Custom Re-Development Includes 23 New Town Homes and Renovated Historic Houses on 2.7 Acre Park-Like Setting

BETHESDA, Md., April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- GTM Architects, a full service award-winning architecture, planning and interior design firm, and the Kentlands Company, a long renowned Washington area home builder and land developer, today unveiled the plans for Courts of Woodside in Silver Spring, Md. A unique residential development in the historic neighborhood of Woodside, the 2.7 acre custom enclave has been designed to maximize and renovate the three existing historic structures, while seamlessly integrating 23 new town homes.

More than five years in the making, the pairing of one of Maryland's most experienced builders and one of the Washington area's premier residential design firms provided the vision behind Courts of Woodside. The companies are breaking ground this month, and the sales office will open in the beginning of May to begin presales on the new homes.

"This new development embodies the best of traditional architecture and modern amenities with smart growth planning," said Joe Alfandre.

Blending Old with New

In creating Courts of Woodside, GTM and the Kentlands wanted to emulate the charm of the Woodside neighborhood, and the companies were extremely committed to restoring the three historic single-family homes, built in 1907 and 1908, and preserving two mature specimen trees located on the re-development that were originally located on the site. The single family homes were purchased in a state of disrepair and will be renovated to their former glory. For the town homes, design elements of these historic homes were taken into consideration and will include traditional architectural touches such as cottage-style period moldings, vintage roof dormers, carriage style doors and covered porches.

The Location

Urban renewal has bred new life into downtown Silver Spring, which now boasts an abundance of restaurants, bars, boutiques and landmarks, like the AFI Silver Theater. The Courts of Woodside development is just a few blocks north of this burgeoning area, and is conveniently located just inside the capital beltway, on major bus routes and within close proximity to Metro's red line.

"What makes Courts of Woodside stand out is not just the homes themselves, but the exciting things happening in the community," said George Myers. "Silver Spring was the perfect choice, with the great downtown a stone's throw away and prime location to public transportation. We are excited to be a part of this great urban renewal."

To learn more about Courts of Woodside visit http://www.courtsofwoodside.com/ or call 240-333-2090.

About GTM Architects

GTM Architects, Inc. is a full service, award-winning firm with experience in planning, architecture and interior design. Established in 1989, GTM has grown and diversified with a commitment to excellence in both service and design. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, GTM serves clients in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area and in 26 states nationwide.

From its earliest roots in the basement of a home just up the road from Courts of Woodside, GTM has more than 2,500 completed projects now to its credit in its 18 years in business.

GTM is nationally recognized for its residential design. Their work has been published in magazines such as Better Homes and Gardens, Home & Design and Custom Home. Just last year, GTM received recognition as one of the Nation's Top 100 Multi-Family architects by Multi-Housing News Magazine.

For more information please visit http://www.gtmarchitects.com/.

About Kentlands Company

As developers and builders of traditional homes and mixed-use communities, The Kentlands Company, and its principals, Jack and Joe Alfandre, showcase a level of experience few developers or builders can match. Between them, they have received over 30 awards for development and building excellence, most recently the "2006 AIA Maryland Design Award for Master Planning". Over the last 25 years, they have developed and built over 4,000 homes in some of the most successful residential and mixed-use developments in Maryland and Virginia, including The Kentlands, Saybrooke Village, Belmont Forest, Wyndcrest, Washingtonian Woods, Bridlewood, Woodland Village and Capitol View.

Joe Alfandre is widely recognized as the father of Traditional Neighborhood Development. His Kentlands development in Gaithersburg, Maryland was rated the "most delightful new Town in America" by the Washington Post.

For more information on the Kentlands Company, please visit, http://www.kentlandsco.com/

Source: GTM Architects

CONTACT: Lisa Wood of GTM Architects, +1-240-333-2000,
lwood@gtmarchitects.com; or Mel Bolton of Dotted Line Communications,
+1-510-704-0870, mel@dottedlinecomm.com, for GTM Architects

Web site: http://www.gtmarchitects.com/
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