Poplar Grove / BLDUS

Formerly an unnamed lot with illegally parked and broken down cars, litter, and weeds, Adelaide Alley is now home to one of DC’s healthiest houses. Looking for a chance to build anew in DC, the architect-owner and their family decided to begin an adventure navigating DC’s brand new alley zoning and building regulations. The resulting house is a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom house totaling 2,500 square feet. Showcasing innovative natural materials while providing privacy and air to its inhabitants, Poplar Grove tries to be as considerate to its neighbors as it is to its residents.

Poplar Grove / BLDUS
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  • architects: BLDUS
  • Location: Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
  • Project Year: 2021
  • Photographs: Ty Cole
  • Area: 2500.0 m2

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