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On the Cover: Interior Design by Elizabeth Reich. Photograph by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
22 Delicate Balance on Bethany Beach
An architect and interior designer team up to create a spacious home with plenty of cozy spaces.
Photograph by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
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PUBLISHERS’ LETTER
Welcome to the September issue of Annapolis Home Magazine !
In this issue, our focus is on interior design. Interior designers are important because they take us farther than we can go on our own. What’s more, they have access to many more cool products and sources—some that take our homes to new levels. Once I bought a red chair shaped like a tulip—a rare gem I found in SoHo—and I swear my life became more fun! For inspiration and examples, check out the My Favorite Room section, where four designers share rooms they especially love. You will see nautical truly reimagined in a room that is almost a cocoon, enclosed in wallpaper. Another room is totally different, exuding traditional elegance. Comfortable furnishings coupled with exceptional lighting encourage a sense of ease. Our main stories include a beach house in Bethany that is elegant and contemplative, rather than referential or beachy, and a contemporary poolside pavilion with sleek modern lines. If you are into gardening, check out the article on the incredible cleome, which blooms from summer through fall. Lastly, don’t forget to join us for a poetry reading by Carolyn Forché on October 5th at Mellon Hall near the Mitchell Gallery at St. John’s College. She has a poem on page 92. Enjoy!
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Poets in the Conversation Room at St. John’s College
Annapolis Home Magazine is collaborating with St. John’s College to bring celebrated poets to our city for lively conversations with Maryland’s 10th Poet Laureate, Grace Cavalieri. October’s poet will be Carolyn Forché. After her presentation at 2:00 pm on October 5, she will join Cavalieri to take questions from those in attendance. Info: www.annapolishomemag.com/poets-in-the-conversation-room
ASO Masterworks Series
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra brings back its Masterworks series this fall, performing an eclectic mix of works by renowned classical and contemporary composers. Fall dates include the weekends of October 4-6 and November 1-2. Info: annapolissymphony.org
The Barber of Seville
Annapolis Opera opens its latest season with Gioachino Rossini’s comedic Opera, The Barber of Seville, on October 18 and 20 at Maryland Hall, with evening and matinee options. Info: annapolisopera.org
ROBERT’S PICKS
Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Government Charwoman (American Gothic), July 1942 gelatin silver print
National Gallery of Art, Washington, Corcoran Collection (The Gordon Parks Collection)
Metro D.C.
A Funny Thing Happened…
Stephen Sondheim’s Tony-winning comedic musical about misadventures in Ancient Rome, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, offers a little bit of everything as it comes to life at D.C.’s Signature Theatre from October 19 through January 12. Info: sigtheatre.org
African American photographer at the NGA
Gordon Parks: Camera Portraits is on display at the National Gallery of Art through January 12, 2025. One of his most compelling photographs, Washington, D.C. Government Charwoman (American Gothic) (1942), is a commentary on Grant Wood’s American Gothic. Instead of a farmer holding a pitchfork, as seen in Wood’s 1930 painting, Gordon’s cleaning lady holds a mop and broom with an American flag suspended in the background. Info: www.nga.gov
Delicate
Balance ON BETHANY BEACH
BY KYMBERLY TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY BY STACY ZARIN GOLDBERG
This shingle-style home rises from the dunes on Bethany Beach. Though solid and sturdy as its classic New England predecessors, it has its own distinct elements, such as graceful curves and subtle whimsical details.
Rising from the dunes of Bethany Beach, this shingle-style home beckons sunlight and the great rhythms of the ocean into spaces both intimate and grand. Its architecture, conceived by Christopher L. Pattey of Becker Morgan Group, embraces large open spaces for the main living areas as well as smaller, more private spaces. Its sloping rooflines, eyebrow windows, and dormers create different interior ceiling shapes and heights. “Usually, these beautiful elements on the outside disappear into an attic,” says Pattey.
Various ceiling heights and a light-flooded, highly reflective interior posed challenges to interior designer Katherine Crosby of Crosby Jenkins Associates. She had to manage layers of light as well as conceive a design that responded to the home’s expansive scale and the family’s need for a homey, cozy ambiance.
“They wanted a place just as beautiful and useable for Thanksgiving dinner as it would be on a summer day,” she says. Her clients live in Annapolis and plan to visit their vacation home not just during the summer but year-round, often entertaining family and friends during holidays.
“The project is a delicate balance on many levels,” she notes. “I wanted to balance the vaulted volume while maintaining the intimacy of human scale. Likewise, I wanted to create a dual focus: one towards the dunes and ocean beyond, and the other inward to the rooms the family inhabits.”
The balcony adjoining the primary bedroom is a peaceful, private space.
In the foyer, the curved staircase echoes the exterior curve and wide arches of the architecture. The floor is Portuguese marble with an aged patina.
The family room’s ceiling is tongue and groove shiplap, and its décor is fun and casual. The coffee table-style ottoman has casters so you can roll it forward and put your feet up.
The home has an upside-down floor plan, with main living areas on the second floor to take advantage of breezes and views. One enters from the ground level, stepping into an intimate foyer with floors of Portuguese marble. Straight ahead is the family room with a giant arched window. “You know where you are... you have the dunes and the ocean right out there,” observes Crosby. Its bar and casual furniture groupings encourage visitors to lounge and play games.
Three bedrooms for the homeowners’ adult children adjoin the family room, so the mood here is playful. Color is foregrounded. There are lots of corals and reds, including a vibrant blue and beachy teal. “It is a nautical palette that does not quite read nautical. It is more playful, yet has some blue and white,” says Crosby.
A sweeping stair echoes the curves and arches on the home’s front-facing façade as it ascends to the living room, the hub of the home. With 15-foot ceilings, it is a room for dreaming and conversation. There is a spatial discipline throughout, a clarity in calm furniture groupings and appointments that echo the architecture’s vaulted ceiling and recessed forms. What makes this area especially distinct are the fine furnishings and finishes expected in a main residence. Nothing is trendy or nautical-themed. “My clients were firm about wanting to be respectful of the ocean, but they did not want a ‘beachy’ home. They wanted to be here and not feel the pressure to be ‘beachy.’” For this reason, she explains, some of the chairs and sofas face in as opposed to out.
In the living room, the walls are white; color comes from window treatments and furnishings. To keep things interesting, Katherine Crosby designed millwork and paneling on areas of the ceiling and walls.
