Five years ago, empty nesters Rick and Elsa Stoner moved from their single-family home in McLean to a two-bedroom high-rise condo in Tysons Corner.

They loved the convenience but longed for more space. So they purchased the condo next door. Then they hired AV Architects + Builders, who combined the condos to create a Manhattan-style penthouse.

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