DC Architecture
Historic Franklin School redevelopment draws scrutiny from D.C. officials, preservationists
Workers reportedly damaged the interior of the building, which is set to become a museum
Civic group to launch first-ever LeDroit Park house tour this fall
The tour will highlight historic places and architecture in the Northwest neighborhood
The architectural legacy of civil rights leader Whitney Young
A new exhibit at the Octagon House highlights his lasting contributions
D.C.’s newest historic district: Bloomingdale
Officials granted the Northwest neighborhood historic status in late July
‘Freestanding sculpture wall’ could be coming to Pershing Park for WWI Memorial
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved the concept at its most recent meeting
Trump reportedly wants to keep the FBI HQ in D.C. and oversee its redevelopment
He refers to it as "one of the ugliest buildings in the city"
7 cool design facts to know about DC United’s Audi Field
These architectural features make you feel like you’re right on the pitch
D.C.’s Renwick Gallery, Mundo Verde school win prestigious AIA award
Both exceptional projects were recipients of this year’s COTE Top Ten Awards.
Yes, castles exist in the D.C. area
From the Smithsonian Castle to private residences, see where you can find castle-like structures in and near the nation’s capital.
D.C.’s best architecture-focused events coming this April
See what to expect for Architecture Month 2018.
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Mapping Irish churches, monuments, and memorials in D.C.
From the 18th century Old St. Patrick's Church to the Embassy of Ireland, here are the 11 sites every Ireland descendant should visit.
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D.C.’s most iconic modern buildings, mapped
From the Kennedy Center to the House of Sweden, see which buildings are the most notable in the city.
A brief history of D.C.'s football stadiums
These stadiums range from the lost Griffith Stadium to the soon-to-be-razed RFK Stadium.
5 D.C. area homes for sale, designed by famous architects
From Robert Gurney to George Totten, see which well-known architects’ homes are up for grabs.
D.C.’s first Architecture & Design Film Festival: What films to expect
The four-day festival will be held at the National Building Museum.
D.C.’s African American Museum wins 2017 Design of the Year award
The Smithsonian museum was named both overall winner and winner of the architecture category.
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Adolph Cluss’s best buildings in D.C., mapped
From the Franklin School to Eastern Market, take a look at some of this architect’s most memorable designs.
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D.C.’s real estate in 2017: Year in review
What to remember and what to expect for the following year
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D.C. buildings that became landmarks in 2017, mapped
From Georgetown’s West Heating Plant to Truxton Circle’s Wardman Flats, see what notable buildings are worth knowing.
Architect Michael Graves gets the spotlight in a new National Building Museum event
Journalist Ian Volner will discuss the life and designs of this postmodern architect.
D.C.’s converted and lost funeral homes
See what new lives these former funeral homes now have.
Inside St. Anselm’s Abbey, Brookland's Philip Johnson-designed monastery
This once "overflowing," now dwindling monastery aspires to become a D.C. destination.
Bland Crystal City building will be painted red
This Virginia neighborhood is becoming more vibrant.
AIA’s Architecture Month seeks poster designs
The deadline for this contest is January 5, 2018.
Inside West End’s new library
There are two large-scale installations, spaces for different age groups, and soon a coffee shop.
New AIA exhibition features the best local designs of the year
Over 40 projects will be featured.
Fannie Mae’s headquarters are officially a historic landmark
The Historic Preservation Review Board unanimously approved the designation.
Newseum architect James Polshek wins 2018 AIA Gold Medal
Other designs completed by this architect include Philadelphia’s National Museum of American Jewish History and New York’s Carnegie Hall restoration and renovation.
20 essential books about Washington, D.C.
For those who really want to know Washington, D.C., don’t hesitate to check out the following books.
Designers invited to imagine D.C.’s retail of the future in brand new competition
How will retail adapt to an ever-changing city?
National Building Museum’s new exhibition highlights innovative housing solutions
Small living is made easier with this cutting-edge technology.
Home improvement tips for the D.C. area
"There’s no rocket science to it other than you really need to be on the ball."
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John Russell Pope’s best buildings in D.C., mapped
From the Thomas Jefferson Memorial to the National Gallery of Art’s West building, take a look at some of this architect’s most memorable designs
The 5 best houseboats in the Gangplank Marina 2017 tour
Here are the highlights to Washington, D.C.’s houseboat community opening their doors to the public.
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Washington, D.C.’s 16 oldest houses, mapped
Despite the many cranes and construction projects that perpetually pop up all over D.C., the nation’s capital continues to retain much of its historicity.
D.C. Design House 2017: 38 photos inside the D.C. area’s best show house
Get an inside look at this year’s most stunning renovations, from a black and white boudoir to an oh-so-vibrant guest bedroom.
Truxton Circle’s Wardman Flats are D.C.’s newest historic landmarks
The 28 Victorian rowhouses are known as builder Harry Wardman’s first major development.
6 D.C. area architecture events to look forward to this October
From a three-day design conference to a workshop on discovering the history behind houses in the District.