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The article discusses the meticulous renovations that transformed the former Newseum building in Washington, DC, into the new Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center. The collaboration of Ennead Architects, SmithGroup, and Rockwell Group led to the creation of flexible, transparent, and interconnected spaces for academic programs. The renovation included adding new square footage, reconfiguring the interior with multilevel spaces, and incorporating modern design elements while respecting the building's historic neighbors. The article highlights the innovative design approaches and sustainable features of the renovated academic facilities. [Extracted from the article]

HapstakDemetriou+ has brought Mediterranean passion to L'Ardente, a restaurant located in the Capitol Crossing area of Downtown DC. Led by celebrity chef David Deshaies, L'Ardente offers timeless Italian cooking in an elegant and welcoming space. The design team at HapstakDemetriou+ aimed to create a cohesive whole by incorporating curves and softening the rectilinear building. The restaurant includes a main dining room, bar and lounge area, and private dining rooms, all intentionally designed to create a soulful atmosphere. [Extracted from the article]

The 11th Street Bridge Park in Washington, DC is set to open by 2027 and aims to transform communities, bridge economic divides, and promote cultural resilience. The project repurposes abandoned infrastructure to create a pedestrian link between Capitol Hill and underserved neighborhoods on the east side of the Anacostia River. The design, created by OMA and OLIN, features an X-shaped structure that connects the east and west sides of the river and includes public gathering areas, recreational spaces, an environmental education center, and art installations. The project prioritizes environmental stewardship and community engagement, with a focus on equity and avoiding displacement and gentrification. The funding for the project is shared between the District of Columbia government and the nonprofit organization Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR). [Extracted from the article]

The article "Making the Most of It: Visionary Expansions Are Tailored to Homeowners' Needs" features three architectural projects in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD. The projects include the transformation of a deteriorating garage into a stylish accessory unit, the expansion of a home to include a new dining room, art studio, and spa, and the addition of a kitchen and sitting area with a connection to a vegetable garden. Each project showcases innovative design solutions tailored to meet the specific needs and interests of the homeowners while enhancing the functionality and aesthetics of their homes. [Extracted from the article]

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The article focuses on the transformation of the former Fannie Mae campus on Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest Washington into City Ridge, a mixed-use development encompassing residential, retail, and office spaces. The project, a collaboration between Roadside Development and Shalom Baranes Associates, successfully integrated historic preservation, design, engineering, and community engagement and the team preserved the original building's Georgian Revival style.

The article focuses on the transformation of the historic Randall School in Southwest Washington, D.C., into the Rubell Museum, a contemporary art center, along with the development of Gallery 64, a mixed-income residential building and townhouse-style duplexes. It is discussed that the neglected school, once attended by music legend Marvin Gaye, was renovated by architects and developers to create a vibrant museum space, preserving its historic elements while adding modern touches.

The article discusses the architectural design of DC x DE Retreat home in Rehoboth, Delaware, designed by architect Stephen Lawlor, principal of Lawlor Architects.

The article evaluates the architectural design Empty Nester house in Northwest Washington that was designed by architect Wouter Boer.

The article features houses that won the Washigtonian Award in Distinctive Residential Design to Garden Annex in Takoma Park, Maryland by WAK TOK architects, Treehouse Annex by WAK TOK architects, and Clear View in Foggy Bottom in Washington, D.C. by Bonstra|Haresign ARCHITECTS.

The article features school projects that won architectural design awards for sustainability including Chapter Design Award in Architecture to John Lewis Elementary School in Washington, D.C. by Perskins Eastman DC/Perkins Eastman Architects, Chapter Design Award in Architecture to Hyde-Addison Elementary School in Washington, D.C. by Shinberg.Levinas Architects and Chapter Design Award in Interior Architecture to Two Rivers Middle School in Washington, D.C. by Studio Twenty Seven Architecture.

The article reviews the architectural design of the renovated historic house in Washington, D.C. that was designed by KUBE Architecture.

The article reviews the architectural design of the National Ready Mixed Concrete (NRMCA) office headquarters located in Alexandria, Virginia that was designed by Winstanley Architects + Planners.

