The renovation of a high-floor unit in DC's Watergate complex represents a thoughtful blend of modern design and historical influences. Architect Nicholas Potts worked closely with a dynamic homeowner to transform the space, stripping away previous renovations and reconfiguring the layout for enhanced flow and aesthetics. Central to the design were influences from the Vienna Secession and Art Deco movements, with an emphasis on utilizing warm materials like wood and stone to create a contemporary yet timeless living space. The project showcases ingenuity while preserving the building's architectural legacy.
"We took it down to nothing and rebuilt every space from scratch," he says of the 3,000-square-foot project.
"She saw it as an opportunity to commission a work of art that lived up to what the best of the Watergate could be."
"Achieving the desired result, though, required more than a touch of geometric magic."
"In the spirit of the building itself, classical rules of interior architecture and design were largely ignored."
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