Playing off the transportation theme, this multi-family property was designed for the dreamer and the doer, for the person who craves the comfort of home and is ready at any moment to jump on a train to Washington, DC, or head north to work or play in Baltimore, Philadelphia or New York City.

The resulting community is a shared vision embraced by all. The interior design, with an emphasis on lifestyle and resident engagement features double-height ceilings and views of the large, lush courtyard from every amenity. The spaces are designed to blur indoor and outdoor living. Biophilic design features are used throughout to benefit the residents with a connection to nature that positively impacts our mental and physical health.

Work and play anywhere is the theme at The Remy II. The interior is simultaneously generous and intimate. Maximizing natural light and establishing a sense of spaciousness, the open plan layout delineates the work/play zones using see-through shelving and screening elements. Supporting the “work from anywhere” trend, individual work pods provide residents their own personal “office away from office.” And with three distinct (and spread apart) kitchen/bar hospitality zones — from the main area coffee lounge and sports bar, to the center communal kitchen, to the rooftop indoor/outdoor bar and grill areas, there are plenty of opportunities for communal imbibing and dining. There is truly something for everyone at The Remy II.

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Developer: Berman Enterprises
Architect: BCT Design Group
Interior Designer: Hartman Design Group
Management Company: LIVEbe Communities

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Even the contours of the interior spaces beckon residents to come in and relax. The broad arc of the concierge desk leads residents inside where a water feature wall, capped by dark stone pillars, soothes with its movement and serene sounds. Specially-designed curved gray porcelain tiles flow elegantly from the lobby to the rest of the common areas.  Comfortable, rounded furniture, and cozy seating arrangements promote leisure and get-togethers. Dual-sided glass fireplaces create gathering places for residents to socialize or to just put their feet up and unwind.  Downtime in downtown Bethesda never looked so good.

The common areas are designed to provide a myriad of touch down opportunities, complete with outlets for charging. The sunny lobby and roof deck level both feature a backdrop of light woods, textures, and neutral tones accentuated with bold colors. Art is a significant focus throughout. The curated assortment of playful artwork punctuates corridors and lobbies alike while paying homage to the historic Navy Yard. 

Created for the “Live-Work-Play” lifestyle, this urban domicile includes multiple coworking and hangout opportunities from the main lobby to the coworking mezzanine. On the roof level, colorful work pods provide private concentration havens, along with an array of seating opportunities on the roof deck. Stadium seating adds volume to the lobby and creates an impactful and functional Work-Play area for residents who crave a social environment, yet prefer not to interact. All told, the project features light-filled spaces from the lobby to the rooftop, where the fitness center, with a yoga and spin room, is designed to connect the outdoors both visually and materially.

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This seven-story, 270-unit pet-friendly apartment home was designed to have a visual connection from Washington Blvd, a fun and lively streetscape, to the private courtyard that holds pride of place in the center of the building.  Biophilic patterns throughout the interior enhance the connection to nature and provide a sense of well-being in this urban community.  The building is amenity-rich, with a focus on health, pets, social engagement, and physical activity.  The fitness center, bike room, bike maintenance shop, coworking, and a fully appointed pet spa are located along the front of the building where those passing by can enjoy the activity within.  Allowing vistas to the outdoors from every point, the clubroom, sports bar, and work pods connect to the courtyard with floor-to-ceiling windows and the self-serve market and lending library provide residents with every convenience.

Woven into the visually connected indoor and outdoor amenities are multiple areas to remote work, play, socialize, or find a cozy place to relax alone while enjoying community activity.  With clustered social spaces for grilling, sunbathing, work, and play, the courtyard is an intimate urban garden that can be viewed from the amenities as well as resident apartment homes.

Filled with a bespoke collection of whimsical lighting, murals, furnishings, and custom art pieces, Modera Clarendon settles naturally into this artsy, urban neighborhood.

Owner/Construction/Management: Mill Creek Residential
Architect: LaBella Associates
Landscape Architect: Studio39
Interior Design: Hartman Design Group

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In a unique way, the hand-picked art plays a special role in bringing the interiors to life. Vibrant colored contemporary art creates a dramatic effect while strategically located and curated paintings reflect Washington, DC; the neighborhoods, the lifestyle, the sense of community at the Meridian at Mount Vernon Triangle Apartments.