The dining room pulls in blue hues from the living room and is a mix of textures and materials.
Crosby points out that the original paintings on the walls by artist Lynne Pelle of Baltimore are attractive yet not overly nautical. She feels strongly that second homes should have original art instead of “posters and things.”
The overall decor coheres from afar, but close inspection reveals varied patterns and textures. “We started with things we loved, such as the striped Schumacher upholstery on the chairs. It was cream and taupe, so we could pull in any color,” she explains. And because the window treatments had such dramatic patterns, the sofa is all about texture, she points out. “Natural materials and textures soften the environment. I think leather on the coffee table warms it up in a non-beachy way, yet as a natural material, it is forgiving, soft, and cozy.” A decorative finish on their cabinetry is cool as opposed to warm. “It’s a maple with a grey glaze on it that allowed it to feel more wintery as opposed to bright white,” explains Crosby.
She notes that most of the color in the room comes from the blue and white window treatments, which have strong horizontal stripes. “We wanted the room to feel calm and expansive,” she says,
noting that they mirror the horizon line on a much smaller scale. She said she was not concerned about having two different stripes in the room. “It feels almost collected, rather than ‘designed,’ like it evolved.”
The living room, which faces east, has very high ceilings, which made lighting the room especially challenging. “Here, we needed to bring the lighting down to a more human scale,” she says. There is one table lamp and some reading lamps. To help manage the sun pouring into the home, she worked with the architect to design built-in recessed shades for light control.
The hardest part of the project had to do with the ceiling, which changes levels all throughout the space. “The ceilings are complex, but beautifully so,” notes Crosby. The expansive living room flows to the more intimate dining room with a custom table and chairs. The space contracts into the kitchen, found at the far end of the home. In the kitchen, she points out that along with a lower ceiling, the sink is centered on the back wall, but the back wall is not centered in the room. “All these angles come into play,” she says. The kitchen is white, with very soft blue and grey hues and
Daring wallpaper at the back of the bar in the family room is fun and unexpected.
The primary suite has a calm sea blue-based palette and is foregrounded by colorful wallpaper.
accents. These are most noticeable in the blue enamel back plate and the curved herringbone backsplash behind the stove.
The design rhythms in this home are never broken by superfluous furnishings or random appointments. The powder room is warmed by a natural wood custom vanity, with symmetrical mirrors placed on both sides of the sink. “The window becomes the third mirror,” says Crosby. The hallway leading to the primary suite is wallpapered in vibrant greens and blues. In stark contrast, the primary suite is exceptionally calm. Controlling the light in this room was tricky. “We did a double wall layer; behind is a horizontal blackout shade and a light-filtering shade. The scale of the room is modest; all the bedrooms have the same level of finish, so everyone feels equally special,” notes Crosby. Yet, the suite opens to a deck with magnificent dune and ocean views. Here is the best of both worlds.
Many large beach homes have cavernous floor plans. However, in this generous home, there is a fusion of expansiveness and intimacy,
says Pattey. One can find the “space” one needs. On the lowest level, you can ground yourself in a good book. In the living room, it is easy to be swept away on the quiet morning air or, from an outdoor deck, lifted by the stars.
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Katherine Crosby, Crosby Jenkins Associates, Baltimore, Maryland. ARCHITECT: Principal-inCharge: W. Ronald Morgan, AIA; Project Manager: Christopher L. Pattey Assoc. AIA, Becker Morgan Group, Inc., Delaware. BUILDER: John McMahon, Dewson Construction Company, Delaware.
The linear planes, low profile, and natural materials of this pavilion merge with nature and complement the architecture of the main home.
“A place to enjoy the moment.”
When asked to design a well-appointed pool house for a client, Mark Kaufman of GTM Architects faced a dilemma. “At first, I asked if they wanted an actual pool house that’s enclosed with interior space, but they really wanted an outdoor pavilion,” he explains. They envisioned a covered outdoor area with all the amenities, open on all sides, but still offering some privacy from the street and nearby neighbors. With this in mind, he conceived a pavilion with a contemporary minimalist design that complements the main home, one whose low profile and natural materials would allow it to blend into the green yard it overlooks. “It’s designed to feel like it’s always been there,” Kaufman says. “Contemporary architecture tends to be more sculptural and open,” he notes, so it was easier to incorporate these modern elements into a yard without breaking up the natural environment.
The wood trellis along the side of the pavilion offers privacy without enclosing it completely.
The pavilion’s sitting area features a television and fireplace.
POOL PAVILION
A simple concrete wall isolates the pavilion from the view of the street, but the other three sides of the structure are open. On one side that faces the neighbors, a wood trellis creates a sense of privacy without closing the side off entirely. Three steel columns divide it into designated spaces, with a kitchen, a dining area, and a sitting area. “Imagine someone living through this moment: cooking, eating, relaxing, having a glass of wine, sitting by the fire, and looking at the pool and this beautiful rolling hill of a landscape,” Kaufman describes.
Part of the subtle minimalist nature of the design comes from the materials he used. The singular concrete wall is covered with 1/8-inch-thick porcelain tile, and the floor’s blue stone pavers match those on the pool deck—all of which make the pavilion feel like an extension of the home’s modern design and the pool itself. The steel columns are treated with a zinc primer to prevent rust and an epoxy-based paint so they can withstand the elements.
PAVILION
The pavilion blends seamlessly with the pool deck thanks to the same blue stone pavers used for its flooring.
The one closed side of the pavilion is a concrete wall facing the street.
The steel columns divide the pavilion into kitchen, dining, and sitting spaces.
The mahogany trellis adds an element of interest and connects the pavilion with its natural surroundings. “This pavilion uses some cold materials, but what really helps warm it up is that stained wood trellis,” Kaufman says. “Wood brings a natural warmth. The way we designed it, we have openings every two inches, so what you see through the trellis is green. When your outdoor and indoor space feel connected, it makes a difference.”
All throughout the pavilion, equipment and paraphernalia are tucked away or covered for a clean, uncluttered look. For example, there are shelves for stacking firewood and control panels inside of cabinets. The mahogany fencing extends around the side of the pavilion to hide the pool equipment. The cabinets and countertops are stainless steel, so they hold up to exposure. That way, a poolside pavilion doesn’t become one of those extensions of the home that requires a lot of effort. “This was all designed to be maintenance free—the way we painted the steel, the way we finished the wood, the overall design,” Kaufman says.
