Curbed DC - Travis Price newsLove where you live2017-07-18T14:14:56-04:00http://dc.curbed.com/rss/stream/118867232017-07-18T14:14:56-04:002017-07-18T14:14:56-04:00Former glassy Forest Hills home of Georgia Ambassador lists for $4.95M
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<p>Designed by Travis Price to be roomy and well-sunlit with views of Rock Creek Park</p> <p id="SQa52e">Travis Price is knowing for designing a variety of quirky dwellings in the D.C. area, from apartments made out of <a href="https://dc.curbed.com/2014/9/30/10041494/dc-gets-first-apartments-made-of-shipping-containers">shipping containers</a> to a single-family home that resembles something out of a <a href="https://dc.curbed.com/2015/9/15/9921420/travis-price-home-mclean">Picasso painting</a>. Now, one of his listings in Forest Hills is on the market with walls of glass, spacious rooms, and a rear patio perfect for entertaining in. According to <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516509&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fissuu.com%2Fwashingtonlife%2Fdocs%2Ffeature_wl1014_digital%2F14&referrer=archive.curbed.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fdc.curbed.com%2F2017%2F7%2F18%2F15990210%2Fhome-forest-hills-georgia-travis-price" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Washington Life Magazine</a> and the Harvard Club of Washington, D.C. <a href="http://hcdc.clubs.harvard.edu//article.html?aid=476">website</a>, the home also served as a residence for the ambassador of the Embassy of Georgia, currently Temuri Yakobashvili and previously Archil M. Gegeshidze. [<strong>UPDATE: </strong>The Embassy of Georgia rented, but did not own the home.]</p>
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<p id="PRraRm">For $4.95 million, this five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom property is up for grabs with 10,000 square feet of space. With Rock Creek Park only next door, homebuyers are able to see views of the dense forest from nearly every corner of the house, thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows that permeate throughout.</p>
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<p id="IoYNvg">In the kitchen, there is an expansive island with a built-in sink and stovetop that also offers bar seating. From the listing photos, it looks like there is a wine fridge as well as stainless steel appliances.</p>
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<p id="XMYmlx">On the upper floors, the main suite comes with a balcony and a fireplace. There is also an ensuite bathroom with a bathtub, walk-in shower, and two sinks.</p>
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<p id="Zd8Tdo">Directly next door, there is another Price-designed single-family home for sale. This Forest Hills home has been on and off the market since November 2007, possibly because it floats. Yes, it was designed to not touch the ground, held up by steel columns and anchored by steel rods. To get permission to construct the home, Price had to get approval from the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, the local Advisory Neighborhood Commission, and the Army Corps of Engineers. </p>
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<p id="Wb1A5I">Now, it’s languishing on the market. On TTR Sotheby’s <a href="http://www.ttrsir.com/eng/sales/detail/279-l-905-yl4flz/2805-chesterfield-place-nw-washington-forest-hills-washington-dc-20008">website</a>, there is no price listed, but the most recent one reported by <a href="https://dc.curbed.com/2015/5/11/9962446/travis-price-designed-forest-hills-floating-home-drops-34m">Curbed DC</a> was $3,399,000, down from the original price of $3.45 million. </p>
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<p id="B8cyZK">• <a href="http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=4757088XX2KN&p=DE-383655560-272">2807 Chesterfield Place NW</a> [MRIS]</p>
https://dc.curbed.com/2017/7/18/15990210/home-forest-hills-georgia-travis-priceMichelle Goldchain2016-09-23T13:33:30-04:002016-09-23T13:33:30-04:00Shipping container condos coming to former Brookland Safeway site
