AHM Award Winners, Vol. 14, No. 1 2023

THE JUDGES

Anthony “Ankie” Barnes FAIA, LEED AP BarnesVanze Architects

A native of Johannesburg, South Africa, Ankie Barnes of BarnesVanze Architects received his education at the University of Witwatersrand (B. Arch) and Yale University (M. Arch). He serves on the executive committee of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art (ICAA) and has served as president of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the ICAA and as a founding member of the Leaders of Design Council.

Barry Dixon

Barry Dixon Interiors

With interior design projects spanning the world, Barry Dixon imagines interiors that infuse artifacts and antiques with present-day motifs. His exclusive collections include furniture, lighting, and accessories for Arteriors, showroom design and products for Fortuny, fabrics and trims for Vervain, upholstery for Tomlinson, and The Naturals Color Collection by Barry Dixon for C2 Paint.

Sandra Youssef Clinton FASLA Clinton+Ries Landscape Architects

Founding Principal of Clinton+Ries Landscape Architects, Sandra Clinton is an accomplished landscape architect and horticulturist with over thirty-five years of experience. Sandy integrates her love of pattern, texture, and color and her passion for plants with her innate talents as a designer of dramatic, contemporary landscapes. A Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Sandy was recently awarded the prestigious Landscape Design Award from the American Horticultural Society.

The judges selected the award winners independently. All judging was blind.

Winners The

The biennial  Annapolis Home Builder and Fine Design Awards was started ten years ago to recognize high achievement in architecture, custom building, interior and landscape design.

The judges are all distinguished professionals in the field.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Mark White, Kitchen Encounters

At each award, we present a Lifetime Achievement Award for a professional who has set themselves apart for their superior work.  The 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award winner is Mark White, founder and president of Kitchen Encounters of Annapolis. Below are remarks from Editor-in-Chief Kymberly Taylor during her award presentation to Mark:

“The fine work of Mark White came to my attention when I was an assistant editor at  Chesapeake Home many moons ago. The editor told me to keep an eye on him as he was ‘truly creative.’

“Mark reminds me of a jazz tune directed by a rhythm of his own choosing, with surprisingly effortless riffs. He channels these creative vibrations into his kitchen design, producing artistic intuitive spaces.

“Importantly, he is always very giving, willing to train the next generation, informally as a mentor and professionally as a teacher at the Anne Arundel Community College and lecturing nationwide. It is this generosity of spirit that distinguishes Mark White, who founded Kitchen Encounters 40 years ago. A leader and founding member of the Annapolis Design District, Mark’s almost entire adult life has been devoted to excellence in the field and to building community.”

Congratulations to Mark White!

Cindy and Mark White

Total Home Project by a Team of Professionals

GRAND PRIZE

PURPLE CHERRY ARCHITECTS

GYC GROUP, Ltd. CAMPION HRUBY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

EASTERN SHORE GRANDEUR

Combining quiet sophistication with unapologetic romanticism, this breathtaking waterfront retreat along the Chester River offers surprise after surprise in every one of its many details, all of which were carefully considered by a collaborative team composed of architect and interior designer Purple Cherry Architects, custom builder GYC Group Ltd., and landscaper Campion Hruby Landscape Architects. As many as ten structures sit on the estate’s 150 acres, including not only the main house and the guest house but also a carriage house, a pool house, a timber-frame entertaining barn, and much more. Altogether they encompass 44,000 square feet of space for living and entertaining, with meticulously plotted landscaping and hardscaping details. Among the many elements of the architecture and interior design that prove both beautiful and practical are the Chicago brick barrel-vaulted walls of the dining room, the wood-fire pizza oven in the kitchen, and the built-in shelves in the library and office.

