior/exterior renovation and restoration of 1910 Shingle Style house.
Cleveland Park Historic District

2004 ABC Associated Builders and Contractors –
Award of Excellence –
Residential

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2004 Inform Architecture + Design Award – Excellence in Design

Zutt Residence 3513 Woodbine St., Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Full house tear down and construction of new ultra contemporary house

2002

2002 NARI – National Contractor of the Year –
Residential Interior

Maggio/Katter Residence, circa 1890, 2107 S St., NW, Washington, DC 20008
Full gut and interior renovation of Victorian / Richardsonian Style town house in Modernist contemporary style. Dupont Circle Historic District

2002 NARI - Regional Contractor of the Year - Residential Interior

Maggio/Katter Residence, circa 1890, 2107 S St., NW, Washington, DC 20008
Full gut and interior renovation of Victorian / Richardsonian Style town house in Modernist contemporary style. Dupont Circle Historic District

2001

2001 NARI - DC Metropolitan Chapter,
Grand Award – Residential Interior

Maggio/Katter Residence, circa 1890, 2107 S St., NW, Washington, DC 20008
Full gut and interior renovation of Victorian / Richardsonian Style town house in Modernist contemporary style. Dupont Circle Historic District

2000

2000 NARI Regional Contractor of the Year – Entire House, Mid Atlantic

McCarten Residence, circa 1970, 2008 Roundhouse Road, Vienna, VA 22181
Large 2 story addition, Full house gut and renovation of American Colonial Revival Style house in contemporary style, Exterior stone and brick Hardscaping

1999

1999 NARI - National Contractor of the Year – Entire House

1999 NARI - National Contractor of the Year – Entire House, Mid Atlantic

Featured on Good Morning America

Dorn Residence, circa 1920, 2311 Tracy Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Full house gut, complete renovation, exterior restoration of Georgian Revival Style house. Sheridan – Kalorama Historic District

1998

1998 National Association of Home Builders Builder’s Choice –
Design & Planning Award – Northampton

Featured on Good Morning America

Yogodzinsk /Schwartz Residence, circa 1920, 3727 Northampton Street, NW, Washington, DC 20015
Kitchen, Powder Room Addition, interior renovation of Shingle Style house

1995

1995 National Association of Home Builders Builder’s Choice – Project of the Year Award

Mintz Residence, circa 1906, 822 E Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC
Capitol Hill Bank, Beaux Arts Period
Complete gut and renovation, mixture of contemporary and traditional materials, exterior restoration and hardscaping. Capitol Hill Historic District

1995 The National Trust for Historic Preservation Historic Preservation – Great American Home Award – The Urban Home

Pressler Residence, circa 1890, 2210 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC
Exterior, complete Restoration; Interior gut and renovation of Waddy Wood Georgian Revival house. Kalorama Triangle Historic District

Press

Architectural Digest – May 2, 2022

Tour a Historic Georgetown Town House Inspired by the Orient Express

3334 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 2000

Interior / Exterior renovation of 1870 Federal – style town house, Georgetown

Home Design – Spring 2020

Home & Design late Spring 2020 recognizing this year’s NARI Metro DC CotY winners.

2344 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Complete interior / exterior restoration and rehabilitation of 1908 Flemish Revival style townhouse, Kalorama 

Architectural Digest - March, 2020

John F. Kennedy’s Former Washington, DC Home is Listed for $4.6 Million”

Ledecky Residence 1400 34th Street, NW, Washington, DC

Full-house gut, interior/exterior renovation and restoration of 1820’s classic Federal style row house, Georgetown

Washington Post - February 28, 2020

John F. Kennedy (among others) lived in this Georgetown house”

Ledecky Residence 1400 34th Street, NW, Washington, DC

Full-house gut, interior/exterior renovation and restoration of 1820’s classic Federal style row house, Georgetown

Architectural Digest - September 6, 2019

“Inside the Oldest House in Washington, DC”

Kalorama Residence 2401 Kalorama Road, NW, Washington, DC

Full interior renovation and exterior restoration of an 1750’s Georgian masterpiece in the Kalorama

Architecture DC – Winter 2016

 ”Water Street Flat 2” 2016 Washingtonian Residential Design Awards

Water Street 8F Residence

Complete interior renovation of penthouse apartment overlooking the Potomac River

