This eleven-story, 435,000 gsf office building is a distinctive addition to the prestigious Franklin Park area. The tripartite division of the facade, which is articulated by the walls of granite, architectural precast and glass, recalls the monumental, classical architecture of Washington's older buildings. The base is composed of a rusticated stone wall of alternating one- and two-story elements with stainless steel and bronze ornamentation. The facades are accented with masonry, classical detailing, and curtain wall bays. The two main entryways are announced by loggias and access the three-level lobby, skylit atrium, and interior retail spaces. A tower marks the 14th Street entrance and a smaller vertical element distinguishes the corner at 14th and L Streets. A setback at the tenth floor reflects the scale of the surrounding buildings, and a landscaped roof terrace completes the design, which becomes an integral component of the immediate region and enhances the surrounding cityscape.

Affiliation: Kohn Pederson Fox, Arthur May, Design Partner