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<p>If constructed, this will be the third shipping container residential development in Washington, D.C.</p> <p id="MurCv9">Once again, architect <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/2016/7/7/12122682/travis-price">Travis Price</a> is on the move to build housing in Washington, D.C. out of shipping containers. <a href="http://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/shipping_container_condos_planned_near_menomale_in_brookland/11712">UrbanTurf</a> reported that <a href="https://www.hines.com/integrated-real-estate/development">Hinds Development</a> and <a href="http://travispricearchitects.com/">Travis Price Architects</a> plan on redeveloping a former Safeway store in Brookland for retail topped by shipping container condos. More recently, the site was used to house a medical building.</p>
<p id="ICUzXl">The site is located at 1201 Franklin Street NE. Currently, the site houses a 6,748-square-foot building. If constructed, the development will add <a href="http://dcra.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/dcra/release_content/attachments/Det%20Let%20re%201201%20Franklin%20St%20NE%20to%20Hinds%208-5-16.pdf">13,960 square feet</a> to the structure. When complete, it will feature four two-bedroom apartments with living rooms and private balconies, as reported by <a href="http://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/shipping_container_condos_planned_near_menomale_in_brookland/11712">UrbanTurf</a>. The project is slated to complete in 2017.</p>
<p id="Qt0Xlx">The first shipping container homes in Washington, D.C. were constructed in <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/2014/9/30/10041494/dc-gets-first-apartments-made-of-shipping-containers">September 2014</a> at 3305 7th Street NE, in Brookland. Price planned for another shipping container residential development in Rosedale, but these plans were later <a href="https://www.bisnow.com/washington-dc/news/multifamily/plans-for-rosedale-shipping-container-apartments-scrapped-57320">rejected</a>. <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/2016/8/11/12439276/shaw-shipping-container-travis-price">Last month</a>, it was revealed that Price plans on constructing a four-unit shipping container condo development at 1512 6th Street NW, in Shaw. This project is also expected to deliver in December 2017.</p>
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https://dc.curbed.com/2016/9/23/13033014/travis-price-shipping-container-brookland-safewayMichelle Goldchain2016-08-11T13:28:45-04:002016-08-11T13:28:45-04:00Shipping container condos planned for Shaw by Travis Price
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<p>Expect them to deliver by 2017</p> <p id="5za7YL">Approximately <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/2014/9/30/10041494/dc-gets-first-apartments-made-of-shipping-containers">two years ago</a>, Washington, D.C. got its first homes constructed out of shipping containers. The architect behind the project, <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/2016/7/7/12122682/travis-price">Travis Price</a>, has continued to construct the <a href="http://www.curbed.com/2015/9/21/9919480/shipping-containers-homes">perhaps overused</a> material into homes since then with condos originally set for <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/2015/3/6/9983804/shipping-container-condos-make-their-move-near-h-street">Rosedale</a> (and later <a href="https://www.bisnow.com/washington-dc/news/multifamily/plans-for-rosedale-shipping-container-apartments-scrapped-57320">rejected</a>) and now condos planned for Shaw.</p>
<p id="uxQQeC"><a href="http://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/shipping_container_condos_coming_to_shaw/11537">UrbanTurf</a> was the first to report that Price and developer Rob Carter plan on constructing a four-unit condo development at 1512 6th Street NW, consisting of 12 shipping containers. Each residential unit is expected to have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a front-facing balcony. According to <a href="http://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/shipping_container_condos_coming_to_shaw/11537">UrbanTurf</a>, the top-level unit will also have a private roof deck.</p>
<p id="bUUlKu">The project is expected to deliver in December 2017.</p>
https://dc.curbed.com/2016/8/11/12439276/shaw-shipping-container-travis-priceMichelle Goldchain2016-02-18T11:18:02-05:002016-02-18T11:18:02-05:00It Costs $6,500/Month to Live in a Shipping Container in D.C.
