--- title: "dat architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dat-architecture-pfvwus-pf~595807418 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~595807418.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "dat architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9a336a840001ec52_3314-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "11204 Whisperwood La, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852, United States" latitude: 39.0496 longitude: -77.1204 phone: "(301) 922-4152" website: http://www.datarchitecture.com rating: 0 review_count: 0 followers: 25 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # dat architecture Original Houzz profile: [dat architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dat-architecture-pfvwus-pf~595807418) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** North Bethesda, MD - **Serves:** Washington DC Metro - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 10 Ideabook Saves We are a small design build residential firm dedicated to bring modernity,simplicity and sustainability to our everyday life. ### Services Provided - Design - Interior design - Remodeling - Additions - Project Management - Construction - design-build - Rendering ### Areas Served - Washington DC Metro ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | dat architecture | | Address | 11204 Whisperwood La, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852, United States | | Phone | (301) 922-4152 | | Website | http://www.datarchitecture.com | | Followers on Houzz | 25 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/dat-architecture/136731116349971?ref=hl - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/pub/damian-trostinetzky/3/a36/5a8 - Blog — http://www.architizer.com/en\_us/firms/view/dat-architecture/1371/\#.uk-1r4d9j8e ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [dat architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dat-architecture-pfvwus-pf~595807418) - **Website:** http://www.datarchitecture.com - **Phone:** (301) 922-4152 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Associate, AIA ## Selected projects - [Potomac Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/potomac-residence-pj-vj~116232) - Location: Potomac, MD - Photos: 6 - [Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~62379) - Location: Rockville, MD - Photos: 9 - [House in the woods](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-in-the-woods-pj-vj~62380) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Weekend House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/weekend-house-pj-vj~62381) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 [See all 4 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dat-architecture-pfvwus-pf~595807418) ## Community Q&A **Q: Master Bath** *(in Design Dilemma)* Ordered new oil bronzed fixtures. Now what else can I do that is inexpensive to update? Italian style house. I am useless at decorating (obviously) so please help me! A: I think your bathroom it's great as it is. The only problem I see is the integration of that huge cabinet with the rest of the space. i don't know if you can move it or make some kind of built in for it. **Q: Best way to start remodeling kitchen?** *(in Design Dilemma)* Hey everyone, We just bought a house and the house is a blank slate. White walls, light stock cabinets, granite counter tops, that extends into the dining room with a sliding door that gets sun all throughout the day. Whats the best way to go about starting to design the kitchen? We want to keep the cabinets and maybe stain them a shade darker, and we like the granite color, and looking to do a laminate wood floor. I attached a picture of the island to give you a good idea of what the wall color, cabinet color, and flooring is at currently so you see it all in one. Any help would be greatly appreciated! A: IKEA have good inexpensive Kitchen cabinetry for every taste, **Q: Need help with potential apartment combination** *(in Before & After)* I am considering purchasing and combining my 1 bedroom apartment with the studio next door. I would like to keep the existing kitchen, bathroom and bedroom and create a new large bathroom, master bedroom and potentially another smaller bedroom. The issue is that the studio only has 1 window on the north wall, so basically the whole studio would have to be the master bedroom. I was wondering if anyone had any other suggestions on how I could use the space to either make another bedroom and/or an extension to the living room. Thanks in advance! A: You definitely can't have a bedroom without a window. Now, it would be interesting to check if the Building owner, allows you to install a window. Maybe you don't even need to ask for his or her permission. I would check that first. **Q: How to update this mid-century kitchen?** *(in Design Dilemma)* This is the original kitchen in my 1965 mid-century home. We purchased the home 2 years ago and have been renovating it slowly ourselves. Our floors are hardwood and the backsplash is the original subway tile and it is in great condition. We found a box of extra tile in the basement and its Villeroy and Boch. The counter is white formica. The cabinets are structurally in excellent shape but there is a little bit of wear around a few of the knobs and some fading from the sun on one side of the island. The fridge is a subzero. The knobs and recessed light figures are all chrome. The pinch pleat curtains were probably replaced in the 80's and they are a really nice linen but I am kind of over the colors and would like something more contemporary. They do, however, open to cover both walls where they are situated. We want to update the kitchen but stay true to the mid-century aesthetic of the home. What we've done so far: The hood used to be orange but we painted it with stainless steel spray paint and it looks really good. We replaced the kitchen faucet and the old cooktop with a new Bosch one. Other than that, we haven't done anything to the space. We cannot afford to gut it but we would like to update it--budget is about $10K. Here are my questions. 1\. Should we paint the cabinets or try to refinish them? I personally love the idea of gray cabinets but I'm not sure if they would work in my MCM home. 2\. Any ideas on countertops? 3\. What color for the walls? 4\. Should we keep the chrome hardware on the cabinets? 5\. Ideas on new window treatments? Should we have curtains or another type? I'm thinking geometric patterns for the fabric. We need light control as our kitchen faces due east. 6\. What kind of light fixture should we put over the table? 7\. The table is from our old house--any ideas on how to update it or should we get a new one--my dream table is a Saarinen tulip table for this space. Our style is a warm contemporary. Thanks for your help! A: I don't know which style are you looking for, but the cabinets look good but a refinish with paint would be good. The second thin is the countertops which i think need an update with granite or stone. Stainless Steel appliances will also bring the kitchen up to date. **Q: Need help with ideas for front door!** *(in Design Dilemma)* We have a very traditional salt box house. I need ideas for a new front door...I want windows! Also, wondering what to do with side door...so both doors look right together! Finally, would love comments/thoughts on adding a front porch/entry way. A: I would add a porch with sitting area covering the whole width of the front wall. If you need any help don't hesitate to contact me. Something as american as this http://xroads.virginia.edu/~class/am483\_97/projects/cook/porch4.jpg --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*