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A Modern Tidewater Home
Tour a tidewater home with thoroughly modern elements.
Sponsored Section
Premier Custom Builder Showcase AHM is proud to spotlight the work of top custom builders in the Chesapeake region.
The High-Heeled Gardener
Prada in the Purple Sage In a new column, The High-Heeled Gardener, AHM Editor Kymberly Taylor discusses easy-to-grow, easy-to-love purple sage.
Untroubled Waters The wonders of water never cease. Check out a few refreshing ideas to inspire your next project.
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Publishers’ Letter
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Robert’s Picks
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Travel | Lights, Camera, Art
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Beauty Room | Sun-derful
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Straight Up on Dining Out | The Blackwall Barn & Lodge
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Home and Professional Services Guide
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Beyond | Pneumatic Architecture
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A Vision on Weems Creek
A magnificent home that began in one man’s imagination a decade ago takes shape on Weems Creek.
Publishers Kymberly B. Taylor Robert E. Haywood
PUBLISHERS’ LETTER
Editor Kymberly B. Taylor Creative Director Ryan Gladhill Senior Designer Samantha Gladhill Director of Advertising & Business Development Elizabeth Davis Executive Assistant Carly Hemmingway Photographers David Burroughs Geoffrey Hodgdon Jennifer Hughes Kate Fine Art Photography Tony Lewis, Jr. Writers Christine Fillat Elizabeth Heubeck Carol Sorgen Copy Editors Isabella Haywood Nora Mathison Finance Barb Eilertsen
For advertising inquiries, please contact Robert Haywood at robert@annapolishomemag.com or please call 443.942.3927. Annapolis Home is published bimonthly by Taylor Haywood Media, LLC. No part of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without express written consent of the publishers. Publishers disclaim any and all responsibility for omissions and errors. Publishers disclaim any and all responsibility for an advertiser’s products, services, or claims. The views expressed in this magazine are solely those of the writer. All rights reserved. © 2019 by Taylor Haywood Media, LLC.
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Kymberly Taylor, Robert Haywood and Hospice supporter Barb Bohan at Fashion for a Cause.
We look especially happy in our publisher's photo because we had the honor of helping support Fashion for a Cause, Hospice of the Chesapeake's annual fundraiser for Chesapeake Kids. It takes a very special kind of person, emotionally skilled and compassionate, who is able to usher our loved ones out of this world and at the same time care for the families who will miss them. We salute the Hospice of the Chesapeake and each and every individual caregiver. As you browse our pages, we hope you enjoy our main features. The first reveals a tidewater-style home that draws inspiration from the Shiplap House, one of the oldest historic colonial-era homes in Annapolis. A great team of professionals joined forces to fashion a modern home with diverse gardens that loosely frame the property, encouraging communication on both sides. The second feature explores a residence on Weems Creek that, through the devoted work of a talented group of professionals, fulfills the vision of a top executive in the building industry. We believe these homes fulfill our raison d'être: to reveal the creativity and architectural character of interior design and building in the Chesapeake Bay region. In addition, we have surprises for you: a new column by the High-Heeled Gardener (Kymberly), who advocates gardening in any shoes one happens to have on; our Premier Builder's Showcase, spotlighting some of the most talented professionals in our region; and, finally on our travel page, a story on an art tour de force in Los Angeles: The Broad Museum. Read on and enjoy!
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PREVIEW Arthur Davis, Esmeralda, c. 19`5
Often, we hear about performances as they are about to take place. So that you can plan ahead, we have put together our favorite artistic events that will take place late Summer and Fall in Annapolis. Review these upcoming events and schedule at least one now before you get over-booked. You will be glad you did!
Annapolis Chamber Music Festival Fine Wine and Finer Music: Vive La France! When: Saturday August 3, 7:30-8:30
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis
Program: Ravel, Valses Nobles et Sentimentales (arr. for
woodwind quintet) Darius Milhaud, String Quartet no. 1 Shorter selections by Lully, Edith Piaf, and more!
Ballet Theatre of Maryland The Snow Queen When: October 18th, 19th, and 20th Where: Mayland Hall
Based on the famous Hans Christian Anderson fairytale. For information about BTM, go online at
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chambermusicannapolis.org
Compass Rose Theatre: Red by John Logan
Annapolis Shakespeare Company Cabaret Show
When: Friday, September 13 at 8pm; closing date is Sunday, September 29. Shows are on Thursday at 7pm; Friday at 8pm; Saturday at 2pm and 8pm; Sunday at 2pm.
The Birth of Rock and Roll: The Best of the 50’s and 60’s When: Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 7:30pm Where: Annapolis Shakespeare Company Main Stage annapolisshakespeare.org
Where: All shows will be at The Hotel Annapolis
For tickets and more information, please call 410.980.6662 or visit: compassrosetheater.org
When: September 27-28, 8pm
Mitchell Gallery: American Impressionism: Treasures from the Daywood Collection
Where: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
When: August 29-October 27
Features: Beethoven, Egmont Overture, Op. 84
Where: Mitchell Gallery at St. Johns College
Tickets go on sale August 5, 2019
This exhibition of over 40 works highlights the work of artists such as Arthur Davies, George Inness, Charles Hawthorne, Georg Luks who were driven to create new modes of painting in response to the conservatism of late 19th and early 20th century American art.
Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Series 1
Gershwin, Piano Concerto in F major Rachmaninov, Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 44
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sjc.edu/annapolis/mitchell-gallery
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The whimsical spiral stairs lead to a second story garden terrace and in-law suite overlooking the Chesapeake Bay.
A three-car garage is de-emphasized by the circular drive and center fountain.
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B Y C A R O L S O R G E N | P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y J E N N I F E R H U G H ES When a group of diverse, fine professionals work together, sparks will surely fly. For this project, the homeowners, along with an architect, an interior designer, and a builder ignited a fire of creativity that forged a one-of-a-kind waterfront home in Annapolis. “It was a collaborative effort from beginning to end,” says one homeowner, who, with her husband, worked hand-in-hand with architect Devin Kimmel, interior designer Catherine Lowe, and builder Raymond Gauthier, owner of Lynbrook of Annapolis. The couple wanted to trade in their woodsy lifestyle for waterfront living. The two-acre property they found sits at the confluence of the Magothy River and Chesapeake Bay. An existing 1920s-era home in very poor condition was taken down “piece by piece,” and replaced by a dramatic three-story, fourbedroom, four-and-a-half-bath mahogany and cedar-shingled house that also includes an in-law suite. A new swimming pool and pool house were constructed, and an existing outbuilding was repurposed to become a crab shack. The home’s architecture, which Kimmel calls “Tidewater Modern” loosely echoes elements of the Shiplap House in historic Annapolis, notes Kimmel, who often finds inventive ways to reference local history in
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A pitched roof and chiminy anchoring the home’s gabled ends pay homage to pre-victorian architecture of early 18th century The Shiplap House in Historic Annapolis. Vol. 10, No. 4 2019 37
The lush field of lavender hung over the sectional by Holly Hunt playfully alludes to nature.
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Four expansive slabs of Fantasy Brown granite surround the gas fireplace in the living room. his work. Shiplap House is a pre-Victorian residence, circa 1715, located on at the end of Pinkney Street near City Dock. One of the oldest surviving historic structures in Annapolis, it has a pitched roof, plain façade, and a fireplace at its gabled end. Kimmel retained elements of the pitched roof, gabled end, and chimney, but “pushed it up a bit,” creating a taller building. Instead of traditional double-hung windows with muntins, he opened up the back with 48 feet of glass, eight feet tall. Like a traditional Tidewater residence, the home is surrounded by working land, or in this case, gardens. These unwind like a strand of pearls, and loosely circle the property, beginning with the entrance gate and ending at the pool overlooking the bay. This is not unusual for Kimmel. An architect and landscape architect, he approaches the project as an organic whole. His mindfully curated “garden rooms” have invisible thresholds and begin at the far end of the driveway. Semi-formal plantings give way
to a meadow garden that transitions into an edible garden, with fruit trees and berries. A vegetable garden with a greenhouse continues along the side of the house. There is a summer garden on the home’s south side and, finally, a lush pool garden with sparkling views. Like a true modern Annapolis home, it has a crab shack and water access. “It’s right on the edge, you can smell the Bay,” says Kimmel. The entire team met every two weeks throughout the two-plus year project to make sure that “no stone was unturned,” says Gauthier. “We work together throughout the process so that all expectations are met.” There were several construction challenges, says Tobin Poole, who served as the onsite project supervisor, such as having to do a “dry layout” before installing the massive first floor granite fireplace, and dealing with a cold, snowy winter during which an enormous oak tree fall into the swimming pool—“that was interesting,” says Poole— but nothing was insurmountable.
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The curved white oak and iron stairs, designed by the architect, were built by The Stair Guys.
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Clean, uncluttered spaces reflect the wife’s love of architecture and the husband’s optical engineering background. The spare design thoughtfully highlights carefully selected works of art and crafts—many purchased during outings to the American Craft Council’s annual show in Baltimore. Also prominent are “space-age” materials such as cold-rolled steel and four expansive slabs of Fantasy Brown granite that surround the gas fireplace in the living room.
“We wanted to combine the classics of modern furniture with mid-century design,” says Lowe. “The house is a homage to what the owners do and reflects the essence of who they are.”
Lowe chose a neutral palette of white, gray, and taupe so as not to compete with the landscape. However, the striking furnishings may do just that. These include a Mies van der Rohe bench, Holly Hunt sofa, Eero Saarinen tulip table and chairs, and art, such as a sumiink still life study by Julie Keaten-Reed.
The homeowners credit Lowe for “reining in” their many ideas, and architect Kimmel for “elevating” their style. “We would have been lost without them,” says the wife. “They helped us focus.”
The kitchen, designed by Melissa Sakell of Kenwood Kitchens, serves as a center for the main floor. And it possesses clean lines and an open plan that Sakell describes as “California Contemporary.”
One of the showstoppers in the home is the curved white oak and iron staircase in the entryway, designed
The kitchen design follows the same disciplined palette of the rest of the home, using striking spare sculptural forms rather than excess patterning or adornment.
