FROM THE DESK
A DC AREA LIFESTYLE BLOG
Chloethiel Woodard Smith: The Woman Who Designed Modern Washington
Chloethiel Woodard Smith planned half of Southwest DC, ran the largest woman-owned architecture firm in America, and designed mid-century communities from Falls Church to Reston. Here is her work, her influence, and the contested ground it stands on.
From The Desk is a DMV-focused blog, highlighting the joys of living in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Offering insight ranging from design tips, things to do, and beautiful homes, to upcoming events and local developments, the goal is to keep readers engaged, and updated on what’s happening locally. Author Joshua Baumgardner is a local realtor with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, and comes from a background of family real estate. Joshua is a graduate of James Madison University and Florida State University. Prior to a career in real estate, Joshua was a professional opera singer, and has sang across the US and Europe.
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