Awards & Publications
DESIGN AWARDS
*National Awards
“Best of Houzz 2022 Award”
Winner, North America. Best in Design.
“BEST Home Expert” 2022.
Northern Virginia Magazine. March 2022.
Home & Design Magazine, 2021 NARI Metro DC CotY Award of Excellence
(Residence – Waterford, VA).
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Metro DC, 2021 Capital CotY Awards Merit Award, Entire House over $1,000,000. (Residence – Waterford, VA).
“Best of Houzz 2021 Award”
Winner, North America. Design & Customer Service.
2020 Chrysalis Award*
Regional Award Winner, (Whole House Remodel – Waterford, VA)
“Best of Houzz 2020 Award”
Winner, North America. Design & Customer Service.
2018 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards
Bronze Award, Residential Addition over $250,000 (Residence—Clifton, VA)
2018 Chrysalis Award, Regional Award Winner, (Residential Addition—Clifton, VA)
“Best of Houzz 2018 Award”
Winner, North America. Design & Customer Service
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2017 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Residential Addition over $250,000 (Residence—Clifton, VA)
“Best of Houzz 2017 Award”
Winner, North America. Design & Customer Service
“Best of Houzz 2016 Award”
Winner, North America. Design & Customer Service
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2015 Capital CotY Awards
Finalist Award, Residential Addition over $250,000 (Residence—Mineral, VA)
2015 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards
Silver Award, Detached Outbuilding (Residence—Woodbridge, VA)
2015 Fairfax County Exceptional Design Awards
Honor Award, Residential – Falls Church, VA (Builder: KohlMark Builders, Inc.; Architect: Reader & Schwartz)
2015 Professional Remodeler Design Awards
Silver Award, Detached Outbuilding (Residence—Woodbridge, VA)
2015 Chrysalis Award*, National Award Winner, (Detached Outbuilding—Woodbridge, VA)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2014 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Residential Exterior Element (Carports—Woodbridge, VA)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2014 Capital CotY Awards
Merit Award, Residential Detached Structure (Boathouse—Mineral, VA)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2014 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Creative Design (Residence—Woodbridge, VA)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2014 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Custom Home over $1,000,000 (Residence—Woodbridge, VA)
2014 Professional Remodeler Design Awards
Platinum Award, Detached Outbuilding (Poolhouse—Vienna, VA)
2014 Chrysalis Award*, National Award Winner, (Poolhouse—Vienna, VA)
Home & Design Magazine, 2013 CotY Award of Excellence, (Residence—Vienna, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2013 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Detached Structure (Poolhouse—Vienna, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2013 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award Winner, Custom Home over $1,000,000 (Residence—Cross Junction, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2012 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award Winner, Custom Home over $1,000,000 (Residence—Potomac, Maryland)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2012 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award Winner, Entire House $500,00 – $1,000,000 (Residence—Falls Church, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2010 Capital CotY Awards
Merit Award, Universal Design (Elevator/Residence—Potomac, Maryland)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2010 Capital CotY Awards
Merit Award, Creative Design (Stairs/Residence—Potomac, Maryland), 2010.
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2010 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award Winner, Residential Addition over $500,000 (Residence—Great Falls, VA)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)*, 2010 Contractor of the Year
National Winner, Residential Addition Over $250,000 (Residence—Great Falls, VA)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)*, 2010 Contractor of the Year
Regional Winner, Region 2 Southeast, Residential Addition Over $250,000 (Residence—Great Falls, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2009 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award Winner, Entire House over $1,000,000 (Residence—Front Royal, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2009 Capital CotY Award
Entire House over $1,000,000 (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2009 Capital CotY Award
Entire House $500,000 – $1,000,000 (Residence—Falls Church, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2009 Capital CotY Award
Residential Addition over $500,000 (Residence—Alexandria, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2008 Capital CotY Award
Entire House $250,000 -$500,000 (Residence—Great Falls, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2008 Capital CotY Award
Custom Home Over $1,000,000 (Residence—Lovettsville, VA)