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Generous window walls add a decidedly modern touch to this Tidewater home.
by Kimmel and built by The Stair Guys. “It’s a work of art itself,” says the wife.
Lush gardens surround the home, and peek through every window and door.
The couple say they wouldn’t do anything differently when it comes to their new home, which took approximately two-and-a-half years to complete. The peaceful location and cohesive design have given them space for their own pursuits, such as gardening, and the ability to welcome their many guests (they’ve even hosted a wedding there). The time each professional devoted to this endeavor was well spent. With its spare, disciplined beauty and rare perfection, this home’s creative fires continue to burn brightly. AH
ARCHITECT: Kimmel Studio Architects, kimmelstudio.com, Annapolis, Maryland | CUSTOM BUILDER: Tobin Poole, Lynbrook of Annapolis, lynbrookofannapolis.com, Annapolis, Maryland | INTERIOR DESIGN: Catherine M. Lowe, ASID Interior Planning & Design, interiorpd.com, Annapolis, Maryland | KITCHEN DESIGN: Melissa Sakell, Kenwood Kitchens, kenwoodkitchens.com, Annapolis, Maryland | TILE: Compass Stone and Tile Studio, cst-studio.com, Annapolis, Maryland | STONE FABRICATORS: Atlas Stone Fabricators, atlasstonefabricators.com, Odenton, Maryland | WINDOWS: Western Windows from Loewen Windows of Annapolis, loewenwindowsofmidatlantic.com, Annapolis Maryland | ENTRYWAY STAIRCASE: The Stair Guys, stair-guys.com, Washington D.C. | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE: Kimmel Studio Architects | LANDSCAPE INSTALLATION: American Turf, americanturfinc.com, Davidsonville, Maryland
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custom builder Custom residential building is one of the most demanding professions. It requires enlisting and coordinating a huge array of skilled craftsman and professionals, from carpenters, cabinetmakers, roofers, painters, plumbers and the list goes on and on. While an architect is the principle designer of a home and shapes the overall concept as well as the aesthetic details, all will fail without a quality builder, including one who can interpret an architect's drawings. The most experienced builders are often so knowledgeable, and on the ground daily, that they are the ones making suggested adjustments to best realize a home owner's vision. A premier builder can give you their perspective on working with various architects, designers, landscapers, too. So choose your builder carefully. Picking the right one is a professional and personal decision. After all, your builder will be a central part of your life for several years and more. With respect to the building profession, we have assembled for our readers a collection of top builders in the greater Annapolis area and the Eastern Shore. These are sponsored profiles, but we have been selective in who we invited to participate and we have known and worked with many of these builders for years.
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BAYVIEW BUILDERS “Your Vision is Our Passion.” Bayview Builders is a premium custom home building and remodeling firm specializing in Architect-designed waterfront construction. We have a passion for turning the vision of architects and designers—and the dreams of homeowners—into a reality. We understand our job is not just to build, but to provide guidance and help find solutions. We strive to understand the vision behind the plans in order to faithfully execute their intent. From large custom homes to challenging renovations, our quality craftsmanship is evident in our attention to the details.
Alt Breeding Associates Architecture Photography by David Burroughs
THE PROJECT Logistics are often difficult for an in-town build, but navigating the site requirements on this new waterfront home on Spa Creek were particularly challenging. Extensive tree protection preceded carefully staged site work, with tight lot lines and a pool overlooking the water. The house captures downtown views, with its clad windows and doors open to decks and terraces at the water’s edge. The exterior features natural cedar roof shingles and woven corner fiber cement siding. The interior takes on a decidedly modern feel with brushed white oak floors, stone fireplace surround, and a chef ’s kitchen with exotic stone countertops. Extensive interior millwork is complemented by the feature staircase with wrought iron detailing.
BAYVIEW BUILDERS 1912 A LINCOLN DRIVE, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401 410.280.0303 | BAYVIEWBUILDERSMD.COM
LYNBROOK OF ANNAPOLIS Lynbrook delivers excellence and exceptional quality at the best value. Drawing from our exquisite craftsmen, our custom millwork shop, and suppliers who understand our exacting demands, we are able to deliver an incredible home that exceeds the architect's high expectations, within your construction budget. Our company utilizes the best resources and solutions to meet construction costs without compromising details. Lynbrook of Annapolis will work to build the finest home at the best value, honestly, fairly and on time, leaving both the architect and the homeowner fully satisfied.
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THE PROJECT Nestled onto the shore of the South River, this beautiful home and Guest House capitalizes on its location by incorporating the indooroutdoor style of living many homeowners seek to emulate. The interior of the home consists of walnut hardwood floors, cherry paneling in the bar and beautiful shades of blues sprinkled on the walls, appliances and furniture. Transitioning to the exterior of the home, the fir timber trusses make quite the statement with their intricate design and their striking size. The beautifully crafted trusses are featured in both the interior of the home; in the master suite and upper bedroom as well as the Guest house screened porch; and also on the exterior of the home. The roofing is western red cedar shingles which greets the homeowners with a warm and glowing appearance on brilliant sunny days, and warms up the home’s grey and white coloring on the cloudier days. With screened in porches and beautifully designed and landscaped outdoor sitting areas, these home owners are sure to experience all that Chesapeake Bay living has to offer, from both inside and outside of the walls of their custom home.
