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owner . We spared no expense in the execution and quality of the materials , as I knew from experience that the better the materials , along with superior building science , we could produce a home that would last for fifty or even one hundred years . The result is an amazing home that I feel blessed to live in and gives me joy every single day .”
A collection for the ages
Ted ’ s passion for architectural art also extends to his interior design preferences , and he embarked on an art acquisition spree once his home was completed , with the goal of designing a museum style space . “ I have gained a greater appreciation for art throughout my career ,” he reflects . “ I have a particular love for a movement called the Washington Color School , a group of local Washington DC abstract expressionist artists whose pieces reflected the abstract art changes that occurred during the 1960s and 1970s . I ’ ve focused my personal collection on the movement , and I ’ ve been truly fortunate to acquire artwork of the seven major artists that define the Washington Color School .
“ When it comes to my home , the collection completely transforms the interior space while being complementary to the architecture . With white walls , no trim , and reconstituted white oak millwork , the architecture is stark , almost museum-like , and the interior comes alive with different forms of art , from prints and photographs , mixed media collage , and textile art to original paintings and sculptures .
“ However , I realized early on that due to the amount of glass floor to ceiling windows and limited walls , and the house doesn ’ t have many open spaces to display art ,” he explains . “ To add to that complexity , I acquired many of the pieces via an online auction , meaning the art purchasing process involved a combination of the size and colors of the art , the location where the art would be installed , as well as the all-in acquisition costs . I have been truly fortunate to have established a relationship with Douglas Gold of the Lincoln Glenn Gallery in NYC . Douglas has functioned as my art representative and has given me critical advice to inform good buying decisions . He , along with Robert Gurney , have helped me transform a house that itself is a work of art into a museum .
Aside from Ted ’ s home , Peterson and Collins are working on several exciting projects , including the restoration of a
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