Art of Architecture

Every time we put pencil, pen, or brush to paper, we discover new corners of creativity. It is in exercising art that we deepen our understanding of the beauty of architecture.

“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” Winston Churchill

Each sketch pushes us to think creatively, to begin simply. Only paper, pencil, and inspiration from the clients. Pursuing architecture as art means each home is an entirely new creation, unique in beauty, purpose, and context. This is the art of architecture.

“Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves.” Julia Morgan

Some projects are new beginnings. Others are rediscoveries. Woodway Restoration allowed us to revive and expand the beauty of a historic Washington home…and, in doing so, to partner with architects of days past.

“One of the great beauties of architecture is that each time, it is like life starting all over again.” – Renzo Piano The art of architecture is born of great ideas depicted with our simplest tools–pencil, ink, paint, and paper.

“Architecture, of all the arts, is the one which acts the most slowly, but the most surely, on the soul.” – Ernest Dimnet

The pursuit of beauty defines our work. We seek to understand and capture it at every step–from concept to final construction.

“Architects can’t force people to connect, they can only plan the crossing points, remove barriers and make the meeting places useful and attractive.” – Denise Scott Brown In crafting compelling representations of each home design project we embark on, we practice the art of architecture from start to finish.

The tradition of sending holiday cards dates back to 1840s England and a man who wanted to acknowledge the people in his life with a token of gratitude. He commissioned an artist friend to create a custom design and reproduce it on thick paper, then sent it out to friends and relatives, giving the world …