About

Our Philosophy

From our urban designers perspective, we realize our buildings are part of a larger whole. We believe in more green space, more windows, less concrete, less clutter We believe that it is very possible to design modern, interesting and elegant structures that fit the characteristic of a neighborhood. Through responsible development and good business citizenship, Taurus safeguards the return to its investors.

Our Values

• Integrity Through responsible development and good business citizenship, Taurus prides itself on making effective decisions that consider the balanced interests of all, homeowners, investors, neighborhoods, the environment and team members.
• High (Innovative) Design At Taurus trendsetting means building interiors and exteriors that delight the senses and add meaning to the whole experience.   Each building we create is its own story which exists where design and life intersect.  The essence of the design of the building and the home is what endures.
• Community Taurus works in the best interests of the city and its residents. We have maintained good relationships with neighbors near our projects, we employ local citizens and small businesses, and we contribute to the economic well-being of local neighborhoods through investment, philanthropy, and hands-on community involvement. Taurus Development Group has been an active participant in the revitalization of Washington, D.C., transforming in-fill properties into attractive and comfortable homes and work spaces for District residents.
• Environmentally Conscious Only the best design is eco-chic.

Our History

• Taurus Development Group (TDG) and Taurus Renovation and Construction (TRC) were founded in 1987 by local resident Gail Montplaisir.
• The Taurus’s are development and construction companies that have been an active participant in the District’s revitalization having worked in residential and commercial real estate development, renovation, and construction; condominium conversion; and the development and construction of restaurants and waterside communities.
• Past luxury condominium projects include The Annecy on Columbia Road, for which Taurus applied and received designation as a Historic Building within a Historic District from the District of Columbia Historic Preservation Office; The Madeleine on 16th Street; The Navarre on Church Street; The Lofts at Meridian Hill on 15th Street; Belmont Overlook on Belmont Road, City Overlook, Lofts 11 and 11 23 11 Lofts all in northwest Washington, D.C.
• In 2008 TDG moved to the Atlas District where it opened its National Headquarters and offers Incubator Space in the H Street Greenhouse at 1341 H Street, NE. The companies are headquartered in Washington, DC and operate in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
• In 2009, TDG partners with Goodwill and The University if the District of Columbia to develop curriculum and instruct green collar job training courses in weatherization, energy auditing, and construction.
• In 2010, TDG will further develop workforce training capacity in partnership with UCAP.