2026
PRESS
- Tudor Revival, Home & Design, March
- Maryland Residence, Architecture Home Journal, March
- Architecture DC, Welcome, Poised Pergola, Spring
AWARDS
2025
PRESS
- Thoughtful Renovations, Bethesda Magazine, October
- Morning Glory, Home & Design, May/June
- Delaware Beach Retreat Designed to Maximize Views, Custom Builder, May
- Reimagined Coastal Haven on Rehoboth Beach, Ocean Home, April
- Georgian Masterpiece, Traditional Home, March
- 133-Year-Old Home Blends Vintage With Modern, Good Housekeeping, February
2024
PRESS
- Top 200 Residential Architects, Forbes, October
- Urban Oasis, Home & Design, October
- Making Lakeside Memories, Cottages & Bungalows, August/September
- New Leaf, Home & Design, July/August
- BVA speaks in “Future of Alexandria” panel regarding future of living space, July
- Top 100 Architects and Designers, Home & Design Portfolio, June
- Empty Lot to Outdoor Wonderland, Flower Magazine, June
- Explore This Jazz Age Revival Home in Chevy Chase, Modern Luxury DC, April
- Earthly Delight, Home & Design, March/April
- Island in the City, Annapolis Home Magazine, March
- Reimagined Chevy Chase Home, Southern Home, January
2023
PRESS
- Colonial Elegance, Annapolis Home Magazine, November / December
- Family Affair: A new home, Interiors Washington, October
- Presentation at the 2023 Building Science Corporation Westford Symposium: Historic Retrofit: 200 Year Old Mass Building, July/August
- Lakeside Legacy, New Hampshire Home, July/August
- A New Old House, Southern Home Magazine, March/April
- Modern Colonial, Southern Homes, April
- Classic Gem, Home & Design, January/February
2022
PRESS
2021
PRESS
- Your Campus Historic Buildings: Flagships for a Sustainable Future, Learning by Design, October
- English Country Redux, Home and Design, August
- History Buff, Country French, May
- Tidewater Manor on The Chesapeake, Annapolis Home, March/April
- A new church in Arlington, a skybridge for an Alexandria school, The Arlington Catholic Herald, March
- Old Town Basilica Plans New Expansion, Featuring a Tower and Archway, ALXNOW, February
2020
PRESS
- Sunny Disposition, Home & Design, December
- In Your Neighborhood: Georgetown with Ankie Barnes, Part II, ICAA, December
- In Your Neighborhood: Georgetown with Ankie Barnes, ICAA, November
- The Homebuyer’s Field Guide to Washington Architecture, Washingtonian, April
- A Modern Classic, Bethesda Magazine, February
2019
PRESS
- Elegance and Ease, Utah Style & Home, Fall
- Washington DC’s Oldest Home, Restored; Design Chic, Sep. 18
- Inside the Oldest House in Washington, DC, Architectural Digest, Sep. 6
- Dynamic Design, Southern Home Magazine, Sep-Oct
- East Meets West, Home & Design, September
- Are Half Walls Back in Style?, Freshhome, April 16
- Weathered Beauty, Home & Design, March-April
- Sleeping Beauties, The Georgetowner, Feb. 6
- BVA Featured on Georgetown BID’s “By George,” Jan. 24
AWARDS
- House of the Month — July
Capital Area Custom Residential Architects Network - Jurors’ Citation in Historic Architecture
AIA Northern Virginia
2018
PRESS
- BVA’s Miriam Dillon Shares her Holiday Decor Trends for the Baldwin Design Council, December
- Technical Committee on Sustainable Preservation, by Michael Patrick of Barnes Vanze et al, APTI Bulletin, 2018
- Book: French Country With Charming, Timeless Interiors, Hoffman Media, October 2018
- A $1 Million Staircase Thomas Jefferson Could Love, Wall Street Journal, Aug. 22, 2018
- Ode to Place, Home & Design, July-August 2018
- 21 Yellow Kitchen Ideas, Elle Decor, March 1, 2018
- Wesley Heights Home Retains Echoes of Another Era, The Washington Post, Feb. 9, 2018
- 10 Ways Your Home Can Help With Your Resolutions, Houzz, Jan. 12, 2018
