Archive for August 2010

  1. Young Architects Forum Photo Contest

    by Dennis Hockman | August 26, 2010

    “What makes B’more unique to you?”  That’ the question the Young Architects Forum wants to answer through its photo contest, “Uniquely Baltimore.”  For Rules and Guidelines, see the entry from below or follow the link to AIA Baltimore’s YAF Photo Contest. Public entries are limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible.

  2. The BBQ Joint

    by Jennifer K. Dansicker | August 25, 2010

    A great pit stop on the way to the beach.

  3. 2010 MNCBIA Gold Award Winners

    by Dennis Hockman | August 19, 2010

    The best custom homes of the year!

  4. The Doors of Baltimore

    by Dennis Hockman | August 17, 2010

    Historic doors based on classic and revival architectural styles.

  5. The Passive House

    by Chesapeake Home Magazine | August 5, 2010

    Energy efficiency, with or without the green.

  6. Art of the Photograph

    by Christianna McCausland | August 5, 2010

    The value of fine art photography.

  7. Sedums: The Perfect Plant

    by Peggy Riccio | August 3, 2010

    The many varieties of the hardy, tolerant sedum.

  8. Frederick

    by Jennifer K. Dansicker | August 3, 2010

    Frederick, Maryland is strategically located in the American landscape. Laid out in 1745 by land speculator Daniel Dulany and situated on the route to the Shenandoah Valley, Frederick was a stopping place for pioneers traveling to the frontier. Settled predominately by German immigrants, the town’s most notable residents were a young German schoolmaster and his [...]

  9. Rock-n-Roll Zen Fusion Condo

    by Annliese Scott | August 2, 2010

    The owner of this Baltimore Ritz Carlton Residences terrace-level suite invites guests into his home with the  same requests—or at least one might get that impression. A floor to ceiling mural of the legendary Sgt. Pepper album on the wall opposite the main entrance “. . . draws you in immediately,” says the homeowner. Painted [...]

  10. Face to Face with Mona Hajj

    by Jennifer K. Dansicker | August 2, 2010

    At just 17-years-old, Mona Hajj came to the United States and pursued a career in interior design. After graduating from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in 1987 and working for an architectural firm for a few years, she was encouraged by a friend to open her own design company in 1991, establishing Mona Hajj [...]