Architect & Interior Design: Cathy Purple Cherry, Purple Cherry Architects, purplecherry.com | Builder: Mark Koski, GYC Group, Ltd., gychomes.com | Landscape Architect: Kevin Campion, Campion Hruby Landscape Architects, campionhruby.com | Windows: The Sanders Company, Loewen Windows of Annapolis, loewenwindowsofmidatlantic.com

BAYSIDE CONTEMPORARY

What was originally a weekend fishing getaway on the Chesapeake Bay is now a contemporary full-time home designed to fulfill the needs of owners transitioning into their golden years, thanks to architect The Drawing Board Inc., custom builder Lynbrook of Annapolis, interior designer Farnady Interiors, and landscaper McHale Landscape Design. The project entailed demolishing the original first floor to open up the space and bring in modern architectural elements. Raised ceilings create space for the floor-to-ceiling black-based windows that overlook the water. Unusual design elements include waterfall countertops, abstract wallpaper, and lighting fixtures. A central feature is the fireplace with dramatic wall-to-floor ceiling stones. Outside, the home boasts white nickel-gap and metal charcoal gray siding that matches the garage doors. These neutral colors and straight lines are repeated throughout the interior.

Builder: Meredith Hillyer, Lynbrook of Annapolis, lynbrookofannapolis.com | Architect: Peter Miles, The Drawing Board, Inc., thedrawingboardinc.com | Interior Design: Katalin Farnady, Farnady Interiors, farnadyinteriors.com | Landscape Design: Matt Rhoderick, McHale Landscape Design, mchalelandscape.com | Flooring: Elite Hardwood Flooring, elitehardwoodflooring.com | Stone: In Home Stone, inhomestone.com | Photography: Jennifer Hughes

ARCHITECTURE

Traditional Architecture

GRAND PRIZE

A HOME REIMAGINED

DONALD LOCOCO ARCHITECTS

This small addition transformed the entry of a modest village of St. Martins home into a space that now communicates openness and warmth. A focal point of the 221-square-foot interior is its stairway. The railing ribbons up to the second floor, bridging over the front doorway. The resulting open space above the foyer contributes to an airy atmosphere, allowing natural light to infuse the entry space and a discrete second-floor family play area. Despite its modest size, it is well-suited for a young family of four.

Architect: Donald Lococo Architects, donaldlococoarchitects.com | Builder: Acadia Renovations, acadiarenovations.com | Interior Design: Wilson Boland Design, wilsonboland.com | Windows: Quality Window & Door, Inc., qualitywindowanddoorinc.com | Photography: Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography

Traditional Architecture

FIRST PLACE

DESIGN EXCELLENCE

TALBOT COUNTY WATERFRONT

WIEDEMANN ARCHITECTS

This once-abandoned home was beyond repair, but now it has been reconstructed in the tradition of the original 19th-century tidewater colonial with modern construction techniques and highperformance energy solutions. With its characteristic Eastern Shore telescoping massing, the home has a narrow cross-section that affords cross ventilation and views of the water from most rooms.

Architect: Wiedemann Architects, wiedemannarchitects.com |

Builder: Winchester Construction, winchesterinc.com | Interior

Design: Shaun Jackson Inc., shaunjacksoninc.com | Owner

Representative: Steve Cahall, Blue Point Construction

Transitional Architecture

DESIGN EXCELLENCE

MERIT AWARD

CHRISTINE M. DAYTON ARCHITECT, P.A. CHURCH CREEK RESIDENCE

Replacing an outdated home along Church Creek entailed creating something that reflected the fond memories shared by the inheritors while meeting buffer and floodplain requirements that were not in place when the original structure was built. The replacement home encompasses 6,000 square feet across three floors and is surrounded by 1,700 square feet of outdoor living space. The spacious first floor has two owner suites and a shared living space. The floating circular staircase leads to two more stories with additional bedroom suites and gathering spaces.

Architect: Christine M. Dayton Architect, P.A., cdaytonarchitect.com | General Contractor: Focus Construction, focus-construction.net | Interior Design: Black-eyed Susan Style, besusan.com | Lighting Design: Crampton Lighting Design, Inc., cramptonlightingdesign.com

FIRST PLACE Contemporary Architecture DESIGN EXCELLENCE

FRANZEN HOUSE

ROBERT M. GURNEY ARCHITECT

A simple, rectangular volume built into the sloping woodlands, this house appears as two stories from the street but has four stories facing the Potomac River behind. The house is anchored into the earth with two concrete end walls that span all four stories. Wood-framed walls clad in Shou Sugi Ban connect the two concrete walls at the front of the house. On the woodland side, the four-story infill is mostly glass. Each of the home’s four levels holds a series of decks and balconies for outdoor living.

