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Judging New Buildings – Kozo

Published December 17, 2020 at 12:45PM | Updated December 17, 2020 at 3:48PM

Photos by Chris Spillman/RealEst Photography

From an email: “Kozo, a boutique condominium just finished construction in Columbia Heights. P.T. Blooms Development tasked Jonathan Kuhn: http://kuhnarchitect.com. to build the eight-unit property, which is located at 1434 Chapin Street, NW. Inspired by Japanese architecture, Kozo playfully blends nature and the built environment to create a series of homes that are full of light and minimize the boundaries between the manmade structure and surrounding greenery. (more…)

Judging New Architecture

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 7, 2020 at 12:45PM

Near one of my all time favorites on Audubon Terrace, NW in Forest Hills overlooking Soapstone Valley Park (connected to Rock Creek Park). (more…)

Phari’s Photos – LeDroit Park Beauty

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 4, 2020 at 12:45PM

Photos and words by @Pharipedia. Phari is one of my favorite photographers who contributes to our Instagram. He’s volunteered to share a bit more with us from his adventures around town. Phari lives on Capitol Hill.

This stunning 11-bedroom, 11-bathroom Victorian mansion was designed by architect James H. McGill (not the character from Better Call Saul) as one of the original 64 unique houses built in Le Droit Park in 1870s. (more…)

#Phari's Photos

More Info on “The first-ever modular apartment building in Washington, DC” coming to the former Sweet Mango spot in Petworth

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 30, 2020 at 4:15PM

Georgia and New Hampshire Ave, NW

From a press release:

“The first-ever modular apartment building in Washington, DC is taking shape just steps from the Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station. In just eight days, 44 custom designed modular “boxes” shipped from Pennsylvania have been lifted into place by crane to create 16 of Modo’s 17 three-bedroom apartments.

Modo is designed to appeal to the young twenty-somethings of Generation Z. (more…)

“2929Twelve is a two-story boutique condominium community with six two-bedroom residences”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 9, 2020 at 3:25PM

2929 12th Street, NE. Photo Credit Kuna Malik Hamad of HomeVisit

From a press release:

“Emotive Architecture, the boutique architecture firm focused on high-end residential and mixed-use, multi-family development in the nation’s capital, is pleased to announce the opening of its latest urban development, 2929Twelve. Located at 2929 12th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017, 2929Twelve is a two-story boutique condominium community with six two-bedroom residences each with integrated, private Juliet balconies. This prime location is in close proximity to multiple dining and entertainment spots, just steps from the heart of Brookland and Edgewood neighborhoods. (more…)

Remember the Original Duffy’s Near the 9:30 Club?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 9, 2020 at 12:45PM

2106 Vermont Ave, NW

My goodness, it’s been a minute since I walked by. Like the way it turned out? (more…)

The Former Wylie Street Garden These Days

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 28, 2020 at 11:15AM

13th and Wylie St, NE

Thanks to a reader for sending an update on the old Wylie Street Garden development. You can still see a bit of the beautiful mural by Nils Westergard.