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wesley heights, DC
Wesley Heights Residence
Located in the Wesley Heights neighborhood, this new construction residence offers a quiet architectural backdrop for a life rich in travel, art, and collected objects. The exterior presents as clean, restrained, and intentionally minimal while the interior unfolds as a vibrant and expressive environment shaped by decades of the clients’ experiences around the world.
The clients’ aesthetic leaned decidedly modern, yet deeply personal. Rather than allowing architecture to compete with their extensive collection of art and antiques, we approached design with a focus on simplicity and clarity. Together with our client, we conceived of the home almost as a private museum defined by calm proportions, white surfaces, and carefully controlled light, allowing color, texture, and story to emerge their personal collection.
Open, light-filled interiors create moments of contrast and neutral architectural elements give way to bold artwork and curated pieces. The design carefully considers circulation and sightlines so that art is revealed gradually, reinforcing a sense of discovery throughout the home.
The completed residence is both restrained and expressive: a modern architectural framework that quietly supports, rather than overshadows, the narrative of the clients’ lives. It is at once a home and a gallery for memory, culture, and personal history.
The home was conceived almost as a private museum—defined by calm proportions, white surfaces, and carefully controlled light—allowing color, texture, and story to emerge from within.