LYNBROOK OF ANNAPOLIS 4 ANNAPOLIS ST., SUITE 4, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401 410.295.3313 | LYNBROOKOFANNAPOLIS.COM
FOCUS CONSTRUCTION Focus Construction is committed to crafting the highest quality homes with professional, understanding, and supportive service while balancing the “Time, Cost and Quality” for each client. Throughout the years, Focus has developed long-standing relationships with its clients and architects, as well as its own staff, subcontractors, and suppliers. The Company’s principals, Bob Gearhart and Keith Parks, both have backgrounds with engineering and construction management degrees, coupled with a combined 35 years of experience in large projects. Supported by talented site managers with extensive construction backgrounds, Focus’ team approach allows the undertaking of complex projects, achieving the highest quality results.
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FOCUS CONSTRUCTION 295 BAY STREET, BUILDING 2, EASTON, MD 21601 410.690.4900 | FOCUS-CONSTRUCTION.NET
PYRAMID BUILDERS With more than three decades of experience constructing homes on both sides of the Chesapeake Bay, Pyramid Builders offers architects and homeowners a trusted partner in the great craft of homebuilding. Our highly personalized approach is built on the enduring vision of company principles and is reinforced with the success of each new home we construct. A company culture of collaboration and teamwork keeps every project moving smoothly on the path to completion, and our dedication to uncompromising craftsmanship ensures your legacy will live on for generations. A trusted partner in the great craft of homebuilding in MD, VA, and D.C. OUR STORY Bret Anderson founded Pyramid Builders in 1985 with the mission to create custom homes of extreme quality. He envisioned a process-driven company of talented individuals that would provide clients with the best possible methods, materials, and craftsmanship. Over the past 30 years, Pyramid has built remarkable homes in both waterfront and urban settings, relying on our experienced team of more than 70 artisans and building professionals. Pyramid collaborates with many of the top architects, interior designers, and landscape architects in the region. “It is our belief that the best results are achieved when client, architect, and builder function as a team,” says Anderson. Pyramid Builders places an emphasis on exceeding clients’ expectations and delivering a highly personalized experience.
PYRAMID BUILDERS 2 WOMACK DRIVE, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401 410.571.7707 | PYRAMID-BUILDERS.COM
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BROOKE STEUART SWANN When working with clients, our vision of “house to home” is much more than structural. As an award-winning designer, I bring the dreams of my clients to reality, offering both residential and commercial design + build services, as well as interior design. My goal is to help clients purchase a house and create a home tailored to their personal desires, dreams, and interior aesthetic. I design with creativity and a quiet flare, always building within budget. Based in Calvert County, Maryland, we serve clients in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties and specialize in kitchen and bath design, whole home design, and renovations. THE PROJECT Country Charm is a one-level ranch-style brick house along the Patuxent River in Calvert County. The entire interior of the home was removed, from an endless sea of vinyl flooring throughout the original interior, to walls taken down to the studs allowing for a new, open floor plan, perfect for the client’s large family. The home was renovated, while incorporating specific personal elements such as refurbished materials, including an antique wooden door and frame, used for the couple’s wedding and built into the entrance to the breezeway off the living room, leading to the master bedroom suite. New plumbing, electrical wiring, and appliances were all installed, along with traditional elements such as a stone fireplace. Pops of color are throughout the home, and add a modern touch to neutral textures such as grass cloth wall coverings and butch block walnut and quartz countertops. The Country Charm home is filled with warmth, color, and character, serving as the perfect oasis for this family of eight in Huntington, Maryland. 54
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THE HORIZON GROUP Over the course of the last 35 years, Horizon Builders has developed into one of the Mid-Atlantic‘s most trusted and recognized residential builders. Horizon Builders is part of the Horizon Group, a collective of three construction companies that enable the team to effectively address residential projects of varied scope and scale. Passion, dedication, and ingenuity lay the groundwork for their relentless pursuit of the “perfect build.” Created from the architect’s vision and the owner’s dreams comes their mission: extreme craftsmanship, exceptional service. Founders Joe Bohm and George Fritz met as neighbors. After discovering their mutual passion for construction, Horizon Builders was born. Over the years, Horizon and the Horizon Group have established many long-lasting relationships within their companies, the architectural community and clients alike. The Horizon Group is headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland. THE PROJECT Building a house to meet the standards of today’s weather is challenging enough. When Horizon Builders, a division of the Horizon Group, was asked to build a contemporary beach home designed by renowned D.C. architect Robert Gurney, they quickly accepted the opportunity to let their talents shine. Perched on the sand dunes of the Atlantic coast, the house was designed for a very large and active family. The major challenge of the project from a construction standpoint was to build a durable and well-performing home for the family while maintain the integrity of the minimalist and contemporary design. Working as a team, Horizon, the owners, and Robert Gurney selected the most appropriate materials, developed the most efficient details, and built a project to withstand all the wind, rain, waves, and sun the environment cares to share.
