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Monday, March 14 2022

2021 District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation

Photos from the Award Ceremony by DC Preservation League CARVER HALL AND SLOWE HALL HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW BOARD CHAIR’S AWARD Sitting a block away from one another in the historic Washington, DC neighborhood of LeDroit Park, Slowe and Carver Halls were built in 1942 originally to house War Department workers, converting into university dormitories for

Wednesday, February 16 2022

Celebrating Historic Contributions

AFRICAN AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE IN THE DISTRICT Black History Month is a time for the country to celebrate Black and African American history, cultures, and achievements. At Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTS, we are fortunate to contribute to historic buildings around the District that have been designed by notable African Americans throughout history. Some of the most

Tuesday, January 11 2022

Serving the Community and the Academy

William J. Bonstra, FAIA, LEED AP Chair of MAPP’s Board of Visitors & Involvement as a Recognized Design Leader. Over his 40 year participation as a dedicated alumnus, Bill has been a demonstrated design leader and advocate to The University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation (MAPP). He was named  Chair of MAPP’s

Monday, December 6 2021

DCPL: Stewardship for Climate Action

Park + Ford,  Alexandria, VA Photography ©Anice Hoachlander