architect design™: Doorways of Georgetown

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Doorways of Georgetown

The other day while walking through Georgetown I noticed this beautiful door and transom. Notice how the glass door inside the vestibule has the same transom as the solid entry doors - I love this look for letting light into the stairhall. Now this is just one example of the many beautiful doorways of Georgetown.

6 comments:

Mark D. Ruffner said...: Hi, Stefan - That is a great touch! I could see you doing a calendar or poster of Georgetown doors — I'm sure there's a colorful variety. Incidentally, did you know that it was Eleanor Roosevelt who was largely responsible for the restoration of Georgetown?; November 24, 2012 at 9:39 AM
Terry said...: That is such a rich scene, so much packed in a small space, wonderful passage from public to private, a seductive tease in this picture.; November 24, 2012 at 9:54 AM
My Notting Hill said...: Gorgeous. I love how you framed the photo with the branches hanging down in the foreground. Wonderful!; November 24, 2012 at 10:12 AM
The Devoted Classicist said...: New Dealers and artists associated with Eleanor Roosevelt surely were among those who sought to buy and renovate houses in Georgetown, but I never thought of her as being largely responsible for the restoration. That essay would make an excellent blog post.; November 24, 2012 at 3:20 PM
Ann said...: What a gem of a find. I love the glass, you have such a good eye. I always want to snap shots of other people's houses and buildings but I think, "okay what if they catch me snooping!" :); November 24, 2012 at 8:59 PM
Windlost said...: A beautiful detail, repeated. I love it. I took so many photos of doors in Georgetown and Alexandria, you have no idea. There is something about the entryways to these gorgeous townhouses - the historical detail, the wonderful colours and pots out front, the transoms, the railings, so much beauty in a small vignette.

Lovely! Terri xo; November 25, 2012 at 12:09 AM