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The IWI is easy to compress and allows flexibility of use both inside and the outdoor space around it, being respectful of its surroundings.
The IWI is easy to compress and allows flexibility of use both inside and the outdoor space around it, being respectful of its surroundings.
The ADU’s cladding is stainless steel, making it resilient in all types of weather. “The D.C. metro area has four distinct seasons—it rains a lot, snows a lot, and it gets hot in the summer—so we wanted to create a unit that was adaptable and sustainable,” says David Lee, founder and CEO of prefab design company Aroom. The exterior of the main house contrasts the steel with its brick and light-blue siding, but the Yeons loved the idea of a refreshing and modern look for the backyard unit.
The ADU’s cladding is stainless steel, making it resilient in all types of weather. “The D.C. metro area has four distinct seasons—it rains a lot, snows a lot, and it gets hot in the summer—so we wanted to create a unit that was adaptable and sustainable,” says David Lee, founder and CEO of prefab design company Aroom. The exterior of the main house contrasts the steel with its brick and light-blue siding, but the Yeons loved the idea of a refreshing and modern look for the backyard unit.
detail - storage with lit box
detail - storage with lit box
The interiors feature laminated plywood and terrazzo tiles
The interiors feature laminated plywood and terrazzo tiles
detail - dove tail joint
detail - dove tail joint
detail - shelving units
detail - shelving units
a bespoke service wall hides all the utilities, storage, microwave and a desk station
a bespoke service wall hides all the utilities, storage, microwave and a desk station
The primary bedroom includes a freestanding tub and a private balcony.
The primary bedroom includes a freestanding tub and a private balcony.
The primary bedroom looks out over the Pacific coastline.
The primary bedroom looks out over the Pacific coastline.
Picture windows and walls of glass line the living spaces on the upper two levels of the home.
Picture windows and walls of glass line the living spaces on the upper two levels of the home.
One of the home’s two office spaces also opens directly to the yard.
One of the home’s two office spaces also opens directly to the yard.
Fleetwood pocket doors facilitate a seamless indoor/outdoor connection between the main living area and the backyard.
Fleetwood pocket doors facilitate a seamless indoor/outdoor connection between the main living area and the backyard.
The main level features a chef’s kitchen with a central island and breakfast nook.
The main level features a chef’s kitchen with a central island and breakfast nook.
The 6,160-square-foot home features five bedrooms and six bathrooms across three levels.
The 6,160-square-foot home features five bedrooms and six bathrooms across three levels.
An ipe deck connects to the chef’s kitchen, living, and dining area on the main floor.
An ipe deck connects to the chef’s kitchen, living, and dining area on the main floor.
Wide-plank hardwood floors, high ceilings, and custom, hand-painted wall designs further elevate the aesthetic of the home.
Wide-plank hardwood floors, high ceilings, and custom, hand-painted wall designs further elevate the aesthetic of the home.
The 6,160-square-foot home features five bedrooms and six bathrooms across three levels.
The 6,160-square-foot home features five bedrooms and six bathrooms across three levels.
Banks owned the property at 15301 Whitfield Avenue for three years. The supermodel–turned–TV host renovated the kitchen and made various decor updates, including adding chandeliers.
Banks owned the property at 15301 Whitfield Avenue for three years. The supermodel–turned–TV host renovated the kitchen and made various decor updates, including adding chandeliers.

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