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Tysons Marriott adds ‘bourbon-inspired’ restaurant with $25M hotel renovation

Published July 18, 2022 at 1:30PM | Updated July 18, 2022 at 4:12PM

The newly renovated Tysons Corner Marriott has a new restaurant and bar called Tysons Rickhouse (courtesy Marriott International)

(Updated at 4:10 p.m.) The Marriott in Tysons has finished a $25 million renovation that included redesigns of all 400 hotel rooms, expanded meeting space and the introduction of a new restaurant, the hospitality company announced this morning (Monday).

Replacing Shutters Bar and Kitchen on the hotel’s ground floor, Tysons Rickhouse is described as a “bourbon-inspired” restaurant that serves American food sourced “from the local Virginia area” as well as over 40 kinds of bourbons and whiskeys, according to a press release.

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Nearly $26M renovation of Hunters Woods Fellowship House completed

By Fatimah Waseem

Published July 13, 2022 at 10:15AM

Nonprofit Fellowship Square has finished a major renovation of its Hunters Woods affordable housing community (via Fellowship Square)

A nearly $26 million renovation effort at the Hunters Woods Fellowship House in Reston is officially complete, property owner Fellowship Square announced yesterday (Tuesday).

The nonprofit completed its renovation earlier this month. A ribbon cutting is planned for July 21 at the affordable housing community that caters to seniors who wish to live independently and earn roughly a maximum of $10,000 per year.

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Vienna’s Louise Archer Elementary takes step closer to renovation

By Angela Woolsey

Published July 7, 2022 at 1:30PM | Updated July 11, 2022 at 5:36PM

Louise Archer Elementary School (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

(Updated on 7/11/2022) Fairfax County Public Schools has officially committed $36 million to renovating Louise Archer Elementary School in Vienna.

The Fairfax County School Board awarded a contract to Henley Construction Company, Inc. during its June 16 meeting. The contractor beat out two other bidders for the project, which will roughly double the size of the school building.

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Vienna Town Council suggests two stories for new Patrick Henry Library

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 15, 2022 at 2:15PM

Patrick Henry Library in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

An initial concept for the upcoming Patrick Henry Library renovation is here, and the Vienna Town Council has some reservations.

At a Town Council conference session on Monday (June 13), Fairfax County public works staff unveiled a conceptual site plan for a one-story library and a four-level parking garage to replace the existing facility and parking lot at 101 Maple Avenue East.

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Hidden Oaks Nature Center’s $1.7M renovation brings new classroom and bigger pond

By Matt Blitz

Published June 15, 2022 at 11:45AM

The renovated Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale (photo courtesy of Hidden Oaks Nature Center)

Annandale’s Hidden Oaks Nature Center is reopening later this month after a months-long, nearly $2 million renovation and expansion.

The 53-year-old nature center, located on Royce Street and part of Annandale Community Park, closed its doors in February for a long-planned expansion and renovation.

Reno of the Month: Easy interior design updates for your Reston home

By Sponsor

Published June 7, 2022 at 12:30PM

Photo courtesy Nicola Shelley, Synergy Design & Construction

By Nicola Caul Shelley, Synergy Design & Construction

Not thinking of a complete home remodel but looking for a few design ideas to spruce your space? Then look no further, as this month the Synergy team are providing some easy hacks any homeowner can do that provide an instant upgrade.

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Demolition begins on Annandale’s Wakefield Skate Park, setting stage for new ramp and bowl

By Matt Blitz

Published June 2, 2022 at 11:45AM | Updated June 8, 2022 at 5:56PM

Rendering of the renovated Wakefield Skate Park in Annandale (via Fairfax County)

Annandale’s Wakefield Skate Park is getting some air with a $1.2 million facelift.

The nearly two-decade-old skate park off of Braddock Road is undergoing a major renovation that will add a competition-style bowl, multilevel jump line, mini ramp, spine, A-frame and ledges.

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Long-awaited Falls Church High School renovation proceeds to construction

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 19, 2022 at 1:30PM

A rendering of the proposed Falls Church High School west entrance (via Perkins Eastman/FCPS)

Falls Church High School is finally going to get some upgrades.

The Fairfax County School Board unanimously approved a $133.6 million contract for the construction firm Grunley Construction Company, Inc. on Thursday (April 14), ensuring that a renovation project that community members have sought for more than a decade will actually happen.

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Reston Town Center shares preview of planned updates to public spaces

By Fatimah Waseem

Published April 7, 2022 at 10:30AM

Most of the fountain's major structure will be relocated (courtesy Boston Properties)

A number of public spaces in Reston Town Center will get a facelift.

As reported last month, work on Fountain Plaza and the pavilion will begin this spring. Now, Boston Properties is offering a first look at the planned upgrades.

Reno of the Month: Design tips for your dream kitchen

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Published April 5, 2022 at 12:00PM | Updated April 5, 2022 at 2:13PM

1. The Kitchen Triangle (Photo courtesy Synergy Design & Construction)

By Nicola Caul Shelley, Synergy Design & Construction

We’ve been in the home remodeling business a long time. We know it can be overwhelming when you start thinking about a kitchen remodel and all the decisions that have to be made. We’re here to help make life a little easier. Here are five design tips when it comes to remodeling your kitchen to get you started!