Not déjà vu. Just design coming full circle.
The story of Monument’s windows doesn’t begin in a workshop. It begins earlier — in the architectural history that shaped the home itself.
William Bottomley drew from Mediterranean Revival architecture, influenced by Spanish and Italian design. The result? A home rooted in global inspiration, expressed through details like its distinctive glass rondel windows.
Long before restoration began, Den Cralle encountered that same architectural language abroad. Inside Venice’s Museo Fortuny he saw familiar windows with thick panes, imperfect curves and the unmistakable character of handcrafted glass.
This home on Monument Avenue doesn’t imitate the past. It belongs to a broader design tradition that spans continents and generations.
And suddenly, it becomes clear why Den is working so hard to restore these windows in Virginia.