Principal Architect: Robert M. Gurney, FAIA Architect, robertgurneyarchitect.com

| Project Architects: Nicole Dejong and Sarah Solander | Builder: Commonwealth Building and Design | Engineer: United Structural Engineers | Photography: Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography

Architectural Remodel and Contemporary Architecture

MERIT AWARDS DESIGN EXCELLENCE

DONALD LOCOCO ARCHITECTS

OUTSIDE THE BOX OCEAN SUNDIAL

This remodel transformed a home that originally looked and functioned like a small art gallery into a beautiful space better suited for practical family living. Adding glass at the existing front recess allowed the core of the home to fill with light while maintaining the brick massing along the front façade. The owners’ appreciation for art continues to be evident in the way sculpture and other artistic features are incorporated into the home.

Instead of referencing traditional beach architectural elements, Ocean Sundial references another common shoreline-built element: dune fencing. To this end, the built form uses wirebrushed Shou Sugi Ban fins. Additionally, the home was built to maximize panoramic ocean views, while the screen porch and deep deck were designed to manage exposure to direct sunlight during the hottest parts of the day.

Architect: Donald Lococo Architects, donaldlococoarchitects. com | Contractor: George Papaheraklis, FineCraft Contractors, finecraftcontractors.com | Landscape Architecture: Jennifer Horn Landscape Architecture, jh-la.com | Structural Engineer: David Linton, Linton Engineering, lintonengineering.com | Kitchen Cabinetry & Walnut Paneling: David Brandon, Eastside Design & Build, buildwitheastside.com | Metal Stair & Railing: Shawn Afsharjavan, IDS Metals, idsmetals.com | Stucco: Claudia Zapata, Seasons Services, Inc. | Artwork: District Arts, districtarts. com | Photography: Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography

Architect: Donald Lococo Architects, donaldlococoarchitects. com | Contractor: Shay Gallo, Shay Gallo Construction, shaygalloconstruction.com | Structural Engineer: David Linton, Linton Engineering, lintonengineering.com | Windows & Doors: Quality Window & Door, Inc., qualitywindowanddoorinc.com | Photography: Christine Campos, Campos Media OC

Historic Renovation DESIGN EXCELLENCE

FIRST PLACE

RESTORING HISTORY

LYNBROOK OF ANNAPOLIS

A team of custom builders, archeologists, and a dendrochronologist meticulously restored and rebuilt this 18th-century colonial home. They took core samples from the framing timbers of the original structure so they could preserve the historic integrity during the restoration and rebuild, thus conforming with the restoration standards laid out by the National Park Service. Certain modern systems had to be brought in, such as heating, cooling, lighting, electrical wiring, fire suppression, and plumbing. However, these elements were disguised so the house could retain its original appearance, which reflects the period when it was built.

Builder: Ray Gauthier, Lynbrook of Annapolis, Inc., lynbrookofannapolis. com | Architect: Devin Kimmel, Kimmel Studio Architects, kimmelstudio. com | Landscape Architect: Devin Kimmel and Brian Hjemvik, Kimmel Studio Architects | Landscape Subcontractor: Matt Rhoderick, McHale Landscape Design, Inc., mchalelandscape.com | Historian: Willie Graham | Photography: Jennifer Hughes

Historic Renovation MERIT

DESIGN EXCELLENCE

AWARD

WIEDEMANN ARCHITECTS HISTORIC ANNAPOLIS RENOVATION

When Wiedemann Architects undertook the renovation of the Anne Burton Jeffers House in historic downtown Annapolis, the goal was to restore the many external and internal elements that were showing their age and build an addition at the back that would fit with the original architecture better than one previously built in the 1960s. This renovation included restoring the slate roof, repairing the stucco and interior trim, and returning the wood shutters and shutter hardware to their original condition.