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PROCOPIO FAMILY HOMES Our founders, Albert Procopio, Sr. and his son, Albert Procopio, Jr., have been building the finest custom dream homes in Baltimore and Anne Arundel Counties for nearly 50 years. We have the belief that we are not just building a house, but someone’s home, and the best home for your money. Our team consists of the best subcontractors in the business, including the area’s finest architects, land planners, and craftsmen, which enables us to provide you with the area’s best new home value. THE PROJECT This waterfront home on Long Point on the Severn is situated overlooking Little Round Bay and Saint Helena Island. The home features a 12' basement built for entertaining, from the custom built bar, to the T.V. wall, to the game area, with a full-size shuffle board table. The first floor has an open design so that all of the rooms flow together and a water view can be taken in from every angle. There is a wall of windows and an exterior glass railing. The second floor level features 4 bedrooms, each with their own bath, and a home office that overlooks the Severn River. Every room on the second floor has a water view. You can take the stairs or the elevator to the attic that features a sky recreation room complete with a wet bar, pool table, entertainment area, guest suite, and a roof top deck. This cottage style home was built with real stone, Hardie Shake siding, stone paved driveway, and Kayu Batu Brazilian wood decking, making this house a one-of-kind gem.
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PROCOPIO FAMILY HOMES 1046 ANNAPOLIS ROAD, GAMBRILLS, MD 21054 410.551.8454 | PROCOPIOFAMILYHOMES.COM
LUNDBERG BUILDERS Celebrating 42 years as a family-owned and operated local business, Lundberg Builders’ reputation is synonymous with award-winning designs, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer care. As the science of building has grown more complex each year, we take pride in the expertise of our team and in our dedication to doing things right. Our goal is to help our customers achieve their dreams by delivering the best quality and value for their dollar, with the understanding that perfection does not fly off the assembly line. Services include design-build, custom homes, remodeling and renovations, decks and porches, and even home maintenance and repairs. Lundberg Builders is conveniently located at 314 Main Street in Stevensville, Maryland under the same roof as our affiliate, 314 Design Studio, which specializes in kitchen and bath design services. THE PROJECT A collaboration between Bohl Architects and Lundberg Builders brought this elegant 7,500-square-foot, four-bedroom contemporary home to fruition. Barrel-vaulted ceilings and elliptical windows on the front and rear of the home provide uninterrupted site lines to the picturesque riverfront views and allow glorious sunshine to illuminate warm, gleaming hardwood floors. Coffered ceiling beams offer show-stopping drama. Screened dual porches feature an ingeniously designed lift-and-slide glass panel wall system that offers flexibility for homeowners to create at will, separate living spaces, or open the space for entertaining and enjoyment of waterfront breezes. A collaboration between 314 Design Studio and Lundberg Builders resulted in a handsome gourmet kitchen with a generous custom-built island, and exquisitely crafted cabinetry designed to integrate appliances.
LUNDBERG BUILDERS, INC. 314 MAIN STREET, STEVENSVILLE, MD 21666 410.643.3334 | LUNDBERGBUILDERS.COM
MUELLER HOMES At Mueller Homes, we believe that your home is a reflection of your lifestyle. We also believe that when you are ready to build your dream home, you should be informed and have a trusted partner by your side. So, we build your home with decades of experience, proven building processes, sound business acumen, and genuine core values. Mueller has won numerous awards from the Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) and has been featured in local and national publications such as Professional Builder, Chesapeake Home, Home & Design, and Annapolis Home. Ultimately, we provide our clients with a truly unique home building experience that brings us tremendous pride in what we do. THE PROJECT ABOVE: This French country equestrian retreat was designed to be a peaceful oasis for entertaining. The infinity pool overlooks a 100-acre thoroughbred horse farm and includes river rock and a waterfall spa. The outdoor space was thoughtfully designed with an expansive dual-level stone terrace, custom-made iron railings, and tongue and groove porch ceilings. LEFT: This executive home in Easton, offers a beautiful three-season room with vivid-view screens to provide picturesque views of the Miles River. The cedar tongue and groove ceiling, bluestone, and masonry fireplace add warmth and character to this waterfront sanctuary.
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MUELLER HOMES 410.549.4444 | MUELLERHOMES.COM
PILLI CUSTOM HOMES The Pilli name has been recognized as a leader in home construction for almost 50 years. Our dedication to honesty, accuracy, quality, and communication has allowed us to stand the test of time. Whether it’s new home construction, historic renovation, or remodeling/renovation we work hard to learn your preferences and anticipate your wishes. Because we understand how you want to live in your home, we are prepared to lead the team of professionals tasked with crafting your new home. Our goal is to ensure a smooth, transparent process from start to finish and to establish a high functioning partnership where clients become lasting friends. THE PROJECT This spectacular waterfront home on Maryland’s Eastern Shore required us to meld historic renovation with new construction. Working together with Catherine Purple Cherry, of Purple Cherry Architects, we brought the original dwelling up to modern standards without sacrificing its traditional charm. We then added historically appropriate wings to expand the living space in an architecturally and aesthetically appropriate way. The quality of our craftsmanship and our sensitivity to working with old and new made for a seamless renovation.