2008 Cheng Concrete Design Awards Program, Best of Show (Renovation—Oakton, VA).
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2007 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award Winner, Residential Detached Structure (Residence—Oakton, VA)
Qualified Remodeler Magazine*, 2007 Master Design Awards
Gold, Exterior Face-lift (Residence—Great Falls, VA)
Qualified Remodeler Magazine*, 2007 Master Design Awards
Silver, Room Addition over $100,000 (Residence—Clifton, VA)
Qualified Remodeler Magazine*, 2007 Master Design Awards
Bronze, Light Commercial (Commercial—Burke, VA)
Professional Remodeler*, 2007 Best of the Best Design Award
Gold, Rebuild on Existing Foundation (Residence—Vienna, VA)
2007 Chrysalis Awards*, Best Project, South, Residential Specialty (Residence – Clifton, VA), 2007.
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)*, 2007 Southeast Regional CotY Award
Residential Addition Over $250,000 (Residence—Clifton, VA)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)*, 2007 Southeast Regional CotY Award
Commercial Interior (Commercial—Burke, VA) Architectural
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2006 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award Winner, Commercial Interior (Commercial—Burke, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2006 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award Winner, Custom Home Over $1,000,000 (Residence—Haymarket, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2006 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award Winner, Residential Addition Over $250,000 (Residence—Clifton, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2006 Capital CotY Awards
Merit Award Winner, Entire House Under $250,000 (Residence—Clifton, VA)
2006 Chrysalis Awards*, Best Project, Residential Interior, 2006.
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2005 Capital CotY Award
(Residence – Arlington, VA)
Qualified Remodeler Magazine*, 2005 QR Design Awards
First Place, Historic Restoration (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Qualified Remodeler Magazine*, 2005 QR Design Awards
Honorable Mention, Whole House Over $500,000 (Residence—Arlington, VA)
500 Top Remodelers*, Janus Award (In Conjunction with Chrysalis—Best Project)
Historic Renovation (Residence – Fairfax, VA), 2005.
2005 Chrysalis Awards*, Best Project, Historic Renovation (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
2005 Chrysalis Awards*, Honorable Mention, Whole House Over $500,000 (Residence—Arlington, VA)
Fairfax County, Virginia, 2005 Tree Preservation Award (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2004 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Historical Renovation/Restoration (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2004 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Custom Home Under $500,000 (Residence—Herndon, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2004 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Entire House $500,000 to $1,000,000 (Residence—Arlington, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2004 Capital CotY Awards
Team Merit Award, Entire House $250,000 to $500,000 (Residence—Arlington, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2004 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Entire House Under $250,000 (Residence—Alexandria, VA)
2004 Chrysalis Awards*, Best Project, Detached Outbuilding (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Qualified Remodeler Magazine*, 2004 QR Design Awards
First Place, Detached Structure (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Qualified Remodeler Magazine*, 2004 QR Design Awards
Second Place, Conservatory and Sunrooms (Residence—Arlington, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2003 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Residential Detached Structure (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2003 Capital CotY Awards
Merit Award, Residential Detached Structure (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2003 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Entire House Under $250,000 (Residence—Arlington, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2003 Capital CotY Awards
Merit Award, Residential Addition $100,000 to $250,000 (Residence—Reston, VA)
Washingtonian Magazine, 30 Top Remodelers, May 2003.
Qualified Remodeler Magazine*, 2003 QR Design Awards
First Place, Detached Structure (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2002 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Custom Home Over $1,000,000 (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2002 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Residential Detached Structure (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2002 Capital CotY Awards
Merit Award, Custom Home Over $500,000 to less than $1,000,000 (Residence—The Plains, VA)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 2001 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Creative Solutions Under $15,000 (Kohler Residence)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)*, 2000 National Contractor of the Year
Grand Award, Residential Addition $250,000 and Over (Hargett Residence)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 1999 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Residential Addition $250,000 and Over (Hargett Residence)
Metro DC Chapter, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), 1999 Capital CotY Awards
Grand Award, Residential Addition $250,000 and Over (Davis Residence)
Northern Virginia Chapter, American Institute of Architects
Merit Award (Gwynn Residence Addition and Renovation), 1995.
