Westlight

Washington, DC

Program

11-story mixed-use including 93 rental units totaling 120,300-sf, 71 luxury condos totaling 126,600-sf, 7,600-gsf of retail, and a 20,100-sf West End Library. Scope of work includes 96,400-sf parking garage with 249 spaces.

Description

The client was selected by the DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development to develop two city owned parcels, Squares 37 and 50. WDG Architecture served as the Executive Architect with Design Architect, Ten Arquitectos.

The project, named Westlight, on Square 37 replaced an existing library  and existing police station building. The new structure is post-tensioned concrete with sloping columns providing for a stepped facade and numerous corner windows for the residential units. Project amenities include a rooftop pool uniquely placed atop the penthouse structure and a community room with exterior terraces. Sustainable design features of the project include high-efficient glass, interior solar shades, green roofs, and wastewater management strategies. The project was design to achieve LEED Gold certification.

My Role

As Project Manager for WDG Architecture, I coordinated all aspects of the architectural process while serving as the primary liaison between the design team, client, and construction partners. Beyond standard project management duties, I specialized in navigating Washington DC's complex zoning requirements, took ownership of critical life safety elements, and led the design development of residential units to ensure both compliance and optimal living environments throughout all phases of the project.