This 20,000 square foot, three-story and basement, contemporary home was carefully designed to accommodate the client’s extensive international art glass collection in concert with the expansive views to Rock Creek Park. Spaces with ample wall service and muted colors were critical to allow the colorful collection to have a voice of its own. The challenge was to design a home that facilitates its functions as a venue for corporate events and a private residence. Such contrasting uses were critical concept considerations in the design layout, separating the public function areas from the private quarters. The house is separated into two wings as the western section of the home accommodates the children’s bedrooms and family room. The eastern part of the home contains the two story living dining space, kitchen, home office, and a master bedroom suite above. The breezeway in between the two wings allows a view from the rear terrace out to Rock Creek Park. At street level, the entry for both the garage and foyer are centrally located. The ground level consists of a multi-car parking garage, guest suite, and various support and utilities spaces. A cascade of stairs leads guests from the foyer to the double height glass-walled living room. The home includes a wine room, home theater, elevator, rose garden, patio, floating bar, among other features.
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