Architecture DC – Fall 2016

 “Former Embassy Converted Back to Single-Family Residence” Architecture DC

Massachusetts Avenue Row House, Washington, DC

Complete interior and exterior renovation of the former Libyan embassy

Home Design – Spring 2016

 ”River Vista” 2015 CotY Award Grand Award

Water Street 8F Residence

Complete interior renovation of penthouse apartment overlooking the Potomac River

Washingtonian Magazine – August 2016

 Water Street Flat 2

2016 Washingtonian Residential Design Awards

Water Street 8F Residence

Complete interior renovation of penthouse apartment overlooking the Potomac River

Home Design – Spring 2014

 “Kalorama Cool”

1618 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Full interior renovation and exterior restoration of an 1890’s row house in the Kalorama

Architecture DC – Spring 2013

1320 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001

Complete gut, reconstruction and renovation of commercial space for designer studio, showroom and offices in Shaw

Custom Home – Spring 2012

 H & D Award of Excellence “Modern History”

N Street Residence, 3255 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007

Full-house gut, interior/exterior renovation and restoration of 1815 classic Federal style row house, Georgetown

Trends Ideas New Zealand – September 2012

  “Time Traveler”

1618 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Full interior renovation and exterior restoration of an 1890’s row house in the Kalorama

Design Bureau – November/December 2011

 “John Burke & Todd Ray Huis – JCMZ House, Washington, DC”

Zutt Residence 3513 Woodbine St., Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Full house tear down and construction of new ultra contemporary house

New American Luxury – November/December 2011

 “Federal Meets Modern”

N Street Residence, 3255 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007

Full-house gut, interior/exterior renovation and restoration of 1815 classic Federal style row house, Georgetown

Architectural Digest – February 2011

“Capital Improvement”

N Street Residence, 3255 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007

Full-house gut, interior/exterior renovation and restoration of 1815 classic Federal style row house, Georgetown

Preservation Magazine – The National Trust For Historic Preservation – March 2010

“Act Two”

Woodlawn House, Kelso Residence, circa 1797, Appomattox County, VA Historic 18th Century Side Hall Federal –

Meticulous deconstruction, salvage, reconstruction and restoration of hand hewn timber frame, mortise & tenon structure using original materials and methods, relocated to Rappahannock

Chesapeake Home – July 2010

“Revolutionary Relic Reborn”

Woodlawn House, Kelso Residence, circa 1797, Appomattox County, VA Historic 18th Century Side Hall Federal –

Meticulous deconstruction, salvage, reconstruction and restoration of hand hewn timber frame, mortise & tenon structure using original materials and methods, relocated to Rappahannock

Custom Home – November / December 2010

“Living History”

Woodlawn House, Kelso Residence, circa 1797, Appomattox County, VA

Historic 18th Century Side Hall Federal – Meticulous deconstruction, salvage, reconstruction and restoration of hand hewn timber frame, mortise & tenon structure using original materials and methods, relocated to Rappahannock

Builder News – March 2010

“Commercial Makeover”

Mintz Residence, circa 1906, 822 E Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC Capitol Hill Bank

Complete gut and renovation, mixture of contemporary and traditional materials, exterior restoration and hardscaping

Washington Post - September 2009

“Going the Distance”

Woodlawn House, Kelso Residence, circa 1797, Appomattox County, VA Historic 18th Century Side Hall Federal –

Meticulous deconstruction, salvage, reconstruction and restoration of hand hewn timber frame, mortise & tenon structure using original materials and methods, relocated to Rappahannock

Washington Post – May 2009

“Living History”

Woodlawn House, Kelso Residence, circa 1797, Appomattox County, VA

Historic 18th Century Side Hall Federal – Meticulous deconstruction, salvage, reconstruction and restoration of hand hewn timber frame, mortise & tenon structure using original materials and methods, relocated to Rappahannock

Beautiful Homes – Summer 2009

“Grand Manor Style”

Schwartz Residence, circa 1878, 1607 28th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007

Full-house gut and complete renovation, 12,000 Sq Ft, exterior complete restoration in Georgia/Federal style, large two story colonnaded

Washington Home & Garden – Spring 2009

“The 18th Century Puzzle”