With its understated contemporary aesthetic and its open concept, this pavilion proves that simplicity is often best. Relaxing by the pool shouldn’t feel complicated; rather, it is a place to enjoy the moment.
ARCHITECT: Mark Kaufman, Principal, AIA, LEED-AP, GTM Architects, Bethesda, Maryland. CUSTOM BUILDER: Geoff Kuck, FWI Custom Homes & Renovations LLC, Washington, DC. CABINETRY: Custom Metals of Virginia
Pizza Oven – Bromwell’s the Fireplace People Decking – Pennsylvania Flagstone Furniture – B&B Italia
Interior by Courtney Mullen Interiors
A-LIST Interior Designers
Melissa McLay Interiors
Karen Renée Interior Design
Interior Concepts
C. Newman Interiors
Fitzsimmons Design
Courtney Mullen Interiors
Farnady Interiors
Seriously Sari Interiors
Kate McKay Designs
Taylor Hart Design
Simply Wesley
Melissa McLay Interiors was thrilled to assist in furnishing their client’s stunning new home, a farmhouse dating back to the early 1800s. With mature English gardens and expansive meadow views, the property offered unmatched charm. We encouraged our clients to purchase it, confident we could seamlessly blend their contemporary furniture with its traditional style. We revitalized the home with fresh paint, wall coverings, lighting, furniture, and window treatments, creating harmony between modern comfort and heritage beauty.
For many years, the homeowner of this oceanfront home in Bethany Beach dreamed of creating a place for friends and family to gather. Stephanie Simmons of Karen Renée Interior Design helped bring this special dream to fruition. Simmons says the homeowners wanted to incorporate different shades of blues, from navy to accents of aqua. In the great room, Simmons started with textiles, specifically the navy and cream pillows and sofa upholstery. Natural linens and textures add layers of interest and complement furnishings that have a relaxed coastal vibe. The décor throughout the house calls to mind natural elements you would see strolling along the shoreline. Comfortable seating is arranged to encourage conversation and enjoy breathtaking ocean views.
KAREN OSBORNE Principal
STEPHANIE SIMMONS Senior Designer
SOPHIE HONEYWELL Senior Designer
Project design by Stephanie Simmons
This vibrant contemporary design in Georgetown showcases a fresh minimalist approach, with interior architectural finishings tailored to amplify open spaces. Designer Courtney Griffin and the team at Interior Concepts emphasized the unique blend of bold colors, geometric forms, and textured layers that define this project’s sophisticated atmosphere.
Based in Annapolis, Interior Concepts, Inc. is a full-service design firm that specializes in creating for their clients bespoke custom designs with the highest level of talent and service.
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Functionality and style were prioritized in this kitchen renovation featuring a large walnut island with modern pendant lights, unlacquered brass hardware, and beautiful Italian marble. Thoughtful upgrades and sophisticated design elements have made a dated kitchen into a stylish and practical family space.
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C. Newman Interiors is a full service interior design firm specializing in creating elegant, personalized spaces that reflect the unique tastes and lifestyles of each client.
With 75 percent of her clientele living on the water, designing waterfront homes is a specialty of Gina Fitzsimmons. Principal of Annapolis-based Fitzsimmons Design Associates, she has been creating beautiful spaces on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay for more than 25 years.
Fitzsimmons has been featuring her “Coastal Casual Look” in Palm Harbor, Florida near Tampa. She will continue to travel between Annapolis and Florida on a regular basis, designing for her new and existing clientele.
A sophisticated botanical wallpaper, moody color-drenched walls, and playful block prints bring new life to this classic Murray Hill home designed by Courtney Mullen, principal of Courtney Mullen Interiors. Courtney wanted to honor the home’s traditional roots while giving it a fresh look for a young family. Now, each room bursts with approachable, layered details and unique patterns.
Mullen’s aesthetic can best be described as classic and fresh. She is known for mixing modern and traditional styles while placing the utmost importance on function and comfort.
FARNADY INTERIORS
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443.822.3248
Our company’s goal is to create multilayered and memorable spaces that are both inviting and opulent. Our design approach is to always respect history, place, and architecture while taking chances and staying focused on all details.
Katalin’s biggest inspirations are art, fashion, and travel. Katalin’s travels around the world keep her constantly soaking up unique designs, structural shapes, and historical architecture from which she draws inspiration for her next project.
Katalin launched her furniture line in 2021, which is manufactured in the USA and Hungary. It is now a growing collection that is both forwardthinking and unexpected, with a nod to the Art Deco and Art Nouveau influences.
Extraordinary goes without saying. But functional and livable makes this space special. Embodying close attention to detail, with accents of the shore both inside and out, this home is an invitation to settle in for a breezy summer’s evening or come in from the cold to a warm cozy fire. Home design focusing on bringing the unique personality of the owners to life. Seriously comfortable. Seriously livable. Seriously Sari. Interior designs that work for you.
As Kate McKay Designs approaches their 10th year in business, Kate, the owner and operator of the Annapolis-based small residential/commercial interior design studio, is full of gratitude to be designing spaces and truly doing what she loves to do. Kate has designed homes reaching as far as Maine with her distant decorating service, to Washington, DC, the Eastern Shore and various locations in the Annapolis area. Kate McKay Designs specializes in blending the old with new and natural elements, too. She brings innovative ideas and provides services that complement every new, current, and past client alike.
Recognized as one of the premier Annapolis area design firms specializing in large scale home renovations and luxury interiors, Laurie and her team seamlessly work with a talented group of trades and craftsmen to execute a bespoke design for their clients
This award-winning project included a top-to-bottom design by Laurie and her team. Sitting on a bluff overlooking the Severn River, Laurie explains that the water views were the first priority when laying out the new floorplan. Finishes needed to be organic, refined and comfortable. “Since this was to be their forever home, we really needed to make sure it felt like a relaxed oasis for their family to enjoy for years to come,” says Laurie, “but we also wanted to be sure to incorporate the sleek and minimalist style of the homeowners.
laurie@taylorhartdesign.com 410.507.1602
Photography by Laura Visioni Photography
The owners of this historic home in downtown Annapolis wanted a patriotic theme throughout with a coastal nod. We certainly delivered with red, white and blue in every space and a salute to the Naval Academy! A softer blue grasscloth wallcovering creates the backdrop for the living room. The room is filled with local nautical artwork and many stars and stripes in the Thibaut, Kravet, Schumacher and Scalamandre fabrics. The various textures and finishes anchor the room: from the brass and rattan light fixtures to the walnut brown game table and the Palecek wrapped lounge chair.
