1201 North Royal Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Projected Q4 2021
The project concept comprises the development of a 73-unit residential tower and secondary structure with a 5,000+ SF arts anchor. The existing industrial buildings and theater will be razed to make way for two concrete, glass and panel structures above two below grade levels of parking. The smaller structure, an industrial style panel and glass “gallery,” will sit front-and-center on N. Royal and 3rd Streets. The first level will house an arts anchor. Residential loft units above will occupy the second and third floors and will be connected to the Tower by a bridge on the second level. The 8-story Tower will also be connected on the first level by an “art walk,” a landscaped open space programmed with seating, lighting and display space encouraging activity to spill outside creating a meeting space for residents, art patrons and the public. The art walk will also serve as the Projects “front door” with the Project’s grand lobby. This striking feature will be a signature concept for the newly establish “Arts Corridor.” Each insulated low-e storefront glass window within the Project, frames unique views of either historic Alexandria, the Mt. Vernon Trail or unmatched views of the Potomac River. Stoops and patios on the Mt. Vernon Trail also encourages activity on the trail and offers additional connectivity. The Project will achieve LEED Silver.
