When Valerie and Craig Dykstra decided to build a home, they wanted a place where they could play, exercise and entertain as a family. Working with architect Jon Hensley and builder Charles Priem, they constructed a contemporary structure with Craftsman-like details. The exterior is covered in wood and stone with a hand-crimped steel roof. Inside, from the stone surfaces to the wood finishes, everything appears to be one-of-a-kind.
While simple in style, Priem says it was a challenging structure to build. The couple also worked with interior designer Walter Gagliano, who understood their casual, family-oriented lifestyle. Together they came up with a number of interesting concepts, including a music room with a curved ceiling finished in silver leaf, a slide from the kitchen to the downstairs playroom and a glass-enclosed spiral staircase to a large roof deck. The home also features its own racquetball court that's convenient to the outdoor terrace and pool.
Resources landscape architecture—Arentz Landscape Architects LLC
4201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 407
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202.537.8020
E-mail:
architects@richardarentz.com
Website:
www.arentzdc.com Guests Jon Hensley
Architect, Jon Hensley Architects
927 South Walter Reed Drive Suite 3
Arlington, VA 22204
Phone: 703-469-3900
E-mail:
JHArchitects@aol.com
Website:
www.JonHensleyArchitects.comCharles Priem
Project Manager, Accent General Contracting, Inc.
114 Derwood Circle
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 301-294-9295
E-mail:
AccentGeneral@aol.comWalter Gagliano
Interior Designer, G & G Arte, Inc.
Phone: 202-265-9203
1429 Q Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
