This residence is tucked away in the Shenandoah Mountains, and is designed to comfortably house a couple and parent in-laws. Views of the surrounding mountains are carefully framed, and each wing has its own unique characteristics. The design implements passive cooling strategies combined with active systems, like a glycol solar heated slab, to minimize dependence on the grid. A nod to the vernacular southern dogtrot provides a space for gathering around an outdoor fireplace while simultaneously harnessing breezes from a nearby mountaintop.

The ‘tiny house’ movement is gaining traction in several parts of the United States, and its philosophy is based on living in the smallest possible footprint, often on land that would otherwise go unused or underused. The Minim home is an extremely efficient and sustainable prototype measuring just 11′ wide by 22′ long. The interior space is meticulously designed and detailed to create a comfortable living space for two adults. Movable items like a custom hydraulic table and a roll-away bed enable the space to be configured in a multitude of ways.

Parts & Labor consists of a Butchery and Restaruant located within a former auto repair facility and tire shop.  The structure, renovated with the assistance of historic preservation tax incentives, also contains office space and is the home of Baltimore’s Single Carrot Theatre.  A large kitchen processes, prepares, and butchers meat for the operator’s other restaurants (Woodberry Kitchen, Artifact Coffee, and Shoo-Fly Diner).  Menu items for Parts & Labor are all finished over a 12-foot long custom hearth, built with cobblestones salvaged from Baltimore’s streets.

The Sharpe-Hatt Residence is a renovation and addition to an existing home within an historic neighborhood. While the project more than doubles the footprint of the original structure, it does so while respecting the traditional scale of the neighborhood and surrounding homes. The floor level of the addition steps down, creating a more open and inviting kitchen and dining area, which opens onto a new patio and becomes the new center of activity in the renovated home. The stair, which previously bisected the house, was re-oriented and the original entrance was relocated to create a better flow through the ground floor. The material palette on the interior is a mixture of marble and glass, tempered with walnut and oak.

Court House is a renovation of an existing rowhouse, the front of which had a setback far greater than any other rowhouse on the block. The design embraces the existing conditions and uses the quirky setback in the front to the client’s advantage by creating an entry court that functions as an extension of the interior living space. A screened porch on the back of the house extends the kitchen and dining areas and functionally increases the use of the small footprint with minimal cost. The whimsical yet functional façade–with its sinewy steel ribbons–allows for privacy, controls natural light, interjects delight, and, in its placement and scale, respects context.

Shoo-Fly Diner is located in an historic, mid-20th century building originally constructed as a Hess Shoe store and located in one of the Baltimore area’s first suburban shopping districts.  Foundry worked with the chef and builders to renovate the space as a casual diner serving traditional American fare. The split-level floor plan was used as an opportunity to differentiate between dining options, with the bar on the entrance level, more traditional table service a level above, and U-shaped diner counters providing views into the open kitchen on the lower level.

Foundry assisted Belvedere Square in the development of a multi-phase masterplan, including design and programming for exterior public plazas, building facade improvements and lighting, branding, and reconfiguring traffic patterns. The scope also includes reprogramming multiple buildings and the renovation and expansion of the Belvedere Square Market. The second phase is currently being implemented, with future work in development.

Wagshal’s Market has been a Washington, D.C. staple for the upper Northwest region since 1925. Their second location reinvents old market charm and textures by skillfully manipulating materials and combining them with state-of-the-art equipment. The glass meat and deli cases are custom designed for the space and allow for maximum customer viewing area and interaction. A porcelain tile ceiling serves as the backdrop for steel ceiling grids that support multiple functions, such as adjustable LED lighting and suspended scales.

This Thai restaurant takes modern elements and blends them with references to the owner’s family to create an inviting interior. A fresh and colorful palette takes its cues from old photographs that line the banquette wall.  Foundry worked closely with artist Michelle Peterson-Albandoz to create the focal point of the space, an intricate reclaimed wood wall installation that wraps the entry and bar area.

Long View Gallery is unique in Washington for its ability to showcase large-scale artworks and installations. Long View is housed in a former car garage adjacent to the Washington Convention Center, and functions both as an art gallery and event space. Sleek metal and glass garage doors evoke the building’s original function. The interior space is raw and industrial, lending the artwork a special significance and power.

An existing rowhouse is transformed to accommodate the client’s desire for simple, open living. A sculptural wood and glass stair bathed in natural light forms the heart of the house. A restrained palette and modern details are juxtaposed against the traditional exterior. Custom elements, like the master bath sink and dining room pendant, lend a unique character and warmth to the home.

This renovation takes cues from the owners’ affinity for mid-20^th century furniture and design. While respecting the original structure, careful interventions of walnut cabinetry, lacquered panels, and natural stone seamlessly merge old and new. Every element is carefully considered, and the result is a functional and efficient dwelling in a modest amount of space.

This Capitol Hill rowhouse is made bright and airy by demolishing the interior walls and creating an open kitchen and dining plan. Custom cabinetry allows for an island in the middle of the narrow space, making the kitchen extremely functional. The materials and details speak to the historic nature of the home without relying on overly traditional motifs.