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HOW DO WE MAKE SPACE OUT OF NOTHING?

February 28, 2024 2:48 pm Published by admin Comments Off

RESIDENTIAL TRANSFORMATIONS IT’S NOT ONE SIZE FITS ALL! At EL Studio, making space out of nothing is what we do... View Article

HOW CAN EL STUDIO HELP YOU ENVISION A SPACE?

January 31, 2024 4:00 pm Published by admin Comments Off

WE MAKE DIMENSIONS COME ALIVE! We are a studio well-versed in the latest developments in digital design, rendering, and fabrication technologies.... View Article

Celebrating a rewarding 2023!

December 22, 2023 10:12 am Published by admin Comments Off

EL Studio is celebrating a rewarding 2023, and wishing you the best for 2024! Home & Design – First Place,... View Article

CAN AN ALLEY BE A COMMUNITY CENTER?

November 30, 2023 12:00 pm Published by admin Comments Off

LeDroit/Kelly Miller Alley Enhancement The LeDroit/Kelly Miller Alley Enhancement is a partnership with the DC Housing Authority. Developed through a... View Article

CAN A CHURCH RESTORATION REVIVE ITS COMMUNITY?

October 26, 2023 5:00 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Church of the Ascension & St. Agnes The Church of the Ascension and Saint Agnes (ASA) is a cultural &... View Article

Exciting Workplace - Collaborative Space

WHAT MAKES AN EXCITING WORKPLACE?

October 2, 2023 10:20 am Published by admin Comments Off

On The Boards: Fall 2023 NATURAL VOLUME Once a small school, this commercial space is being transformed for a new... View Article

HOW CAN A HOME HELP YOU BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT?

August 3, 2023 2:00 pm Published by admin Comments Off

ON THE BOARDS: SUMMER 2023 This project sets two historic Florida beach cottages on either side of a new gabled... View Article

HOW CAN AN OFFICE SPACE PROMPT INTERACTION?

March 31, 2023 12:00 pm Published by admin Comments Off

K Street Office Fitout MAKE IT FEEL LIKE HOME! The client for this office project is a firm that prioritizes... View Article

HOW CAN A GUT RENOVATION FEEL LIKE IT BELONGS?

January 30, 2023 3:23 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Georgetown Restoration RESPECT LIGHT & PROPORTION! In this historic Georgetown renovation, we worked with our client to make the best... View Article

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM EL STUDIO!

December 22, 2022 11:00 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Prather’s Alley Market Kiosks This holiday, we’re celebrating the culmination of a long time partnership between the Mt. Vernon Community... View Article

Kitchen with Restored Historic Fireplace

HOW CAN A RESTORATION ADAPT FOR A YOUNG FAMILY?

November 29, 2022 10:10 pm Published by admin Comments Off

View of Kitchen with restored historic fireplace

HOW CAN SPACE OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE?

October 21, 2022 6:53 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Momentous Sports Medicine FLEX, STRETCH AND GLOW! Momentous Sports Medicine is a physical therapy and sports performance practice – a... View Article

WHY DID WE BUY THIS HOUSE?

March 16, 2022 6:52 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Kent Residence Renovation IT HAS A POOL. It’s located in the neighborhood where they had lived for many years and... View Article

IS THE COMMON OFFICE STILL RELEVANT?

March 7, 2022 12:00 pm Published by admin Comments Off

DC Association of Realtors YES – IF IT’S FLEXIBLE Have you heard? The common office model is doomed. Just like... View Article

HOW CAN THE ROWHOUSE BECOME A MICRO COMMUNITY?

January 26, 2022 12:00 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Capitol Hill Residences ADD A COURTYARD. The rowhouse is an enduring model for urban housing; but in this 4-unit, new... View Article

Alley Hops are Back!

November 2, 2021 7:19 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Alley Hop! Columbia Heights 775 Farimont St, NW (rear alley) Thursday, November 11th, 2 - 4 PM Join us for an interactive self-guided tour of some of Columbia Height’s most intriguing alleys!

Architect’s Newspaper Award!

February 4, 2021 3:43 pm Published by admin Comments Off

The Washington Alley Project was selected as an honorable mention for the Architect’s Newspaper unbuilt urban design award. See the... View Article

Alley Loop!

February 4, 2021 3:30 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Washington Alley Project made its way to Congress Heights in South-East Washington, DC.

Lecture at CUA.

February 4, 2021 3:26 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Mark and Elizabeth gave a lecture at their alma mater, The Catholic University of America. See the article from the... View Article

DAC Exhibition

February 4, 2021 3:24 pm Published by admin Comments Off

The Washington Alley Project had an interactive exhibition at the District Architecture Center. See the online exhibition here.

Washington Post Article

February 4, 2021 3:11 pm Published by admin Comments Off

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For the Win!

November 11, 2019 10:40 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Welcome Win Overholser – we’re happy to have you join EL Studio!

Get hoppin’!

September 18, 2019 7:58 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Sunday, October 6th:Alley Hop 4.0 with the DC Preservation League1:30 – 4:00 PM, Capitol Hill Join us for a fun... View Article

DC Alleys: Past, Present and Future

September 9, 2019 9:05 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Thursday, Sept. 19th,6-8 PM, Boffi/B&B Italia Cady’s Alley, Georgetown Washington DC’s historic alley network has become one of the most... View Article

Prather’s Alley Activation awarded TAP funding!

September 9, 2019 8:53 pm Published by admin Comments Off

The Prather’s Alley activation project, developed in partnership with the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District and urbanSEED has taken another... View Article

tELl your story!