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<p>The big reveal is here, and it looks like the majority was right on this one. By the time this article was published, 125 Curbed readers took a guess at how much it cost to live inside a shipping container with six bedrooms. 40 percent guessed the correct price, which is $6,500/month, while 24 percent guessed $4,500/month, 19.2 percent guessed $8,500/month, and 16.8 percent guessed $3,500/month.</p>
<p>If interested in learning more about this Travis Price-designed development, be sure to check out <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2014/09/dc-gets-first-apartments-made-of-shipping-containers.php">this article</a>, which also has a photo of the inside.</p>
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<p><br>· <a href="http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_rent/Washington-DC/house,condo,apartment_duplex,mobile,townhouse_type/2099668847_zpid/41568_rid/1540012-_price/5500-_mp/any_days/39.088235,-76.755981,38.709357,-77.273026_rect/10_zm/">3305 7th Street NE # 3</a> [Zillow]<br>· <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/tags/rentspotter">RentSpotter archive</a> [Curbed DC]</p>
https://dc.curbed.com/2016/2/18/11080254/shipping-container-home-washington-dc-rentspotter-big-revealMichelle Goldchain2016-02-17T10:00:00-05:002016-02-17T10:00:00-05:00Living in a Shipping Container Costs How Much?
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<p><a href="http://dc.curbed.com/tags/rentspotter"><em><strong>RentSpotter</strong></em></a><em> is Curbed's asking price guessing game. We provide you with some details and pictures from a listing, and you take a crack at the price in the comments. Tomorrow we reveal the answer. And hey, no cheating!</em></p>
<p><br><strong>What/Where:</strong> 6-bed, 6-bath apartment in Brookland<br><strong>Square Footage:</strong> 1,850</p>
<p>In Brookland, renters have the opportunity to live in a shipping container designed by architect Travis Price. According to the listing, the kitchen comes with stainless steel cabinets and appliances as well as modern finishes. There is also a washer and dryer and wiring for Comcast service. Each of the six bedrooms features a mirrored wardrobe, desk, and ensuite bathroom.</p>
<p>The location is only a few blocks away from the nearest Metro station. For those who like to go out and about in the neighborhood, the development is within walking distance to Busboys & Poets, &pizza, and Brookland Pint.</p>
<p>Think you know what would be a good price for this unit? Cast your vote below.</p>
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<p><br><script src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/9312469.js" charset="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script><br>· <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/tags/rentspotter">RentSpotter archive</a> [Curbed DC]</p>
https://dc.curbed.com/2016/2/17/11028534/shipping-container-home-washington-dc-rentspotterMichelle Goldchain2016-01-20T12:21:05-05:002016-01-20T12:21:05-05:00The 10 Most Pinterest-Worthy Fireplaces on the D.C. Market
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<p>While all of these Washington, D.C. listings have their differences—<strong>a pool, floor-to-ceiling windows, levitation</strong>—one of the features that ties them together and should be celebrated is their visually stunning fireplace. When "The Christmas Song" was written, fireplaces such as these were probably imagined, the fire meant to roast some chestnuts on a fire. As the weather gets colder, all you have to do is check out this Curbed article, and you'll be feeling snug and cozy in no time.</p>
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<p>↑ In <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/categories/capitol_hill.php"><strong>Capitol Hill</strong></a>, this $1.895 million townhome is on the market with five wood-burning fireplaces. Appleton Pretiss Clark Jr., the architect behind the Embassy of Syria, built this <a href="https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/1252-Maryland-Ave-NE-20002/home/9910072">five-bedroom</a> property in c. 1893. It was later used as a <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2015/07/washington-junior-college-music-education-h-street.php">music school</a>, known as the Washington Junior College of Music and Education. In the 1970s, it was then converted for residential purposes with highlights like six skylights and original flooring.</p>
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<p><br>↑ For $4.395 million, you can own this <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/tags/robert-gurney">Robert Gurney</a>-designed single-family home in <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/categories/spring_valley.php"><strong>Spring Valley</strong></a>. The glassy property was first listed in December 2014 for $4.99 million. Inside, it features <a href="https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/5063-Overlook-Rd-NW-20016/home/9942715">six bedrooms</a>, five-and-a-half bathrooms, and a spacious indoor pool with skylights.</p>