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West Broad Residences exudes quality. The interior and exterior spaces are about authenticity in natural materials and a high level of execution.  Curated original art and sculpture can be found throughout the property. Photos of vintage Falls Church in wall graphics create a delightful connection to times gone by and artfully crafted light fixtures act as permanent centerpieces in the lobby, lounge, and clubroom.

Contemporary, sophisticated, and comfortable, each indoor and outdoor space invites residents to relax and work, either alone or in groups. Responding to the mindset of today’s renter by choice, the amenities are designed to be approachable, intimate rooms that create resident engagement.

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When it comes to elements of nature, more is more. Throughout the building, residents experience the outdoors in many ways. Custom carpet in the corridors was inspired by aerial views of farmland. With views of the city on one side and an expansive roof deck on the other, the clubroom features reclaimed wood and recycled materials that invoke resort living in this LEED Silver-certified residence.

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We designed the common areas to be multi-functional gathering spaces, which was especially important here, where square footage was at a premium. There are opportunities everywhere for individual pursuits—high-backed settees keep phone conversations private—or for work meetings around open tables or banquettes. Upstairs in the clubroom, residents can watch a movie in comfy lounge chairs; play pool, or mingle at the bar. We compensated for the unattractive “storefront” windows surrounding the space with more organic detail: The millworkers used lumber to create a sculptural grid across the glass that preserved the light and the view but distracted from the windows themselves. With the vibrant Georgia Avenue streetscape outside and an energetic, nature-inspired design within, “Core” is an entirely apt moniker for this new apartment building.

Our designers embraced the site’s history with rustic farm and vineyard references, such as reclaimed barn wood accents, custom lighting made from wine barrels and bottles, and warm leather and plaid upholstery. The lobby retains an airy modernism with broad open spaces divided with metallic screens and a double-sided glass fireplace that anchors two seating areas in the lobby. The main level features the most up-to-date amenities, such as a powered bar table that borders a high-backed sofa in one of the TV areas, private co-working booths, a large conference room, and an open marketing space that’s shared with residents.

The outdoor areas play to the Vine’s country setting: Nestled behind a thick border of trees, multiple seating and dining areas with pops of color surround a large pool that includes a watery lounging deck, while grill stations allow for poolside meals. Inside, a state-of-the-art fitness area faces the pool deck through a wall of windows, and the bar next door is convenient for indoor-outdoor flow.

Every space at The Vine exudes a sophisticated, modern feel that’s grounded with family-farm ambiance, windmill accessories in the lobby, for example; Windsor chairs in a model unit; and folksy artwork combined with abstract works on the walls. Our favorite is a painting by Prescott that hangs over a custom wood and metal console in the conference room, depicting three country women striding across a field. To us, that vision speaks to the Buch family, who made this project possible.

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The team (JBG SMITH, HDG, Torti Gallas Partners and Studio 39) worked closely to design amenities that would enhance the lives of this Pentagon City multifamily apartment tower, including multiple live-work spaces; a 4000 square foot fitness center; a 3500 square foot conference/business center; a sports bar; and an expansive rooftop club/deck space with the best views in Washington, DC.

Carefully detailed interior architecture; custom light fixtures and whimsical features (such as a column-turned sculpture) make each visual experience memorable. With visual interest at every vista, the result is a sophisticated interior that is also inviting and intimate. Contemporary design blends naturally with vintage and mid-century modern. Stone, steel natural walnut, brick and reclaimed lumber provide texture and richness. The palette chosen is timeless neutrals energized by pops of primary color found in accents and art.

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The Perry boasts unique pieces that are custom-made and fit perfectly within the spaces. The screen in the game room was created by a local artist out of rough-cut logs fit into a blackened-steel frame. One elevator lobby contains a curved sofa designed to fit perfectly against the curved wall. The public spaces feature intimate sitting areas with furniture custom-sized to fit within the many nooks. Custom, contemporary light fixtures generate added visual interest, each with a unique profile that continually draws the eye up from floor to ceiling. The comfortable mid-century and casual furniture brings the perfect style to the eclectic, rustic space.

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2017 GALA Winner for Interior Merchandising, Multifamily New Construction Mid-Rise

Throughout, we used patterned glass as space dividers, between the lobby and clubroom on the main level, and separating the gym from the yoga and spin room downstairs. The interior glass screens reference the sleekness of the glass and white stone on the exterior of the building, so that glossy elegance flows from inside out.

