HONOR AWARD ─ Residential Architecture Project: bm Modular One Location: Bethesda, Maryland Architect: Robert M. Gurney, FAIA, Architect Owner/Developer: Withheld Contractor: Sandy Spring Builders Photographer: Maxwell MacKenzie

vertical storage for large baking trays, cutting boards and muffin tins. All in walnut. Classic white kitchen designed and built by Jewett Farms + Co. Functional for family life with a design that will stand the test of time. White cabinetry, soapstone perimeter counters and marble island top. Hand scraped walnut floors. Walnut drawer interiors and walnut trim on the range hood. Many interior details, check out the rest of the project photos to see them all.

This bathroom remodel was thoughtfully designed to create a warm, modern retreat with timeless finishes and functional storage. The custom natural wood vanity adds warmth and texture, while the white quartz countertop with subtle veining provides a clean, elegant surface. Matte black plumbing fixtures, cabinet hardware, and a sleek framed mirror introduce contrast, complemented by contemporary wall sconces that add soft ambient lighting. Every finish was carefully selected to achieve a balance of modern sophistication and everyday practicality, resulting in a bright, inviting bathroom built to stand the test of time.

Interior Design - Vani Sayeed Studios Photography - Jared Kuzia
Transitional master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile alcove shower photo in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet and blue walls

Wallpaper Installation – Laundry Room in Moapa Transform your laundry space with durable, stylish wallpaper installation in Moapa. As your local wallpaper specialist, I create functional yet beautiful laundry areas with: ✔ Laundry Room-Specific Solutions Heavy-duty vinyl wallpaper resistant to moisture & heat Peel-and-stick options for easy future updates Mold/mildew resistant materials for humid environments ✔ Moapa-Tested Features Fade-resistant finishes for sunlit rooms Textured wallcoverings that hide imperfections Specialized adhesives for high-humidity areas ✔ Complete Service Options Washer/dryer wall treatments with precise cutouts Utility closet wallpaper coordination Wallpaper repair for high-wear areas Why Moapa Homeowners Choose Us: ✔ Quick 1-Day Installations – Minimal disruption to laundry routines ✔ Free Design Consultations – Help selecting practical yet stylish patterns ✔ Local Climate Knowledge – Materials that withstand desert conditions ✔ Pet-Friendly Materials – Safe for homes with animals Popular Moapa Laundry Room Styles: • Desert Modern – Neutral tones with subtle Southwestern patterns • Vintage Washday – Retro 1950s inspired prints • Spa-Like Simplicity – Clean lines with calming blues/greens • Bold & Cheerful – Bright patterns to energize chores Serving All of Moapa Valley – From Logandale to Overton.

White oak wide plank flooring is popular and stands the test of time. Traditional White Oak may contain sound knots, checking, and occasional worm holes. It is live-sawn to produce a mixture of rift, quartered and plain-sawn planks. Our live-sawn milling method is non-standard milling practice (old-style) that results in longer and wider than usual plank dimensions and utilizes all grades of lumber to produce a single floor with unmatched quality, character and appeal.

White oak wide plank flooring is popular and stands the test of time. Traditional White Oak may contain sound knots, checking, and occasional worm holes. It is live-sawn to produce a mixture of rift, quartered and plain-sawn planks. Our live-sawn milling method is non-standard milling practice (old-style) that results in longer and wider than usual plank dimensions and utilizes all grades of lumber to produce a single floor with unmatched quality, character and appeal.

White oak wide plank flooring is popular and stands the test of time. Traditional White Oak may contain sound knots, checking, and occasional worm holes. It is live-sawn to produce a mixture of rift, quartered and plain-sawn planks. Our live-sawn milling method is non-standard milling practice (old-style) that results in longer and wider than usual plank dimensions and utilizes all grades of lumber to produce a single floor with unmatched quality, character and appeal.

This hall bath showcases timeless design with a fresh, modern edge. Clean lines and a soft neutral palette create a bright, open feel, while classic details keep the look enduring and elegant. A simple light gray vanity, polished fixtures, and understated tilework come together to form a space that feels both functional and refined. Thoughtfully designed for everyday use, this bathroom balances beauty and practicality — offering a crisp, uncluttered look that will stand the test of time.

White oak wide plank flooring is popular and stands the test of time. Traditional White Oak may contain sound knots, checking, and occasional worm holes. It is live-sawn to produce a mixture of rift, quartered and plain-sawn planks. Our live-sawn milling method is non-standard milling practice (old-style) that results in longer and wider than usual plank dimensions and utilizes all grades of lumber to produce a single floor with unmatched quality, character and appeal.

