GTM Architects

Sep 2013

The floor plan of this 1918 historic Chevy Chase home was redesigned to modernize the space with an open and welcoming ambiance. The entry and stair hall was enlarged and a window seat was added to the existing bay window. A 1,413 sf. three-story addition increased the home to 4,832 sf. The addition on the main level includes a breakfast and family room, the 2nd floor a master suite, and the basement level includes a playroom and mudroom entry. The shingle siding and trim were stripped, repaired, and painted to unify the addition with the existing historic home.

Chevy Chase, MD

Sep 2013

We worked closely with the homeowner and the Historic Preservation Review Board to maintain the unique art deco detailing of this 1920's stucco house. The interior was completely gutted in order to improve the flow between spaces. The family room opens onto a screened porch and stone terrace which cascades down the rear of the yard. On the exterior we took cues from the original house to make the addition blend in seamlessly. In addition to creating a modern living space, the house was brought up to current green building standards by using closed cell foam insulation and geothermal heating and cooling.

Chevy Chase, MD

Jul 2012

We improved the living space of the Chevy Chase residence by creating and updated living space with an open flowing floor plan and traditional details to tie the new addition in with the existing house. On the main floor we added a kitchen and dining room, mudroom with side entry, and screened porch overlooking the rear yard. On the second floor we added a new Master Bedroom suite and upstairs laundry room and new bathroom for the kid's room. Parts of the existing house were also renovated to open up the spaces and improve the flow. Closets were removed from the existing foyer to provide a more open feeling. A new butler's pantry connects the living room, kitchen and dining rooms. And, the renovated powder room now has access to the mudroom and family rooms. The entire house received new paint, new roof, new windows and traditional trim work to provide a new house feel to the entire project. Inside, the existing house was updated with new paint and refinished floors. The new addition included designs for interior trimwork including paneled cased openings, built-in book cases, mudroom lockers, coffered ceiling, and custom paneled fireplace surround.

Chevy Chase, MD

Jan 2011

This 1924 Colonial Revival, located within the Chevy Chase Village Historic District, required a major renovation to both restore and enhance its historic character. A one-story family room and deck erected in the 1990's were removed and replaced with an addition more sensitive to the existing architecture. A bulky front dormer was replaced by three smaller dormers more in scale with the house. And the front portico was refined by replacing the columns and by replacing the concrete stoop with stone veneer and flagstone. Set back from the corners of the existing house, the location of the addition ensured that the original massing was still apparent. While the addition was clearly differentiated from the existing house, new materials compatible with the historic materials were chosen. Cedar lap siding and synthetic slate roof shingles replaced the old, decaying and damaged materials on the existing house; they clad the addition as well. Simulated divided lite wood windows and a parged and painted concrete foundation complimented the existing structure. With this scale of renovation/addition came the opportunity to update the floor plans with the types of amenities the owners wanted. On the first floor large, open kitchen, breakfast room and family rooms added function and flow. A screened porch added a versatile three-season space. A mahogany library was designed as a storage solution as well as an elegant refuge. A butler's pantry and a mud room with built-in cubbies enhanced the functionality of the overall first floor plan. A new powder room, paneled wainscoting, interior trim, fireplace surround, mantel and built-ins rejuvenated the existing portion of the house. At the second floor, a new master suite was designed to provide the owners with generous closet space, a functional bathroom and lovely views from the bedroom. The existing portion of the house was renovated to include a laundry room, an extra bathroom and more closet space. At the basement level, significant structural design was required to get full height, usable spaces underneath the addition. Existing footings were underpinned and steel posts and beams were added. The result was a gracious recreation space, a separate exercise room and a full bath. In addition to the facelift and the extra square footage, a major component of this project was to make the house more energy efficient. All the existing steam radiators were removed, and gas furnaces with an annual fuel utilization efficiency of 92% were installed. Existing condensers were replaced by 17 SEER condensers. Fiberglass batt insulation was replaced with spray foam insulation throughout the house.

Chevy Chase, MD

Sep 2009

This 200 unit, 14-story condominium building is the first phase of a three phased, new mixed-use development located in the emerging Capitol Riverfront District in Southeast Washington, DC. The site is located two blocks north of the new Nationals ballpark stadium. The design concept for the exterior skin of the building is based on the layering of solid and transparent planes. Solid precast panels are peeled back at building corners to reveal floor-to-ceiling glass within living areas. A series of projecting glass bays with balconies are rhythmically organized along the facade, and first floor residential units are designed with semi-private terrace spaces to activate the pedestrian level at the street. Planning efforts for the project involved extensive meetings with the DC Office of Planning and DDOT regarding the streetscape design and proposed projections into public space. The project was completed in September 2009.

Washington, DC