15+ hour, 13+ min ago  (416+ words) Over the past 40 years, the space-age Intelsat building has been an object of local fascination, housing a satellite company, a television station, an embassy, and a school, among other things. Now the massive Connecticut Avenue landmark's next phase is uncertain....

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (288+ words) This Great Falls estate offers a sophisticated paradox: a stately 3-story traditional exterior concealing a radical, down-to-the-studs rebirth. Reimagined as a modern architectural masterpiece, the interior features 7-inch wide-plank white oak flooring and a light-flooded Great Room anchored by a…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (239+ words) Unrivaled in scale, this nearly 18, 000-square-foot manor is a masterclass in architectural precision. The exterior's brick and granite facade is defined by four regal balconies featuring exquisite limestone and granite architectural balusters. Inside, the home is a showcase of custom…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago  (273+ words) This week's open-house picks include a light-filled Adams Morgan condo, a contemporary house in Great Falls, and a charming Tudor Revival in Silver Spring. And in the luxury bracket, a Middleburg estate that's up for auction. "Price: $917, 500, plus a $1, 442 monthly…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago  (752+ words) A few years ago, Washingtonian did quite a lot of reporting on a nondescript brick home across the street from the Russian embassy in Glover Park. That house looked almost normal'except for the three tinted skylights that awkwardly faced the…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (331+ words) A few poetic touches grace the design. Becker's grandfather was also an architect, and Becker salvaged some pulls from his house'a 1950s split-level he designed in Bethesda'before it was demolished, repurposing them for the kitchen cabinets. And in their small fenced…...

7+ mon, 5+ day ago  (108+ words) From the moment you enter the gracious foyer, natural light spills through floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating wide plank oak floors and refined finishes throughout. The open living and dining areas unfold toward a private balcony, offering a serene view framed by…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago  (140+ words) Experience the pinnacle of resort-style living in this extraordinary four-level garage townhome offering elegance and amenity-rich community life in the coveted gated community Belmont Country Club. Enjoy the country club lifestyle with the full range of amenities including a sand…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (760+ words) Slayton House, one of the only residences designed by acclaimed architect I. M. Pei, shines anew after a restoration. Photograph by Anice Hoachlander. Preserving Pei Robert M. Gurney Architect I. M. Pei, the architect responsible for the East Building of the National Gallery of Art,…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (382+ words) Welcome to The Langston, the newest addition to one of DC's most vibrant neighborhoods. Located in the heart of Shaw, The Langston combines contemporary style, upscale amenities, and effortless access to the Metro, dining, and cultural attractions for a refined…...