There are new-construction homes, and there are homes built as arguments for what new construction can be. 3543 Albemarle Street belongs firmly to the latter: a residence where the proportions and character of classic Washington architecture meet a level of craftsmanship, finish, and infrastructure rarely found at this scale. A collaboration of exceptional depth shaped the house: Developed by Summit Homes and constructed by Bolt Builders, the residence features architecture by Axis Architects, interiors by May Wilson of Edith Gregson Interiors, and landscape architecture by Richardson & Associates. Four finished levels encompass seven bedrooms, five full baths, and a powder room, with spaces designed to serve equally well as a gracious setting for entertaining, a highly functional family home, and a private retreat just minutes from the city's finest amenities. The experience begins at the teak front porch, framed by Visual Comfort gas lanterns and Andersen E-Series windows and doors. Inside, the entry vestibule opens onto herringbone-laid white oak, a pattern repeated in the formal living room, where a 36-inch gas fireplace provides a natural focal point. Five-inch solid white oak extends across the principal levels, with staircase treads milled to match. Throughout, the detailing is deliberate and uncompromising. The kitchen pairs Sub-Zero column refrigeration and freezing with a 36-inch Wolf range and Cove dishwasher, all integrated into custom Bullseye cabinetry that continues throughout the residence. Polished-nickel Emtek hardware and Visual Comfort lighting create a cohesive thread, while individual rooms take on their own character: Maya Romanoff wallpaper in the office, Schumacher in the powder room, and Phillip Jeffries above limestone in the mudroom. The primary suite is quietly luxurious, with marble mosaic and a bath warmed by radiant heated floors. Additional upper-level baths continue the marble palette with carefully selected decorative fixtures. Two separate laundry rooms bring an uncommon degree of everyday practicality; one of the details that may not announce itself at a first showing, but becomes invaluable over years of living. The home's most distinctive architectural moment unfolds on the third level, where a lounge rises beneath cathedral ceilings and opens directly to a private rooftop deck. Below, the lower level extends the entertaining spaces with a wet bar and dedicated beverage refrigerator, allowing the house to gather comfortably at either end of its vertical span. Behind the design is an equally thoughtful technological infrastructure. Cat6 wiring runs throughout both the main residence and accessory dwelling unit, complemented by a full Trinity Wiring Solutions alarm and security system and three zones of Klipsch audio. Outside, Richardson & Associates created a landscape of permeable pavers, low-voltage lighting, full irrigation, and an outdoor kitchen centered around a 34-inch Coyote built-in grill. Set moments from Connecticut Avenue and Rock Creek Park, 3543 Albemarle Street NW brings together the enduring proportions of Washington architecture with the precision and performance of a carefully considered new home. It is a residence designed not simply to impress on arrival, but to reveal its quality in the way it lives, beautifully, effortlessly, and exceptionally well.