If there's one thing that DC has down pat, it's classical architecture — from its public schools to its museums to its office buildings. In the case of Dr. Gary Mintz, it was the beautiful architecture and character of a former branch of The City Bank on Capitol Hill that caught his eye. Thanks to our friends at Urban Turf, we get to peek inside.
According to Urban Turf Dr. Mintz, originally from Philadelphia, found the bank after searching for an old commercial property to convert. Without altering any exterior walls, Dr. Mintz transformed the classical building into a thoroughly modern home, brimming with a stellar art collection including pieces by Josef Albers, Frank Stella, and Roy Lichtenstein.
However he didn't stop at the interior. He's also managed to create an inviting garden oasis in his small yard. I lived just around the block from this home one summer, and it was common to see curious passerby slowing down as the neared the intriguing property to take a closer look at the lush plot.
To learn more about Dr. Mintz's beautiful home, check out Jennifer Sergent's full article on Urban Turf DC. Jennifer has also included more pictures of the property on her site, DC By Design.
Images: Urban Turf DC
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Comments (11)
cool! I've often seen churches and firehouses as living space but this is something new. What a great space, I especially like the dining room design.
Amazing in more ways than I can readily articulate!
Well done, thanks for sharing, and enjoy!
Pssst: "Capitol" not "Capital" - in the title.
Cute! I love homes made out of non-homes!
The only bad news is the 80s called and they want their mezzanine back.
Otherwise it's fantastic!
Awesome! I love buildings converted into something else!
very cool.
I live just down the street from this house and whenever I walk my dogs by, I am always trying to peek in because it is such a fabulous, unique space. Thanks for bringing this to our attention AT!
We pass this house twice a day on our way to work, and we always wondered what it looked like inside! Love the use of the night deposit box as a mailbox. Fun!
Great building! The interior could use a little updating ( out of the 80's ) but it is a lovely space overall!
the dining room in the vault!? i bet when the door is closed, they aren't bothered by any noise from outside.
Thanks Leah for the great mention!