2017
PRESS
- Architect shares the vision behind the new headquarters of the North American Division of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Spectrum Magazine, Nov. 17, 2017
- 12 Products, Design Features Every Kitchen Should Have, Products Magazine, October 2017
- The K+B Equation, Custom Builder, Winter 2017
- Modern Flair, Home & Design, Fall 2017
- 2017 John Russell Pope Awards, Home & Design, Fall 2017
- NKBA Award feature, Home & Design, July-August 2017
- Casual Vibes with Rattan & Wicker, Dering Hall, April 13, 2017
- 21 Enviable Bunk Room Designs for Kids, Dering Hall, April 12, 2017
- 33 Colorful Kitchen Backsplashes, Dering Hall, April 10, 2017
- Grace Notes: A renovation updates a 1920s Tudor-style house in DC while preserving its period charm; Home & Design, Spring 2017
- Architectural Savvy: What is Farmhouse Style, Anyway? American Farmhouse Style, Spring 2017
- 38 Elegant Butler’s Pantries, Dering Hall, March 17, 2017
- Calm and Cool in Chevy Chase, Greige Design blog, March 16, 2017
- Why Reading is So Good for Your Health, Houzz, March 11, 2017
- 26 Rooms with Uniquely Painted Wood Walls, Dering Hall, March 9, 2017
- The Classic Tub in a Window, The Perfect Bath Blog, March 8, 2017
- 9 Architects with Inspiring Instagram Feeds, Dering Hall, March 2, 2017
- 30 Rooms with Elegant Beamed Ceilings, Dering Hall, February 20, 2017
- 50 Inspiring Chef’s Kitchens, Dering Hall, Feb. 1, 2017
- 20 Striking Spaces with Skylights, Dering Hall, January 18, 2017
AWARDS
- First Place 2017: Medium Kitchen
National Kitchen & Bath Association, Baltimore-Washington Chapter - Award of Excellence in Residential Architecture
AIA Northern Virginia - John Russell Pope Award: Addition/Renovation over 5,000 square feet
Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Washington Mid-Atlantic Chapter - Excellence in Design
Best of Houzz
2016
PRESS
- 25 Inspiring Home Libraries, Dering Hall, December 14, 2016
- A Colonial Home Marries High-End Design with Laid-Back Style, The Washington Post, December 9, 2016
- American Institute of Architects, Featured Project, November 23, 2016
- Former Embassy Becomes a Stylish Residence, The Washington Post, November 17, 2016
- Translating Beauty, French Style Magazine, Fall 2016
- The Perfect Bath by Barbara Sallick, Published by Rizzoli, Fall 2016
- Flemish Flourish, Architecture DC, Fall 2016
- 10 Timeless Kitchen Designs, Dering Hall, October 2016
- 24 Sophisticated Staircase Designs, Dering Hall, September 2016
- 11 Spaces with Stylish Storage, Dering Hall, August 2016
- A D.C. home with an ageless appeal, The Washington Post, July 29, 2016
- 10 Sophisticated Indoor Pools, Dering Hall, July 2016
- Nail Your Curb Appeal: Cottage Style, Houzz, July 2016
- Wesley Heights: ‘Peaceful and quiet and dignified’ in D.C., The Washington Post, July 1, 2016
- 13 Unique Floor Designs, Dering Hall, May 2016
- Inside a Midcentury-Inspired Home With Views of the Potomac River, Dering Hall, May 12, 2016
- Home & Design Portfolio 2016: Top 100 Architects and Designers
- 25 Striking Modern Exteriors: Dering Hall, April 2016
- The Ideal Home of a French blogger: Houzz, April 2016
- Mystical Light, Mythic Light by BVA’s Michael Patrick, Sacred Architecture, Spring 2016
- Solariums and Sun-Filled Interiors: Dering Hall, March 2016
- Novel-Worthy Book Storage: This Old House, Feb. 18, 2016
- Ten Elegant Contemporary Fireplaces: Dering Hall, February 2016
- Gas or wood-burning? Your fireplace may reflect your view of living: The Washington Post, Feb. 5, 2016
- It Only Looks Old: A New Shingle House with Classic Style: Hooked on Houses, Jan. 27, 2016
- Embrace a Few Beautifully Weathered Surfaces for a Happy, Durable Home: Houzz, January 2016
