Modern on the Potomac

The masterplan for this unique property — a steeply sloping three-acre site and riverfront clearing — included stabilizing eroded creeks, restoring wetlands, and incorporating a massive rain garden to filter stormwater flow from the parking court above and other properties further up the hill. The owners, a family with four dogs, also had requirements that included adequate parking for entertaining, a dedicated recreation space for the dogs, and a beautifully blended network of new plantings, hardscape, and sculpture to be seen from and complement the linear forms of their organic-modern home in the woods. 

  • Architect: Thomson Cooke Architects
  • Interior Designer: M.S. Vicas Interiors
  • General Contractor: Peterson & Collins
  • Landscape Contractor: Wheat’s Landscaping
The masterplan for this unique property — a steeply sloping three-acre site and riverfront clearing — included stabilizing eroded creeks, restoring wetlands, and incorporating a massive rain garden to filter storm water flow from the parking court above and other properties further up the hill. The owners, a family with four dogs, also had requirements that included adequate parking for entertaining, a dedicated recreation space for the dogs, and a beautifully blended network of new plantings, hardscape, and sculpture to be seen from and complement the linear forms of their organic-modern home in the woods.
The masterplan for this unique property — a steeply sloping three-acre site and riverfront clearing — included stabilizing eroded creeks, restoring wetlands, and incorporating a massive rain garden to filter storm water flow from the parking court above and other properties further up the hill. The owners, a family with four dogs, also had requirements that included adequate parking for entertaining, a dedicated recreation space for the dogs, and a beautifully blended network of new plantings, hardscape, and sculpture to be seen from and complement the linear forms of their organic-modern home in the woods.
The masterplan for this unique property — a steeply sloping three-acre site and riverfront clearing — included stabilizing eroded creeks, restoring wetlands, and incorporating a massive rain garden to filter storm water flow from the parking court above and other properties further up the hill. The owners, a family with four dogs, also had requirements that included adequate parking for entertaining, a dedicated recreation space for the dogs, and a beautifully blended network of new plantings, hardscape, and sculpture to be seen from and complement the linear forms of their organic-modern home in the woods.
The masterplan for this unique property — a steeply sloping three-acre site and riverfront clearing — included stabilizing eroded creeks, restoring wetlands, and incorporating a massive rain garden to filter storm water flow from the parking court above and other properties further up the hill. The owners, a family with four dogs, also had requirements that included adequate parking for entertaining, a dedicated recreation space for the dogs, and a beautifully blended network of new plantings, hardscape, and sculpture to be seen from and complement the linear forms of their organic-modern home in the woods.
The masterplan for this unique property — a steeply sloping three-acre site and riverfront clearing — included stabilizing eroded creeks, restoring wetlands, and incorporating a massive rain garden to filter storm water flow from the parking court above and other properties further up the hill. The owners, a family with four dogs, also had requirements that included adequate parking for entertaining, a dedicated recreation space for the dogs, and a beautifully blended network of new plantings, hardscape, and sculpture to be seen from and complement the linear forms of their organic-modern home in the woods.
The masterplan for this unique property — a steeply sloping three-acre site and riverfront clearing — included stabilizing eroded creeks, restoring wetlands, and incorporating a massive rain garden to filter storm water flow from the parking court above and other properties further up the hill. The owners, a family with four dogs, also had requirements that included adequate parking for entertaining, a dedicated recreation space for the dogs, and a beautifully blended network of new plantings, hardscape, and sculpture to be seen from and complement the linear forms of their organic-modern home in the woods.
The masterplan for this unique property — a steeply sloping three-acre site and riverfront clearing — included stabilizing eroded creeks, restoring wetlands, and incorporating a massive rain garden to filter storm water flow from the parking court above and other properties further up the hill. The owners, a family with four dogs, also had requirements that included adequate parking for entertaining, a dedicated recreation space for the dogs, and a beautifully blended network of new plantings, hardscape, and sculpture to be seen from and complement the linear forms of their organic-modern home in the woods.
The masterplan for this unique property — a steeply sloping three-acre site and riverfront clearing — included stabilizing eroded creeks, restoring wetlands, and incorporating a massive rain garden to filter storm water flow from the parking court above and other properties further up the hill. The owners, a family with four dogs, also had requirements that included adequate parking for entertaining, a dedicated recreation space for the dogs, and a beautifully blended network of new plantings, hardscape, and sculpture to be seen from and complement the linear forms of their organic-modern home in the woods.
The masterplan for this unique property — a steeply sloping three-acre site and riverfront clearing — included stabilizing eroded creeks, restoring wetlands, and incorporating a massive rain garden to filter storm water flow from the parking court above and other properties further up the hill. The owners, a family with four dogs, also had requirements that included adequate parking for entertaining, a dedicated recreation space for the dogs, and a beautifully blended network of new plantings, hardscape, and sculpture to be seen from and complement the linear forms of their organic-modern home in the woods.
The masterplan for this unique property — a steeply sloping three-acre site and riverfront clearing — included stabilizing eroded creeks, restoring wetlands, and incorporating a massive rain garden to filter storm water flow from the parking court above and other properties further up the hill. The owners, a family with four dogs, also had requirements that included adequate parking for entertaining, a dedicated recreation space for the dogs, and a beautifully blended network of new plantings, hardscape, and sculpture to be seen from and complement the linear forms of their organic-modern home in the woods.
The masterplan for this unique property — a steeply sloping three-acre site and riverfront clearing — included stabilizing eroded creeks, restoring wetlands, and incorporating a massive rain garden to filter storm water flow from the parking court above and other properties further up the hill. The owners, a family with four dogs, also had requirements that included adequate parking for entertaining, a dedicated recreation space for the dogs, and a beautifully blended network of new plantings, hardscape, and sculpture to be seen from and complement the linear forms of their organic-modern home in the woods.
The masterplan for this unique property — a steeply sloping three-acre site and riverfront clearing — included stabilizing eroded creeks, restoring wetlands, and incorporating a massive rain garden to filter storm water flow from the parking court above and other properties further up the hill. The owners, a family with four dogs, also had requirements that included adequate parking for entertaining, a dedicated recreation space for the dogs, and a beautifully blended network of new plantings, hardscape, and sculpture to be seen from and complement the linear forms of their organic-modern home in the woods.
The masterplan for this unique property — a steeply sloping three-acre site and riverfront clearing — included stabilizing eroded creeks, restoring wetlands, and incorporating a massive rain garden to filter storm water flow from the parking court above and other properties further up the hill. The owners, a family with four dogs, also had requirements that included adequate parking for entertaining, a dedicated recreation space for the dogs, and a beautifully blended network of new plantings, hardscape, and sculpture to be seen from and complement the linear forms of their organic-modern home in the woods.
Aerial view of backyard of Landscape Architect DC Joseph Richardson’s work on a modern house on the Potomac.
Cozy deck sitting area with burning fire at dusk overlooking lake, designed by Landscape Architect DC Joseph Richardson.
Front exterior view of Landscape Architect DC’s modern house on the Potomac River at night.

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