Mixed Use Randall School Ready
18 03 2008The Corcoran College of Art and Design has been working on developing the Randall School property in SW for some time now and the final roadblocks seem to be cleared to begin the development.
Back in January the zoning commission voted unanimously in favor of the project and now the final plan by Monument Realty and CORE architecture are ready to be built. The unique site includes three designated historic buildings incorporated with new buildings to accommodate the program.
The goal was to create a mixed-use residential, cultural and retail project that respects the original structures while adding income-generating residential units. Two new nine-story towers accommodate 420 residential units, and enclose a daylit center courtyard.
The project should be finished in time for the Class of 2011 to use the facilities which will include classrooms for ceramics, sculpture and other equipment-intensive arts, as well as additional rooms for student exhibition display. It looks like it is going to be some very cool space than combines the old and the new! We likey! [PhotoRendering: CORE/Monument]
There is something about the corner of the structure that is very appealing, and it really fits somehow, despite all the glass with the historic brick structures. I hope that there will be enough gallery space to make it a destination for art lovers, student work can be some of the best stuff to see!