Architect: Wiedemann Architects, wiedemannarchitects.com | Builder: Winchester Construction, winchesterinc.com | Interior Design: Shaun Jackson Inc., shaunjacksoninc.com | Structural Engineer: David Linton, Linton Engineering, lintonengineering.com | Civil Engineer: Matt Lane, Lane Engineering, leinc.com | Owner Representative: Steve Cahall, Blue Point Construction

CUSTOM HOME BUILDING

Custom Home Building

GRAND PRIZE

CHILDS POINT

PYRAMID BUILDERS

Upon entering the custom steel French front doors, the light-filled entry and main hall hold nothing back. Dramatic beams—exquisite planks of charactergrade European white oak—define the design overhead and emphasize the scale of the residence. Glass windows and doors maximize the home’s panoramic views of nature. The home uses many fine finishes, including mosaic marble tile on the bathroom floor and Calcutta Italian Marble on the kitchen counters.

Builder: Pyramid Builders, pyramid-builders.com | Architect: ABS Architects, absarchitects.com | Interior Design: Bryan Huffman Interiors, bryanhuffmaninteriors.com | Cabinets: Steiner-Houck & Associates, steinerhouck.com; Premier Custom-Built Cabinetry, premiercb.com | Millwork: TW Perry, twperry.com | Appliances: ADU–Your Appliance Source, adu.com | Landscape Architect: Campion Hruby Landscape Architects, campionhruby.com | Flooring: Elite Hardwood Flooring, elitehardwoodflooring.com | Photography: Jenn Verrier

Custom Home Building DESIGN EXCELLENCE

FIRST

PLACE

DIVIDING CREEK

GARY SMITH BUILDERS

Inspired by the shingle style popular in New England, this home along Dividing Creek embodies Chesapeake naturalism with an informal feel. Distinctive features of the exterior include the pitched roofs and low-hanging eaves, as well as the many screened porches and verandas that look out over the water. Inside, the home boasts a custom limestone fireplace flanked by built-ins, a round dining room, and a wine cellar with a spiral stair.

Builder: Gary Smith Builders, garysmithbuilders.com | Architect: Sandie Martino, Hammond Wilson Architects, hammondwilson.com | Windows: The Sanders Company, Loewen Windows of Annapolis, loewenwindowsofmidatlantic.com | Framing Contractor: Kirk Weiskopf, Weiskopf Building Contractors, wbc-inc.net | Interior Design: Gina Fitzsimmons, Fitzsimmons Design Associates, fitzsimmonsdesign.com | Landscape: McHale Landscape Design, mchalelandscape.com | Dock: Bay Pile Driving, baypiledriving.com | Photography: Steve Buchanan

Excellence in MERIT AWARD CUSTOM BUILDING

BAYVIEW BUILDERS

HOLLY FARMS HIDEAWAY, PORTICO (LEFT)

An impressive 11,400 square feet, yet still warm and cozy, this home has an entryway that begins with a rustic entry portico leading up to the 14-gauge steel and glass arched double doors by Clark Hall, elegantly framed by beautiful curved natural fir timbers and brackets. Underfoot is beautiful blue-gray flagstone, and overhead is timeless copper roofing. Inside, the barrel-curved vestibule ceiling simultaneously emanates comfort and provokes awe.

Builder: Bayview Builders, bayviewbuildersmd.com | Architect: Purple Cherry Architects, purplecherry.com | Fabrication: Wellborn + Wright, wellbornwright.com | Landscape Architect: Campion Hruby Landscape Architects, campionhruby.com

MODERN MAGOTHY (ABOVE)

Inspired by the Dutch style of De Stijl, this contemporary home along the Magothy River is, at its core, an immense steel and concrete superstructure built to stand strong against the elements while framing massive amounts of floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors which look out onto the water and let in plenty of natural light. Inside, the home has engineered European white oak flooring, a wrap-around fireplace that can be enjoyed from the den or living room, and a distinctive cupola-style skylight.

Builder: Bayview Builders, bayviewbuildersmd.com | Architect: Bohl Architects, bohlarchitects.com | Windows: The Sanders Company, Loewen Windows of Annapolis, loewenwindowsofmidatlantic.com | Landscape Architect: Barks Road Landscape Architecture, barksroad.com | Engineer: Drum, Loyka & Associates, drumloyka.com | Photography: David Burroughs

INTERIOR DESIGN

Interior Design GRAND PRIZE

MONOCHROMATIC

INTERIOR

FARNADY INTERIORS

A monochromatic interior can be easy to design and make a positive impression, no matter what, but it is the combination of textures that makes it interesting. Furnishings and accessories in different sizes, shapes, and finishes in each room keep the design looking unique. The personalities of the clients—a senior couple starting their new life together—are reflected in the way the home is bold yet quiet, artistic yet soft, and comfortable yet stately.

