The George
About
THIS PROJECT
The George is a 12-story, 194-unit apartment building with two levels of underground parking. This project included interior demolition of a five-story, 1960s office building and the addition of seven new levels. The first two floors of the previous office building were converted to parking. The 150,000 SF facility is a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units, and includes:
- Fitness center
- Rooftop pool
- Outdoor deck and grilling area
- Lounges/game room
- Pet washing station
- Business center
PROJECT OVERVIEW
LOCATION:
Wheaton, Maryland
Mid-Atlantic
CLIENT:
Lowe Enterprises
INDUSTRY:
Residential
PRACTICES:
Advanced Delivery Methods
BIM/VDC
Sustainability
BEST REHABILITATION PROJECT BY WBJ
UNITS
STORIES
Approximately 75% of the existing building façade was removed and replaced with metal panels or stucco, and the windows were replaced and enlarged. In addition, all MEP systems were completely replaced, and elevator and stairwell cores were relocated to better serve the new layout of the building.
This project achieved LEED® certification and won the following awards:
- 2014 Best Rehabilitation Project by Washington Business Journal
- 2015 WBC Craftsmanship Award for Demolition
- 2015 WBC Craftsmanship Award for Underpinning
- 2015 WBC Craftsmanship Award for Stucco