PILLI CUSTOM HOMES 216 NAJOLES ROAD, PO BOX 58, MILLERSVILLE, MD 21108 410.987.1020 | PILLICUSTOMHOMES.COM
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TAILORCRAFT BUILDERS 122 CLARENCE AVE, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146 | 443.261.5704 | TAILORCRAFT.COM
TailorCraft Builders has been beautifying the greater Annapolis area for almost ten years. They primarily focus on new custom homes and large scale home transformations, following their unique Design/Build/Live process. This process combines all the talents of the architecture, interior design, engineering, and construction fields so that our clients get the best team for their entire project all working together as one. The results speak for themselves: fantastic designs that address the clients’ unique living needs all in a timely manner and respect the budget parameters. If the synergy of a team approach appeals to you, then you will love working with TailorCraft and their skilled craftsmen, experienced professionals, and suppliers.
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Gate One Builders is owned and operated by U.S. Naval Academy graduates and long time residents of the Greater Annapolis area, Matt Long and John Pilli. Through this unique partnership between Matt and John, Gate One Builders provides a wide range of services including custom homes, additions, and renovations to existing homes, and historic restorations. Matt and John work in close collaboration with each customer from the planning stage to project completion to ensure a quality product that exceeds their customer’s expectations. Their commitment to quality is ANNAPOLIS HOME evident in every project—small or large—that they take on. The result is award-winning work that has been recognized by their clients, the community, and the Historic Annapolis Foundation.
YOUNGER CONSTRUCTION 1424 BREWER ROAD, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21409 | 410.626.8602 | YOUNGERCONSTRUCTION.COM
Younger Construction is a general contractor based out of Annapolis, Maryland that specializes in new construction, home remodeling, and renovations. As a residential and commercial construction firm, they offer construction of custom homes, large renovations, and additions in Maryland Counties like Anne Arundel, Prince George’s, and Queen Anne’s. Younger Construction, led by Greg Younger, is skilled in the construction of custom homes, renovations, kitchens, and bathrooms. Using only premium materials, skilled craftsmen, and trade professionals, Younger Construction will construct, design, and build a custom home that you will be very proud to call your own! Custom home building or remodeling should be handled by experts if you want the job done right.
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500-A SADDLER ROAD, GRASONVILLE, MD 21638 | 410.643.7811 | PAQUINDESIGNBUILD.COM With over 15 years in business, Paquin Design/Build specializes in not only designing beautiful homes but also in building and delivering unique, modern, and livable spaces. Our portfolio includes homes from Anne Arundel, Queen Anne’s, and Talbot Counties. Our focus is on custom, luxury, waterfront homes that are tailored to maximize the view and enjoyment of all that Maryland waterways have to offer. Choosing a design/build firm is efficient and saves time and money. You will work with one firm on all aspects of the design and build process; a single stream of communication will tighten up the workflow and shorten the delivery process. The result? Your beautiful home will be ready faster and you can start enjoying all your home has to offer.
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How did this column begin? Before work one morning, I quickly planted a flat of marigolds in my high heels. Then, clumped to a meeting attended by impeccably groomed clients, tracking fresh dirt across a very white carpet, embarrassing my colleagues. I arrived at this engagement and countless others with mud clinging to my high heels so earned the nickname “The High-Heeled Gardener.”
I am obsessed with shoes and plants, for they each have special qualities, things to say and to infer. So, my mission in this column is two-fold: to encourage you to acquire shoes with personality (high-heels optional), and to inspire busy folks to garden in whatever shoe one happens to have on. Pradas are tougher than they look (they are Italian) and don’t enjoy being tucked away in their original velvet bag. They prefer to be seen, and paired with just about anything, including jeans and the right pair of shorts. Tend to your garden, even just a little, each day. To help you, the plants I write about have cheerful temperaments and are well-suited for even the busiest people. For the herb garden, consider purple sage. This ancient perennial, native to the Mediterranean region, is lesser-known than the grey sages but quietly stunning with purple leaves fading to flint grey and green. An herb from the mint family, sage has a sweet, yet savory flavor. Its botanical name, Salvia officinalis, comes from the Latin word salvere, meaning “to be saved.” This makes sense! With its trusty, vigorous growth habit, this tough little plant tells me to perk up and shake off unfortunate occurrences like driving off from the gas station with the fuel hose still in my gas tank and being chased by the police. (The attendant thought I stole it!) To get over similarly shocking incidents in your day, pick a few leaves, rub them together and inhale a pungent aroma. And, relax. This sage has a forthright independent personality and needs nothing from you, not even water. It grows well in sun or part sun and is heat and drought tolerant. Once planted correctly and established, Salvia officinalis grows happily and productively until the first frost. And, will endure the winter months, maintaining its practical beauty. AH Follow Kymberly Taylor, editor-in-chief of AHM, on Instagram and Facebook: @thehighheeledgardener
Try placing a sage leaf on a piece of good bread with a drop of olive oil. It’s delicious! Sage has outstanding nutritional benefits. A tablespoon contains much higher doses than the recommended daily requirements of B vitamins such as folic acid, thiamin, pyridoxine, and riboflavin, as well as healthy amounts of vitamin C, vitamin E, thiamin, and copper. Vol. 10, No. 4 2019 63
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By Elizabeth Heubeck Photography by David Burroughs Homeowners Frank Cicero and his wife Lori moved into their Annapolis home in November 2018, but the vision for it began almost a decade earlier. Cicero knew he wanted a house with a water view. Having traveled the country and grown up on Baltimore’s east side, he was familiar with Annapolis and drawn to its aesthetic appeal. Always envisioning building a new house that, as he put it, “looks old,” Cicero found his “aha” moment while sitting on a Delaware beach in the summer of 2009. Leafing through a local magazine dedicated to the Chesapeake Bay region, he came across an article profiling a striking house designed by Annapolis architect Marta Hansen. Cicero contacted her immediately. They soon began work on conceptualizing the family’s multigenerational, picture-perfect home that boasts thoughtful details inside and out, as well as breathtaking views from virtually every room. Cicero enlisted Matt Long of Gate One Builders to make his vision a reality. Long explains that “our team consisted of many talented craftsmen. Every detail was carefully considered by the entire design team.”