AWARDS
- AIA Northern Virginia
Award of Excellence in Residential Architecture - Excellence in Design
Best of Houzz 2016
2015
PRESS
- 5 Stylish Kitchens Featuring Brass Faucets, Dering Hall, December 2015
- Create the Ultimate Fun House with Chutes, Ladders and Fire Poles Too, Houzz, November 2015
- 10 Kitchen Pantries With Expert Design, Dering Hall, October 2015
- Sun Catcher: A new, eco-friendly home perched above the Potomac forges a strong connection to nature, Home & Design, September/October 2015
- The Good House: An Experience to Remember, Houzz, July 2015
- Most Popular Exteriors and Landscapes in April, Dering Hall, April 2015
- French Connection, Washingtonian, February 2015
- January’s Most Popular Interiors, Dering Hall, January 2015
- January’s Most Popular Architecture and Landscape Images, Dering Hall, January 2015
AWARDS
- Gold List
Luxe Interiors + Design 2015 - Influencer Award
Houzz - John Russell Pope Awards, Honorable Mention; Historic Preservation of a Flemish Revival Townhouse
The Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Washington Mid-Atlantic Chapter
2014
PRESS
- Rooms we Love: Kitchen, Home & Design Sourcebook, 2014
- A Regency-Era Row House in DC, New Old House, Fall/Winter 2014
- December’s Most Popular Images, Dering Hall, December 2014
- A Georgetown Renovation Balances Tradition with Contemporary Comfort, Luxe Magazine, Fall 2014
- The Friendliest Spot in the House, The Wall Street Journal, July 25, 2014
- 12 All-White Interiors That Deliver a Fresh Look, Dering Hall, July 5, 2014
- Watermark Awards: Lakeside Kitchen, Builder Magazine, June 2014
- Kitchen Updates: Resuscitating the Heart of Your Home, Architecture DC, Summer 2014
- Row House Remodel, Home & Design, Late Spring 2014
- The Historic Marwood Estate—Sleeping Beauty on the Potomac, Décor Dose Blog, April 11, 2014
- 15 Lavish Poolside Retreats, Dering Hall, March 22, 2014
- 9 Rooms With Picturesque Views, Dering Hall, Feb. 14, 2014
AWARDS
- Elevation to Fellow; Ankie S. Barnes, FAIA
American Institute of Architects - Juror’s Special Citation for Restoration ; Flemish Revival, Washington, DC
NOVA AIA Chapter Design Awards - Medium Kitchen Flemish Revival, Washington, DC
National Kitchen and Bath Association DC Chapter - Merit Award for Custom Kitchen
Watermark Award - Most Viewed Images
Dering Hall - Excellence in Design
Best of Houzz 2014 - 2014 Gold List
Luxe Interiors + Design
2013
PRESS
- River Dance, Luxe Magazine, Winter 2013
- Dream Kitchens, Washingtonian, October 2013
- Touch of Class, Home & Design, Fall 2013
- Our Top 12 Rural Retreats, Dering Hall, Sept. 28, 2013
- Lakeside Family Cottage by Barnes Vanze Architects, Home Adore, Sept. 24, 2013
- University House Achieves LEED Gold Certification, Facilities Management, University of Maryland, Sept. 9, 2013
- Pantry Raid: Sliding Doors Disguise Kitchen Storage, Builder Magazine, August 2013
- 12 Fun Backyard Forts Grown-Ups Can Love, Too, Houzz, August 16, 2013
- 10 Ways to Go Coastal With a Modern Edge, Houzz, July 11, 2013
- Catch A Splash of Ocean Blue This Summer, Houzz, June 24, 2013
- 9 Ways to Create Comforting Farmhouse Style Anywhere, Houzz, June 17, 2013
- Outdoor Kitchens Become Full-Service Living Spaces, Washington Examiner, June 12, 2013
- Double Take: Did MoMA Drop a Mini House in the Yard?, Houzz, May 6, 2013
- How to Outfit a Classic Farmhouse, Houzz, May 6, 2013
- Houzz Tour: Retirees Follow Vineyard Dreams With a Hillside Farmhouse, Houzz, April 28, 2013
- Sentimental Journey: Passed-Down Possessions are Given New Life when an Empty-Nester Couple Downsizes to a Contemporary Space in Washington, DC, Luxe Magazine, Spring 2013