Woodlawn House, Kelso Residence, circa 1797, Appomattox County, VA Historic 18th Century Side Hall Federal –

Meticulous deconstruction, salvage, reconstruction and restoration of hand hewn timber frame, mortise & tenon structure using original materials and methods, relocated to Rappahannock

Washington Spaces – Winter 2009

“Living History”

Woodlawn House, Kelso Residence, circa 1797, Appomattox County, VA

Historic 18th Century Side Hall Federal – Meticulous deconstruction, salvage, reconstruction and restoration of hand hewn timber frame, mortise & tenon structure using original materials and methods, relocated to Rappahannock

Renovation Style – Winter 2009

“Grand Manor Style”

Schwartz Residence, circa 1878, 1607 28th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007

Full-house gut and complete renovation, 12,000 Sq Ft, exterior complete restoration in Georgia/Federal style, large two story colonnaded

Metro Washington Home Improvement – August 2008

 “Grandiose Transformation”

Upscale Remodeling – Fall 2008

“Living History” Tom Glass Profile

Washington Business Journal - 2008

“Grand Manor Style”

Schwartz Residence, circa 1878, 1607 28th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007

Full-house gut and complete renovation, 12,000 Sq Ft, exterior complete restoration in Georgia/Federal style, large two story colonnaded

American Builders Quarterly, Winter 2008 Glass Construction Profile

“Restoring the Glory of Grand Old Mansions”

Washingtonian, August 2006 2006 Guide to Home Remodeling Top Remodelers

Maggio/Katter Residence, circa 1890, 2107 S St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 Full gut and interior renovation in contemporary style

What’s in Style

Zutt Residence 3513 Woodbine St., Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Full house tear down and construction of new ultra contemporary house

Trends Magazine/Kitchens, December 2005

Zutt Residence 3513 Woodbine St., Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Full house tear down and construction of new ultra contemporary house

Washingtonian, June 2005
Washingtonian Residential Design Awards

Zutt Residence 3513 Woodbine St., Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Full house tear down and construction of new ultra contemporary house

Inform Architecture + Design 2004,
Number 2 Inform Awards,
Excellence in Design

Zutt Residence 3513 Woodbine St., Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Full house tear down and construction of new ultra contemporary house

Architecture DC, Washington Chapter of the AIA, Summer 2004 Cover, Feature Story

Zutt Residence 3513 Woodbine St., Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Full house tear down and construction of new ultra contemporary house

Chesapeake Home, March/April 2002

Maggio/Katter Residence, circa 1890, 2107 S St., NW, Washington, DC 20008

Full gut and interior renovation in contemporary style

Women’s Bay Premier, Spring 2001

McCarten Residence, circa 1970, 2008 Roundhouse Rd., Vienna, VA 22181

Large 2 story addition, Full house gut and renovation in contemporary style, Exterior stone and brick Hardscaping

Builder Magazine, October 1998

Yogodzinski/Schwartz Residence, 3727 Northampton Street, NW, Washington, DC

Kitchen, Powder Room Addition, interior renovation

Metropolitan Home, July/August 1998

Mintz Residence, circa 1906, 822 E Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC Capitol Hill Bank

Complete gut and renovation, mixture of contemporary and traditional materials, exterior restoration and hardscaping

Southern Accents, May/June 1998

Lipset/Bernstein Residence, 4915 Hillbrook Lane, NW, Washington, DC

Complete gut and interior / exterior renovation and hardscaping

Architectural Digest, February 1996

Mintz Residence, circa 1906, 822 E Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC Capitol Hill Bank

Complete gut and renovation, mixture of contemporary and traditional materials, exterior restoration and hardscaping

Builder Magazine, October 1995

Mintz Residence, circa 1906, 822 E Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC Capitol Hill Bank

Complete gut and renovation, mixture of contemporary and traditional materials, exterior restoration and hardscaping

Historic Preservation, February 1995

Pressler Residence, 2210 20th Street, NW, Washington, DC

Complete exterior restoration

Washington Times, December 10, 1994

Mintz Residence, circa 1906, 822 E Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC Capitol Hill Bank

Complete gut and renovation, mixture of contemporary and traditional materials, exterior restoration and hardscaping

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