Northern Virginia Chapter, American Institute of Architects
Craftsmanship Award (The Mill House at Inglecress), 1994.
Virginia Chapter, American Institute of Architects
Excellence in Design Award (Sudley United Methodist Church), 1993.
Northern Virginia Chapter, American Institute of Architects
Excellence in Design Award (Didot Residence), 1993.
Northern Virginia Chapter, American Institute of Architects
Excellence in Architecture Award (Hazzard Mill House), 1992.
Northern Virginia Chapter, American Institute of Architects
Merit Award (Sudley United Methodist Church), 1992.
AIA/Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau*, Excellence in Design (Hazzard Mill House), 1991.
James City County Planning Commission, Award of Excellence (Norge Medical Center), 1991.
Northern Virginia Chapter, American Institute of Architects, Associates Young Architects Award
Award of Merit (Lake Anna Guest House), 1991.
Northern Virginia Chapter, American Institute of Architects, Associates Young Architects Award
Award of Excellence (Mayhew Sports Complex), 1990.
Northern Virginia Chapter, American Institute of Architects, Associates Young Architects Award
Award of Merit (Lake Anna Retreat), 1990.
Virginia Masonry Council, Excellence in Design, Honorable Mention (Hazzard Mill House), 1989.
Virginia Society, American Institute of Architects, Excellence in Architecture Award
(Hazzard Mill House), 1989.
Northern Virginia Chapter, American Institute of Architects, Associates Awards Program
Notice of Special Recognition (Louisell Residence), 1989.
City of Fairfax, Beautification Award (Fairfax Square), 1989.
Homecraft Corporation, Premier Builder Award (The Coves at Wilton Creek), 1988.
Fairfax County Exceptional Design Awards Program, Merit Award (Fairfax Yacht Club), 1987.
Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, Commercial Award for Excellence
First Place (Perpetual Savings Bank, Hedges Run Office Park), 1987.
Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, Commercial Award for Excellence
First Place (Dewberry & Davis Engineering, Lake Ridge Executive Park), 1987.
PUBLICATIONS
*National Publications
Northern Virginia Magazine
“BEST Home Expert” 2022
March 2022
Home & Design – The Magazine of Architecture and Fine Interiors
Feature Article by Sue Kirchhoff
March/April 2021 (Residence – Waterford, VA)
Arlington Magazine
Home Showcase
March/April 2020
Home & Design—Special Edition 2019 Idea Book
Remodel: Before + After “A Clever Addition Revives a Historical Farmhouse”
(Residence—Clifton, VA)
Home & Design—The Magazine of Architecture and Fine Interiors
“Life of the Party” by Jennifer Sergent
September/October 2018 (Residence—Oakton, VA)
Timber Home Living
“What’s a Timber Frame?”
