4747 Bethesda Avenue

4747 Bethesda Avenue stimulates the public realm and creates an iconic image for the headquarters of JBG Smith. Located along a transitional zoning area in a district undergoing dramatic change, this project mediates the neighborhood’s scale and height transitions while demonstrating how design can establish a sense of place.

Three interlocking volumes of varying scales address the transitional character of the neighborhood. The primary material is an anodized, recycled steel façade in a statuary bronze patina. Going beyond the glass box delivered on aesthetic and performance goals.

Embracing the stepped composition led to quality outdoor spaces on multiple levels that are directly related to interior workspaces. An opportunity to adapt an existing market building and connect it to the new building amplified the indoor/outdoor experience. The project achieved Fitwel certification and LEED Gold certification.