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KTGY Designed Mixed-Use Development Breaks Ground

Parul Dubey on November 17, 2022 - in Land Development

Amenity-rich mixed-use Vermeer takes design inspiration from neighboring Audi Field

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – KTGY, a leading full-service architecture, branding, interior and planning firm focused on residential, retail, hospitality and mixed-use developments, today announced the groundbreaking of Vermeer, a mixed-use development located in the Buzzard Point neighborhood of Washington, D.C., which has recently been redeveloped from an industrial area to a bustling mixed-use residential community. The amenity-rich building was designed for young professionals offering rental units at varying price points.

When envisioning the project, KTGY’s architects and designers emersed themselves in the neighborhood to provide residents and the city with a thoughtful and responsive design. Challenged by the irregular triangular site, KTGY designed a “W”-shaped building to maximize square-footage and density. The overall look and feel were inspired by the materials of the neighboring steel-clad Audi Field, with a sleek, contemporary design warmed by accents of wood siding. Brick-and-glass panels adorn the three wings of the building that are clad in brick masonry.

Vermeer was designed with Washington D.C.’s height requirements in mind. The result is a 13-story building featuring 12 stories of residential atop one-story of retail, plus a penthouse amenity space. It offers 501 for-rent units ranging from 461-square-feet to 1,556- square-feet with floorplans including studios, junior one-bedrooms, one-bedrooms with and without dens, junior two-bedrooms, two-bedroom units with and without dens, and three-bedroom units. Select units have outdoor terraces. The site also allows for breathtaking views from all sides, including the Capital Dome, Washington Monument, the Potomac River, the Anacostia River and Audi Field.

“KTGY is always looking for ways to elevate communities and infuse unique design elements that will enhance the area,” said Ben Kasdan, Principal at KTGY. “By taking inspiration from the nearby Audi Field, we were able to design a beautiful building that complements its neighboring landmark, while helping complete a growing community.

Amenities on the penthouse level include a rooftop pool, fitness center with hydration bar, lounge area and outdoor lounge and firepit. To allow residents to play and entertain, the penthouse also features a game room, private dining room with bar, a great room and an outdoor grill area, and tiered seating overlooking Audi Field. Additional amenities include courtyard lounges, pet spa, co-working space, conference rooms and bike and tenant storage. A second amenity space on the second level connects two courtyards with varying vantage points.

At the ground level, the building will provide the community with 38,000-square-feet of high-profile retail space and feature a diverse mix of experiential-based retail.

“Vermeer will elevate the level of luxury available among the residential rental offerings in the rapidly redeveloping Buzzard Point neighborhood,” said Michael Skena, Mid-Atlantic Regional Director of Acquisition and Development for Toll Brothers Apartment Living, which is developing Vermeer. “We are delighted to be partnering once again with KTGY and are excited to add Vermeer to our growing portfolio of luxury rental communities across Washington, D.C.”

To further meet community needs, the project is aiming to be LEED certified and is set up for future solar panels to meet code requirements. KTGY partnered with developer Toll Brothers Apartment Living, CBG, BohlerDC, LandDesign, Streetsense, E+M Structural, SSA, Buro Happold, MCLA, and others.

About KTGY

Founded in 1991 and celebrating 30 years of delivering award-winning communities, KTGY is a full-service architecture, branding, interiors, and planning firm specializing in residential, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use environments. Our firm and our work are guided by a continuous focus on innovation, creativity, collaboration, and a deep responsibility we feel towards enhancing communities and neighborhoods. Our architects, designers, and planners combine big picture opportunities, leading-edge sustainable practices, and impeccable design standards to create memorable destinations of enduring value. Visit www.ktgy.com.

About Toll Brothers

Toll Brothers, Inc., A FORTUNE 500 Company, is the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes. The Company was founded 55 years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TOL.” The Company serves first-time, move-up, empty-nester, active-adult, and second-home buyers, as well as urban and suburban renters. Toll Brothers builds in over 60 markets in 24 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, as well as in the District of Columbia. The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, golf course development, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries. The Company also operates its own lumber distribution, house component assembly, and manufacturing operations. Toll Brothers was named the World’s Most Admired Homebuilder in FORTUNE magazine’s 2022 survey of the World’s Most Admired Companies®, the seventh year it has been so honored. Toll Brothers has also been named Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is the first two-time recipient of Builder of the Year from Professional Builder magazine. For more information visit TollBrothers.com.

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