FIRST

DESIGN EXCELLENCE

SERENE RETREAT

C. NEWMAN INTERIORS

This primary bedroom began as a four-room suite. No longer functional and in need of an update, the client chose to close off one of the extra rooms and convert it to an office and additional storage space to alleviate crowding in the small walk-in closet. Done in a soothing palette composed of shades of gray, the remaining two rooms were converted to a comfortable sitting area with no television and the main bedroom, complete with a fireplace and television. To improve the floor plan, one set of double doors was closed off. A built-in wall unit holds drawers, artwork, and an electric fireplace, creating a romantic ambiance.

Interior Design: Cathy Newman, C. Newman Interiors, cnewmaninteriors.com | Woodwork: Woodworking by Design, LLC, woodworkingbydesignllc.com | FRED Home Improvement Services, A divison of Case Remodeling, schedulefred.com

GLAZER RESIDENCE

ERIN PAIGE PITTS INTERIORS

This home was conceived for a couple whose children had grown up and flown the nest. The idea was to create a vacation-like atmosphere for the entire family to enjoy together. The exterior is a transitional take on a Bahamian style with large windows, shutters, and wood soffits. Each surface was considered in this project, whether it was paneled, beamed, tiled, or wall covered. The house embraces understated elegance and is full of texture and visual interest.

Interior Design: Erin Paige Pitts, Erin Paige Pitts Interiors, erinpaigepittsinteriors.com | Photography: Carmel Brantley

Interior Design, Commercial or Public Project

MERIT AWARD DESIGN EXCELLENCE

THE

BEXLEY

INTERIOR CONCEPTS INC.

The Bexley offers refined condo living with one-, two-, and three-bedroom flats, each one spacious with expansive windows and sizable living rooms. The task was to decorate its state-of-the-art amenity spaces, such as the clubroom, concierge desk, lobby, mail room, outdoor spaces, and fitness center. Throughout the project, linear lines create a contemporary, chic vibe reminiscent of a boutique hotel. Coloration is sophisticated and simple, with whites and greys juxtaposed with beautiful jolts of color in turquoise and bright yellows.

Interior Design: Interior Concepts, Inc., interiorconceptsinc.com Contractor: NVR, Inc. nvrinc.com

KITCHEN DESIGN

GRAND PRIZE Kitchen Design

WOODED RETREAT

DELBERT ADAMS CONSTRUCTION GROUP, LLC

This kitchen remodel was not only about updating but also about creating better flow, better use of the space, and more storage options. This meant removing as many wall cabinets as possible to open the space. This kitchen also had to incorporate doubles of many appliances: two main sinks with two faucets, two dishwashers, and sets of refrigerator drawers—all hidden within a 15-foot-long island. The kitchen also reflects the unique mid-century modern aesthetic that is used throughout the rest of the home.

Contractor: Delbert Adams Construction Group, LLC, dacgllc.com | Cabinetry: Sunnyfields Cabinetry, sunnyfieldscabinetry.com | Photography: Jane Cummings

This redesign moved the kitchen, which was originally located in an isolated area of the home, to the center of the house where it could be open to adjacent rooms, receive natural daylight, and connect to the private garden for entertaining. The range anchors the back wall and is visible from all living areas, and the refrigerator is recessed into the side wall. Decorative mirror panels reflect the daylight from the full-length windows overlooking the garden.

Architect: Marta Hansen, Hansen Architects, hansenarchitects.net | Interior Design: Catherine M. Lowe, Interior Planning & Design, interiorpd.com | Builder: Bayview Builders, bayviewbuildersmd.com

Making this kitchen more functional during COVID lockdowns called for better storage space, hiding smaller appliances, and replacing larger ones. The design started with a beautiful accent wall with a hammered farmhouse sink. Laser-cut mosaic tiles encourage a modern vibe. The new built-in refrigerator with freezer drawers is practical for a family that cooks, and the peninsula seating and island with waterfall countertops work well to keep guests out of the kitchen area.

