SK&A is delighted to take part in JBG Smith’s $40 million transformation of the 11-story, 445,000-square-foot office building at 2011 Crystal Drive in National Landing. This substantial investment was recently featured in a Bisnow article titled, “JBG Smith Launches $40M Office Repositioning To Capture ‘A Bigger Piece Of A Shrinking Pie’.”
Despite the ongoing challenges in the office space market since 2020, JBG Smith is strategically investing in this building. JBG’s Chief Strategy Officer, Evan Regan-Levine, explains their approach: “Tenants are going to shrink, so let’s be the building that’s the easiest possible place for them to shrink into” (Banister, 2024).
After a thorough portfolio evaluation, JBG Smith identified 2011 Crystal Drive as a prime candidate for upgrades due to its strategic location. The building is adjacent to future transportation hubs, including a Crystal City Metro entrance, Amtrak and VRE stations, and a pedestrian bridge to Ronald Reagan National Airport, all set to open within the next four years (Banister, 2024).
The planned improvements include a new entryway and lobby, on-demand conference spaces, and a publicly accessible first-floor “grab-and-go” market, coffee shop, and cocktail and wine bar (Banister, 2024).
SK&A’s Structural Engineering and Repair + Restoration teams are actively involved in this comprehensive renovation. Key structural design elements include:
- A new 2-story retail storefront
- A new feature staircase in the lobby
- Removal of existing columns within the lecture hall space
- Enlargement of the existing atrium opening
- Slab openings for interconnecting stairs
- New slabs for amenity social spaces and landscaped terraces
This repositioning project aims to create a dynamic and attractive environment for current and future tenants, positioning 2011 Crystal Drive as a premier office destination in National Landing.
Source: Banister, Jon. (2024, June 18). “JBG Smith Launches $40M Office Repositioning To Capture ‘A Bigger Piece Of A Shrinking Pie’” Bisnow. https://www.bisnow.com/washington-dc/news/office/jbg-smith-launches-40m-office-repositioning-to-capture-a-bigger-piece-of-a-shrinking-pie-124748
Images: Screenshots from Bisnow. https://www.bisnow.com/washington-dc/news/office/jbg-smith-launches-40m-office-repositioning-to-capture-a-bigger-piece-of-a-shrinking-pie-124748
