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6 days ago
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JBG Smith to convert 2 DC-area offices into apartments, hotel
This story was originally published on Multifamily Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Multifamily Dive newsletter. Arlington County, Virginia, has granted approval to Bethesda, Maryland-based REIT JBG Smith to repurpose more than 550,000 square feet of space in two out-of-service office buildings in Northern Virginia's National Landing neighborhood. The two buildings, at 2200 and 2100 Crystal Drive, will be adapted into a 195-unit apartment complex and a 344-room dual-branded hotel respectively, according to a news release shared with Multifamily Dive. The hotel will encompass both lifestyle and extended-stay brands. 'Arlington County staff were great partners in advancing a new, collaborative process that led to the streamlined approval of two transformative new uses in the National Landing neighborhood,' Matt Ginivan, co-head of development for JBG Smith, told Multifamily Dive. 'We expect the addition of 195 new homes and a hotel to revitalize the site of two former office buildings and significantly enhance the vibrancy of the neighborhood.' JBG Smith is taking advantage of a new initiative by the Arlington County Board aimed at transforming outdated office buildings into multi-use spaces. Passed in November 2024, the adaptive reuse policy seeks to address increasing office vacancy rates and declining property values while reshaping the future of commercial real estate. Unexpected existing conditions often present a challenge for converting older office stock to residential. However, with 2200 Crystal Drive, JBG Smith spent extensive time and effort surveying and documenting these conditions. 'That investment gave our design team the full picture they needed to develop smart solutions that minimize impacts,' Ginivan said. 'Adaptive reuse allows us to repurpose major components of the structure and building envelope, resulting in a 95% reduction of embodied carbon from the existing building enclosure and structure. In addition, we are designing the building to achieve LEED-Silver certification.' JBG Smith has seen strong demand for the nearly 1,600 new apartments it developed and leased in National Landing in 2024. To date, The Grace and Reva are each over 80% leased, while The Zoe and Valen have seen more than 170 apartments rented since leasing began earlier this year. Given the strong response to these properties, in designing 2200 Crystal Drive, JBG Smith found that the existing floorplate and column spacing naturally lends itself to larger units. 'On average, these units are 200 to 300 square feet larger than residences at our other recent high-rise deliveries,' Ginivan said. 'More than 50% of the units are planned to be two- and three-bedroom floorplans.' JBG Smith is approaching the final stages of design for the multifamily building and plans to begin construction by the end of 2025. The hotel will be developed by a third party, and further details are not available at this time. Both the hotel and residential projects sit above successful, existing street-level retail, which will remain open throughout construction, according to Ginivan. JBG Smith also has future plans to expand the adaptive reuse model to other underutilized office buildings in National Landing. 'Following the board's approval of 2100 and 2200 Crystal Drive, we are excited to propose 1800 and 1901 South Bell as candidates for adaptive reuse,' Ginivan said. 'The two buildings would add approximately 300 multifamily units to the National Landing neighborhood.' Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Eater
11-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
A Supersized French Bistro Swings Open Near Amazon HQ2
D.C. hospitality brothers Ian and Eric Hilton are at it again, this time with an all-day brasserie for National Landing. Bar Colline is H2 Collective's massive metropolitan answer to the charming original (Cafe Colline), which debuted in 2020 in the tree-lined Arlington suburb of Waverly Hills. Bar Colline's rustic-chic interior. Mykl Wu/H2 Located a 14-minute drive away (269 19th Court S.), the new Bar Colline joins offshoots of other familiar favorites like dumpling spot Bar Chinois and Cuban cafe Colada Shop at the foot of JBG Smith's new Grace and Riva apartments. H2's longtime chef Brendan L'Etoile imports staples from the 5-year-old original, including its top-selling steak frites dunked in bearnaise, croque madame, and duck confit. The big difference this time around? It's over three times larger, with room for 230 guests along with a big patio decked out in string lights. More space means there's more room in the kitchen to produce extra dishes like chickpea fritters, chilled corn soup, and weekly specials. Hours to start are Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The sizable setup also allows for more walk-ins than the first. Mediterranean seabass at Bar Colline. Mykl Wu/H2 'We have a larger assortment of smaller plates for a quick lunch-type thing for people who can't linger and need to get back to their desks,' Ian Hilton tells Eater. Chinese chef Peter Chang also went the same menu route for his National Landing edition of Baltimore-born NiHao. 'I remember this area full of government contractors hanging out at nondescript buildings,' says Hilton, of the artist formerly known as Crystal City. 'It's gone through major changes and it's nice to see people walking around all the time, even in 100 degrees.' In late 2023, the tech-driven neighborhood welcomed an all-outdoor food hall called Water Park across from HQ2. The Amazon effect 'has brought ancillary businesses in and an assortment of retail,' Hilton says. The area is also now home to sit-down options for Mexican (Taqueria Xochi, Tacombi) and pisco (Peruvian Brothers), but Bar Colline fills somewhat of a French food void. Bar Colline's arrival on Friday, July 11, coincidentally comes just in time for France's annual Bastille Day festivities (Monday, July 14). A massive private dining room for up to 16 guests is outfitted with its own AV system. Mykl Wu/H2 H2's Parisian cafe game started with Chez Billy Sud a decade ago in Georgetown, followed by Cafe Colline in Arlington and Parc de Ville in the Mosaic District (which is currently closed for renovations). A 50-foot wraparound bar slings spritzes, local beers, and wines, with daily happy hour that includes $6 red, white, and rosé pours from 3-6 p.m. Just beyond the dining room, an outdoor patio surrounded with trees seats 40. Red, white, and rosé pours are just $6 during happy hour. Mykl Wu/H2 Bar Colline is H2's latest large-scale project this year. Its third area outpost of El Rey – its biggest to date, with 300 seats inside and out – debuted along the Navy Yard waterfront this spring. Other El Rey taquerias sit in Ballston and on U Street NW, and its prolific portfolio also includes Players Club, Solace Outpost in Falls Church and Navy Yard, Crimson, American Ice Company, and recently opened golf bar Muni. Compared to red tape he's used to in his hometown of D.C., the opening timeline across the Potomac was relatively seamless – around 18 months from start to finish, he says. H2 co-owner Eric – yes, that Eric Hilton of Thievery Corporation fame – has taken a step back from the DJ touring world to spend more time on the brothers' joint hospitality business. Next up: restoring and redeveloping Potomac, Maryland's Normandie Farm, the nearly century-old landmark leased by H2 in 2022. 'It's a labor of love that's taking a long time to do,' says Ian Hilton. 'We can focus some attention on that after we get Colline on solid ground.' The dining room has room for over 200 patrons. Mykl Wu/H2 Eater DC All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