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The interior decor is welcoming, with each space well-proportioned. Comfortable furnishings and mood-lifting colors inspire both conversation and introspection.
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Cicero, a self-described obsessive-compulsive, is a 35-year veteran and COO of 84 Lumber Company and therefore was not a hands-off client. Initially acknowledging that he was “pretty involved” in the process, Cicero eventually admitted that he had a hand in, as he put it, “every little crevice” of the home project. He’s quick to add that the home’s interior was “his wife’s canvas that she painted on.” Long notes that “Frank and Lori both had independent but equal roles in developing the finishes. Frank very much focused his attention on the exterior aesthetics and Lori had immense interest in the interior design and selections.” As it turns out, the couple’s meticulous input served the project well. Even before entering the home, the property boasts distinctive features. Near the front door, for instance, is an eye-catching, copper rain chain: a
fanciful yet functional Japanese-inspired substitute for a downspout in which vertically-aligned, cuplike features attached by attractive chains guide water from the roof to the ground, where native plants soak up rainwater. It’s just one example of how the home and surrounding property were designed with an eye toward both aesthetic appeal and environmental mindfulness. While the Ciceros, whom principal landscape architect Jay Graham describes as “good stewards,” set out to make environmentally sound choices with the property and its landscaping, complying with state zoning regulations also factored into some of their landscape decisions. For instance, any plants they added within 100 feet of a body of water—in this case, Weems Creek—had to be native.
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Like many things in this home, bunk beds are custom made and intelligently designed; note the narrow wooden step ladder in the children’s bedroom.
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When the Ciceros bought the property, a steep hillside leading to the creek was, in their words, all “briars and brambles.” Graham recalls, “We thought: Wouldn’t it be nice if we developed an understory—flox, foamflower, Solomon’s seal—all woodland natives.” They did just that, replacing dead trees and invasive plants with native plants that prevent erosion and naturally flourish in the setting. So too do the two attractive rain gardens on the property. Ultimately, the home’s stormwater management system helped earn the home a Gold certification from LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the most widely recognized green building rating system in the world. Many of the painstaking details that went into complying with regulations into also added significant appeal to the property. Consider the gracious boardwalk (its slats comply with state legislation regarding the ratio of impervious to pervious area on newly built construction) that leads from the back deck to a covered, yet open, patio high on a hillside overlooking the creek. From either the home’s main living room area or back deck, eyes naturally gravitate to the walkway and revitalized sloping hillside on the property’s northwest side. Whereas before the hill was impassable, now oversized pavers form an inviting pathway amid the native woodlands and down to a small shed that contains paddleboards and other water toys just steps from the creek’s edge. It’s no wonder architect Hansen refers to the property as “an oasis of parkland in the city.” It’s a setting that begs to let light into the house and to provide ample opportunities to enjoy the view outdoors too. “We jogged the house back along the south and west sides, creating more perimeter area to maximize that number of windows for sunlight and views,” Hansen says.
A potting area warmed by pastels and custom plank wall is equipped with just about everything a gardener needs, including lots of elbow room.
Undeniably, the home’s windows, generous both in size and number and foregoing window treatments, allow for endless gazing outdoors. The home was conceived to welcome nature. Interior designer Melissa McLay explains that this “home not only has great light exposure but wonderful views of the water and the gardens from all the windows. Interior selections for furniture, fabrics, and paint colors were made with this in mind.” She adds that “we wanted to ensure the interior of the home was harmonious with the exterior of the home and that they did not compete with each other.” But there are endless special features to absorb once you step inside the house, from the two adorable sets of custom bunk beds separated by
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The slats of this gracious boardwalk ensure the ground beneath can absorb rainfall. It complies with state legislation regarding the ratio of impervious to pervious area on newly built construction. a narrow wooden step ladder in the children’s bedroom, to the outside shower adjacent to the fitness room, to the embedded decorative aluminum wreath in the doorway to the “potting” (aka gardening) room that acts as a boot scraper—and on, and on. “You can always see something different,” says Cicero. “There’s always a decent view.” Maybe more of us should become as meticulous. Cicero, who began his vision for the property with the setting foremost in his mind, has exactly if not more than what he imagined a decade ago. AH
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This landscape by Campion Hruby Landscape Architects was part of the renovation of a mid-century modern house by KUBE Architecture. Campion Hruby designed the fountain to add more drama to the already strong modernist connections with the garden. The water provides a visual connection outside, and the stepping stone path is a bridge to the garden. LANDSCAPE: Campion Hruby Landscape Architects, campionhruby.com, Annapolis, Maryland | ARCHITECTURE: KUBE Architecture, kube-arch. Vol. 10, No. 4 2019 77 com, Washington D.C.