Interior Design: Gina Fitzsimmons, Fitzsimmons Design Associates, fitzsimmonsdesign.com | Cabinetry: Harrison Cabinetry | Photography: Steve Buchanan

Kitchen Design Over $200,000

DESIGN EXCELLENCE FIRST PLACE

DETAILS + DESIGN

In designing this kitchen, Details + Design wanted to take what was originally a poorly arranged space and turn it into something functional. The custom-built island serves as an anchor for the kitchen, designating it as a space separate from the living area adjacent to it. Different textures and colors throughout the kitchen complement and contrast with one another. However, overall, the design is cohesive and fresh. New floors add a touch of naturalness.

Interior Design: Details + Design, detailsanddesign.com | Contractor: Parker Wren | Appliances: ABW Appliances, abwappliances.com | Surfaces: In Home Stone, inhomestone.com; Imagine Surfaces, imaginesurfaces. com | Cabinetry: Unique Kitchens & Baths, uniquekitchensandbaths.net

Remodeling this kitchen was a vast undertaking that resulted in a contemporary, coastal-inspired refresh that helped reimagine all the connected spaces of the traditional home. Contemporary frameless cabinetry with a Chantilly lace finish and contrasting natural walnut interiors provide ample storage. All appliances are fully integrated within the cabinetry, and the microwave is creatively concealed inside a custom appliance garage. The floors are of beautiful 7-inch planks of character-grade European white oak. The countertops and full-height backsplash are Neolith Calcutta, chosen for their stunning appearance and worryfree upkeep. Builder: Pyramid Builders, pyramid-builders.com | Architect: ABS Architects, absarchitects.com | Photographer: Jenn Verrier

The task was to update a 2003 kitchen in an otherwise completely remodeled home. We replaced and modified the windows, created dramatic trusses, and added new flooring. The cabinet layout focused on cooking and entertainment. A single island was replaced with two separate islands for food preparation and dining. The flush masonry fireplace was raised to create a sitting hearth and to improve the views of the winter fires from the cooking area.

Builder: Gate One Builders, gateonebuilders.com | Architect: Hammond Wilson Architects, hammondwilson.com | Cabinetry: Lyndon Heath Cabinetry, lyndonheathcabinetry.com

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Landscape Architecture

GRAND PRIZE

26 EAST

LOCH COLLECTIVE

Despite small exterior spaces and limitations from the Historic Preservation Commission, the landscape masterplan of this Annapolis yard creates open spaces and multiple uses, including movie-watching and lots of natural opportunities for socializing on the open lawn. Three large boulders were sourced from the client’s home region of the Appalachian Mountains to be seats, launchpads, and aesthetically intriguing. A bed of black polished beach pebbles over the infiltration basin provides the parents with a therapeutic foot massage and the kids with endless opportunities to play. The gravel terrace becomes a place to share meals or to sit around the firepit on three hand-hewn reclaimed white oak seats.

Landscape Architect: Jordan Loch Crabtree, LOCH Collective, lochcollective.com | Landscape Installation: Solidago Landscaping, solidagolandscaping.com | Irrigation & Lighting: Terra Nova Design, terranovadesign.net | Photography: Mason Summers

The third garden on the client’s property, this garden needed to be distinguished from—and work cohesively with—the established woodland garden and adjacent Zen garden. The wall stone was selected to match the stone found on the façade, and a sculpture by Donald Baechler offers a focal point. Tiers of plantings and stone steps encourage visitors to interact with the garden. Perennials and plants from all over the world, collected or purchased by the owners, offer interest throughout the seasons.

Landscape Architect: Moody Graham Landscape Architecture, moodygraham.com | General Landscape Architect: Oldtowne Landscape Architects, otlainc.com | Photography: Allen Russ

MERIT AWARD DESIGN EXCELLENCE

The idea behind the landscape design on this beautiful riverfront property was to create a kitchen/cutting garden along with a she-shed for reading and occasional escape. A white picket fence encloses the garden and keeps out wildlife. Three gates—with an arbor over the main gate—provide access. The addition of a pair of white triangular trellises for climbing vines, along with several birdhouses, adds character and interest to the garden.

Landscape Architect & Design/Build: McHale Landscape Design, mchalelandscape.com