“Anchors Aweigh!”
A STYLISH SNUG Design
Having a quiet space of your own to relax in with a book or a drink can be especially helpful during the upcoming winter season. Creating a comfortable spot separate from the main living areas can be a small investment that makes a large impact on your well-being.
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A simple way to add some variety into your kitchen is going for two-toned cabinets. This style adds the contrast your kitchen may need. Whether you go with an accent color for your island, or different colors for uppers and lowers, two-toned cabinets are the way to go.
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Favorite
MY ROOM
Four designers share recent projects
Elizabeth Reich Crosby Jenkins Associates
This room is a favorite of mine for many reasons. It started out as a challenge; architecturally, we had windows with varying head heights, a very red brick fireplace wall, and its doubly high ceiling didn’t make it feel cozy. We addressed the windows by adding shades and drapery at the same height, which camouflaged the differences. We designed a new marble fireplace surround and covered the bricks with wood paneling. The mirror is 300 pounds and custom-made locally by David Wiesand.
Filling the room with cozy furniture centered around the new fireplace brought a sense of intimacy to the space. We created several areas for conversation or quiet reading. One corner has a view and a desk suitable for working from home. The other corner has a comfy daybed large enough to nap in or watch the snow fall, depending on the season.
This busy young family now has a place to hang out, play games, read, or entertain their friends in this homey living room where they can all be comfortable. Sometimes the most challenging of rooms becomes a favorite because those challenges typically make you get creative in how you design the room, and the end result becomes something that feels like it was always meant to be.
Crosby Jenkins Associates, jenkinsbaer.com
Contractor – Porter Buckley
Bespoke Walnut Coffee Tables – Bricker & Beam
Photography – Stacy Zarin Goldberg
MY FAVE
FAVE ROOM
Mary Douglas Drysdale Drysdale Design Associates
In my initial walk-through of the house, there were no “take your breath away” moments, but I saw great possibilities. I believe it’s the mix of art, architecture, and decoration that makes a house really memorable.
I wanted to keep the bedroom uncluttered and soft in feel so the eye would be drawn to the enchanting views of the forest. To this end, I chose over-scaled works of art by the talented photographer Anna Beeke that worked well with this beautifully dimensioned bedroom. A narrow ledge just below her photographs displays the homeowners’ collection of ceramic art and a few books to read.
Some subtle scale contrasts struck my eye. The first thing one sees is the tall windows on each side of the bed. The side tables may be smaller and narrower than one might expect, but after choosing a king-sized bed, I wanted them to align with the elegant windows. Each of these acute-angled tables pulls the eye in and provides interest.
Bathing the room in soft warm whites with black as a contrast color, the palette does not detract from the views of the forest. The designer, the dog, and the clients are all happy. We feel like this room expresses peace, comfort, and romance—so very far away from the SCIF just one floor below.
Designed as a sitting room for chatting with friends or a quiet place to read, the warmth and texture of this wallpaper called “Seaman’s Journal” by Mind the Gap certainly sets this room apart! It pulls you in and sparks curiosity. Four cozy leather chairs with accent pillows in blue and red fabrics and trims by Kravet and Schumacher create a friendly, relaxed furniture grouping. The Vanguard ottoman with built-in blue tray allows for both “feet up” lounging and a place for food and drink. Lastly, the fabulous blue splatter table lamps add some additional whimsy!
Simply Wesley Interior Design, simplywesley.com
Wallpaper Installer – Decorating Services, William Armiger
Photo Stylist – Amy Richardson
Photography – Steve Buchanan
ROOM
Annapolis Kitchen & Bath
This “Contemporary Industrial Oasis” bathroom is where the beauty of industrial design meets the lush vibrancy of nature. The design offers a serene escape, combining the elegance of industrial materials with the warmth of natural elements. The harmony of iron oxide, wood grain floors, and vibrant plant life creates a balanced environment that is invigorating and relaxing.
Walnut floating vanities with sleek lines provide ample storage and enhance the room’s warm tones. Each vanity is topped with a sophisticated X-tone porcelain surface and hand-carved black granite vessel sinks, adding an artisanal elegance.
The live plant wall with drip irrigation serves as a vibrant, living backdrop, infusing the space with natural beauty and purifying the air with plant life.
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The goal was to create a home that looked like it had always existed on the rural plot of land.
A CONTEMPORARY
Dutch Colonial
BY DYLAN ROCHE PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADAM MACCHIA
There’s a reason the farmhouse style has enjoyed so much popularity over the years, according to architect J. Everett Schram. “A lot of people gravitate toward it because it feels charming and has character and history in the design, but it’s not super ornate and detailed and formal like a traditional house sometimes is.”
This made the architectural style a good fit for homeowner Kate Kozera, who knew she wanted something with that sense of balance. “I have a very traditional-modern feel to my taste. It’s classic, but it’s not super classic,” says Kozera, who also did all the interior decorating for the house, mixing and matching antiques with contemporary touches for a light, bright atmosphere. She did not want a tired décor that looked like it had been dragged out of history.
Not that “historical” was ever considered a bad word as they made plans for the house. Schram knew they wanted to create something that looked as if it had always existed on the plot of land without being outdated. It was one of the reasons he discouraged Kozera from the low-country cottage style so often seen in the Carolinas in favor of a Dutch colonial, which is more often seen on Maryland farms.
The home is filled with a mix of antique and contemporary décor.
Camel wallpaper adds a touch of fun to the powder room.
The custom built-ins were assembled on site.
Wood and brick bring historic charm to the kitchen.
With his training in both classical and modern architecture, Schram was a good fit for the project. “I come with both mindsets in play. For me, I say, ‘Let’s take the language that’s truly historic and would truly anchor it to being in Maryland. But then let’s break some of these rules,’” he says. “‘Let’s play with the roof forms. Let’s simplify the molding. Let’s clean it up and make it a little more contemporary while still feeling classically traditional.’”
