The Yards, Parcel L

SK&A provided structural engineering services for the design and construction of the new Thompson Hotel and Estate luxury apartment buildings.  The new buildings are located on parcel L of The Yards, a 42-acre mixed-use, waterfront redevelopment situated along the Anacostia River in Southeast, Washington, DC.

The buildings are designed with joint access between them and are constructed atop of  a shared, below-ground, two-level parking garage.  The project designs also included navigating around a large underground sewer line at the northern end of the site.

  • The Thompson: The upscale Thompson Hotel is part of the Hyatt hotel portfolio.  The 10-story building includes 38 luxury suites, a restaurant at street level, rooftop bar, fitness center and meeting/event space.  
  • The Estate: A luxury, high-rise apartment building with 285 residential units.  The building features ground floor retail and amenities such as, several community lounges (garden, media, work), rooftop swimming pool, indoor spa/whirlpools, fitness center, and pet spa.