White oak wide plank flooring is popular and stands the test of time. Traditional White Oak may contain sound knots, checking, and occasional worm holes. It is live-sawn to produce a mixture of rift, quartered and plain-sawn planks. Our live-sawn milling method is non-standard milling practice (old-style) that results in longer and wider than usual plank dimensions and utilizes all grades of lumber to produce a single floor with unmatched quality, character and appeal.

Lincoln Farmhouse LEED-H Platinum, Net-Positive Energy OVERVIEW. This LEED Platinum certified modern farmhouse ties into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, Massachusetts - a town known for its rich history, farming traditions, conservation efforts, and visionary architecture. The goal was to design and build a new single family home on 1.8 acres that respects the neighborhood’s agrarian roots, produces more energy than it consumes, and provides the family with flexible spaces to live-play-work-entertain. The resulting 2,800 SF home is proof that families do not need to compromise on style, space or comfort in a highly energy-efficient and healthy home. CONNECTION TO NATURE. The attached garage is ubiquitous in new construction in New England’s cold climate. This home’s barn-inspired garage is intentionally detached from the main dwelling. A covered walkway connects the two structures, creating an intentional connection with the outdoors between auto and home. FUNCTIONAL FLEXIBILITY. With a modest footprint, each space must serve a specific use, but also be flexible for atypical scenarios. The Mudroom serves everyday use for the couple and their children, but is also easy to tidy up to receive guests, eliminating the need for two entries found in most homes. A workspace is conveniently located off the mudroom; it looks out on to the back yard to supervise the children and can be closed off with a sliding door when not in use. The Away Room opens up to the Living Room for everyday use; it can be closed off with its oversized pocket door for secondary use as a guest bedroom with en suite bath. NET POSITIVE ENERGY. The all-electric home consumes 70% less energy than a code-built house, and with measured energy data produces 48% more energy annually than it consumes, making it a 'net positive' home. Thick walls and roofs lack thermal bridging, windows are high performance, triple-glazed, and a continuous air barrier yields minimal leakage (0.27ACH50) making the home among the tightest in the US. Systems include an air source heat pump, an energy recovery ventilator, and a 13.1kW photovoltaic system to offset consumption and support future electric cars. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE. -6.3 kBtu/sf/yr Energy Use Intensity (Actual monitored project data reported for the firm’s 2016 AIA 2030 Commitment. Average single family home is 52.0 kBtu/sf/yr.) o 10,900 kwh total consumption (8.5 kbtu/ft2 EUI) o 16,200 kwh total production o 5,300 kwh net surplus, equivalent to 15,000-25,000 electric car miles per year. 48% net positive. WATER EFFICIENCY. Plumbing fixtures and water closets consume a mere 60% of the federal standard, while high efficiency appliances such as the dishwasher and clothes washer also reduce consumption rates. FOOD PRODUCTION. After clearing all invasive species, apple, pear, peach and cherry trees were planted. Future plans include blueberry, raspberry and strawberry bushes, along with raised beds for vegetable gardening. The house also offers a below ground root cellar, built outside the home's thermal envelope, to gain the passive benefit of long term energy-free food storage. RESILIENCY. The home's ability to weather unforeseen challenges is predictable - it will fare well. The super-insulated envelope means during a winter storm with power outage, heat loss will be slow - taking days to drop to 60 degrees even with no heat source. During normal conditions, reduced energy consumption plus energy production means shelter from the burden of utility costs. Surplus production can power electric cars & appliances. The home exceeds snow & wind structural requirements, plus far surpasses standard construction for long term durability planning. ARCHITECT: ZeroEnergy Design http://zeroenergy.com/lincoln-farmhouse CONTRACTOR: Thoughtforms http://thoughtforms-corp.com/ PHOTOGRAPHER: Chuck Choi http://www.chuckchoi.com/

Lavender and Salvias providing plants for pollinators next to vegetable beds.
Photo of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

The ecoLite™ Window Series from ProVia® has been independently tested and certified. An Intercept™ Blackline glazing system improves thermal performance for less heat loss, warmer glass temperatures and reduced interior condensation. ProVia’s ecoLite vinyl windows come with our Lifetime Limited Warranty on materials and workmanship, which includes a 20-year warranty on glass seal failure.

