Salina 1st

Salina 1st is undertaking a $6.8 million investment of a catalytic mixed use community development project in the opportunity zone in the South Salina Street Gateway Corridor. The project will use the full circle approach to community development via creation of a mixed use project of light manufacturing, neighborhood retail, incubator/shared office space and mixed income residential. The social impacts extend from workforce development to entrepreneurial scaling, from environmental mitigation to renewable energy generation.

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Sage On Belmont

Currently in development and for sale, Sage is located on the half long block of Belmont Street just above the bustling 14th and U Street corridor and between 14th & 15th Street, NW. In the middle of it all yet mere steps from Meridian Hill Park also known as Malcom X Park, listed on the National Historic Register. A small boutique building of only 8 sun-drenched units, with open space living, private outdoor space, parking and some of the finest Urban City and Monument Views makes this a truly special offering. Easy access to the Dupont Circle and U Street Metro Lines as well as an easy walk, bike or Uber ride to downtown.

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Bearden Arts

Prior to the development surge on H Street, NE, Taurus saw the potential in this well-grounded neighborhood. Named after the famous African American artist Romare Bearden, the Bearden Arts Building became a mainstay of the neighborhood. The Taurus team established its headquarters in this original three story vacant building. With local eateries, Star and Shamrock and Bullfrog Bagels and the H Street Greenhouse (the second incubator space to open in DC), Taurus mapped a plan to build-out Bearden Arts, grow the Greenhouse and add residential space. Follow our progress on Facebook. If you are client, log-in to see a real-time update.

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1481 Florida Ave NW

Nestled on Florida Avenue at the juncture of 15th Street, W Street and Florida Avenues NW, this gem was created as an addition to the historic apartment building on the same lot. The lot presented myriad challenges due to its triangular configuration and size but through the vision of our architect and the property owner, we created luxury apartments that bring the best of city living to small, unique living spaces.

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Lofts 11

Located just north of Massachusetts Avenue NW, our design/build team found the most effective way to join two lots and build a sustainable 9 story highrise. Customization throughout using recycled materials for cabinets and counter tops, open spaces, energy efficient fixtures and appliances, and, a green roof in excess of 60% of the roof space.

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City Overlook

Residing atop the bluff that used to define the city of D.C. with the countryside surrounding it, this Mondrianesque glass building gives its residents a 180º view of downtown D.C.

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Lofts at Meridian Hill

As projects east of 16th street began to emerge, our team identified properties with a view to the park and to downtown. Like living in a treehouse, the spaces are expansive, light-filled, yet thoroughly private.

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The Navarre Condominium

This tiny infill project on one of DC’s most private streets. Simplicity rules; through-floor units with every amenity provided.

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Madeleine Condominium

These buildings had been abandoned and left to ruin. Our team came in and designed spaces that took advantage of the historic qualities of the townhouses, providing open, light-filled spaces for modern living.

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The Annecy Condominium

Following the original consolidation of the Taurus design and development team, this project was a first of its kind. A contributing historic building within a historic district, it was given historic status with ownership benefits stretching into the future. The outside was maintained and brought back to its original beauty, while interiors were updated to provide lofts - before lofts were cool!

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Madison County

Located in Madison County, Virginia, our clients started with a farm house surrounded by gardens and forest that had received many additions but still left much to be desired. With door heights of barely 6 feet and small rooms with few windows, the owners yearned for open space and gallery walls to hang their art collection, and, room for their dogs to settle in. Norman designed the project with the owners as a design-bid-build project. Taurus was the selected contractor. While this was not a design/build from the outset, the daily site reviews led to an extraordinary collaborate among clients, architect and contractor that pushed the project to new levels.

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Meridian Hill Row House

Our client knew of Taurus’ work from our Lofts at Meridian Hill project next door. He hired Norman as the architect and then brought Taurus in as the contractor once the design was completed. The views to the park and to downtown with a roof deck add a special quality to a large townhouse.

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Rappahannock County

Located in Rappahannock County, Virginia, our clients started with a farm house surrounded by gardens and forest that had received many additions but still left much to be desired. With door heights of barely 6 feet and small rooms with few windows, the owners yearned for open space and gallery walls to hang their art collection, and, room for their dogs to settle in. Norman designed the project with the owners as a design-bid-build project. Taurus was the selected contractor. While this was not a design/build from the outset, the daily site reviews led to an extraordinary collaborate among clients, architect and contractor that pushed the project to new levels.

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Upper Northwest

Starting as a kitchen renovation to provide the ultimate kitchen for a gourmet cook and cookbook author, this project had our team work closely with our client to meet their circulation requirements between interior and exterior and to accommodate their frequent entertainment needs, ranging from small, intimate dinners to large feasts with family and friends. As our clients’ needs change over time, we keep a global picture in mind even as we “tweak” spaces such as powder rooms, hallways, kitchens and dining rooms to accommodate those needs!

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3000 N Edison

This project was among our first second floor additions to a traditional ranch style home. The home becomes one with the hill which it is perched atop. Small rooms were opened to each other to maximize space and use for the entire family. A design/build project, this home is perfect for a growing family.

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Military Road

This family home was renovated over time by the owners. Craftsman in original style, the updated design used a modern vernacular to repeat classic design elements such as crown molding, wainscoting, and terraces to the garden with lovely pergolas. The renovated home is now equipped with an in-law suite and home office.

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Dinwiddie Street

This project presented us with the classic design/build challenge; a growing family with full lives and a need for space, but with limitations on lot size, resources and time. We worked together with our busy clients to create the ideal space for their growing family.

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American University Park

When close friends of Gail started talking about the need for a “real kitchen,” she was fully on board. When they brought architect Norman Smith in to create the perfect space, Gail, though originally skeptical, saw the huge value brought by having an architect integrate the new with the existing. Using color, space, light and exquisite design, this gem of a renovation solidified this long-term collaboration that continues today. Now, the clients, Gail, and Norman remain lifelong friends.

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Potomac, MD

Our design/build skillsets often provide the solution to a myriad of construction problems; structural, space, and aesthetics. Our clients needed a garage space with a study over the garage. Given the location, our experts designed a beautiful structure of steel beams that could establish space for garage parking while supporting a large open space study. This tree house, really reside in the trees and offers a creative space replete with respite for the senses.

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3030 12th St NE

Moving to Brookland in 2006, Taurus and Norman Smith Architecture once again combined their design/build talents to create a space that would serve their needs until the new headquarters on H Street, NE could be completed. While their tenure was short-lived, it established a standard for interior office space combining a need for privacy and open space collaboration.

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Bearden Arts

Prior to the development surge on H Street, NE, Taurus saw the potential in this well-grounded neighborhood. Named after the famous African American artist Romary Bearden, the Bearden Arts Building became a mainstay of the neighborhood. The Taurus team established its headquarters in this original 3 story vacant building. With local eateries, Star and Shamrock and Bullfrog Bagels and the H Street Greenhouse (the second incubator space to open in DC), Taurus mapped a plan to build-out Bearden arts, grow the Greenhouse and add residential space. Follow our progress on Facebook. If you are client, log-in to see a real-time update.

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11 23 11

Established as a commercial space in the 1980’s, commercial space was grandfathered in on the first levels with residential throughout the rest of the building. 1123 is on the right in the image.

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2424 18th St

In the heart of Adams Morgan, this iconic building was home to restaurants and bars on both the first and second floor. When the owner decided to create living space on the second floor, our design/build team created a loft space with custom cabinetry, custom doors and eye-catching design.

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Government Projects

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