It always cracks me up that this is one of the few buildings (Hiatt and Irving St, NW in Columbia Heights) in town where the name of the architect is listed on the front:
Architecture
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How do you think the new office building at 1000 Connecticut Ave, NW turned out? You can see all of its features here.
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Thanks to a reader for sending the photos and link to the Facebook page:
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AVA is a living space where people who crave the energy of a neighborhood, social engagement and self expression can be at home in their lives. We’re driven with the sights, sounds, smells and feel of the neighborhood – turned on by the city, alive by the people.
There’s no shortage of vibrant energy and action on H Street, a DC neighborhood and community unique unto itself. But city living at its best is about to get even better. AVA H Street will soon harness that unrivaled energy… in the form of some pretty sick apartments.
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318 EYE St NE, Washington, DC 20002”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Lauren PM
Anyone ever go in a previous year? From an email:
“The 33rd Annual Logan Circle Holiday House Tour will be held Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This year’s theme, Restoration & Renewal, reflects the revitalization of the Logan Circle neighborhood and the ongoing improvements that continue to define the community as a premiere place to visit and live.
More than 10 unique properties that represent a mix of historical architecture and modern renovations will be open to the public for a self-guided tour. Relish the architecture, interior design, and art during an afternoon of sights as well as live music and a Wassail Reception with refreshments at the Studio Theatre at 14th and P Streets from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. the day of the event.
“The Logan Circle neighborhood has undergone and continues to undergo tremendous change.” says Dara Duguay, 2011 House Tour Chairperson. “This change has been very positive for the community as homes are being restored and new businesses are opening. As you walk around the neighborhood, you can just feel the vibrancy.”
On the tour is an 1800’s Victorian home that has been restored to its original grandeur by recent owners while adding a striking contemporary touch throughout. Also featured this year is an 1877 home built in Second Empire Style that was remodeled in the 1980s and boasts much of the original interior detail including its wood moldings and a graceful, curved staircase which ascends toward the skylight overhead.
For a more modern feel, tour-goers can visit The Metro on picturesque Church Street. The penthouse features a unique, sun-drenched open living space and views to the East and West. The owners made judicious use of glass furniture to give the room a more open feel, including a glass dining table.
Tickets for the House Tour can be purchased in advance for $25 at the Logan Circle Community Association web site (www.LoganCircle.org) via Eventbrite or on the day of the tour at the Studio Theatre, 14th and P Streets for $30. Pre-sales tickets holders can check-in and start the tour at the Studio Theatre.
Washington Fine Properties is the Platinum sponsor for the 2011 tour. Advance tickets will also be sold at the following locations: Azi’s Café, 1336 9th St.; Axis Salon,1509, Connecticut Ave.; Barrel House Liquor, 1341 14th Street; Logan Hardware, 1416 P Street; and 5th Street Ace Hardware, 1055 5th St.
Logan Circle’s 50 square blocks are rich in history, architecture and a vibrant mixture of residents, art galleries and businesses. Since 1978 the Logan Circle Community Association (LCCA) hosts the annual house tour. The proceeds from which continue the LCCA’s philanthropic and community development efforts throughout the neighborhood. To find out more about LCCA, go to www.LoganCircle.org.”
House of Sweden is located at 2900 K Street NW facing the Georgetown waterfront.
According to their Web site:
“House of Sweden has been awarded Sweden’s most prestigious architecture award; the Kasper Salin Prize for best building. Announced on the 16th of November 2007, the award is a testament to the work and creativity that has gone into creating this unique building.
Gert Wingårdh’s and Tomas Hansen’s design for House of Sweden – selected in competition – combines openness and transparency, unusual features in an embassy. It was designed specifically to foster an atmosphere of positive, creative cooperation between two great countries, and to create a base for cultural and commercial exchanges.
House of Sweden exemplifies the very best of signature Scandinavian simplicity, modernity, and unpretentious elegance, wedded to characteristic Swedish practicality and flexibility. It invites and inspires Swedes and Americans in an ongoing creative dialog.
Designed to rest like a shimmering jewel in the surrounding parkland, the blonde wood, stone, and glass structure is suffused with light, floating at night like an ethereal vision above its sparkling reflection in the Potomac River.
The building is light and airy, with large glass segments. Light is a key element, both outside and in. All around the body of the building is a belt of light, backlit wood, which after dark gives the sense that the building is floating. The House of Sweden stands on white pillars and is suffused with Nordic light. The materials are blonde wood, glass and stone, often in layers.”
You dig the style?
More shots after the jump. (more…)
Thanks to a reader for spotting and sending photos of this one. They write:
“I thought it was one of the better pop tops I’d seen before.”
What do you guys think of this one?
It’ll be interesting to see how the long vacant property at the corner of 13th and Otis St, NW in Columbia Heights turns out. Looks like the whole block is getting fixed up. Note the house next door is also getting popped up but instead of wood framing is using cinder blocks:
Front rendering courtesy of OPaL
Back in early Aug. we learned of plans for the Naylor Street Stables coming to Naylor Court. I’m happy to be able to share an update and renderings from the developer, OPaL. From an email
“-if things go well with the BZA this spring, we would hope to start sales over the summer of 2012 and settle the homes in the fall of 2012
-3 newly constructed rowhomes designed to resemble the existing stables and carriage homes on the alley
-Square footages are approximately 2550 / 3 bedrooms / 4 1/2 baths / media room in full-finished basement / loft level den w roof terrace
-The detached carriage houses will house a single car plus storage and all homes will have an additional surface parking space”
Rear rendering courtesy of OPaL
Another rendering plus how the site looks now after the jump. (more…)
This house has received House of the Day honors in the past. I freaking love it. It’s on Newark St, NW. I wonder how much the color of the copper will continue to change? Any other fans?
And nice sculptures to boot:
Last week we looked at a controversial (see photo below) new row house going up near the Petworth metro. You can see the variety of opinions here. Of course we’ll revisit when the entire project is completed.
But I thought I’d share the thoughts and sketch (above) sent in by David B.
“A few ideas on how to place nice with your neighbors:
-Set back the top floor to maintain consistent roofline along the street.
-Reduce the depth of the entry niche on the left side to allow for
more daylight and recover additional area lost due to third floor
setback.
-Larger windows
-I assume this is already the case, but add wood trellis at first floor.
-Different material at cellar floor to better define the base.”