The Ubuntu Center provides pediatric HIV testing and treatment, counseling, education, and community empowerment. The design is focused on de-stigmatization and normalization of HIV testing and treatment. It provides access to a state-of-the-art facility in a beleaguered post-apartheid community. The design is a model for sustainable development that begins with environment and extends to the preservation of life. Funded globally and operated locally, Ubuntu reflects a world defined by unprecedented global connection and the resurgence of local, community based organization. Ubuntu center brings state of the art services to vulnerable children by providing centrally located, free and accessible social services in a single facility. It comprises a multi-purpose hall for education, concerts and shelter when needed; an empowerment wing with career guidance and computer centre, and a fully equipped Pediatric HIV /TB testing and counseling clinic with 47,691 people reached through community HIV prevention outreach. Ubuntu’s organic rooftop garden, together with Ubuntu’s neighborhood gardens feed 2,245 students daily. It provides a timely and practical template for sustainability on a societal as well as an environmental level. Ubuntu has been adopted by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS relief (PEPFAR), and has become a model of success for the Clinton Global initiative, the Kresge foundation, and countless individual supporters.

The Ubuntu Center provides pediatric HIV testing and treatment, counseling, education, and community empowerment. The design is focused on de-stigmatization and normalization of HIV testing and treatment. It provides access to a state-of-the-art facility in a beleaguered post-apartheid community. The design is a model for sustainable development that begins with environment and extends to the preservation of life. Funded globally and operated locally, Ubuntu reflects a world defined by unprecedented global connection and the resurgence of local, community based organization. Ubuntu center brings state of the art services to vulnerable children by providing centrally located, free and accessible social services in a single facility. It comprises a multi-purpose hall for education, concerts and shelter when needed; an empowerment wing with career guidance and computer centre, and a fully equipped Pediatric HIV /TB testing and counseling clinic with 47,691 people reached through community HIV prevention outreach. Ubuntu’s organic rooftop garden, together with Ubuntu’s neighborhood gardens feed 2,245 students daily. It provides a timely and practical template for sustainability on a societal as well as an environmental level. Ubuntu has been adopted by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS relief (PEPFAR), and has become a model of success for the Clinton Global initiative, the Kresge foundation, and countless individual supporters.

The Ubuntu Center provides pediatric HIV testing and treatment, counseling, education, and community empowerment. The design is focused on de-stigmatization and normalization of HIV testing and treatment. It provides access to a state-of-the-art facility in a beleaguered post-apartheid community. The design is a model for sustainable development that begins with environment and extends to the preservation of life. Funded globally and operated locally, Ubuntu reflects a world defined by unprecedented global connection and the resurgence of local, community based organization. Ubuntu center brings state of the art services to vulnerable children by providing centrally located, free and accessible social services in a single facility. It comprises a multi-purpose hall for education, concerts and shelter when needed; an empowerment wing with career guidance and computer centre, and a fully equipped Pediatric HIV /TB testing and counseling clinic with 47,691 people reached through community HIV prevention outreach. Ubuntu’s organic rooftop garden, together with Ubuntu’s neighborhood gardens feed 2,245 students daily. It provides a timely and practical template for sustainability on a societal as well as an environmental level. Ubuntu has been adopted by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS relief (PEPFAR), and has become a model of success for the Clinton Global initiative, the Kresge foundation, and countless individual supporters.

This project in Southampton involved a full kitchen remodel, beginning with the removal of the existing kitchen and a complete reconfiguration of the space. From minor building works to final decoration, every stage was carefully managed to ensure a seamless transformation. The new kitchen features a contemporary shaker design that blends clean, modern lines with a warm, homely feel, making it ideal for a busy family lifestyle. A practical peninsula provides generous prep space and casual seating, creating a true hub of the home. Oak shelves with integrated LED lighting add depth and warmth to the design, while full-height cabinetry ensures every inch of space is maximised. Solid timber doors were chosen for their durability and quality, guaranteeing a kitchen that will stand the test of time. The result is a space that delivers both style and practicality, beautifully tailored to modern family living and designed to be enjoyed for years to come.

This project in Southampton involved a full kitchen remodel, beginning with the removal of the existing kitchen and a complete reconfiguration of the space. From minor building works to final decoration, every stage was carefully managed to ensure a seamless transformation. The new kitchen features a contemporary shaker design that blends clean, modern lines with a warm, homely feel, making it ideal for a busy family lifestyle. A practical peninsula provides generous prep space and casual seating, creating a true hub of the home. Oak shelves with integrated LED lighting add depth and warmth to the design, while full-height cabinetry ensures every inch of space is maximised. Solid timber doors were chosen for their durability and quality, guaranteeing a kitchen that will stand the test of time. The result is a space that delivers both style and practicality, beautifully tailored to modern family living and designed to be enjoyed for years to come.