Located at the intersection of a Metro line, walk/cycle trail, and future light-rail system, 7272 Wisconsin Ave. provides Bethesda with a high-quality, multi-modal transportation hub that energizes the neighborhood and its design language.
This tour will illuminate how a 1.3 million sq. ft., multi-use development comprised of offices, residences, and multiple transportation components exemplifies the balanced and creative thinking required for high-density urban design. You'll learn how the project honors Bethesda's vision for this landmark site by achieving exceptional architecture and a vibrant public space despite the constraints imposed by the transit infrastructure.
Learning Objectives
Study the complex issues involved in integrating public transit components while also maintaining strong design goals.
Experience a building designed to respond to market shifts (e.g., above-grade parking areas can be seamlessly converted into future office space as parking needs change).
Appreciate a unique office space for the D.C. area, where high ceilings, 360-degree unobstructed views, and dramatic terraces translated into record-time leasing during pandemic times.
Discuss integration strategies implemented to achieve the goal of a single project with multiple uses.