2019 Best of Design Awards winners for Commercial

2019 Best of Design Award for Commercial — Office: 1000 Maine
Designer: KPF
Architect of Record: FOX Architects
Location: Washington, D.C.

The centerpiece of The Wharf, Washington, D.C.’s new waterfront district, 1000 Maine is the development’s first signature office space. Commissioned by PN Hoffman (now Hoffman & Associates) and Madison Marquette, the building channels the energy of its pedestrian-centric surroundings. Working with local firm FOX Architects, KPF designed 1000 Maine to host “next-generation” workspaces. Shaped by the contour of the Potomac River, the ten-story building comprises two split bars that create light-filled spaces and an inviting grand entry, where a feature staircase and expansive glass create views to the water’s edge. Ten-foot-tall finished ceilings—a rare height for the region—produce a loftlike experience, while terraces and roof gardens provide outdoor access and panoramic views of the river and nearby landmarks.

Client: PN Hoffman, Madison Marquette
Structural Engineer: Thornton Tomasetti
MEP Engineer: GHT Limited
Landscape Architect: Landscape Architecture Bureau
Exterior Wall: Curtainwall Design Consulting