About Us
Founded in 1989, GTM Architects is an award-winning design firm, specializing in architecture, planning and interior design. With 60+ professionals across Washington, D.C., Bethesda and Frederick, MD, GTM has completed more than 10,000 projects in single-family and multifamily residential, commercial interiors, retail, restaurant and recreational design, earning more than 150 awards.
The Project
This new custom home blends contemporary style with timeless rural utilitarian-inspired traditional elements, designed to meet the client’s vision for a space that feels both authentic and modern. Defined by simple geometric forms, the architecture features intersecting gables accented with sleek steel C-channels, creating a visually dynamic silhouette. Oversized windows and extensive glass usher in natural light, offering indoor/outdoor connections that perfectly complement the home’s wooded setting.
Inside, the layout balances formal and informal spaces to support everyday family living and occasional entertaining. A two-sided fireplace divides the dining and living areas, and an open-riser staircase with steel stringers and floor-to-ceiling glass adds contemporary sophistication. The more informal rear wing features the kitchen and family room, opening to a screened porch and ground-floor landscape. The lower-level basement connects directly to the pool terrace and outdoor amenities.