Constructed in 1954 by modernist architect, Grosvner Chapman, the residence is sited on a heavily forested, hilly site in Bethesda, MD. The program for improvements called for a full-scale renovation, inside and out, and a large 2-story addition. While the design and massing of the addition follows the lines of the original house, addition of a large clerestory monitor over the living room dominates the revamped interior. Extensive\u00a0 Douglas fir built-ins and cabinets link the main living spaces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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