STYLEBOOK AWARD WINNERS
DESIGN IS ABOUT ENGAGING THE HEART AND CREATING SPACES THAT MOVE THE SOUL.
-PHYLLIS HARTMAN
Years in Business
Awards Won
Projects Completed
For us, design is personal. We view each project as being entrusted to us by our clients, and we take the role of the designer to heart. Buildings touch lives, they do far more than provide shelter; they provide context for living. There is a feeling we want you to experience in each space — something we cannot communicate with words, so we express it with passion. From our hearts to yours, we invite you to walk in and experience the spaces we create.
PROJECT TYPES
+ New Construction
+ Renovation
+ Senior Living
+ Adaptive Re-use
+ Affordable
+ Models
The Easton at Carlyle Crossing
Alexandria, VA
11,600 150 16 2022
Developer:Stonebridge Associates
Construction:Balfour Beatty Management: Bozzuto
LEED Silver
Awards:
NAHB Pillars - Best High-Rise Apartment Community, Multifamily Community of the Year, FinalistBest Interior Merchandising of a Common Area
DELTA Associates - Best Washington/Baltimore Boutique Apartment Community
Project Type: Mixed-Use Multifamily
Style: A bold fusion of Alexandria’s historic charm and glamorous European boutique elegance. Dramatic color gradients—blue, magenta, purple, and mauve—set a luxurious tone, accented by striking black-and-white contrasts and unexpected features like a sculptural water element linking the entry to the lobby. This richly layered aesthetic creates a refined, memorable experience tailored to the discerning renter seeking both sophistication and story.
Alexandria, VA
5,200 143 11 2022
Developer: Stonebridge Associates
Construction: Balfour Beatty Management: Bozzuto
LEED Silver
Awards:
NAHB Pillars Best High-Rise Apartment Community, Multifamily Community of the Year
Project Type: Mixed-Use, Multifamily
Style: : Blends curated comfort with purposeful luxury, offering remote workspaces. The interior design promotes happiness and wellness through light-filled spaces, natural greenery, sustainable finishes, and thoughtful details. A welcoming fireplace and bubbling water feature set the tone, creating a serene, nature-connected environment that builds community and elevates everyday living.
Residences on the Lane
Rockville, MD
11,600 150 8
2022 Project SF Units Floors Opened
Developer: Duball LLC, Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, Victory Housing, Inc.
Architect: Torti Gallas & Partners
Construction: Paradigm
LEED Silver Certified
Awards:
NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Winner - Best Affordable Community (Over 100 Units) Senior Housing News Artchitecture and Design Award - 2nd Place, Affordable Housing
Project Type: Age-Restricted 62-plus Affordable Multifamily
Style: Embraces a Contemporary | Biophilic Plus style—light, fresh, and intentionally connected to nature. Clean lines and modern aesthetics are seamlessly blended with biophilic patterns and natural elements. Thoughtfully integrated greenery, organic textures, and ample natural light.
THE SIGNATURE
RESTON, VA
22,300 508 4 2018
Developer: Boston Properties
Architect: Shalom Baranes
Construction: HITT
Management: Mill Creek
LEED Silver
Awards:
NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Winner - Best Community Amenities, Best Merchandising of a Common Area
Great American Living Awards: Best Interior Merchandising.
Project Type: Multifamily
Style:The design seamlessly connects interior spaces with adjacent courtyards, terraces, and gardens, emphasizing natural light and views of the Virginia countryside. Thoughtful architectural flow, resort-style amenities, and curated artwork—including pieces by Susan Main and Tolla Inbar—enhance the sense of wellness, sophistication, and connection to nature.
Modera Clarendon
ArlIngton, VA
11,600 270 7 2023
Project SF Units
Floors Opened
Developer: Mill Creek Residential
Construction: Mill Creek Residential
Management: Mill Creek Residential
LEED Silver
Awards:
NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Finalist - Best Mid-Rise Apartment Community
Project Type: Multifamily
Style: Blends Contemporary
Biophilic principles with the energy of a modern Tech Hub, creating a space that feels both grounded in nature and future-forward. With a strong visual connection to the lively Washington Blvd, the interiors feature biophilic patterns that foster well-being and calm in an urban environment. Whimsical lighting, murals, and bespoke furnishings reflect the creative spirit of the artsy, innovative district.
Rockville, MD
20,325 250 18 2022
Project SF Units
Floors Opened
Developer: Duball, LLC
Construction: Paradigm
Architect: Torti Gallas
Owner: Comstock
Management: Comstock
LEED Certified
Awards:
NAHB Pillars Finalist - Best HighRise Apartment Community
DELTA Associates Best Suburban Maryland High-rise Apartments
Project Type: Mixed-Use Multifamily
Style: Offers a refined contemporary and zen sophistication, natureinspired retreat in the heart of Rockville Town Center. The interiors blend tactile organic forms with bold, expressive gestures, creating an urban oasis that balances modern elegance with comfort. Natural materials, abundant light, and curated textures foster a sense of serenity and connection to the outdoors.
RECENT AWARDS
2024 INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE Top 100 Giants of Design
2024 ULI WASHINGTON -Award for Excellence in Housing Development The Remy, Phase 2
2023 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Multifamily Community of the Year - Carlyle Crossing
2023 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the IndustryBest High-Rise Apartment Community - Carlyle Crossing
2023 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry - Best Affordable Community (Over 100 Units)Residences on the Lane
2023 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Finalist - Best Inter4ior Merchandising of a Common Area - Easton at Carlyle Crossing
2023 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Finalist - Best Mid-Rise Apartment Community (6-9 Stories) Modera Clarendon
2023 SHNA - Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Award 2nd Place - Affordable HousingResidence on the Lane
2022 NAHB PILLARS Finalist Best High-Rise Apartment Community 10+ Stories BLVD Ansel
2020 NVBIA Great American Living Award Winner – Interior Merchandising, Multi-Family Renovation or Conversion, Amenity Space and/ or Common Areas – 1800 Oak
2019 NAHB Pillars of the Industry WinnerBest Merchandising of a Common AreaSignature at Reston Town Center
2019 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Winner for Best Community Amenities –Signature at Reston Town Center
2019 NAHB Best in American Living Awards –Best Multifamily Development 4-7 Stories Built for Sale – The Haven at National Harbor
2019 NVBIA Great American Living Award Blue Ribbon Winner – Best Feature : Entry Foyer and Lobby – Coda on H
2019 NVBIA Great American Living Award Winner – Best Design and Architecture, MultiFamily Boutique Construction – Coda on H
2019 NVBIA Great American Living Award Winner – Best Interior Merchandising, MultiFamily Renovation – High Rise – Instrata Pentagon City
TOGETHER, WE HELP PEOPLE LOVE WHERE THEY LIVE.
2019 - NVBIA Great American Living Award of Merit Winner – Community of the Year – The Haven at National Harbor
2022 NAHB PILLARS Finalist Best Multifamily Community Amenities Founders Row Modera and Verso
2021 NVBIA Great American Living Award Winner – Best Interior Merchandising, Amenity Space, Common Area – The Enclave at Potomac Club
2020 NVBIA Great American Living Award Winner Design, Architecture, Multi-Family Renovation or Conversion – 1800 Oak
-PHYLLIS HARTMAN
2019 NVBIA Great American Living Award Winner – Best Design and Architecture Condominium and Multifamily New Construction – The Haven at National Harbor
2019 - NVBIA Great American Living Award Winner – Best Design and Architecture, FreeStanding Club House – The Vine
