Situated on “The Hill,” Fairfax County’s highest elevation, and in walking distance to the Greensboro Metro station on the Silver Line of the Washington area’s subway system, The Boro is a new, mixed-use, transit-oriented, urban-style community within Tysons, VA. Totaling 4.25 million square feet on 18.1 acres, the development integrates a mix of residential, office, retail, and entertainment buildings along with 4.23 acres of community green spaces.
SK&A provided structural engineering services for a two-level upscale, luxury movie theater, and a new 20-story class “A” office tower. The Showplace Icon theater (94,800 sf) includes 14 state-of-the-art screens and upscale dining options. The Boro Tower (345,000 sf) includes ground level retail (8,260 sf) and five levels of below grade parking for 1,200 spaces. The building also features a glass curtain wall and up to 10-foot ceiling heights.