Capitol Vista

Colour Story

Individualize / Exodus / Self-Reliance

Ingenuity • Education • Betterment • Stable • Self-Sufficient • Fulfill • Youthful • Spirited • Authentic •

Deanwood is a historic community based in Washington, DC. xxxxx set a precedent for Black land ownership in Deanwood and became a space for ingenuity as Black Americans settled into the area during the mass exodus of the south.

Deanwood became the birthplace to some of the first Black architects and engineers in the country. The neighborhood was also a place for commerce, scholars, and skill sharing alike as the community became self-sufficient – an embodiment of the American Dream in the face of discrimination.

design concepts

Silhouettes Re-Emerging Into Crystallized Monoliths

Silhouettes contour and mold to the spaces around. They signify we are in the shadows of those that come before us, a community of forward thinking and dynamic individuals.

Re-Emerging Into

We seek to shatter the way Deanwood is seen today. Instead, we nourish the regeneration of this neighborhood that was really rich in monetary and education.

Crystallized Monoliths

To crystallize is to look at the clusters that make up the community. Deanwood was formed by people of stature who were dedicated to being multidimensional and ensuring the community thrived.

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Silhouettes Re-Emerging Into Crystallized Monoliths

Silhouettes contour and mold to the spaces around. They signify we are in the shadows of those that come before us, a community of forward thinking and dynamic individuals.

No items found.

Re-Emerging Into

To crystallize is to look at the clusters that make up the community. Deanwood was formed by people of stature who were dedicated to being multidimensional and ensuring the community thrived.

No items found.

Crystallized Monoliths

We seek to shatter the way Deanwood is seen today. Instead, we nourish the regeneration of this neighborhood that was really rich in monetary and education.

No items found.

Capitol Vista

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Color Story

Deep warm tones are paired with moments of softness to evoke the landscape of the Deanwood community. Ethereal peaches, soft greens, purples and lilacs bring playfulness and a hint of vibrancy to the space.