One of those big changes to the exterior was altering the proportions of the gambrel. Schram explains that the form of the traditional gambrel is shaped by three distinct parts: a little skirt at the bottom, a dramatic slant on the sides, and a less slanted top. “We changed the proportions and made the skirt much bigger and more dramatic, and we made the upper portion of the roof less large,” he says.
Creating this roof was one of the more noteworthy parts of the project for Jerry Duerbeck of Duerbeck Construction. “We built it on the ground, picked it up with a crane, and set it up top,” he says, explaining that this plan made the most sense, given Schram’s design. “We just found that was the easier way to do it rather than worry about getting everything up there.”
Although the house looks impressive upon approach, Schram notes that it’s not an overwhelmingly large house. At its center, it’s only one room deep, but the in-law suite off to one side and the fully equipped apartment-style pool house on the lower level make it seem much bigger than its 2,400 square feet.
Kozera’s vision for merging tradition with modernity is on full display in the primary living space at the heart of the home. With the dining room off to one side and a sitting/entertaining den to the other, the room is full of furniture, artwork, and décor she inherited or collected over the years. As she puts it, “I didn’t really buy anything.”
An antique buffet backs up to a contemporary sofa without looking out of place. The custom built-in shelves that Duerbeck’s team assembled on site are filled with artwork as well as decoys that Kozera’s father collected.
This ambiance continues in the kitchen, which is neither strictly traditional nor overly modern. The rustic wood ceiling beams and brickwork walls stand
Contemporary light fixtures juxtapose nicely with more traditional elements.
The porch overlooks a rural landscape.
in charming juxtaposition with the contemporary light fixtures hanging over the island. Then, in the powder room, which Kozera describes as her favorite room in the house, the camel wallpaper delivers a bold element of surprise without feeling out of place. “I found that wallpaper before we even purchased the property, and I had to put it somewhere,” she says. “Your powder room is a place all your guests see, so why not have fun with it?”
Even throughout the bedrooms and the in-law suite, no part of this gambrelroofed farmhouse looks like an old-fashioned property. However, thanks to its affectionate homages to tradition, it achieves Schram’s goal of looking like something that has been there a long time, something timeless and nonspecific to any particular period: a home whose fun twist on tradition leaves an impression.
ARCHITECT: J.E. Schram Architect, LLC, Baltimore, Maryland. CUSTOM BUILDER: Duerbeck Construction, Kingsville, Maryland. INTERIOR DESIGNER: Kate Kozera (homeowner). KITCHEN DESIGN: Mill Valley Kitchens, J.E. Schram Architect, LLC. CABINETRY: Mill Valley Kitchens, Duerbeck Construction
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The High-Heeled Gardener
Cleome’s nectar attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects. Watch for the
rare hummingbird moth, which visits at dusk.
Queen
Cleome
BY KYMBERLY TAYLOR
The cleome is one of the most complex and beautiful flowers brightening the fall garden. Commonly called ‘spider flower,’ Cleome hassleriana is a self-seeding annual that rises like a dependable pink cloud. Shapely bi-colored blossoms hold their form from June through October. Native to South America, the cleome is especially easy to grow in Maryland because it loves heat, is drought tolerant, and, glory be, is resistant to deer and rabbits! This tall beauty, sometimes reaching 6 feet, thrives in average soil and full sun. Plant in late spring or summer in 3- to 4-foot “drifts” to create swirls of color. Water until established, then sit back, relax, and enjoy.
There is much to observe as the cleome develops. In fact, the more you stare at a cleome, the harder it becomes to look away. When you get right down to it, the cleome reminds me of a well-dressed aunt who is a little “extra”—the one who arrives at the party wearing an expensive hat subtly adorned with a tame chickadee. Long pink and white threadlike stamens 4 to 6 inches long unfurl, beginning at the bottom of the large dome-shaped flower head and progressing to the top. Before you know it, astonishing whisker-like seed pods sprout in between the blossoms and extend well beyond the entire plant, sticking out every which way like flamboyant hat pins, spider legs, or otherworldly antennae. This is the “extra” I am referring to! Look closer, and you’ll find alternating leaves that cover the entire flower stalk. Like a series of ruffles, they shrink in size as they ascend, becoming miniature “leaflets.”
Visit your cleome often. As the season progresses, the slender “whiskers” fill out to become pods no thicker than an eyebrow before finally bursting, spilling thousands of tiny seeds just as the last blossoms disappear. What is impressive about the cleome is nature’s creative packaging. With its whiskers, ruffles, and enduring blooms, it seems imperial, even queenly, and especially equipped to survive. Overnight, a tulip will drop her petals or relinquish them to a strong wind. Black-eyed Susans peak gloriously and then darken with age. Not so with the cleome. The sepals die very slowly, beginning with the lower blossoms and ending with the tip-top, providing food for the last pollinators. The cleome lives fully and dies gracefully, holding our interest with quivering seed pods that empty to ensure it will rise again next year.
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Poets in the Conversation Room
POETRY
Clouds
By Carolyn Forché
A whip-poor-will brushed her wing along the ground a moment ago, fifty years in the orchard where my father kept pear and plum, a decade of peach trees and Antinovka’s apples whose seeds come from Russia by ship under clouds islanding a window very past where also went the soul of my mother in a boat with blossoming sails like apple petals
Meet Carolyn Forché at Poets in the Conversation Room on October 5th!
Carolyn Forché will read on Saturday, October 5th in The Conversation Room, located near the Mitchell Gallery on the first floor of Mellon Hall on St. John’s Campus located on 60 College Drive, Annapolis, Maryland. The reading begins at 2 p.m. and will be followed by a discussion with the poet and a closed reading of another poem. For more information, visit www.annapolishomemag.com.
Carolyn Forché, poet, teacher, and activist has witnessed, thought about, and put into poetry some of the most devastating events of twentieth-century world history. Forché visited El Salvador and witnessed first-hand atrocities taking place as the civil war unfolded. She recorded her experiences in a groundbreaking book of poems, The Country Between Us, which won the 1981 Lamont Poetry Selection by the Poetry Society of America and became a poetry bestseller. She is perhaps best known for coining the phrase “a poetry of witness,” where she calls poets to address issues of social justice. Her later work is equally powerful, addressing a range of human emotions and experiences. Winner of the Yale Series Younger Poets Award in 1975 and many prestigious fellowships and awards, she was a finalist for the Pultizer Prize and National Book Award. She is currently a Professor at Georgetown University, where she directs the Lannan Center for Poetics and Social Practice.
