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I had a great time today sitting in on 1st year student reviews! Students presented their ideas for 20’x20’ temporary shelters at a park located to the west of Georgia Avenue across from the university. The models were nicely crafted and I especially appreciated the movable elements for retractable openings, etc. Thanks to Vinson for the invite!

We recently completed our 2nd kitchen in Takoma Park, right next door to our previous kitchen remodel project ! The new open kitchen more than doubles the footprint of the previous galley layout. We also relocated the powder room and remodeled the primary bath.

This year we went all in on small express projects like this one, with design/permit turnaround times in as little as a few weeks. Perfect for when you want to have the house ready for a big milestone like a birthday or another kid on the way and don’t want to wait.

Tap the links below for more photos of the Takoma project and other express projects:

https://studiolyew.com/portfolio/takoma-park-kitchen-no-2/

https://studiolyew.com/project-tag/express-projects/

Late post but wanted to say that we thoroughly enjoyed meeting with all the neighbors at this year’s expo! We had a full crew at the table too to offer expert advice for the entire family :)

Fall is in the air, and so is design inspiration! 🍁

Join Studio Lyew this Saturday at ’s Fall Home Expo at Eastern Market. Let’s talk about how we can help bring comfort, functionality, and fresh design to your home.

You’ll also meet 30+ local exhibitors—from builders and service experts to city partners. ✨ We can’t wait to see you there!

We're excited to finally share finished photos of our Rosslyn Green Home project. This included porch additions, bathroom remodeling and sustainable upgrades all within tight spce constraints. Tap the link below more photos & details:
https://studiolyew.com/portfolio/rosslyn-addition/

A Great BIG Thank You! We’re thrilled to share that Studio Lyew has been named as a finalist for Best Architecture Firm in the Washington City Paper’s 2025 “Best of” annual readers’ poll!

We sincerely appreciate your votes and continued support.

View the Full List here:
https://bestof2025.washingtoncitypaper.com/

We're a Finalist—Thanks to You! - studio lyew A Great BIG Thank You! We’re thrilled to share that Studio Lyew has been named as a finalist for Best Architecture Firm in the Washington City Paper’s 2025 “Best of” annual readers’ poll! We sincerely appreciate your votes and continued support.

A Friendly Reminder to nominate Studio Lyew for Washington City Paper's 2025 Best of DC Award.

If you’ve already voted - Thank you SO MUCH for your support. If you haven’t voted yet, there’s still time! Deadline for Voting is This Thursday - June 12, 2025.

Follow the link below for voting details. Thank you!!
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It’s been a 4 year journey to complete this project in Bethesda, Maryland. This included a hiatus during the pandemic when construction prices got crazy but there’s always light at the end of the tunnel. We now have a gorgeous multi-generational home, with terraced outdoor living to boot.

Please visit our website for the latest finished interior & exterior photo updates - https://studiolyew.com/portfolio/bethesda-addition/

Happy belated ! I hope you all were outdoors celebrating all that nature has to offer. I’ve been enjoying the recent cherry blossoms, as well as exploring the trails of rock creek park. Recently we also discovered the nature inspired art of here in the DMV.

It’s always a pleasure working with landscape designers like to create a seamless blend of architecture and outdoor spaces. Our Brookland backyard project with them has been the gift that keeps on giving.

Our list of Green Homes is ever expanding. Two homes received solar panels last years and a new Solar Accessory Dwelling is in the works . We look forward to working with more homeowners that share our commitment to our planet.