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<p><br>↑ In the <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2015/11/holiday-gift-guide-dc-architecture-books.php"><em>AIA Guide to the Architecture of Washington, D.C.</em></a>, this <a href="https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/2122-10th-St-NW-20001/home/21648276">three-bedroom</a> <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/categories/u_street.php"><strong>U Street Corridor</strong></a> townhouse is praised for having a freely composed facade with divergent colors and materials. Inside, there are high-end stainless steel appliances, a floating steel custom staircase, and this good-looking fireplace. The asking price totals to $1,349,900.</p>
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<p><br>↑ With <a href="https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/2230-California-St-NW-20008/unit-2BW/home/97741498">three bedrooms</a> and four bathrooms, this <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/categories/kalorama.php"><strong>Kalorama</strong></a> condo is up for grabs for $1.55 million. With $1,162 monthly HOA dues, it offers a sunken living room, sunroom, and patio.</p>
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<p><br>↑ This $495,000 <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/categories/woodley_park.php"><strong>Woodley Park</strong></a> condo is the most affordable abode in this list, but don't let that cause you to underestimate it. Some of the bells and whistles attached to this <a href="https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/2801-Connecticut-Ave-NW-20008/unit-12/home/10174321">two-bedroom</a>, one-bathroom abode include its private outdoor space, garage parking, and built-in bookcases. Oh, and don't forget about that fireplace. Please, keep that wolf whistle to yourself.</p>
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<p><br>↑ This <a href="https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/3245-N-St-NW-20007/home/9926591">six-bedroom</a>, five-bathroom <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/categories/georgetown.php"><strong>Georgetown</strong></a> townhome comes with smart glass, geo-thermal heating and cooling, and an ozone swimming pool. Other unique details include its glass elevator and built-in architectural antiques.</p>
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<p><br>↑ In <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/categories/wesley_heights.php"><strong>Wesley Heights</strong></a>, this four-level, $4.999 million single-family home has a lot to offer with over 26,000-square-feet and a covered porch. The fireplace, though, might be one of the biggest selling points. <a href="https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/2939-49th-St-NW-20016/home/45360911">Seven bedrooms</a> and seven bathrooms are inside.</p>
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<p><br>↑ In September 2015, this <a href="https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/603-N-Carolina-Ave-SE-20003/home/9900231">four-bedroom</a>, three-bathroom <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/categories/capitol_hill.php"><strong>Capitol Hill</strong></a> asked $1.595 million. One month later, it got a price chop, dropping it to a very specific listing price of $1,594,777. The kitchen features a breakfast bar and island, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances.</p>
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<p><br>↑ What's up with this fireplace? There's no certainty as to why one would want a visual reminder of death every time they snuggle up against the fire, but there's no reason to judge. This Tudor single-family home is located in <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/tags/massachusetts-avenue-heights"><strong>Massachusetts Avenue Heights</strong></a> with <a href="https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/2728-32nd-St-NW-20008/home/9988072">five bedrooms</a> and five-and-a-half bathrooms. It was first listed in May 2014 for $7.5 million, but dropped to $6.5 million in December 2015.</p>