2018 Annual Buyer’s Guide
The Wall Street Journal
“Early AOL Engineer Trades Virginia Estate for Parsonage”
June 3, 2016 (Huntsman Residence)
Fine Homebuilding
“Finishing Touch” by Maureen Friedman
January 2016
Qualified Remodeler*
“2015 Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards”
September 2015
Home & Design—The Magazine of Architecture and Fine Interiors
“Out on a Limb” by Sharon Jaffe Dan
Fall 2015
Professional Remodeler*
“2015 Professional Remodeler Design Awards”
September 2015
Home & Design—The Magazine of Architecture and Fine Interiors
COTY 2014 Awards by Julie Sanders
Architecture Awards, March/April 2015 (Residence—Woodbridge, VA)
Professional Remodeler*
“2014 Professional Remodeler Design Awards”
October 2014
Home & Design—The Magazine of Architecture and Fine Interiors
“Modern Counterpoint” by Sharon Jaffe Dan
Spring 2014
Create—A Remodeling Resource from NARI Metro DC
“NARI Announces CotY Winners”
2013 Contractor of Year Awards (CotY)
Spring 2014 (Residence—Vienna, VA)
Home & Design Portfolio 2012
“One of the Top 100 Designers in the Washington DC Area”
Portfolio 2012
Home & Design—The Magazine of Architecture and Fine Interiors
“A Natural Balance” by Sharon Jaffe Dan
Spring 2012
Home & Design—Sourcebook 2011
Architecture and Custom Building “Drawing Board”
2011 Annual Sourcebook
Home & Design—The Magazine of Luxury Homes and Fine Interiors
Luxury Homes Architect Profile, “A Commitment to Quality”
Fall 2010
The CotY Showcase*
“Residential Addition over $250,000”
Summer 2010
Remodelers Journal*
“2010 CotY National Winners”
May/April 2010
Home & Design—The Magazine of Luxury Homes and Fine Interiors
“A Modern Perspective” by Sharon Jaffe Dan
Spring 2010
Fairfax County Times
“Victorian farmhouse, feted for complete restoration, hits market” by Jackie Friedlander
June 2009
Barry Dixon Interiors
Written by Brian Coleman; Published by Gibbs Smith
2008
Better Homes & Gardens Special Beautiful Kitchens Publication**
“Huntsman’s Country Kitchen” by Susan Dowell
Winter 2008
Remodeling Today
“The 2008 NARI Metro DC Chapter”
Fall/Winter 2008 (Habitat for Humanity)
Remodeling Today
“The 2007 NARI Metro DC Contractor of the Year Awards”
Spring/Summer 2008 (Residence—Oakton, VA)
Qualified Remodeler*
“Bridge House” by Jon Minnick
February 2008
Spaces
“A Journey to Enjoy” by Trish Donnally
Winter 2008
Dream Homes of Washington D.C.*
Published by Panache Partners, LLC
December 2007
Professional Remodeler*
“2007 Best of the Best Design Awards” by Ann Matesi
November 2007
Stone Business*
“Remade and Renewed—2007 Coty Awards”
October 2007
Solutions at Home
“Into the Woods” by Mary Ann Barton
October 2007 (Residence—Clifton, VA)
House Trends
“Bold Contrasts” by Melinda Peacock
July/August 2007 (Residence—Clifton, VA)
The Remodelers’ Journal
2007 Regional Coty Winners
February/March 2007 (Residence—Clifton, VA & Commercial—Burke, VA)
Home & Design—The Magazine of Luxury Homes and Fine Interiors
“Remodeling 101”
Spring 2007 (Residence—Clifton, VA)
“The Perfect Home: Leading Custom Home Builders”*
Michael J. Ruskin, October 2006
Spaces*
Fall 2006
Home & Design—The Magazine of Luxury Homes and Fine Interiors
“Serene Sanctuary”
Fall 2006 (Residence—Arlington, VA)
NARI—Remodeling Today—Metro DC— NARI Membership Directory and Remodeling Guide
“Contractor of the Year Award Winners”
Spring/Summer 2006 (Residence—Arlington, VA)
Qualified Remodeler*
Qualified Remodeler Chrysalis Awards 2005
June, 2005 (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Qualified Remodeler*
Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards 2005
October, 2005 (Residences—Arlington, VA & Fairfax, VA)
NARI—Remodeling Today—Metro DC—NARI Membership Directory and Remodeling Guide
“NARI Showcase of Remodeled Homes”
Fall/Winter 2005 (Residence—Arlington, VA)
Home & Design—The Magazine of Luxury Homes, Fine Interior Design and Furnishings
“Historic Renovation: Updating an 1898 Virginia Farmhouse”
