PROJECT Pivoting
ARCHITECT MODE4 Architecture, PLLC
LOCATION  Bethesda, Maryland US

PROJECT COMPLETION DATE  1/1/2023
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TEAM  Christopher Tucker, AIA, Principal/Owner; Kenneth López, Senior Architectural Associate
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CONTRACTOR/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER  Square One Development Group, LLC / Steve Howard
PHOTOGRAPHER  StudioHDP / Anice Hoachlander, Architectural Photographer
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEER United Structural Engineers, Inc
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
The architect was tasked with designing an addition to one of the most recognizable modern residential projects in the DC metro area, designed by a renowned local architect. The addition’s program includes a carport and garage, a moss garden, the conversion of an existing garage into a new dining room, and a separate lower-level artist’s studio and spa.

The garden is the nexus between the original house, the dining room, and the carport. The program was a reaction to the pandemic, addressing the client's need for exterior social gathering spaces.

JURY COMMENTS (If applicable)

“A masterful blend of architecture and landscape architecture. It is like this was always there. Amazing what a small addition can do to redefine and elevate the space and place.” –Jeffrey Huber

MEDIA FOR DOWNLOAD
Project PDF

IMAGES (Captions and Photographer Credit)
1. View from existing main entry showing new moss garden with cedar bridge leading to the carport and its wall of cedar finished pivot doors. A sculpture lightbox is shown to the left of the cedar wall. The new dining room and patio is visible on the left of the image. Photo by Hoachlander Davis Photography.
2. The carport’s cedar wall is shown here with its pivot doors in the open position, allowing guests to circulate through the exterior spaces. Photo by Hoachlander Davis Photography.
3. View showing the carport’s cedar pivot doors in the open position with a view of the moss garden, bridge, and main house beyond. Photo by Hoachlander Davis Photograph
4. View from the dining room patio through the moss garden toward the sculpture terrace in the distance. The carport with its cedar wall and walkway is visible on the left. Photo by Hoachlander Davis Photography
5. View from the driveway looking into the new carport, which was designed as a post-COVID solution to accommodate outdoor gatherings. An external car-charger is hidden within the concrete wall on the left of the image. Photo by Hoachlander Davis Photography.
6. View through the new dining room with pivot door in the open position showing the connection to the main circulation spine of the existing house. Photo by Hoachlander Davis Photography
7. View showing interior of new dining room conver ted from the existing garage, with view out toward carpor t and moss garden. Photo by Hoachlander Davis Photography.
8. View from carport walkway across the new dining room patio toward the existing house. New dining room is visible on the right. A new window/door system has replaced the original garage doors. Photo by Hoachlander Davis Photography. Image 9 A photo-realistic rendering showing the south face of the new carport fr