The balcony itself isn’t so amazing but after the jump take a look at the view. Unbelievable. I think I’d install some propane heaters to sit out there and enjoy this view year round… (more…)
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Architecture
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So what’s the deal with all this glass? It seems to be a trend with office buildings around town. Do you notice many condos going all glass as well? Is it a lot cheaper than brick? Or is all just for style? What do you think about the glass trend?
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This is the wildest back of a row house I’ve seen. Super futuristic. But my question is: Does it make sense to have super large windows in the back of a row house that presumably looks out onto an alley? Or is it worth it to hopefully get more light?
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I can’t believe these people have this couch on their porch. This is a beauty that would gladly be proudly displayed in my living room. They must have an even sicker couch inside…
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There is something really nice about curved stairways.
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I like the contrast of the new modern glass apartment building overlooking the old school row houses.
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Are fire escapes mandatory these days? This one is in the front of the house. Why would one put a fire escape in the front rather than the back of the house? So what’s the threshold if there is one for mandatory fire escapes three stories or higher? I feel like I rarely see them around DC. Do you guys notice them?
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What do you think of this renovation? These homes rest between an apartment building and a more traditional rowhouse. It’s got a bit of a modern vibe to it. I think I really like the copper. Is that wrong? What do you think, thumbs or thumbs down?
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This wood is sweet. I’ve noticed a lot of this color wood lately beneath porch roofs. What type of wood is it?
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These pineapples provide the protection of 10 lions.