Funding and support for this Series is provided by Anne Arundel Arts Council, St. John’s College and Annapolis Home Magazine
REALTORS POWERHOUSE
Our special Powerhouse Realtors section offers profiles of leading agents so that you can more easily find the best agent for you!
Buyer’s Agent: Jim Schaecher, Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland
2. 823 Coachway, Annapolis
$3,500,000
6 beds | 4.5 baths | 5,917 sf | 1 acre
Listing Agent: The Kristi Neidhardt Team of Northrop Realty, a Long & Foster Company
Buyer’s Agent: Debbie Noone, Northrop Realty
3. 432 Schoolers Pond Way, Arnold
$2,928,225
5 beds | 5.5 baths | 4,039 sf | 0.85 acre
Listing Agent: Arian Sargent Lucas, Lofgren-Sargent Real Estate
Buyer’s Agent: Jen Holden, Compass
QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY
1. 209 Hickory Ridge Drive, Queenstown
$2,325,000
6 beds | 4.5 baths | 6,981 sf | 2.71 acres
Listing Agent: Karla Pinato, Northrop Realty
Buyer’s Agent: Sue Ader, Long & Foster One Bethesda
1. 27640 Villa Road, Easton
$6,700,000
3 beds | 3.5 baths | 9,335 sf | 17.72 acres
Listing & Buyer’s Agent: Clifford E. Meredith, Meredith Fine Properties
517 Scrimshaw Lane, Severna Park
Melanie Wood, Berkshire Hathaway
2. 203 Prospect Bay Drive West, Grasonville
$2,000,000
4 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,304 sf | 1.15 acres
Listing Agent: Jimmy White, Long & Foster Kent Island
Selling Agent: Dawn Whaley, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
TALBOT COUNTY
2. 27669 Villa Road, Easton
$5,000,000
5 beds | 3.5 baths | 5,500 sf | 7.54 acres
Listing Agent: Henry Gibbons-Neff, Meredith Fine Properties
Buyer’s Agent: Brian Gearhart, Benson & Mangold Real Estate
209 Hickory Ridge Drive, Queenstown
Karla Pinato, Northrop Realty
3. 107 Anchor Circle, Stevensville
$1,780,000
7 beds | 5.5 baths | 6,812 sf | 2.41 acres
Listing Agent: Joseph Obeid, Samson Properties
Buyer‘s Agent: Meg Moran, Long & Foster Easton
3. 24564 New Post Road, St. Michaels
$4,052,706
5 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,674 sf | 2.57 acres
Listing Agent: Kara Chaffin Donofrio, Long & Foster Annapolis Fine Homes
Buyer’s Agent: Clifford E. Meredith, Meredith Fine Properties
27640 Villa Road, Easton
Clifford E. Meredith, Meredith Fine Properties
Sunset Wharf at Bay Bridge Marina
For the last 21 years, David and Dawn Orso have served the real estate needs of over 1500 families in the Annapolis area. David is peerless as the top-selling agent in Anne Arundel County in total sales since 2013. An obsession with the client’s needs have led to curated systems for maximum results with minimal stress. David’s educational foundation in Psychology, an MBA in Strategic Marketing and negotiation training from Harvard University is tailor-made to give his clients a competitive advantage.
A reputation built on superior real estate RESULTS; David has 284 unsolicited FIVE STAR reviews from happy clients.
Consider a confidential conversation with David when you are ready to take the next step in your real estate journey. His professional and approachable style will showcase the substantial value he can add to your real estate journey.
MY WORK IS NEVER FINISHED
Scott
Eastport, Annapolis
$1,100,000
New Listing 919 Wells Ave. is a bright Eastport home near the marinas with an oversized two car garage. Its open floor plan, and outdoor entertaining spaces make it a perfect place to start your Eastport story. Representing Seller.
Murray Hill Annapolis $1,485,000
New Listing, Perched on high ground in Murray Hill, 8 Steele Ave. is a two-story brick home with an open kitchen-family room, wraparound Ipe deck, screened porch, and beautiful gardens. Features include hardwood floors, a vaulted ceiling in the primary bedroom, and a third-floor bonus room. Representing Seller.
Recently Sold, 279 State Street in an Annapolis boater’s paradise with breathtaking Spa Creek views. Built in 2021 at the South Annapolis Yacht Centre, this luxurious 4,660 sq ft home offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and ultra high end amenities. Represented Seller.
The TOWER TEAM of
ttr sotheby’s international realty
The Tower Team of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty represents the best services in the industry. Bringing true local knowledge, experience, & integrity to all clients since 1969, the Tower Team’s outstanding reputation has made them the top team for decades in Downtown Annapolis & Eastport, historic renovation, luxury and waterfront properties as well as second homes, condos and starter homes.
The Tower Team represents all price points and provides the finest services to every client with pre-market prep, complimentary staging, unparalleled digital marketing, professional photography & videography, expert advice & guidance, skillful negotiation & closing.
The Tower Team's dedication to service extends to the community. As proud sponsors of Annapolis Light House, The Tower Team donates $250 from every sale to aid in rebuilding lives.
40 & 38 Cornhill Street | Annapolis, MD $3,250,000
4923 Thomas Drive | Shady Side, MD
When Connie Cadwell glided into town on a sailboat in 1976, she fell in love with Annapolis and never left. Since then, she has made a name for herself as a top-selling real estate agent, a visionary, helping spur development in several notable local neighborhoods, and a champion of environmental stewardship for the Chesapeake watershed.
Clients of all ages agree what sets Connie apart is her dedication to her clients and visionary approach. While her listings are among the most beautiful and unique in the state, she also has a knack for finding “hidden treasures,” homes that have been overlooked or undervalued.
Those who know Connie will tell you, there is nobody better to introduce you to the town she calls home. Her philosophy, “It’s always a great day in Annapolis!” is more than a motto. She works hard to make it true.
You Need More Than Just An Agent...
2026 QUAY VILLAGE COURT #T-1
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21403
OFFERED AT $875,000
SOLD $890,000
Our SBG Staging and Design team implemented a targeted staging plan to showcase the impressive upgrades of this waterfront condo in Chesapeake Harbour, leading to a swift sale above the list price.
