Washington. DC
This condominium renovation in Washington DC is the culmination of a multi-phase project that spanned a 2-year period. The firm partners passed the project back and forth, each de-signing a new space, but working off the previous one. This process resulted in an “architec-tural collage” - similar materials were utilized, while new ones were introduced in each phase. The spaces overlap and flow from one to the next, while also retaining their own character.
Three design strategies were employed:
1 - Layering: A limited palette of materials were set into different spatial planes to operate as a series of distinct layers.
2 - Framing: Materials and elements in the foreground frame others in the distance, to create an episodic experience as one moves through the space.
3 - Folding: Bamboo flooring and other materials seem to fold from floor to wall, and wall to ceiling, creating a consistent look overall.
The refined finishes (wood, glass, and metal) contrast the raw materials of the original condo (concrete, pipes, and ductwork). Energy-efficient LED lighting is used throughout as “lines of light” floating as objects, or highlighting key defining elements.
Photos: Paul Burk Photography
This condominium renovation in Washington DC is the culmination of a multi-phase project that spanned a 2-year period. The firm partners passed the project back and forth, each de-signing a new space, but working off the previous one. This process resulted in an “architec-tural collage” - similar materials were utilized, while new ones were introduced in each phase. The spaces overlap and flow from one to the next, while also retaining their own character.
Three design strategies were employed:
1 - Layering: A limited palette of materials were set into different spatial planes to operate as a series of distinct layers.
2 - Framing: Materials and elements in the foreground frame others in the distance, to create an episodic experience as one moves through the space.
3 - Folding: Bamboo flooring and other materials seem to fold from floor to wall, and wall to ceiling, creating a consistent look overall.
The refined finishes (wood, glass, and metal) contrast the raw materials of the original condo (concrete, pipes, and ductwork). Energy-efficient LED lighting is used throughout as “lines of light” floating as objects, or highlighting key defining elements.
Photos: Paul Burk Photography
