2323 Ashmead Place, NW  Washington, DC 20009  202.355.4503

DC Historic Designs

Historic Preservation and Architectural Design Specialists

Combining an in depth knowledge of architectural history, local and national historic preservation laws and practices, and advanced computer modeling capabilities, DC Historic Designs provides:

Exterior/Interior Architectural Designs and Plans

3D Photo Realistic Renderings of Designs

Design/Build Services

Historic Preservation Policy Consulting

Project Permitting and Design Review/Approvals (DC HPO, DC HPRB, CFA, OGB, and Façade Easement Organizations)

Historic Research and Documentation

National Register Nominations

We specialize in historic homes in the DC metropolitan area.  We will work with you in developing and visualizing various design options for restoration and renovation projects.  In conjunction with our historic and custom renovations affiliate company, Pablo Lopez & Associates, we offer both design and build services, enabling us  to take your project from the initial conceptual design stage through to its completion.

We have a proven track record in obtaining approvals from historic preservation offices.  

© DC Historic Designs. All rights reserved.  (c) 2009

New:  See our article “Reconstructing Historic Holt House” in the May 2009 edition of the InTowner newspaper.

DC Historic Designs is a Corporate Affiliate member of the Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA-DC)

Project Update:  In April of 2009, the Commanding General’s Quarters at Quantico Marine Base, VA was listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the nomination is now off to the National Park Service for listing on the National Register.

Internship update: Our internship position for the summer has now been filled.  Thanks to all of you who wrote and showed interest.  We apologize if we could not respond personally to each email.  There was a large pool of qualified applications, and it was hard to make a final decision.

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