338 REDWOOD GROVE COURT
MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108
OFFERED AT $775,000
SOLD $860,000
This vacant Shipley’s Choice colonial received our comprehensive complimentary Staging and Design installation—a powerful testament to the transformative impact of staging. This lead to multiple offers in just one weekend and a sale of $85,000 over list price.
1698 BRICKHOUSE BAR COURT
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
OFFERED AT $765,000
SOLD $800,00
Previously listed with another agent, this property struggled to find a buyer. After partnering with SBG, we guided the seller through strategic updates and implemented full home staging to showcase the home’s true potential. This resulted in a quick sale for over the list price.
The Snyder | Bradshaw Group Difference Starts With Our Team
• In-house Staging & Design Team
• Personalized & Experienced Marketing Department
• Dedicated Operations Staff
• Five Licensed Agents
• Waterfront & Water-privileged Community Specialists
The Snyder | Bradshaw Group is led by two real estate veterans, Carol Snyder and Tina Bradshaw, who partnered to create an unmatched real estate experience. They have curated a team of professionals to support their clients through this changing market. A real estate transaction is a far more comprehensive process than it once was, and having the right support can make all the difference for a successful outcome.
Travis Gray was born in Annapolis and raised on the Severn River. He comes from a long line of real estate professionals and serves both sides of the Chesapeake Bay. He specializes in marketing and selling waterfront homes and fine properties in the Annapolis area and beyond. With the network of a global brand, Travis is able to better serve his clients. From Annapolis to Abu Dhabi and everywhere in between, Engel & Völkers opens the door to a world of possibilities. Whether it‘s a house across the street or a holiday home in Tuscany, the Engel & Völkers network allows its advisors to provide an experience unlike any other.
Meagan Buckley and Reid Buckley Real Estate Advisors
2015 HAVERFORD DR, CROWNSVILLE
ACTIVE $1,770,000
JENNIFER CHINO
Global Real EstateAdvisor
Team Leader Jennifer Chino and Stahley Thompson Homes specialize in residential and luxury properties across Anne Arundel, Queen Anne’s, Calvert, and Howard Counties, offering a distinctive fusion of professional expertise, local insights, and personalized service. Stahley Thompson Homes is a seasoned real estate consortium with over forty years of combined experience. Our dedicated team of agents is here to guide you through the process of buying or selling your home, with an emphasis on your unique needs and aspirations. “Luxury is a level of service, not a price point.”
c 443.494.9091 | o 443.906.3840 stahleythompsonhomes.com
537 A Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park, MD
Betsy Dunigan CREATIVE. COMPASSIONATE. COMMITTED.
Betsy has been selling the Annapolis lifestyle for over 20 years. Her love of coastal real estate and keen eye for details provides a wealth of knowledge for her clients. It is Betsy’s approach that sets her apart, building life-long relationships with her clients so she can guide them in buying their dream home. Betsy’s understanding of her clients’ desires allows her to help them navigate through any challenges and make their dreams a reality. Along with an extensive knowledge of the current market, Betsy brings with her a team of experts including stagers, contractors, and craftsmen. Whether you are buying or selling, Betsy makes it happen!
bdunigan@ttrsir.com
ERICA BAKER Vice President
RECORD-SETTING SALE PRICE IN HORN POINT
When Richard Curtis got into real estate 25 years ago, he realized the only way to offer the fast, flexible service he wanted was to start his own brokerage. That is how Annapolis’s premier boutique real estate firm, Curtis Real Estate Company, began.
Today, with an office in historic Annapolis, along with agents in South County/ North Beach and the Eastern Shore, Richard and his team offer concierge services throughout the Chesapeake. Concierge real estate means the client can depend on fast response times and a less expensive transaction. Curtis Real Estate Company offers staging, professional photography, drone photography, and high-quality videos for each listing with a flexible, full-service concierge experience that makes their clients’ wants and needs their only priority.
FINE DESIGN
Caliente Grill
HOMEMADE AND WORTH THE WAIT
BY CHRISTINE FILLAT
Annapolis is home to a variety of world cuisine restaurants, reflecting the diversity of this area. Caliente Grill serves Salvadorian, Peruvian, and Mexican dishes. The bar is a busy meeting place where neighborhood locals stop by and engage in pleasant banter with Claudia, the affable server, as they pick up to-go orders on their way home from work.
It was there at the bar where I first witnessed someone drinking a Michelada. It looks like a Bloody Mary but is made with beer instead of vodka. A bottle of Corona is perched upside down on the rim like an amusing science experiment sipped through a straw. This drink must be seen to be appreciated. Other drinks at the Grill are a very lemony lemonade (definitely homemade), a substantial margarita, a spicy margarita with jalapeño slices, and a magnificent Mezcalita de Piña: mezcal, pineapple, jalapeño, and lime juice served in a spice-rimmed pineapple cup.
The dish that captured our hearts and our taste buds is the pupusa, considered the national dish of El Salvador. Each pupusa is made to order in the kitchen. The chef flattens a ball of dough in the palm of his hand (dough of either flour or cornmeal), then encloses a mound of filling within the dough. The filling could consist of such things as zucchini and ayote (squash), chicken, or beans, but it always includes cheese. Then, the chef flattens the mixture by hand, patting it into a pancake shape, and fries the resulting flattenedfilled dough on the grill. This is a somewhat time-consuming sequence, but the results are quite delicious. There is something to be said for a dish entirely constructed by hand.
The pupusa platter is served with a fermented cabbage salad, a house-made red salsa, and a choice of sides. My dining partner chose fried plantain, which was delicious. It is the marriage of all these components that makes the pupusa such a satisfying dish: the creamy pancake, the crunchy freshness of the salad, and the spicy richness of the salsa. Really, one pupusa is plenty filling. This could be your entire meal.
But then other choices call to us from the menu. The Peruvian Ceviche Mixto is a citrusy mixture of fresh seafood: tilapia, shrimp, octopus, and calamari, with onion, tiger’s milk, corn, and sweet potato. We liked the ceviche for its light freshness.
The Mariscada seafood soup is recommended to us as a popular dish. Composed with a selection of seafood, this soup has a wonderful, earthy broth. While most of the seafood was lovely, the crab lacked the lightness we would have enjoyed.