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<p><br>↑ <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/tags/travis-price">Travis Price</a> is known for his <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2015/09/travis-price-home-mclean.php">odd</a> architecture and even <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2015/03/travis-price-architect-shipping-containers.php">stranger dreams</a>. It's no surprise then that he would go so far as to design and build a floating home. This <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/tags/forest-hills"><strong>Forest Hills</strong></a> abode is suspended in mid-air, held up by steel columns and anchored by steel rods. It's been on the market since November 2007 and has gotten numerous price chops, dropping it from the original $3.45 million to the current $3.399 million. It comes with a total <a href="https://www.redfin.com/DC/Washington/2805-Chesterfield-Pl-NW-20008/home/10267900">four bedrooms</a> and three bathrooms in 3,500-square-feet of space.<br>· <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2015/08/beautiful-library-washington-dc.php">The 10 Most Gorgeous Private Libraries in the D.C. Area</a> [Curbed DC]<br>· <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2015/07/washington-dc-pools.php">The 10 Hottest Washington, D.C. Homes With Private Pools</a> [Curbed DC]</p>
https://dc.curbed.com/2016/1/20/10845526/most-beautiful-fireplaces-washington-dcMichelle Goldchain2015-11-18T13:24:43-05:002015-11-18T13:24:43-05:00AIA Raises Awareness on D.C. Talent with People's Choice Award
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<p>There is <strong>less than a week left to vote</strong> on which Washington, D.C.-based architecture firms are the best of the best, so be sure to cast your vote asap. Hosted by the Washington, D.C. chapter of the American Institute of Architects (<a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2015/11/aia-dc-reform-competition-award-winners.php">AIA|DC</a>), the <strong>2015 Chapter Design People's Choice Award</strong> recognizes a variety of categories, including Urban Design and Master Planning, Historic Resources, Interior Architecture, and Architecture. There are a total <strong>24 projects</strong> featured in the contest, which include <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/tags/shalom-baranes-associates">Shalom Baranes Associates</a> with <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2015/10/uli-global-awards-excellence-city-market-at-o.php"><strong>City Market at O</strong></a>, Gensler with the <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/tags/2024-olympics">Washington 2024</a> Olympic bid master plan, <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/tags/travis-price">Travis Price Architects</a> with The Crossing, and Studio 27 Architecture and LEO A DALY with <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2015/05/dcs-first-permanent-supportive-housing-wins-aia-award-la-casa.php">La Casa</a>. The purpose of the award is to <strong>raise awareness of the architectural talent</strong> found here in the District, according to <a href="https://www.bisnow.com/washington-dc/news/other/aia-launches-campaign-to-raise-awareness-of-local-talent-52545?utm_source=MorningBrief&utm_campaign=20151118_washington-dc_morningbrief&be=goldchain%40curbed.com&utm_medium=email">Bisnow</a>. By promoting local talent, there is hope that more out-of-town developers will rely on local firms for design work in Washington, D.C.</p>
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<p>Besides the People's Choice Award, AIA|DC is also hosting an <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2015/10/instagram-washington-dc-architecture.php"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> contest and plans on <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/breaking_ground/2015/11/aia-wants-out-of-town-developers-to-use-d-c-based.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search">running a series of ads</a> in the <a href="http://architecturedc.net/"><strong>ArchitectureDC magazine</strong></a> in order to further promote local firms. <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/breaking_ground/2015/11/aia-wants-out-of-town-developers-to-use-d-c-based.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search">Washington Business Journal</a> reported that AIA|DC has no plans on pushing legislation or other incentives to encourage developers on utilizing local architects.</p>
<p>Below, you will be able to find the full list of nominees with photos and renderings of their designs.</p>
<p>Urban Design and Master Planning</p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>MERIT in Urban Design and Master Planning</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/UDMP6%20WalterReed--m_low.pdf">Walter Reed</a><br><a href="http://www.tortigallaspartners.com/">Torti Gallas and Partners</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>MERIT in Urban Design and Master Planning</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/UDMP9%20Wyandanch--m_low.pdf">Wyandanch</a><br><a href="http://www.tortigallaspartners.com/">Torti Gallas and Partners</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>EXCELLENCE in Urban Design and Master Planning</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/UDMP7%20Washington2024OlympicBidMasterPlan--e_low.pdf">Washington 2024 Olympic Bid Master Plan</a><br><a href="http://www.gensler.com/">Gensler</a></p>
