205 Mannakee St, Rockville, MD 20850

Designed by acclaimed international architects Lynch + Comisso of Toronto, Canada, this residence was a deeply personal commission, created for their own family in 1998. It stands today as an architectural jewel box, a rarity that feels both intimate and inspired. Set on an elevated lot in the City of Rockville, the home retreats gracefully from the street beneath a canopy of mature trees. A dense bamboo screen wraps the backyard, forming a secluded sanctuary of dappled light and privacy. Echoes of mid-century modernism are present, yet the architecture is distinctly of its own time, centered around a soaring two-story volume that defines the home’s living core. Along the front façade, a luminous wall of opaque insulated glass diffuses daylight throughout the interior, creating a cohesive, tranquil glow without compromising privacy. The main level includes a serene ensuite bedroom that flows into a sunlit den, thoughtfully designed with dual closet niches to accommodate an easy … read more …