May 22, 2019 9:55 pm Published by admin Comments Off

EL Studio represent at the new Apple Carnegie Library. We’re thrilled to be featured creatives in the Story Makers Festival... View Article

WAP wins 2019 AIA DC Design Award for Urban Design

April 23, 2019 10:55 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Many thanks to AIA DC for recognizing the Washington Alley Project with a 2019 Chapter Design Award in Urban Design.... View Article

New year, new look!

January 15, 2019 10:34 pm Published by admin Comments Off

We’re excited to announce the arrival of EL newest team member, Sarah Beth McKay – we’re excited to welcome the... View Article

Living Small (but phat)

November 15, 2018 6:43 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Hot off the presses! Naylor Ct Live/Work Stable is featured in the new book, Little House In The City –... View Article

IT’s Excellence in Interior Architecture for the Hyde Park Lobby Renovation!

October 5, 2018 7:34 pm Published by admin Comments Off

The Hyde Park Lobby Renovation has received an Excellence in Interior Architecture Award in the 2018 AIA DC Chapter Awards. ... View Article

WAP is a winner in Architecture Podium’s 2018 International Architecture Awards!

October 5, 2018 7:28 pm Published by admin Comments Off

The WAP is an Awardee in the 2018 International Architecture Awards in the Urban Design (Concept) category. Read all about... View Article

WAP is a winner of RTF’s 2018 Global Architecture & Design Awards!

September 13, 2018 9:05 pm Published by admin Comments Off

We’re pleased to share the news that WAP is a winner in the Urban Design (Concept) category of Rethinking the... View Article

WAP and EL Studio on Tour!

May 18, 2018 7:44 pm Published by admin Comments Off

WAP is a winner in World Architecture News’ 2018 Urban Challenge! We’re packing our bags and taking this show on the road… Upcoming... View Article

WAP is a winner of World Architecture News’ 2018 Urban Challenge!

May 10, 2018 6:16 pm Published by admin Comments Off

For those as yet unfamiliar with the WAN Urban Challenge, it is an initiative that seeks to address the reclamation... View Article

EL Studio invites you to the Alley Hop and more!

April 13, 2018 9:00 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Announcing three upcoming events at our DC stuio to get you exploring the unique potential of DC’s alleys: 4/26, 6... View Article

Play 20(ish) questions with EL Studio!

February 2, 2018 5:03 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Do you have 8 minutes to spare for the future of DC’s alleys? Take our survey and share your views!... View Article

Glad Tidings!

December 11, 2017 11:44 pm Published by admin Comments Off

We’re pleased as punch that Meredith Miller has joined EL Studio in DC – just in time for the holidays! ... View Article

PLAY TO WIN.

August 11, 2017 9:14 pm Published by admin Comments Off

The Naylor Court Playhouse has won a 2017 Washingtonian Residential Design Award! Read all about it in this month’s Washingtonian... View Article

GRRRL Power.

June 20, 2017 11:49 pm Published by admin Comments Off

We’re super excited to welcome EL newest team members, Madelynn Ringo and Juli Petrillo. Madelynn joins us full-time in the... View Article

DOUBLE DIGITS.

April 19, 2017 8:46 pm Published by admin Comments Off

We are having a birthday and we are in the mood to celebrate! Please join us for cake and champagne... View Article

MINIMALIST MULTIPURPOSE.

March 30, 2017 8:13 pm Published by admin Comments Off

‘Years before it was trendy for restaurants and coffee shops to open in the alleys of Shaw, architect Mark Lawrence... View Article

Party on.

December 7, 2016 10:30 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Please join us for our annual holiday party in the DC studio! Thursday, December 15th, 6:00 – 9:00 PM EL... View Article

ACCUMULATE!

November 14, 2016 9:06 pm Published by admin Comments Off

We’re pleased to share the news that our entry for AIA|DC‘s annual Wonderland Competition was selected! Opening at the District... View Article

EL Studio en español!

September 19, 2016 9:52 pm Published by admin Comments Off

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Jade Residence wins 2016 AIA Washingtonian Award

August 10, 2016 10:12 pm Published by admin Comments Off

We’re pleased to share the news that the Jade Residence received a 2016 AIA DC Washingtonian Residential Architecture Award! Follow... View Article

LS22: Little Salon return to Naylor Ct

August 10, 2016 10:09 pm Published by admin Comments Off

Inspiration abounded at Little Salon last night! Some may recall that way back in 2014, Little Salon visited the studio... View Article

Inside Our New Addition

July 30, 2016 10:23 pm Published by admin Comments Off

We’re growing! Photos of the almost-complete rear addition coming soon…

What’s on the boards?

July 30, 2016 10:21 pm Published by admin Comments Off

We’re working on concepts for Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute. Did anyone see their excellent dancing dragon during Funk... View Article

Welcome, Makerbot!

July 30, 2016 10:20 pm Published by admin Comments Off

EL Studio is thrilled to welcome our newest studio collaborator! Makerbot is already hard at work 3D printing scale models... View Article

Naylor Court Wins 2015 Washingtonian Residential Design Award

July 30, 2016 7:34 pm Published by admin Comments Off

For 34 years, Washingtonian and the Washington chapter of the American Institute of Architects have recognized outstanding local architects with... View Article

Arizona Ave. Residence Wins AIA DC 2016 Unbuilt Merit Award

July 30, 2016 7:27 pm Published by admin Comments Off

EL Studio is proud to announce that the Arizona Avenue Residence was awarded 2016 UNBUILT Merit Award. The UNBUILT Awards... View Article