Straight Up on Dining Out
Pan Salvadoreño is a chicken sandwich. But not just any old chicken sandwich. This is the sort of chicken sandwich we dream of. The juicy chicken breast is layered with lettuce, tomato, escabeche (pickled vegetables), radish, beets, and lots of mayo, all on toasted French bread.
The guacamole is homemade and tastes like it. It is chunky, spicy, and completely lovely.
Mar y Tierra is a dish of grilled flank steak with chicken, shrimp, and grilled onions and peppers. Served with delicious homemade tortillas, this dish lacked the verve to make it really memorable. The steak is tough. And while the chicken is quite good, the shrimp is unremarkable.
We have churros for dessert. With a chocolate dipping sauce, this is the perfect ending for an interesting meal.
Decorated with earnest artworks, the Grill’s modest but festive interior is spacious enough to accommodate special events when the place seriously rocks, as it does on salsa night and family night.
This place is something special. Many of the choices on the menu bid us to return sometime, like the Chile Rellenos and the Costillas de Cerdo, a slow-cooked Creole pork rib dish. The service may be slow at times, but be patient. The food is worth the wait.
CALIENTE
GRILL
907 Bay Ridge Road Annapolis, MD 21403
410.626.1444
calientegrillannapolis.com
Hours of Operation:
M-Th 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
F-Sat 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
AHM Rating
Design & Décor
Food Service
5 = truly memorable
2.5 = needs improvement
1 = forgettable
LEADING PROFESSIONALS
ADVERTISING INDEX
ARCHITECTS
ABS Architects pg. 76
410.268.1213 | absarchitects.com
Hammond Wilson pg. 11 410.267.6041 | hammondwilson.com
Three B Architecture pg. 103 443.791.6193 | threebarchitecture.com
CUSTOM BUILDERS
Bayview Builders pgs. 6-7
410.280.0303 | bayviewbuildersmd.com
Blackketter Craftsmen, Inc. pg. 131 410.923.3111 | blackcraft.com
Fichtner Home Exteriors pg. 102 410.519.1900 | fichtnerexteriors.com
Gate One Builders pg. 17
410.268.0778 | gateonebuilders.com
Lundberg Builders, Inc. pg. 101 410.643.3334 | lundbergbuilders.com
Lynbrook of Annapolis pg. 33 410.295.3313 | lynbrookofannapolis.com
Maxim Building Group pg. 131 443.871.4584 | maximbuildinggroup.com
Mueller Homes pgs. 34-35 muellerhomes.com
Procopio Homes pg. 87 410.551.8454 | procopiohomes.com
Betsy Dunigan of TTR|Sotheby’s International Realty pg. 125 443.994.1239 | bdunigan@ttrsir.com
Brad Kappel of TTR|Sotheby’s International Realty pgs. 106-107 m. 410.279.9476 | o. 410.280.5600 bradkappel.com
Connie Cadwell of Coldwell Banker Realty pg. 116 | c. 410.693.1705 | o. 410.263.8686 conniecadwell.com
Curtis Real Estate Company pg. 129 410.268.8696 | curtisrealestate.com
David Orso of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices PenFed Realty pgs. 108-109 c. 443.691.0838 | o. 443.372.7171 davidorso.com
Day Weitzman of Coldwell Banker Realty pg. 120 | m. 410.353.0721 | o. 410.263.8686 dayweitzman.com
Erica Baker of TTR|Sotheby’s International Realty pg. 127 m. 410.919.7019 | o. 410.280.5600 ebaker@ttrsir.com
Georgie Berkinshaw & Jean Berkinshaw Dixon of Coldwell Banker Realty pgs. 112-113 | gb. 443.994.4456 jbd. 443.995.279 | o. 410.263.8686 gberkinshaw.com
Jennifer Chino of Stahley Thompson Homes, Monument Sotheby’s International Realty pg. 124 | m. 443.494.9091 | o. 443.906.3840 stahleythompsonhomes.com
Joanna Dalton of Coldwell Banker Realty pg. 119 | c. 410.980.8443 | o. 410.263.8686 joanna.dalton@cbmove.com
Liz Dooner of Coldwell Banker Realty pg. 126 | c. 410.725.8973 | o. 410.263.8686 lizdooner.com
Kelly Harris Homes of Coldwell Banker Realty pg. 131 | m. 443.763.2000| o. 410.721.0103
Malina Koerschner of Coldwell Banker Realty pg. 122 c. 410.493.9059 | o. 410.263.8686 malina.koerschner@cbmove.com
Michele Deckman of The Tower Team, TTR|Sotheby’s International Realty pg. 117 c.410.353.3703 | o. 410.280.5600 micheledeckman.com
Reid Buckley’s Mr. Waterfront Team of Long & Foster Real Estate pg. 123 d.410.266.6880 | o. 410.260.2801 waterfronthomes.org
Sarah Greenlee Morse of TTR|Sotheby’s International Realty pg. 128 | m. 410.303.1522 o. 410.280.5600 | sarahgmorse.com
Scott Wallace of Coldwell Banker Realty pgs. 110-111 | m. 410.991.5627 | o. 410.263.8686 scott.wallace@cbrealty.com
Snyder Bradshaw Group of Monument Sotheby’s International Realty pg. 118 | o. 443.906.3848 d. 410.216.0018 | snyderbradshaw.com
The Tower Team of TTR|Sotheby’s International Realty pgs. 114-115 o. 410.280.5600 | thetowerteam.com
Travis Gray of Engel & Völkers pg. 121 c. 301.641.0809 | o. 443.292.6767 travisgray.evrealestate.com
Washington Fine Properties pg. 99 202.441.2343 | wfp.com
SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY
Maddox Audio Visual Design pg. 77 | maddoxav.com
ULTIMATE HOME SERVICES
Quality Services for the Home pg. 130
Architecture
The 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize, one of the highest honors for an architect, has been awarded to Japanese architect Riken Yamamoto. According to the Pritzker, Yamamoto “reconsidered boundaries between public and private realms as societal opportunities, committing to the belief that all spaces may enrich and serve the consideration of an entire community, and not just those who occupy them.” His spectacular Yokosuka Museum of Art, sited on the Tokyo Bay, a critical part of the culture and the landscape, is a museum of contemporary Japanese art.
PRITZKER ARCHITECTURE
PRIZE LAUREATE: RIKEN YAMAMOTO
Yokosuka Museum of Art, photo courtesy of Tomio Ohashi