- Organic Compound, Builder Magazine, March 2013
- Clean Lines: How to Hide, Control, and Get Rid of Clutter. Washingtonian, March 2013
- Traditional Entry Halls, Dering Hall, Feb. 23, 2013
- A New House Inspired by Old French Country Cottages, Hooked on Houses Blog, Feb. 21, 2013
- Cooking With Color: When to Use Green in the Kitchen, Houzz, Feb. 21, 2013
- 7 Homes Brimming with Modern Cottage Character, Houzz, Feb. 13, 2013
- Lakefront Cottage, Home Bunch Blog, Feb. 5, 2013
AWARDS
- The Most Saved Photo in 2013
Houzz - The Most Popular Rustic Spaces
Houzz - Second Place Local Winner
Sub-Zero/Wolf Kitchen Design Contest
2012
PRESS
- Top 100 Architects and Designers, Home & Design Portfolio, 2012
- Sea Change, Remodeling Magazine, December 2012
- On the Waterfront, New Old House, Fall/Winter 2012
- Remodel Returns 1880s Seaside B&B to Single-Family Use, Remodeling Magazine, October 2012
- After Seven Months of Construction, President’s Residence Open to Host Dozens of University Events, Diamondback Online, Oct. 8, 2012
- Dream Kitchens 2012: Old Meets New, Washingtonian, September 2012
- House Calls: Spiffing up a Herndon Deck, The Washington Post, Aug. 1, 2012
- Modern Farmhouse by Barnes Vanze Architects, Custom Home Magazine, May 2012
- Plein Air Cooking, New Old House, Spring/Summer 2012
- Washington Design Center: Dream Home, Architect Design Blog, March 13, 2012
- Interior Design: Making Dream Homes Come True, Washington Life, March 2012
- DreamHome 2012—Crafty Creatives!, DC Design Coop, March 13, 2012
AWARDS
- Elevation to Fellow: Stephen J. Vanze, FAIA
American Institute of Architects - Renovation to a Maine Seaside Home, Bar Harbor, ME
NOVA AIA Chapter Design Awards - Medium Kitchen Renovation to a Private Residence, Washington, DC
National Kitchen and Bath Association DC Chapter - Kitchens: A Coastal Family Home and Park-front Kitchen
District Architecture Center SIGAL Gallery Exhibit Interior Spotlight - Renovation to a Beaux Arts Estate
Washington Building Congress Craftsmanship Awards - Merit Award for Historically Sensitive Renovation
Remodeling Design Awards - Custom Detail Merit Award
Custom Home Design Awards - Certified
USGBC LEED for Homes
2011
PRESS
- Virginia Vineyard Vernacular, New Old House, Fall/Winter 2011
- Hunt Country Hilltop House, Builder Magazine, October 2011
- Fairy Tale Estate, Maine Home + Design, September 2011
- Traditional Conservatories Reborn as Luminous Living Spaces, Washington Examiner, June 1, 2011
- Capital Idea, Veranda, May/June 2011
- Marwood Estate is Ted Leonsis’ Newest Acquisition, Curbed DC, Feb. 23, 2011
- Maine Coastal Gem!, Willow Décor Blog, Feb. 4, 2011
AWARDS
- John “Weib” Wiebenson Award for Architecture in the Public Interest awarded to Stephen Vanze
Washington Architectural Foundation - Local Traditional Architect: Stephen Vanze and Anthony Barnes
Designer’s Choice Home & Design Award - Hunt Country Hilltop House, Fauquier County, Virginia
Builder’s Choice Design and Planning Awards
2010
PRESS
- Inside Homes: Romanticism Reborn, Washington Life, November 2010
- Beaux-Arts Beauty, Period Homes Magazine, November 2010
- 2010 Custom Home Design Awards, Custom Home Magazine, May/June 2010
- Georgetown Bath: This Vanity Does Double Duty in a Small Space, Builder Magazine, May 2010
- Built-Ins add Value to New Homes, Builder Magazine, April 2010
- Hunt Country Hilltop House: Custom Home Design Awards, Custom Home Magazine, March 25, 2010
- An English Tudor Adds a Conservatory Kitchen, Willow Décor Bog, January 11, 2010
AWARDS
- Hunt County Hilltop House, Fauquier County, VA
Custom Home Design Awards Merit Award - Classic Georgetown Row House, Washington, DC
Custom Home Watermark Awards