Networking in the Capital

The 90 degree heat didn't stop the design community from coming out in full force for HD's CitySCENE: Washington, DC last Thursday. More than 125 designers, architects, owners, and developers headed to L2 Lounge, a private club on Cady's Alley in Georgetown. Once a furniture store, its just over a year-old sleek—and exclusive—interiors were a perfect backdrop for the next generation networking party (and the buzz of the party since few, like myself, had been inside). Yes the economy and surviving it was a big topic of conversation, but so was reconnecting and exciting new projects—some big, some small, small green, but all a positive sign. Special thanks to the sponsors, American of Martinsville, CDI, Durkan, Jane Hamley Wells, and Moore & Giles, as well as Brien Watson of Sorg Architects (who is also a DJ) who provided the tunes, and the student helpers from Catholic University and University of Montreal. Look out for photos from the event in the September issue of HD.