The Oxford is the adaptive re-use of an existing office building into market-rate apartments. The 6.5-Acre site is within short distance of the new MGM Casino at National Harbor, and is surrounded by multiple retail and community-related services. Our team was brought early in the Due Diligence phase to assess the conditions of the existing 10-story office building and determine potential for a residential use. The proportions of the office building dictated longer apartments to maximize rentable square footage. We created an open layout with in-board bedrooms & dens and tall ceilings with clerestories to allow for natural light into the sleeping areas. We also prepared an on-site physical and virtual reality mock-up of the typical unit for Owner’s approval.
We designed the common areas intentionally with an upscale, urban character using clean yet durable finishes and materials. The ground floor includes a fitness room, a cyber café and lounge, a pet care room, and mail room. An entertainment room is located on the 10th floor overlooking Alexandria, National Harbor, and the DC monuments. Outdoor amenities include an exterior lounge, a dog park and multiple seating areas. A secured bike storage room is located in the garage to encourage resident wellness and local shopping.
We modified the exterior of the building with architectural wall panels in a “brick pattern” for a contemporary, fresh character. The
dated precast panels, aluminum panels, and ribbon window frames were painted and resealed. A new canopy with wood soffit and LED lighting was also installed. The effort to re-use as much existing façade as possible saved nearly $2 million in construction costs.
Other improvements include new elevator cab finishes and upgrades to meet ADA regulations, new trash & recycling chutes and compactors, and new sprinkler and fire alarm system throughout.
Location: Oxon Hill, Maryland
Developer: Varsity Investment Group
Builder: CBG Building Company
Construction Cost: $25,000,000
Project Info: 187 Units | 200,000sf | 10 Stories + precast garage
We designed the common areas intentionally with an upscale, urban character using clean yet durable finishes and materials. The ground floor includes a fitness room, a cyber café and lounge, a pet care room, and mail room. An entertainment room is located on the 10th floor overlooking Alexandria, National Harbor, and the DC monuments. Outdoor amenities include an exterior lounge, a dog park and multiple seating areas. A secured bike storage room is located in the garage to encourage resident wellness and local shopping.
We modified the exterior of the building with architectural wall panels in a “brick pattern” for a contemporary, fresh character. The
dated precast panels, aluminum panels, and ribbon window frames were painted and resealed. A new canopy with wood soffit and LED lighting was also installed. The effort to re-use as much existing façade as possible saved nearly $2 million in construction costs.
Other improvements include new elevator cab finishes and upgrades to meet ADA regulations, new trash & recycling chutes and compactors, and new sprinkler and fire alarm system throughout.
Location: Oxon Hill, Maryland
Developer: Varsity Investment Group
Builder: CBG Building Company
Construction Cost: $25,000,000
Project Info: 187 Units | 200,000sf | 10 Stories + precast garage
