CLIENTPerseusTDC
SERVICESInteriors
LOCATIONAlexandria, VA
SIZE75,000 sq ft
STATUSCompleted 2020
STUDIOS transformed a former GSA office building into a unique, amenity-filled residence in Alexandria, Virginia’s Carlyle District. The Foundry, a 520-unit apartment building, embodies the office-to-residential conversion trend through a creative, collaborative approach. Working closely with the base building architect to enhance the interior design, STUDIOS created spaces well suited for the current and future residents of the charming Alexandria neighborhood.
Upon entry, the lobby provides more than a place for respite. The lobby is a coworking space filled with diverse seating options, a water vapor fireplace, and convertible leasing office spaces. As demand for leasing office and meeting space decreases, these areas of the lobby are able to evolve into more workspace for residents. The transitional lobby is highly useable throughout the day and night to provide relaxing intimate and group seating, connection to neighboring retail, and dedicated spaces for work.
The pre-existing core office spaces, not suitable for residential units, posed a unique design challenge. The design team transformed them to provide valuable amenity spaces; such as a three-story fitness center, sports and gaming lounge, maker space, modern mail and package storage, and rooftop lounge, by analyzing and reimagining the non-standard floorplate. The comprehensive three-floor fitness center features distinct yoga, spin, cardio, and weight training areas. The sports and gaming lounge covers two levels to give residents and their guests ample space to entertain and unwind. The rooftop lounge, community library, and terrace are garden-inspired to promote community and outdoor connection. These spaces are designed to be flexible and adaptable to fit the evolving needs of the community of residents over time.
PHOTOGRAPHYJudy Davis
Awards
- City of Palo Alto, Architectural Review Board (ARB) Design Award | The Hub at Stanford Research Park
- ULI Washington Awards for Excellence, Finalist | MLK Gateway II
- Future of Work Awards, Jury’s Special Prize | Ledger HQ
- BIM d’Or, Tech Show Awards | Google AI Hub
- Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Awards, Office Renovation, Winner | Meta EMEA Headquarters
- Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Awards, Medium Tech Office: Finalists | WHOOP Headquarters
- ULI Europe Awards for Excellence : Winner | L’Atelier Covivio
- Interior Design Magazine, Best of Year Awards, Finalist: Large Early Education | Raymond Elementary School
- AIA DC, Awards of Excellence in Architecture, Chapter Design Award: Winner | Raymond Elementary School
- ULI Washington Awards of Excellence, Excellence in Institutional Development: Winner | Raymond Elementary School
- ULI Washington Awards of Excellence: Finalists | Raymond Elementary School
- USGBC, US Local Market Leadership Swards DC, MD, VA, Decarbonization Award: Winner | Raymond Elementary School
- Fast Company, Innovation by Design Awards, Best Workplace Design: Honorable Mention | WHOOP Headquarters
- Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award, Display Installations: Winner | Welcome Galleries at the National Building Museum
- Chicago Athenaeum American Architecture Award, Best in office Buildings: Winner | Meta EMEA Headquarters
- Interior Design Magazine, NYCxDesign Awards: Finalist | 825 Third Avenue
- CoreNet NYC Design Excellence Awards, Project of the Year Under 25K sq ft: Winner | 825 Third Avenue
- USGBC, US Local Market Leadership Awards DC, MD, VA, Judge’s Choice Award: Winner | MLK Gateway II
- NAIOP DC MD Awards of Excellence, Best Washington DC Urban Office: Winner | MLK Gateway II
- CoreNet New England Awards of Excellence, Large Workplace: Winner | WHOOP Headquarters