This is a pretty wild one. I think it’s on 31st Street, NW just south of M. I think this one looks great. Do you think the modern style fits in with old school Georgetown?
Architecture
About a week ago a reader noticed that construction was slated to begin on the long vacant building at 11th and Monroe. Thanks to a reader for noting the developer’s Web site, Madison Investments:
“1020 Monroe is situated at the corner of Monroe Street and 11th Street NW in the heart of Columbia Heights. Madison investments will begin construction on the building on May 19th 2010. The building will be developed to present 28 luxury 1 & 2 bedroom condos ranging in size from 675 -1100 SF. The building also features approximately 7,500 square feet of retail space divided into 6 units that will be re-designed to present attractive and modern new storefronts. The anticipated construction time for this project is approximately 12 months with anticipated sales beginning in June 2011.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Tyrannous
Back in Jan. ’09 we had a very interesting discussion on whether or not DC’s building height restrictions should be lifted.This looks like it could be a really interesting event at Burke Theatre:
What:
Density and the Form of the City in the 21st Century
Centennial of the 1910 Height Act with Larry Beasley | 1.5 CM (AICP)When: Tuesday, May 18, 2010
6:30 p.m.Where:
Burke Theatre
The Naval Heritage Center at the US Navy Memorial
701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20004
Map it | Metro: Archives – Navy Memorial – Penn Quarter | RSVPOverview:
Love it or hate it, Washington’s Height Act was instrumental in shaping an unmistakable skyline. Can the Act coexist with the contemporary architecture, density, and sustainable policies of modern times? Join self-described evangelist for urban density Larry Beasley, Vancouver’s former Planning Director, as he challenges our assumptions about density and the form of the city in the 21st century.
Mr. Beasley, one of the world’s top urban planners, is current special adviser to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and former director of the Vancouver Planning Department. He helped establish the City of Vancouver as one of the most livable cities in the world. In 1996, the United Nations honored Beasley’s work among the “World’s 100 Best Planning Practices.” The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada presented him with the 2003 Medal of Excellence as Advocate for Architecture. In 2004, Beasley was appointed a member of the Order of Canada, the country’s highest honor for lifetime achievement. He is a distinguished practice professor of planning at the University of British Columbia, founding principal of Beasley and Associates, an international planning consultancy.
RSVPs are appreciated, but walk-ins are always welcome. Please contact us by email or
phone (202) 482-7200 to RSVP, if you require special accommodation, or if you have questions.
This building at the 1700 block of Rhode Island Ave, NW is kinda interesting because it looks like it sits atop some older smaller buildings. Do you think the blend together? What do you think of the style overall – thumbs up or down?
I thought this one was pretty interesting because I can’t remember seeing glass and stone ever being combined like this before. It’s located near 24th and L Streets, NW. Do you think the combination works? Overall – thumbs up or down?
I was blown away by the green roof on the gas station but the whole building is pretty sweet. It’s located around New Hampshire Avenue and M Street, NW. It’s looks a bit familiar but I can’t remember if we’ve judged it before. I never thought I’d speak highly of a gas station… But what do you think about the whole building as well, thumbs up or down?
A few more pictures after the jump including different angles and a potential best spot for a morning cup of coffee or mojito. (more…)
Plus I just noticed that Gibson/Marvin (14th and U Sts, NW) got some legit bike parking spots:
Woah, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a one level row house before. Do you think it originally had two levels and one was removed later on. I originally though the one level structure and roof deck belonged to the adjacent two level row house but when I took a closer they had two separate addresses.
And nearby is a pretty cool back of a row house. They were both found in Capitol Hill.
Thanks to @DG_Rad for sending word about this nice renovation going on in the alley of the 700 block of Quebec Place, NW. It def. looks like it’s gonna be sweet. Here’s a close up:
And what it looks like from the front:
After the jump one more small condo bldg whose great name I’d admired but never realized the back so cool. (more…)
This new house in the Woodland-Normanstone neighborhood has certainly been controversial. Here’s what it looked like in Feb. The architect is Michael Marshall. Here’s what it looked like in September. I gotta say, I’m absolutely digging it. Check out the chimney:
Now that it’s coming closer to completion for those who had reservations, has it grown on you at all?
Lots more photos after the jump. (more…)