Loaded with hundreds of photographs of high-end custom homes, these gorgeous books are a treat for lovers of residential architecture and a resource for people planning to build their own one-of-a-kind houses. Profiles of top architects and information on local builders and suppliers provide an overview of regional styles and preferences in each locality. Echoing the fascinating mix of people who call the nation"s capital their home, the region"s strikingly diverse architecture becomes evident through the broad range of private residences—from ground-up designs to renovations, historical restorations to large-scale additions, and classical Gothic and Victorian styles to chic urban contemporary.