PROJECT Brookland Press The Forge

LOCATION  Washington, District of Columbia US

PROJECT COMPLETION DATE  10/11/2017

ARCHITECT GTM Architects

ASSOCIATED ARCHITECT  

OWNER/CLIENT Brookland Press - The Forge

CONTRACTOR / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER  McCullough Construction

PHOTOGRAPHER  Kevin Weber

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TEAM  Colline Hernandez-Ayala, Rosana Torres, Steve Mulholland, Joe Kelly, Jessica Parker-Wachtel

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

Brookland Press involved the redevelopment of an existing industrial site located in Northeast Washington DC. It was delivered as two separate buildings – The Foundry (Designed by a different architect) was the existing building with major renovation and The Forge was the new construction – both buildings will operate as a single cohesive development. The structure located at the termination of Channing Place will serve to physically connect program areas between the two buildings.

The architect of The Forge provided full architecture and interior design services for the new 6-story – 139 unit apartment building. A concrete podium was constructed at the first level with 5-stories of wood frame above. The building’s exterior skin speaks to the former industrial uses on site by incorporating face brick with stone trim accents, metal panels, and large glazed openings. A 60-space parking garage located at grade level was structured for residents of both buildings.

Residents will have access to the project’s many amenities including the following:
bike storage shop with tune-up capabilities
a dog spa
conference room
business center
game room
yoga studio
pool
fitness
communal lounge

Additionally the highly landscaped exterior features a dog walking zone, recreational and contemplative courtyards and a grade level plaza for community gatherings.

Sustainbility
The overall development incorporates many sustainable design solutions. This includes the use of recycled materials, low VOC paints, and energy efficient light fixtures. A continuous bio-retention area at grade is bisected by a series of metal bridges leading to private residential entries.

Furthermore, the building incorporates both intensive and extensive green roof areas at the lower podium and rooftop levels.

MEDIA FOR DOWNLOAD
Project/Jury PDF

IMAGE CAPTIONS & CREDITS

IMAGE 1  Brookland Press The Forge Exterior_Kevin Weber Photographer

IMAGE 2  Brookland Press The Forge Exterior_Kevin Weber Photographer

IMAGE 3  Brookland Press The Forge Interior_Kevin Weber Photographer

IMAGE 4  Brookland Press The Forge Exterior Dog Walking Park_Kevin Weber Photographer

IMAGE 5  Brookland Press The Forge Exterior_Kevin Weber Photographer

IMAGE 6  Brookland Press The Forge Sitting Area_Kevin Weber Photographer

IMAGE 7  Brookland Press The Forge Lobby_Kevin Weber Photographer

IMAGE 8  Brookland Press The Forge Unit Bedroom_Kevin Weber Photographer