<p>Historic Resources</p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>MERIT in Historic Resources</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/HR60%201347MapleViewPlaceSE_low.pdf">1347 Maple View Place SE</a><br><a href="http://www.kuhnarchitect.com/">Jonathan Kuhn Architect</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>EXCELLENCE in Historic Resources</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/HR62%20BayouBakery-CoffeeBar%26EateryatHillCenter_low.pdf">Bayou Bakery Coffee Bar & Eatery at Hill Center</a><br><a href="http://www.bellarchitects.com/">BELL Architects</a></p>
<p>Interior Architecture</p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>SPECIAL CITATION in Interior Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/1IA40%20R.I.S.E.DemonstrationCenter--lowest--Cunningham%20Quill--sc_low.pdf">R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center</a><br><a href="http://cunninghamquill.com/">Cunningham | Quill Architects</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>MERIT in Interior Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/2IA11%20GulfstreamSaleandDesignCenter--merit--LSM_low.pdf">Gulfstream Sale and Design Center</a><br><a href="http://www.lsm.com/#/home/5">LSM</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>MERIT in Interior Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/3IA25%20ForestCity--merit--LSM_low.pdf">Forest City</a><br><a href="http://www.lsm.com/#/home/5">LSM</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>MERIT in Interior Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/4IA29%20Intelsat--merit--Gensler.pdf">Intelsat</a><br><a href="http://www.gensler.com/">Gensler</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>EXCELLENCE in Interior Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/5IA26%20GeorgetownUniversitySchoolofContinuingStudies--excellence--STUDIOS_low.pdf">Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies</a><br><a href="http://www.studios.com/">STUDIOS Architecture</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>EXCELLENCE in Interior Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/6IA33%20MiCasita--excellence--KUBE%20architecture_low.pdf">Mi Casita</a><br><a href="http://www.kube-arch.com/">KUBE architecture</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>EXCELLENCE in Interior Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/7IA35%20HealyFamilyStudentCenteratGerogetownUniversity--excellence--IKON.5_low.pdf">Healy Family Student Center at Georgetown University</a><br><a href="http://www.ikon5architects.com/">ikon.5 architects</a></p>
<p>Architecture</p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>MERIT in Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/Merit%20ARCH99%20BethuneDiningHallAnnex-HowardUniversity--EYP_low.pdf">Bethune Dining Hall Annex – Howard University</a><br><a href="http://eypaedesign.com/">EYP Architecture & Engineering</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>MERIT in Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/MARCH104%20CaseWesternReserveUniversity--Perkins%20%2B%20Will_low.pdf">Tinkham Veale University Center, Case Western Reserve University</a><br><a href="http://perkinswill.com/">Perkins+Will</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>MERIT in Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/M%20ARCH107%20CityMarketatO--Shalom%20Baranes%20Associates_low.pdf">City Market at O</a><br><a href="http://www.sbaranes.com/">Shalom Baranes Associates</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>MERIT in Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/M%20ARCH157%20St.IgnatiusChapel--Dynerman%20Architects.pdf">St. Ignatius Chapel</a><br><a href="http://dwarchitects.com/">Dynerman Architects</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>MERIT in Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/M%20ARCH162%20TheCrossing--Travis%20Price_low.pdf">The Crossing</a><br><a href="http://travispricearchitects.com/">Travis Price Architects</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>MERIT in Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/M%20ARCH179%20WestRiverHouse--JonesBoer.pdf">West River House</a><br><a href="http://www.jonesboer.com/">Jones & Boer Architects</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>MERIT in Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/M%20ARCH183%20WoodsResidence--Shinberg%20Levinas_low.pdf">Woods Residence</a><br><a href="http://www.shinberglevinas.com/">Shinberg.Levinas Architectural Design</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>DETAIL AWARD in Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/detail18%20ARCH78%20120017StNW--ZGF-18.jpg">1200 17th Street NW</a><br><a href="http://www.zgf.com/">ZGF Architects</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>DETAIL AWARD in Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/detail21%20ARCH155%20SouthRegionalTechRecComplex--Sorg%20Architects-21.jpg">Southern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex</a><br><a href="http://www.sorgarchitects.com/">Sorg Architects</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>EXCELLENCE in Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/Excellence%20ARCH134%20LaCasaPermanentSupportiveHousing--Studio%2027%20and%20LEO%20A%20DALY.pdf">La Casa Permanent Supportive Housing</a><br><a href="http://www.studio27arch.com/%20">Studio 27 Architecture </a>and <a href="http://www.leoadaly.com/%20">LEO A DALY</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>EXCELLENCE in Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/E%20ARCH146%20RockCreekHouse--NADAAA_low.pdf%20">Rock Creek House</a><br><a href="http://www.nadaaa.com/">NADAAA</a></p>
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<p><br>↑ <strong>EXCELLENCE in Architecture</strong><br><a href="http://aiadc.com/sites/default/files/E%20ARCH156%20StElizEastGatewayPavilion--Davis%20Brody%20Bond_low.pdf%20">St. Elizabeths East Gateway Pavilion</a><br><a href="http://www.davisbrody.com/">Davis Brody Bond</a></p>
<p>Don't forget to vote by liking one photo in the AIA|DC Facebook photo gallery <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153579390825256.1073741834.308201170255&type=1&l=e4b81af3c0">here</a> or by participating in <a href="http://www.cvent.com/d/5fqnfq">this</a> online survey. <br>· <a href="https://www.bisnow.com/washington-dc/news/other/aia-launches-campaign-to-raise-awareness-of-local-talent-52545?utm_source=MorningBrief&utm_campaign=20151118_washington-dc_morningbrief&be=goldchain%40curbed.com&utm_medium=email">AIA Launches Campaign to Promote Local Architects</a> [Bisnow]<br>· <a href="http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/breaking_ground/2015/11/aia-wants-out-of-town-developers-to-use-d-c-based.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search">AIA wants out-of-town developers to use D.C.-based architects</a> [Washington Business Journal]<br>· <a href="http://aiadc.com/news/vote-now-people%E2%80%99s-choice-award">Vote now for the People's Choice Award!</a> [AIA|DC]<br>· <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2015/11/aia-dc-reform-competition-award-winners.php">AIA National Re-Form Competition Winners, From a Swinging Lamp to a Curved Spoon</a> [Curbed DC]</p>
https://dc.curbed.com/2015/11/18/9898880/american-institute-of-architects-peoples-choice-awardMichelle Goldchain2015-09-15T10:39:00-04:002015-09-15T10:39:00-04:00Travis Price-Designed Oddity Hits the Market, Asks $1.25M
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<p>Travis Price is an award-winning architect who is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is a visiting lecturer and adjunct professor at Pratt Institute, Princeton University, Yale University, and more. Price pushes the boundaries of architectural design with <strong>shipping container housing</strong> in <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2015/03/shipping-container-condos-make-their-move-near-h-street.php">Rosedale</a> and <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2014/09/dc-gets-first-apartments-made-of-shipping-containers.php">Brookland</a>, a <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2015/05/travis-price-designed-forest-hills-floating-home-drops-34m.php"><strong>floating home</strong></a> in Forest Hills, and this zig-zagging single-family home in McLean, Virginia. With swooping, jagged lines, this abode is on the market for $1,249,000 with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 3,832-square-feet of space. Throughout the single-family home, you can find floor-to-ceiling windows, causing the listing to be drenched in sunlight. One of the many wow factors to this listing is its <strong>indoor lap pool</strong>, which the listing describes as the focal point to the home.</p>
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<p><br>· <a href="http://www.estately.com/listings/info/6522-old-chesterbrook-road--1">6522 Old Chesterbrook Road</a> [Estately]<br>· <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2015/03/travis-price-architect-shipping-containers.php">Shipping Container Villages and More Dreams of Architect Travis Price</a> [Curbed DC]<br>· <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2015/05/travis-price-designed-forest-hills-floating-home-drops-34m.php">Travis Price-Designed Floating Home Drops Price to $3.4M</a> [Curbed DC]</p>
https://dc.curbed.com/2015/9/15/9921420/travis-price-home-mcleanMichelle Goldchain