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Station U & O
Station U & O sets a new benchmark for affordable multifamily living, blending design excellence with community integration in Washington, D.C. Located in the Shaw neighborhood, this 11-story mixed-use high-rise harmonizes functionality and artistic expression. Offering 110 units that significantly contribute to the city’s affordable housing goals, proving that quality and affordability can coexist.
Station U & O’s façade is a modern masterpiece, featuring a metal panel system that mimics the warmth of wood. This creates a dynamic, wave-like pattern with elegantly curved corners and tiered upper-floor terraces, enhancing the urban landscape with its harmonious presence.
COMMON ROOMS
The ground floor hosts an artist gallery, inviting residents and neighbors to connect with local art and African American heritage. The integration of retail and residential spaces enriches the street-level experience, fostering interaction and connection among community members.
High-efficiency casement windows in sleek black frames punctuate the façade, offering a striking visual contrast and flooding the interior with natural light. Inside, Station U & O seamlessly blends style and functionality. It features a state-of-the-art fitness center, dedicated work-from-home spaces, a grand double-height lobby, and a clubroom with breathtaking views of the downtown skyline. Every detail is meticulously curated to enhance urban living.
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES
Station U & O integrates art, community, and sustainability through thoughtful design, stepped terraces, and green roofs. The innovative stormwater management systems on the roof terraces support lush planter boxes, merging green features with functional design. The upper-floor terraces offer private outdoor spaces, promoting openness and a connection to nature. Green roofs, abundant with vegetation, manage stormwater and mitigate the urban heat island effect, embodying sustainable living principles.
Inside, Station U & O seamlessly blends style and functionality. It features a state-of-the-art fitness center, dedicated work-from-home spaces, a grand double-height lobby, and a clubroom with breathtaking views of the downtown skyline. Every detail is meticulously curated to enhance urban living.
PERSONAL RESIDENCES
Station U & O stands as a testament to the power of a unified vision, meticulous planning, and relentless pursuit of architectural excellence. A successful project embodies excellence in vision, accurate translation of that vision into design documents, and faithful execution during construction to ensure the final product aligns with the initial concept. Station U & O exemplifies this synergy, blending artistic expression with contemporary comforts.