WASHINGTON, DC — BKV Group, a multidisciplinary design firm announced the completion of Beckert’s Park, a 2.75-acre mixed-use project bringing 325 luxury apartments and a new 60,000 s/f Safeway grocery store to a prominent corner in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. Located at the corner of 14th St. and D St. SE, the development replaces a parking lot and existing Safeway store that stood on the site for nearly 50 years.
BKV Group worked with developer Foulger-Pratt to create a design that adhered to the aesthetic imperatives of the historic neighborhood while addressing the needs of the community, where few class A apartments have been developed in recent years. The resulting building is a single structure designed to look like a collection of buildings that includes not only the residential units and upgraded Safeway, but also 8,000 s/f of commercial space for smaller local businesses.
“The redevelopment of this prominent corner in the Capitol Hill neighborhood was an incredible opportunity for both Foulger-Pratt and the community, but it needed to be handled with sensitivity to the surrounding architecture,” said Jack Boarman, founder and CEO of BKV Group. “Our solution truly transformed the site from one that detracted from the urban landscape to one that not only integrates seamlessly with the neighborhood, but also adds a robust mix of residential and retail that will serve the community for years to come.”
BKV Group worked within the parameters of the local zoning, which called for a 50-foot limit on building height and excluded ground-level residential. The firm also designed around the requirements of the grocery store, which included the need for ample parking, loading areas, high ceilings and appropriate space for and access to back-of-store operations. The solution included a single-story podium that houses the retail and amenity spaces, with three stories of apartments and a setback penthouse level above. Parking for residents and Safeway customers is located underground, enhancing the pedestrian experience at street level.
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