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Alexander Court

Challenge
Solution
Impact
Recognition

Challenge

Reconfiguring two buildings into one, we utilized our expert knowledge of complex zoning regulations to transform Alexander Court into a one-million-square-foot, trophy class office building. Formerly 2001 K Street and 2000 L Street, the new, unified building is in heart of downtown Washington, DC. The project includes a four-story vertical expansion, new façade, new public spaces for tenants, upgraded vertical transportation and MEP building systems, new storefronts, and interior finishes.

Solution

At the corner of 20^th and L Streets, a new, two-story lobby transitions into a 12-story, glass atrium and second-floor mezzanine with café. In addition to these spaces, new tenant amenities include fitness and conference centers, and a large, rooftop amenity that capitalizes on DC’s new zoning regulations. Expressed as a series of slanted, interweaving masses, the new building’s form breaks the 400-foot-long L Street façade into faceted, glassy components. With the east and west projections and upper floor setbacks, this expression shines as an elegant gem, while offering an architectural scale that complements neighborhood structures.

Impact

Alexander Court offers high-end, public amenities at an unprecedented scale. The lobby, atrium, and mezzanine spaces offer more than 24,000 square feet for connection and engagement. A new, glass curtain wall façade facilitates modern workplace strategies and maximizes daylight through floor-to-ceiling windows. A Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) HVAC system is woven through the structure for wellness and energy efficiency.

Recognition

ULI Global Awards for Excellence, The Wharf, Phase I
Washington Contractor Awards, Best Projects, Renovation / Restoration Project over $100 Million, Alexander Court
ENR MidAtlantic 2018 Best Projects, Award of Merit Renovation/Restoration, Alexander Court
Natural Stone Institute, Pinnacle Award, Commercial Interior, Alexander Court
WBC Craftsmanship Award, Sitework, Underpinning, Foundations and Excavations, Alexander Court
WBC Craftsmanship Award, Doors & Windows, Exterior Glass, Alexander Court
WBC Craftsmanship Award, Concrete, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Alexander Court
SEA-MW Excellence in Structural Engineering Outstanding Project Award, Renovation Over $40M, Alexander Court
NAIOP DC | MD, Award of Excellence, Best Washington, DC Urban Office: Over 150,000 SF, Alexander Court
Wood Design & Building Award, Citation, Alexander Court