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Oct 29
2010

Railings in contemporary Bethesda home

Posted by Pagenstecher Group in wooden elements , stainless steel , Modern architecture , Bethesda home

Rethinking the stair railings for this contemporary Bethesda Home we used a blend of wooden elements; mahogany newels and top rails, combined with stainless steel ¾ inch rods and a steel cable at the top.  The cable creates tension,pulling everything together, while the rods create compression which keeps the rail from collapsing or falling apart.  Modern architecture is all about expressing the nature of  materials while enjoying the cleanliness of line and the rigor of the details.

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Oct 21
2010

In the trees

Posted by Pagenstecher Group in typical brick rambler , spectacular hillside views , porch , In the trees , Frank Lloyd Wright , Bethesda home

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This Bethesda home was a typical brick rambler on a magnificent lot.  The house did not take advantage of its spectacular hillside views.  Our transformation to a Prairie style cottage included; the addition of a new covered porch, and a round room extending out over the hillside and into the trees.  The unique site can now be enjoyed from both inside and out.  Influenced by the early work of Frank Lloyd Wright, the house now engages the site.

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