FOR THE PAST 23 YEARS, Michael Franck and Art Lohsen have worked together with a dedicated and talented team of professionals as Franck & Lohsen Architects Inc. creating architecture in the realms of ecclesiastical, residential, university, and urban design.

It has been a source of great joy to have created timeless buildings enjoyed by a wide-range of people — from students to homeowners to worshippers; and fortunate to have wonderful clients who placed their trust and vision in our hands — including the peer recognition of the Arthur Ross Award for our body of work.

This September, Franck & Lohsen Architects, Inc. will transform into two new entities. Michael will assume the helm of residential, hospitality and university commissions with Michael M. Franck Architect LLC. Art will assume the helm of ecclesiastical commissions with Bella Chiesa LLC. and, as always, Michael and Art will continue to work in a collaborative spirit which has been a hallmark of their firm.

We are excited about this next chapter as we continue to create enduring architecture.

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Waterfowl

PALMETTO BLUFF, SC

Designed as an upside-down house to enjoy the views of the lake, this new home was carefully sited to appear that is has been around for generations.

Westover

BETHESDA, MARYLAND

Perched atop a rocky knoll overlooking a bend in the Potomac River, this new private residence embraces its challenging site while positioning the house to breathtaking views of the river beyond.

2 Bells Park

PALMETTO BLUFF, SC

A feeling of a timeless house is artfully combined with all the desirable modern amenities.

Foxhall

WASHINGTON, DC

Located on one of the most well-known residential streets in Washington, this historic stone house was returned to its original grandeur.

Wayside

HUNT COUNTRY, VIRGINIA

Described by Country Life Magazine as “pure English Baroque,” this new manor house is nestled within 100 acres of the Virginia Hunt Country.

Partridge Lane

WASHINGTON, DC

A complete interior and exterior renovation transformed this previously bland 1950s house into a youthful, yet timeless beauty.

5 Bells Park

Palmetto Bluff, SC

This 1,000-sf cottage was designed to be “upside down” with the main living level on the upper level allowing for a lots of light, taller ceilings, more privacy, and intimate views of the private gardens below.

Forest Lane

WASHINGTON, DC

So characteristic with this unique style of architecture, the existing oak millwork throughout the house served to inform the design of the new millwork. The accompanying youthful decoration was done by Maria Crosby Pollard.

Decatur House

WASHINGTON, DC

Constructed and built in 1818, Decatur House was the first private residence in the White House neighborhood.

The Signet Residences / JBG Companies

McLEAN, VIRGINIA

As part of the town's desire to densify and enhance the core of its downtown, this new project helps contribute to the critical mass necessary to facilitate restaurants and other necessary amenities.

Wolfe Street Residence

Alexandria, VA

Having raised their family in Alexandria, the couple wanted the home to contribute to the historic fabric of this important town.