DC Metrocentric

Project architect Nathan Cederoth from Colbert & Associates checks in with an update on Lot 33 in Adams Morgan that we mentioned a few months ago and addresses some of critics of the street facing facade of the new building…

 ”The old building had no relationship to the street at all, perched high on its hill and barricaded from the street by a stone retaining wall and steep, twisting steps. We worked hard to integrate with the context and engage the street as much as possible given our program.  The gray granite [on Lot 33]was meant both to carry on the idea of the granite wall to the west and to echo the one that had previously existed- both of which represent a kind of classic feature of DC residential neighborhoods.  Having put up a big stone wall facing the sidewalk, we tried to relieve the monolithic effect with openings and incisions”

Walking by this building often, we have to agree that given the terrain, it is a great use of the space, and while we always love more street retail, it is understandable that some residents would want off street parking given how bad parking in Adams Morgan is on the weekends! 

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