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THE JOURNEY HOME

Inspired by a lighthouse form, this home is a beac

Inspired by a lighthouse form, this home is a beacon of respite on the tip of a Chesapeake Bay peninsula.

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Our design leverages some of the best greenspace M

Our design leverages some of the best greenspace McLean, VA has to offer.

Every communal area of this home (kitchen, living room, patio, porch, etc.) is furnished with views of mature trees and gardens.

The dramatic site slopes over 30 feet, affording our team an opportunity to gracefully tuck a two car garage into the hillside and evenly blend the home with the surrounding landscape.

@tricresthomes

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Research has proven that Bluespace can improve phy

Research has proven that Bluespace can improve physical and mental health.

Resting on a peninsula, this home is able to bring the healing properties of Bluespace in from all angles.

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It's glazing day! Our Hudson Valley project is ta

It's glazing day!

Our Hudson Valley project is taking shape as we frame (literally) the most spectacular views the Northeast has to offer.

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@SiloRidge_FieldClub

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A dream home is coming together at Silo Ridge. Ha

A dream home is coming together at Silo Ridge.

Hard to notice at first glance, but this is one of the first major properties on the East coast featuring the new solar roof shingles from Tesla.

This 23kW roof generates an estimated 23.6 kWh/yr - enough to keep the house and pool heated throughout the winter.

Swipe to see the progress our team is making!

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@TeslaEnergy @siloridge_fieldclub @waterstreetdesign

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The thoughtful use of dark color creates depth, co

The thoughtful use of dark color creates depth, contrast, and spacious sophistication.

build. @tricresthomes
photo. @mpkelley_

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Take a journey with us: to a place where rustic me

Take a journey with us: to a place where rustic meets modern.

We designed this home for a young family of artists, fully equipped with an artist studio, green house, and library of found artifacts.

What features make your dream home one-of-a-kind?

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Prioritizing aging-in-place accessibility without

Prioritizing aging-in-place accessibility without sacrificing style and comfort.

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Our team designed an elegant, multi-generational living solution within a client's home for their aging-in-place parent. Features include a zero-threshold shower and non-slip tiles to abate trips and slips.

A slot skylight, and a clerestory window affords views out while maintaining privacy and bringing natural light in.

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We think of every moment as if it’s the biggest,

We think of every moment as if it’s the biggest, even when it’s the smallest.

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Looking back on how it all started can be rewardin

Looking back on how it all started can be rewarding.

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Using natural elements in a natural setting. Trav

Using natural elements in a natural setting.

Traversing this open and porous design reveals unique vantage points and experiences. Wood louvers diffuse sunlight, mimicking the tree line. Water playfully reflects and engages both to create a beautiful conclusion to the day.

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Our studio celebrated cool and colorful transition

Our studio celebrated cool and colorful transition into autumn with crafts - beer tasting and wreath making.

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Beauty for every point of view. This residence is

Beauty for every point of view.

This residence is perched atop its long, sloped property and offers a panoramic view from its relaxed, open porch.

As a result, the owner's experience of the lake and mature trees is elevated, both literally and figuratively.

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A glimpse of our studio drafting client experience

A glimpse of our studio drafting client experiences.

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From render to reality. The team took a quick tri

From render to reality.

The team took a quick trip to Gozzer Ranch in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to check on the progress of one of our beautiful modern homes.

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Sometimes the old ways are best. The natural dura

Sometimes the old ways are best.

The natural durability and beauty of Shou Sugi Ban wood sets our "modern mountain" aesthetic in harmony with the landscape.

The ancient Japanese architectural technique, Shou Sugi Ban (or Yakisugi) is a natural means of preserving wood that enhances its durability without chemicals or treatment.

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Pt. 2 - It doesn't stop at the front door. Our in

Pt. 2 - It doesn't stop at the front door.

Our interior designers and architects work in tandem to ensure the moment you first step through the front door is one of harmony, serenity, and respite.

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Pt. 1 - No vantage left unseen. Here we explore t

Pt. 1 - No vantage left unseen.

Here we explore the journey home where your place of respite first comes into view; then within reach; and finally, in hand.

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Leveraging nature to elevate leisure. #wcralston

Leveraging nature to elevate leisure.

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location. @gozzerranchclub
rendering. @hayesdavidson

Soaking in the light, the views, the moments. #wc

Soaking in the light, the views, the moments.

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location. @gozzerranchclub
rendering. @hayesdavidson

Our newest project in Washington DC sits perched o

Our newest project in Washington DC sits perched on a hill overlooking a National Park. Designed for an avid art collector, the contemporary design features a dynamic composition of opacity and transparency which frames priceless pieces and unexpected views at every turn.

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interior design. @wcralston
build. @thorsen_construction
landscape. @jrichardsonla
civil. @casengdc

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