Late Fall, 2005 (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Washingtonian
Fall Weekends “Wake up to Mountain Views”
September 2005 (The Iris Inn—Waynesboro, VA)
NARI—Remodeling Today—Metro DC—NARI Membership Directory and Remodeling Guide
“Contractor of the Year Award Winners”
Spring/Summer 2005 (Residences—Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, Fairfax, VA, & Herndon, VA)
The Washington Post
At Home “An Artful Dodge”
Summer 2005 (Residence—Vienna, VA)
Southern Accents*
May/June, 2005 (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Home & Design—The Magazine of Luxury Homes, Fine Interior Design and Furnishings
NARI Metro DC Chapter – Contractor of the Year Awards Listing
Spring/Summer 2004 (Residences—Arlington, VA, Fairfax, VA, & Reston, VA)
Qualified Remodeler*
Qualified Remodeler Design Awards 2004
November, 2004 (Residences—Arlington, VA & Fairfax, VA)
Qualified Remodeler*
Qualified Remodeler Design Awards 2003
October, 2003 (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Home & Design—The Magazine of Luxury Homes, Fine Interior Design and Furnishings
“Portfolio—A House in the Woods”
Late Summer, 2003 (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Washingtonian
“30 Top Remodelers”
May, 2003
Chesapeake Home
“Remodelers Awards—Award Winning Outdoors, Exteriors and Specialty”
April, 2003 (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
Stone World*
“Stone In Architecture—Building a Contemporary Lodge”
April, 2003 (Residence—Fairfax, VA)
NARI—Remodeling Today—Metro DC—NARI Membership and Remodeling Guide
“Contractor of the Year Award Winners”
Spring/Summer 2003 (Residences – Fairfax, VA & The Plains, VA)
The Free Lance-Star—House & Home
“A Water View from Every Comfy Room”
June 7, 2002 (Tanner Residence)
Woman’s Day Specials—Home Remodeling*
July/August 2001 (Davis Residence)
Woman’s Day Specials—Additions & Decks*
April/May 2001 (Hargett Residence)
Richmond Times Dispatch
February 2001 (Goodstone Inn)
“Yesterday’s Structures: Today’s Homes”*
Lucy D. Rosenfeld, 2000 (Goodstone Inn)
The Discerning Traveler*
May/June 2000 (Goodstone Inn)
LA Times Magazine*
October 2000 (Goodstone Inn)
Southern Living*
September 2000 (Goodstone Inn)
Leesburg Today
August 2000 (Goodstone Inn)
Washingtonian
September 2000 (Goodstone Inn)
The Remodelers’ Journal
July/August 2000 (Hargett Residence)
Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative
July 2000 (Goodstone Inn)
Country Living*
June 2000 (Goodstone Inn)
The Remodelers’ Journal
May 2000 (Hargett Residence)
The Washington Post
February 1999 (Goodstone Inn)
The Washington Post
October 1998 (Goodstone Inn)
Potomac Magazine
March/April 1996 (Mill House at Inglecress)
Rural Living*
March/April 1996 (The Iris Inn)
Sun/Coast Architect/Builder: The Magazine for the Design/Build Team**
May 1994 (The Iris Inn)
Pleasant Living: A Magazine for Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay Region
April/May 1994 (Tarran Residence)
Country*
anuary 1994 (The Iris Inn)
Custom Home*
“Down by the Old Mill”
July/August 1993 (Hazzard Mill House)
Sun/Coast Architect/Builder: The Magazine for the Design/Build Team**
July 1993
Builder Magazine*
January 1993 (Didot Residence)
Sun/Coast Architect/Builder*
October 1992 (Didot Residence)
Pleasant Living
May/June 1992 (Didot Residence)
The Inn Times: The Business Newspaper for Inn Lovers**
November/December 1991 (Iris Inn)
Mid-Atlantic Country*
March 1991 (Louisell Residence)
Southern Living*
October 1990 (Hazzard Mill House)
Inform Magazine
September/October 1990 (Hazzard Mill House)
Window and Door Specifier*
Summer 1990 (Louisell Residence)
Regardie’s Washington Home and Garden
Spring 1990 (Hazzard Mill House)
Builder/Architect
September 1988 (Feature on Kohler Associates with The Coves at Wilton Creek and Fairfax Yacht Club)
Virginia Record
November/December 1988 (Hazzard Mill House)
Virginia Record
May/June 1988 (The Coves at Wilton Creek Clubhouse)
Virginia Record
May/June 1988 (Fairfax Yacht Club)