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2016       ULI         Philadelphia 3rd Annual Willard G Bill Rouse III Awards for Excellence

Approaching the entry, an expansive circular drive with multiple planting beds prepares one for the experience.  When the front doors are open, the stately two-story lobby provides sightlines past the 24-hour concierge desk to the Garden Courtyard.  The indoor-outdoor connection is reinforced by echoing the graphite metallic exterior brick as a feature in the lobby.  A river-rock bed at the exterior continues at the front window line, and an indoor/outdoor fireplace encourages group gatherings in the courtyard as well as the lobby lounge.

 The HDG team designed the interior communal spaces off the lobby to give residents myriad work, play, and personal-time options. There’s a row of windowed booths with powered tables for quiet work; private and semi-private conferencing areas; a cozy library facing the entry court; a garden lounge facing the interior garden’s water features; and a grand room with a demonstration kitchen, dining space, a dual-sided fireplace that anchors two seating areas; and smaller social nooks on the periphery. The leasing area, too, doubles as a meeting space for residents during non-working hours.

 Art was a significant focus of the interiors, and the design team planned early for commissioned pieces. Reinforcing “The Signature” brand over the concierge desk, a large encaustic piece by local artist Susan Main incorporates signatures of famous figures throughout history who’ve lived in the Reston region, from Thomas Jefferson to Tina Fey.  A custom bronze sculpture titled “Aspiration Duo” by Israeli artist Tolla Inbar graces the adjacent lobby entry. Tolla believes that “the soul is a reflection of the universe, which motivates each of us to follow an individual path.” Commissioned paintings and sculpture—mostly from local artists—fill The Signature’s public spaces  Boston Properties also added a special touch with a first-floor gallery where the Greater Reston Arts Center curates rotating artist exhibits.

The 7^th-floor sports lounge draws residents together for sporting events displayed across a wall of screens. They can also play billiards, shuffleboard and foosball with their neighbors, and during the warmer months, floor-to-ceiling windows open to the pool deck, which is surrounded by grill stations, individual dining areas, and multiple lounge areas that each have their own fire pit.  The SkyTop offers a light-filled penthouse-level fitness center and yoga studio with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramas that stretch for miles. Residents can cool down on the rooftop terrace or join in an outdoor yoga class while enjoying 360-degree views of the lush Reston landscape.

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After a hold period of 4 plus years, the second phase of the project restarted.  The challenge facing the design team was that after sitting on a shelf for so long, trends had changed as had resident expectations.  The building as it was designed was no longer current.  To update the building, it was necessary to include the latest amenities and the most current social trends. This goal was met by expanding the amenities by capturing retail space and through creative space planning.

To appeal to today’s renter by choice it was critical that the amenities include places to co-work, hang out, an indoor/outdoor connection and more social spaces. The units were also redesigned to current finish trends. The transformation of the interior spaces and upgrade of finishes succeeded in creating a Class A residential building that is ahead of leasing projection in a competitive market.

The amenities now include a first-level lobby, sitting room, and co-working area, fitness center, pet spa, and package storage.  Adjacent to the rooftop deck is a large clubroom with multiple gaming and social spaces.  A co-working lounge that doubles as a private dining room is serviced by a catering kitchen.  On the roof, a spectacular pool and deck is designed adjacent to a large outdoor social area with firepits, bar seating, grills, pizza ovens, and other nodes for gathering with friends and family.

The completion of Gallery II as a sister building to Gallery I has created a multi-generational sanctuary in this busy urban area.

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The design team created a gaming area and clubroom—enclosed with glass walls that allow light to stream from the building’s private courtyard through the rest of the lobby. Residents can host functions in these separate but transparent spaces, hang out by the fire, or shoot a game of pool. They can also see regular movie screenings in the well-appointed theater, or escape to smaller nooks where they can bring gaming consoles to play with a couple of friends on a screen that’s bigger than their own TV.

Besides its many venues for working individually or with others, the building is ideal for commuters with jobs on the train lines from DC to Baltimore. Muffins and coffee are served each morning by the concierge desk, making it convenient for residents to grab something as they dash out the door. Transit screens show arrival and departure schedules for train and bus lines, and comfortable seating by the front windows makes it easy to wait for rides.

A gym and yoga studio overlooking the lobby, finally, allows the residents to de-stress at the end of a hectic day.

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