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On Thursday, May 23 Annapolis Home Magazine and Coldwell Banker Church Circle co-sponsored a broker’s open at magnificent waterfront estates, listed by Connie Cadwell and Georgie Berkinshaw. The evening began at Silver Maple Manor, continued at 995 Melvin Road, and wrapped up at Melvin Point at 1002 Melvin Road.
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With its expansive menu and various structures, The Blackwall Barn & Lodge is in the business of catering to large groups. The decor follows the same basic formula designer Bonnie Knock established in the other Blackwall restaurants, but this time on a larger scale: the establishment seeks to wow you with the simple expanse of the space and its limited color scheme. The rooms, however, look a bit commonplace and could be cozier, with noise levels so high that any ambient music is undetectable. There are a lot of hard surfaces with nothing built-in to amend the sound. The most notable feature is the sheer volume of people who walk through the doors, looking for a communal experience in this remote part of Anne Arundel County. You won’t get fine dining here. It is rather more casual, pub-like in its environs. I am reminded of a hotel dining room that caters to large groups of tourists fresh off of the bus. There is nothing wrong with that; just be prepared for this sort of experience.
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The cocktails are lovely, revealing a top-notch beverage program. A watermelon mojito is filled with luscious chunks of watermelon. A cucumber gimlet is made with ribbons of cucumber. Both are completely refreshing and perfect. Fried green tomatoes are a winner, coming to the table piping hot and with a beautiful crust, resting on top of a classic remoulade. We wish the rest of the meal was as good as the cocktails and fried green tomatoes. What was the point of an anemic spoonful of chicken soup as an amuse-bouche? It seemed like chicken stock leftovers with very overcooked bits of chicken. The watermelon gazpacho was not very interesting either. With watermelon, strawberries, and tomato, the soup promised to be something special. Nothing elevated the soup beyond its little porcelain cup. A gazpacho I had gotten from Rutabaga Juice Bar in West Annapolis the day before was far superior, with fresh flavors and spice. The Blackwall gazpacho is going to have to try harder
to be as good. At about this point in the meal, our server lost interest in us. Though she hustled past us often, she didn’t look our way or come to see if we wanted anything. She disappeared for lengthy amounts of time when we desperately wanted to order our entrées. A large table in the corner seemed to captivate her attention. This is a management issue; perhaps they needed more servers to handle the crowd. We missed the opportunity to try the prime rib. (The kitchen ran out). So we tried the short ribs. Hearty, and served over mashed potatoes, the tender meat was what one would expect from well-cooked short ribs. This is true comfort food. Rockfish is a local fish. There is no excuse for it to be anything but the freshest thing on the menu. Not here. The Rockfish was served super salty, and buried in an overly rich risotto, far too heavy for this time of year. It was disappointing.
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What about the desserts? A chocolate bread pudding is very, very sweet. If you like maraschino cherries, whipped cream that tastes like from a can and dense chocolate, by all means try the chocolate bread pudding. The fruit cobbler is all crust and very little fruit at all. If you’re expecting a dessert with fruit in it, see if the kitchen still has any apple pie. They ran out of the apple pie the night we were there. At this juncture, we have to ask ourselves what we are doing here, other that the fact that it is a relatively new restaurant in the area. With middle-of-the-road food and so-so service, why travel and spend your money to visit this establishment? Sometimes simply a meal out is what we want. One will definitely get that here. Just don’t have high expectations. Plus, patrons who live in Gambrills will surely enjoy the opportunity to have an eating establishment nearby to visit. AH Christine Fillat lives on the Magothy River and is an aficionado of Chesapeake Bay cooking and living.
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Arata Isozaki has won the 2019 Pritzker Architecture Prize. “Possessing a profound knowledge of architectural history and theory, and embracing the avant-garde, he never merely replicated the status quo,” stated the jury about the 87-year-old Japanese architect. His first oversees commission was the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles (1986). Recently, Isozaki pushed the limits of public architecture by designing with artist Anish Kapoor (famed for the “Bean” in downtown Chicago) a transportable, pneumatic concert hall. The concert hall is like a traveling circus, bringing shelter and music to different communities. Titled Ark Nova, the eggplant colored hall is an air-filled membrane that can be transported, inflated, and then deflated. The design was conceived after a major earthquake and tsunami hit Japan in 2011. Ark Nova, according to one author, “was intended to bring culture and spirit to communities still rebuilding after the devastation.”
To learn more about Arata Isozaki and his work visit, pritzkerprize.com.
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