A reader sends an updated photo of the mega pop up coming to the 1700 block of New Jersey Ave, NW.
“I call it the Leaning Tower of Shaw. It is hard to see in the photo, but the building leans to the left.”
Architecture
Earlier this month a reader sent in a shot of 11th and W St, NW but it was cut off a bit with no landscaping in yet. So I wanted to see for myself and a get a few other angles – here it is:
Across the street from this oft nominated house of the day:
Ah I love this house. It was a house porn post back in 2011 (was going for $3,450,000 then.) It’s back on the market:
“Without doubt, a fine & unique house in one of the most private settings in Washington. Designed by world-acclaimed architect Travis L. Price as his own residence, we are proud to offer a home which defies the prosaic and usual parameters in residential architecture. One can only understand this space by experiencing it. A work of art in a most jewel-like environment.”
You can see some more photos here.
This 4 bed/3 bath is now going for $3,399,000.
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Farewell formstone…
A reader reports:
“Saw this on Friday. They are chipping the formstone off the old Fringe building on New York Ave. NW with a hammer and chisel.”
Ed. Note: Capital Fringe is now located at 1358-1360 Florida Ave, NE.
And thanks to a twitter reader for reminding me that this was also A.V. Ristorante Italiano’s space that closed in 2007. Here’s a couple shots from flickr:
Photo by Kate Mereand-Sinha
Photo by Shawn Honnick
Caught this one out of the corner of my eye while I was driving and almost wrecked. But damn I like it. You guys? It’s near Manor Park but I can’t remember where exactly so don’t know how much it’s going for. Anyone happen to recognzie where it is exactly?
Park View above and Shaw below.
This is the corner that faced some neighborhood opposition.
Their website says:
“Fifty Three – Thirty Three is at the crossroads of Connecticut Avenue and Military Road, in the heart of Chevy Chase. Here, an urban sophisticated lifestyle is wedded with residential luxury, establishing the essence of crafted, modern design. Every room, every kitchen and each garden eases and inspires—so you can breathe in all of life’s little happenings.”
Anticipated opening Summer 2015.
Jan. 2013:
7th and Massachusetts Ave, NW
Like the way it turning out?
Ed. Note: Still haven’t seen any more on a future RPM Italian restaurant in the building.
A nice twin to the new building (where the new CVS is coming):
Old NPR building prior to demo in 2013:
From Holmead Place, NW in Columbia Heights. Like the way it’s turning out? Looks like the same folks coming to Grant Circle. Anyway, I dig all the windows but will reserve final judgement until construction is totally finished. Getting close though!
