“Dear PoPville,
Spotted in a Petworth alley — I’m assuming this is an ADU, but the architecture seem kinda wonky. New as of a few (3?) weeks ago…Wondering if any readers have any light to shed (no pun intended) on this structure.”
Architecture
Right? (more…)
So long story short – I got a flat tire on my bicycle and was headed to the gas station near Politics and Prose and stumbled upon this awesome, awesome little ADU (accessory dwelling unit) which I assume was once a regular garage like the rest of the houses on the block have. Love it.
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5111 Georgia Ave, NW
Ed. Note: For a main thoroughfare like Georgia Ave, a bigger building seems reasonable to me.
Thanks to Jon for sending:
“What’s the story with the ginormous pop up on Georgia Avenue? It dwarfs the street – has the planning department at the city gone daft?” (more…)
Thanks to Russell for sending: “going on for how many years at this point?”
“Dear PoPville,
I believe these are below market rate homes of some sort at 8th and T Sts NW. Overall they present well, blending in nicely with the area but if you look through the windows, the architect put the interior stairs in front of the windows! This defeats the purpose of having windows. There are windows that aren’t blocked on the other side but why on earth would you not use the interior wall to host the stairs?” (more…)
18th and Church St, NW
Thanks to Nora for sending:
“As I was walking home yesterday, I was shocked to see that St Thomas Church (18th/P NW) was up, doors open and welcoming the neighborhood in an open house. I live near there and the construction has been going on for a couple years, but I hadn’t noticed anything seeming to be finished. (more…)
125 O Street, SE
Thanks to Melody for sharing:
“Just came across DC Water’s spectacular new HQ while at Yard Park Sunday afternoon.” (more…)
More cool reflections from William McKenna this morning: “The effect from the building is growing on me.” (more…)
