MEDIA & AWARDS

Magazine Features

Modern Luxury

D.C.’s Modern Luxury magazine features Colao & Peter, as well as showcasing our “Best of Modern Luxury 2021” award.

Home & Design Portfolio

Between three design fields, Colao & Peter was chosen in Home & Design’s ‘100 Top Designers’ in the landscape design category, for both the 2018/2019 and the 2020/2021 editions.

Virginia Living

Colao & Peter was recognized in Virginia Living’s feature of “Best Home Experts” in their March 2020 issue.

Modern Luxury

D.C.’s Modern Luxury magazine features Colao & Peter, as well as showcasing our “Best of Modern Luxury 2021” award.

Home & Design Portfolio

Between three design fields, Colao & Peter was chosen in Home & Design’s ‘100 Top Designers’ in the landscape design category, for both the 2018/2019 and the 2020/2021 editions.

Virginia Living

Colao & Peter was recognized in Virginia Living’s feature of “Best Home Experts” in their March 2020 issue.

Modern Luxury

D.C.’s Modern Luxury magazine features Colao & Peter, as well as showcasing our “Best of Modern Luxury 2021” award.

Home & Design Portfolio

Between three design fields, Colao & Peter was chosen in Home & Design’s ‘100 Top Designers’ in the landscape design category, for both the 2018/2019 and the 2020/2021 editions.

Virginia Living

Colao & Peter was recognized in Virginia Living’s feature of “Best Home Experts” in their March 2020 issue.

Modern Luxury

D.C.’s Modern Luxury magazine features Colao & Peter, as well as showcasing our “Best of Modern Luxury 2021” award.

Home & Design Portfolio

Between three design fields, Colao & Peter was chosen in Home & Design’s ‘100 Top Designers’ in the landscape design category, for both the 2018/2019 and the 2020/2021 editions.

Virginia Living

Colao & Peter was recognized in Virginia Living’s feature of “Best Home Experts” in their March 2020 issue.

Landscape Contractors Association Awards

2025

Outdoor Living Area (Design Build) – Aldie Oasis

Outdoor Living Area (Design Build) – Waterford Creek Resort

2023

Craftsmanship (Design/Build) – Arlington French Villa

Grand Award – Great Falls Freeform Hideout

Grand Award – Modern Rustic Retreat

Grand Award – Contemporary Arlington Farmhouse

Grand Award – DC Resort Style Sanctuary

2021-2022

Elegant Entryway (Design/Build) — Front Residential Planting & Entranceway

Palisades Oasis (Design/Build) — Outdoor Living Area

Outdoor Living – Aldie Infinity

Distinction Award Sanctuary in Triangle (Design/Build) — Craftsmanship

“A Modern Twist on a Middleburg Historic Home” (Design/Build) — Total Residential Contracting

Oakton Oasis Backyard Renovation (Design/Build) — Craftsmanship

Distinction Award Lodge-Style Sanctuary (Design/Build) — Outdoor Living Area

2019

Craftsmanship Grand Award – Shenandoah Retreat

Craftsmanship Grand Award – Modern Farmhouse

Craftsmanship (Design/Build) Grand Award – Great Falls Modern

Craftsmanship (Design/Build) Grand Award – Annapolis Wooded Oasis

2018

Craftsmanship – McLean Modern Tranquility

Craftsmanship – Tennis Court and Pavilion

Craftsmanship (Design/Build) – Alexandria Waterfront Modern

Entranceway Design/Build – Great Falls European Entry

2017

Outdoor Living Area – DC Historic Residence

Craftsmanship (Design/Build) – Alexandria Townhouse

Outdoor Living – Aldie Infinity

2016

Craftsmanship (Design/Build) – Alexandrian Georgian

Craftsmanship (Design/Build) – Great Falls Modern

Craftsmanship (Design/Build) – Alexandria Modern

2013

Outdoor Space – Aldie Residence

Outdoor Space – Oakton Residence

2012

Craftsmanship – Gainsville

Craftsmanship (Design/Build) – McLean Residence

Alexandria Beautification Award

2018

“All properties are judged on design, sustainability, maintenance, neighborhood context, and use of plant materials, as applicable.” – Alexandria Beautification Commission

Residential Beautification – “Award recognizes homes and residential communities that contribute to the beautification of the City through landscaping and architecture.” – Alexandria Beautification Commission

More Features

Modern Luxury D.C. – “Island Vibes” – June 2019

Groundworks Magazine (Cover) – “McLean Residence” – February 2013

Washington Spaces (Cover) – “Mary Douglas Drysdale: Drawing on Details” – Summer 2007

Washington Spaces (Cover) – “Bath Spaces: Unforgettable Sanctuaries” – Spring 2007

Washington Spaces (Cover) – “Outside Spaces: Inviting patios, porches, and pool sides” – Spring 2007

Washington Spaces (Cover) – “The Sophisticated NSO Showhouse 2005” – Winter 2005

Architectural Digest – “Washington MODERN” – November 2004

Home & Design – “A House in the Woods” – Summer 2004

Stone World – “River rock creates a rustic, elegant lodge” – May 2003

Southern Accent – Nov/Dec 2002

Stone Magazine – “Fireplaces” – September 2002

Home & Design – “Beautiful Custom Stone” – Winter 2002