Profile - Wouter Boer

Wouter Boer Architects is a design-led studio focused on providing innovative solutions to architecture that enhance the quality of life.

Left to Right: Aaron Adams, Yianni Tsiamis, Mallory Smith, Wouter Boer, Morgan Weber, Philip McGee

Based in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington DC, the firm works on a wide range of projects throughout the country. A team of architects collaborate to guide each client through the process of early decision-making, design, documentation, and construction administration. The firm concentrates on architecture and interior design, has been widely published in leading architecture and design magazines, and is the proud recipient of numerous awards.

Wouter studied architecture at Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland, New Zealand. He holds a professional degree from the University of Notre Dame, and has taught at The Catholic University of America and the University of Maryland’s graduate program.

Contact

1739 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington D.C. 20009
mail@wouter-boer.com
202-332-1200
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Recognition

2023	AIA Washingtonian Residential Design Award Washingtonian Residential Design Award	Empty Nester
2022	AIA Northern Virginia Residential Design Jurors’ Citations	Battery Kemble Park Residences
2021	AIA Northern Virginia Residential Design Award of Excellence	Empty Nester
2020	AIA Northern Virginia Residential Design Award Washingtonian/ AIA Residential Design Award Palladio Award, National Award for New Design & Construction – More than 5,000 SF	St Michaels Residence, Maryland St Michaels Residence, Maryland Chain Bridge Road, Washington
2019	John Russell Pope Award, New Construction – Over 5,000 SF, ICAA Palladio Award, National Award for New Design & Construction – Over 5,000 SF, ICAA	Sycamore Point, Maryland West River House, Maryland
2018	Washingtonian / AIA Award for Steel & Glass Facade Detail	Modern Addition, Washington
2017	Virginia Chapter AIA Award of Merit in the Residential Category Northern Virginia Chapter AIA Award for new Design & Construction – Less than 5,000 SF John Russell Pope Award, New Construction under 5,000 SF, ICAA John Russell Pope Award, New Construction over 5,000 SF, ICAA	West River House, Maryland West River House, Maryland West River House, Maryland House on Chain Bridge Road, Washington
2016	Washington Chapter AIA Award in Architecture	Shaker Cottage, West River
2015	Washingtonian/ AIA Residential Design Award John Russell Pope Award, ICAA	Shingled Cottage, Cape Cod Queen Anne Revival, Chevy Chase
2013	Palladio Award, National Award for Best New Traditional House	Shingled Cottage, Cape Cod
2012	Washington Chapter AIA Award in Historic Resources Washingtonian/ AIA Residential Design Award Potomac Valley Chapter AIA Award in Residential Design Northern Virginia Chapter AIA Award in Residential Design Home and Design	Queen Anne Revival. Chevy Chase Queen Anne Revival, Chevy Chase Shingled Cottage, Cape Cod Shingled Cottage, Cape Cod Designer’s Choice Award: Best Traditional Architect
2011	Washington Chapter AIA Award in Architecture Washingtonian/ AIA Residential Design Award	Waterfront Retreat, St. Michaels Waterfront Retreat, St. Michaels
2010	Washington Chapter AIA Award in Historic Resources Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Shutze Award for Excellence in New Residential Design	Hollerith House, Georgetown Waterfront Retreat, St. Michaels
2008	Palladio Award, National Awards for Best New Traditional House	Beach House, Delaware

Publications

2024	Home Builders Digest	Best Residential Architect in Washington, D.C.
2023	Architecture DC: The Annual Residential Design Issue Architecture DC – Spring 2023 Architecture DC – Fall 2023	“God is in the Details: New House in Northwest Washington DC Proves an Old Axiom” Empty Nester Empty Nester
2021	Top Architect Designers Choice Award	Designers Choice Award
2020	Residential Palladio Winner New Design & Construction â€“ More than 5,000 SF, Chain Bridge Road	New Design & Construction – More than 5,000 SF, Chain Bridge Road
2019	Architectural Digest A Queen Anne Mansion Is Returned to Its Former Glory	A Queen Anne Mansion Is Returned to Its Former Glory
2018	Southern Home Thoughtful TrimmingsPeriod Homes Simple StyleSouthern Home Bringing the Past into the Present	Thoughtful Trimmings Simple Style Bringing the Past into the Present
2017	Period Homes A Class of its OwnSouthern Home Love at First SightWashington Post A River Retreat Where Simplicity and Elegance Meet Washington Post Mansion in Kent Neighborhood Is Priciest Home for Sale in the DistrictArchitectural Digest Washington, D.C.’s Most Expensive Home Is on the Market for $22 Million The FinestPrivate Air Estate Home in Washington D.C.	A Class of its Own Love at First Sight A River Retreat Where Simplicity and Elegance Meet Mansion in Kent Neighborhood Is Priciest Home for Sale in the District Washington, D.C.’s Most Expensive Home Is on the Market for $22 Million The Finest Estate Home in Washington D.C.
2016	Home & Design Portfolio 100 Top Architects & Interior DesignersDering Hall “10 Most Popular Design Images on Instagram”, Phillips Park HouseChesapeake Views Waterfront Retreat, St. MichaelsHome & Design Phillips Park House, Washington	100 Top Architects & Interior Designers “10 Most Popular Design Images on Instagram”, Phillips Park House Waterfront Retreat, St. Michaels Phillips Park House, Washington
2015	Architecture DC Shaker Farmhouse and Shingled CottageWashingtonian Shingled Cottage, Cape CodDering Hall “Best of Traditional Architecture”, Waterfront Retreat	Shaker Farmhouse and Shingled Cottage Shingled Cottage, Cape Cod “Best of Traditional Architecture”, Waterfront Retreat
2014	Custom Home Shingled Cottage, Cape Cod	Shingled Cottage, Cape Cod
2013	Waterfront Retreat St. Michaels MD, Phillips Park House, Washington DC	St. Michaels MD, Phillips Park House, Washington DC
2012	Home & Design Queen Anne Revival, Chevy ChaseWashingtonian Queen Anne Revival, Chevy ChaseArchitecture DC Queen Anne Revival, Chevy ChaseCustom Home Phillips Park House, WashingtonPeriod Homes Waterfront Retreat, St. MichaelsHome & Design Sourcebook Designers’ Choice Award: Best Traditional Architect	Queen Anne Revival, Chevy Chase Queen Anne Revival, Chevy Chase Queen Anne Revival, Chevy Chase Phillips Park House, Washington Waterfront Retreat, St. Michaels Designers’ Choice Award: Best Traditional Architect
2011	Architecture DC Waterfront Retreat, St. Michaels, WinterWashingtonian Phillips Park House, WashingtonHome & Design Portfolio 100 Top Architects & Interior Designers	Waterfront Retreat, St. Michaels, Winter Phillips Park House, Washington 100 Top Architects & Interior Designers
2010	Washingtonian Waterfront Retreat, St. MichaelsArchitecture DC Waterfront Retreat, St. MichaelsHome & Design Craftsman Style Home, Chevy Chase	Waterfront Retreat, St. Michaels Waterfront Retreat, St. Michaels Craftsman Style Home, Chevy Chase
2009	Architectural Digest Waterfront Retreat, St. MichaelsWashingtonian Hollerith House, GeorgetownWashingtonian Top 9 Architecture Firms	Waterfront Retreat, St. Michaels Hollerith House, Georgetown Top 9 Architecture Firms