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| The Avenue, Washington, DC |
NEW YORK, NY, Nov. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Avenue,
a mixed-use development in Washington, D.C., by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects
has won a Global Award of Excellence from the Urban Land Institute.
Widely recognized as the land use industry's most
prestigious awards program, the competition rewards real estate developments
for best practices in design, construction, economics, planning and management.
Earlier this year, ULI selected 29 finalists from nearly 200
international entries before narrowing the winners to 14. In addition to good
design, the award criteria include factors such as contribution to the
community, innovations, environmental protection, response to societal needs,
and financial success.
Developed by Boston Properties, The Avenue is an urban town
center that connects George Washington University to the Foggy Bottom
and West End neighborhoods.
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| George Washington University |
Adjacent to Washington Circle, the 1.4 million-square-foot
development includes a 12-story apartment building and a 10-story LEED
Gold-rated office building. Shops, restaurants, and a Whole Foods grocery store
create a vibrant shopping street.
The Avenue establishes a landscaped public courtyard with flowering
trees at the center of the 2.6-acre site. This garden is made possible by
submerging parking and a full-sized loading dock below grade. A water feature
with aquatic plantings anchors the courtyard and helps collect rainwater for
irrigation.
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| Washington Circle, Washington, DC |
Along Pennsylvania Avenue, a three-story
glass-fronted atrium joins the office building's two towers. A grand two-story
lobby connects the two towers of the apartment building--the west tower, with a
rooftop pool, and the east, which has a rooftop deck.
The 335-unit building is set back from the street, creating
a lively pedestrian plaza adjacent to sidewalk dining, shops and the Metro
station.
For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please
contact:
Sharif Aggour,
+1-212-417-9496
Web Site: http://www.pcparch.com
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