DESIGN IS ABOUT ENGAGING THE HEART AND CREATING SPACES THAT MOVE THE SOUL.
-PHYLLIS HARTMAN
For us, design is personal. We view each project as being entrusted to us by our clients, and we take the role of the designer to heart. Buildings touch lives, they do far more than provide shelter; they provide context for living. There is a feeling we want you to experience in each space — something we cannot communicate with words, so we express it with passion. From our hearts to yours, we invite you to walk in and experience the spaces we create.
PROJECT TYPES + New Construction + Renovation + Senior Living + Adaptive Re-use
Affordable
Models
Multifamily Style: Nature and daily life intertwine through biophilic design, blurring the line between indoors and out. Thoughtfully curated interiors balance work, leisure, and relaxation, supporting the multifaceted lifestyles of residents. The result is a living experience where nature flows seamlessly into everyday moments.
LEED
Developer: Duball, LLC
Construction: HIIT
Management: Greystar
Project Type: Mixed-Use Multifamily
Style: This interior design project celebrates the timeless elegance of Art Deco with a fresh, modern twist. Featuring refined, Deco-inspired flourishes and awe-inspiring views, the space is thoughtfully crafted to capture the spirit of Bethesda—elegant, vibrant, and connected. Designed for those who value elevated comfort and authentic community, the interiors balance sophistication with warmth, creating a space that feels both luxurious and genuinely welcoming.
LEED Silver
Developer: O’Connor Capital Partners
Architect: Mitchell/Matthews
Management: Thalhimer
Landscape Architect: Timmons Group
Project Type: Multifamily Apartments
Style: Natural beauty and rich heritage blends rustic elegance with modern comfort. Inspired by the area’s wineries, grasslands, and equestrian roots, the design features reclaimed wood, stone, brick, and wrought iron. A soft, earthy palette of greens, beiges, and muted golds creates a calming atmosphere, while leather accents, equine art, and vintage touches add regional charm.
Venture on I
Developer: Foulger-Pratt
Construction: Foulger-Pratt
Project Type: Mixed-Use Multifamily
Style: Blends playful vintage charm with sleek contemporary style. A vibrant color palette, anchored by black, white, and warm wood tones, is brought to life with standout touches like lockable subway doors. Full-height glass, soaring ceilings, and views of the courtyard create a bright, airy space that connects effortlessly to both the city and nature.
Project Type: Multifamily Style: A peaceful sanctuary, connecting residents to nature.
Inspired by the owner’s vision of a park-like setting with trails and native landscaping, the interiors reflect a natural theme. A warm, earthy palette of umber, grays, blues, and greens is accented by bronze, black, and copper, and grounded in natural materials like wood, leather, jute, and linen.
Paradigm
Project Type: Multifamily
Style: Infuses the historic Navy Yard with a modern bohemian flair, blending the area’s industrial past with a freespirited, design-forward aesthetic. Light woods, layered textures, and earthy neutrals are brought to life with bold colors and eclectic, curated art that nods to the neighborhood’s rich history. It’s a vibrant, sunlit retreat where urban energy meets laid-back, boho charm.
Awards: NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Finalist - Best Mid-Rise Apartment Community Project Type: Multifamily Style: Contemporary biophilic principles with the energy of a modern TechHub. It has a strong visual connection to the lively Washington Blvd, the interiors feature biophilic patterns that foster well-being and calm in an urban environment. Its amenity-rich and community-focused with whimsical lighting, murals, and furnishings that reflect the creative spirit of the artsy, innovative district.
LEED Silver
Project SF Units Floors Opened
Style: Inspired by the raw energy and street art culture of South New York Avenue, captures the bold, artistic spirit of the NoMa community. Graffitiinspired murals, exposed materials, neon-lit artwork, and grid-patterned lighting fuse the building. Every detail from the dark lobby floor mirroring the pavement outside to custom art installations celebrates the colorful, textured, and expressive identity of its urban surroundings.
LEED Silver
Remy Phase II
Developer: Duball, LLC
Paradigm Architect: Torti Gallas + Partners
Comstock
Comstock
Apartments Project Type: Mixed-Use Multifamily
Style: Offers a refined contemporary and zen sophistication, nature-inspired retreat in the heart of Rockville Town Center. The interiors blend tactile organic forms with bold, expressive gestures, creating an urban oasis that balances modern elegance with comfort. Natural materials, abundant light, and curated textures foster a sense of serenity and connection to the outdoors.
RECENT AWARDS
2025 International Property Awards - Best Commercial Redevelopment/Renovation of the Americas (North and South) - Elle.
2025 International Property Awards - Best International Commercial Redevelopment/ Renovation at IPAX - Elle.
2025 Multifamily Executive Award (MFE) - MixedUse Merit Winner - Skymark
2025 ENR Midatlantic Best Project Winner - An Award of Merit, in category Residential/Hospitality - Elle.
2025 Montgomery Planning Design Excellence Awards - Exceptional Housing Award - Sophia Bethesda Development
2024 INTERIOR DESIGN MAGAZINE Top 100 Giants of Design
2024 ULI WASHINGTON -Award for Excellence in Housing Development The Remy, Phase 2
2023 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Multifamily Community of the Year - Carlyle Crossing
2023 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the IndustryBest High-Rise Apartment Community - Carlyle Crossing
2023 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry - Best Affordable Community (Over 100 Units)Residences on the Lane
2023 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Finalist - Best Inter4ior Merchandising of a Common Area - Easton at Carlyle Crossing
2023 NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Finalist - Best Mid-Rise Apartment Community (6-9 Stories) Modera Clarendon
2023 SHNA - Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Award 2nd Place - Affordable HousingResidence on the Lane
2022 NAHB PILLARS Finalist Best High-Rise Apartment Community 10+ Stories BLVD Ansel
2022 NAHB PILLARS
TOGETHER, WE HELP PEOPLE LOVE WHERE THEY LIVE.
-PHYLLIS HARTMAN
hartmandesigngroup.com