The article presents the discussion on Washington's job market exploded as civilian workers flocked to the city for supporting the war effort. Topics include finding housing being difficult for everyone but nearly impossible for new Black residents facing ingrained discrimination; and planning residential units being designated for Black essential workers.

The article presents the discussion on Mark McInturff, FAIA, speaking of the eight-person design studio in Bethesda, Maryland. Topics include building condominium building boasting three bedrooms, three and a half baths, a family room, and an eat-in kitchen; and installation serving as bookshelves, art walls, sliding doors, and kitchen storage.

The article reports that historic but long-neglected Washington landmark opened in 1869 as part of a wave of innovative public school construction in the city, has been given new life as a 21st century center of language and literacy. Topics include considered that the Franklin School was designed by the influential German-American architect Adolf Cluss, who was responsible for many of Washington's most notable municipal buildings of the era.

The article reports that the Elliot-Hine is the latest projects in the city's impressive program to update its public school buildings, many of which date to the 1930. Topics include considered that several city schools have been overhauled or replaced entirely and each of these schools has been designed through thoughtful architecture to suit the specific needs and aspirations of its students, parents, teachers, and community.

The article focuses on approach to the National Museum of the United States Army, located on several acres of rolling meadow and woodland at Ft. Belvoir in Fairfax County, Virginia, is designed to impress. Topics include considered that it set on a rise and first glimpsed through the trees, the precisely honed stainless steel and glass building appears monumental, asserting its dominance over the landscape like a citadel.

The article reports that several employers, their employees, and those who design and build workplaces expect that office spaces are likely to change in a post-pandemic world. Topics include offers information on Rob Moylan, AIA, principal and corporate director of interiors at SmithGroup, a global design firm.

The article reports that new headquarters of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) pays homage to the history of the industry and its role in shaping national culture showcasing the cutting-edge technology of telecommunications in the 21st century. Topics include examines that new NAB 10-story building at the corner of South Capitol and M streets, designed by HOK, a global design and architecture firm, delivers plenty of street presence with its dramatically curved façade.

The article presents the discussion on the project by FORMA Design, Inc. showing C&O Canal making distinction with a series of curvilinear cove ceilings unifying and defining the spaces of two-bedroom or two-bath condo mentioning radiantly heated stone flooring.

The article presents the discussion on Washington's first residential container project, Sea Container House by Travis Price Architects showing interest in the possibilities of shipping containers including repurposing, sustainability, and design possibilities.

The article presents the discussion on Washington engaging in sweeping modernization of public school buildings. Topics include surrounding cost over runs, construction delays, and equitable distribution of funding across all city wards; guidelines for space, design features, and educational programs serving as benchmarks for each school modernization; and establishing equity across the school system and giving architects, school leadership, and the community flexibility for creativity.

The article reports on the Architects Bring 21st-Century Vision to Commercial and Office Projects. Topics discussed include the post pandemic world, as workers gradually abandon their kitchen tables and emerge from their homes, they will demand that the workspaces they return to are safe and perm it social distancing yet are collaborative and welcoming; and the winning office projects in this year's competition—with their flexible floor plans, expansive proportions.

The article offers information on the renovation of the Crittenden Street House in Washington, D.C., by the architectural firm StudioSmith.

The article discusses the architectural design of a house in Washington, D.C., designed by architectural firm McInturff Architects.

The article reports that Beyer Blinder Belle Architects has planned a major mixed-use precinct centered along Howard Road, SE, that promises significant new housing and employment opportunities linked to the city Metro system and conceived within an environmentally sustainable framework. Topics include examines that key concepts include ample outdoor public space, water conservation, renewable energy, green infrastructure, transit access, and seamless connections to nature.

The article offers information on the restoration of the Lockkeeper's House, historical landmark in Washington, D.C., by architects Davis Buckley Architects and Planners, and PWP Landscape Architecture.

The article reports on the Successful nonprofits must be sophisticated and agile as they build the financial resources necessary to sustain their missions. It mentions that Washington's renowned Whitman-Walker Health organization, which primarily serves the LGBTQ community, moved its medical center to larger quarters in the neighborhood a couple of years ago, it freed up for redevelopment the blocklong property that it owns along 14th Street.