Page 46 - Fall_2021

Living Together
Living Together

Six Multifamily Projects Earn Acclaim

by G. Martin Moeller, Jr., Assoc. AIA

Rental and condominium apartment buildings are sometimes Chapter Design Award in Historic Resources &
overlooked in awards programs, perhaps in part because their Preservation/Citation for Equitable Communities/
clients tend to be private developers eager to maximize value. Washingtonian Residential Design Award
When compared to civic and institutional projects, which are Residences at St. Elizabeths
often imbued with compelling symbolism, or single-family
residential projects that may benefit from high budgets, East Campus
multifamily buildings can seem a bit mundane. They are, Washington, DC
nonetheless, the backbone of most current urban development,
and their architects must deal with a wide range of challenges— Cunningham | Quill Architects
from stringent accessibility guidelines to inclusionary zoning Landscape Architect: OEHME, VAN SWEDEN | OvS
requirements to changing real estate trends—while creating Structural Engineer: Robert Silman Associates
handsome buildings that enhance the cityscape. MEP Engineer: SETTY
This year, six multifamily projects received awards or Civil Engineer: Wiles Mensch Corporation
citations from AIA|DC. All of them not only address the Code Consultant: Jensen Hughes
constraints mentioned above, but also reflect high expectations Sustainability Consultant: Sustainable Design Consulting LLC
for sustainability and resilience. These aspects are not always Architectural Historian: EHT Traceries
obvious, nor are they sexy—low-flow toilets and extra insulation General Contractor: GCS | SIGAL
don’t make for exciting photographs—but readers should rest
assured that these projects all meet rigorous standards for
green design.
The Residences at St. Elizabeths East Campus,
with a new entry pavilion at right.

44 LIVING TOGETHER