The article reflects on the transformation of a suburban neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia, as one home is replaced by a much larger, modern structure. The author recalls their initial relief that the condemned property remained unsold, fearing the potential change that could follow. When construction began, it highlighted a trend in the area towards 'Giant White Houses,' characterized by their oversized presence and a mix of architectural styles, ultimately impacting the community's aesthetics and character.
Giant White Houses are white, with jet-black accents: the shutters, the gutters, the rooves. They are giant-Hulk houses-swollen to the very limits of the legally allowed property setback.
Though I would have preferred a neighbor who was friendly and present, I was grateful that for some unfathomable reason he never sold the place.
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