13th St Sanctuary


Washington, DC

This innovative and complex adaptive reuse project in DC’s Columbia Heights neighborhood converted an historic yet neglected church into a unique set of 8 residences. The technically challenging re-use of the structure required introduction of new openings into the heavy masonry exterior while paying homage to the existing decor. The result is a
striking combination of old and new elements including a suspended stairway within the existing church tower. Photography by Thomas Holdsworth

13th St Sanctuary

This ambitious project moves the dial for something that is transformational.” —Residential Architect Design Award Juror Matthew Bremer, AIA