A large, modern brick building features a mix of architectural styles, with a red-tiled roof and multiple levels. Lush greenery surrounds it.

Alexandria Station at Potomac Yard

Client: City of Alexandria, VA
Project Type: New Construction
Practice Area(s):
Public Safety
Multifamily/Mixed-Use 
Specialty:
Planning + Programming
Architecture + Interior Design
As one of the first buildings to combine a fire station with workforce housing, the design creates 64 apartments above a ground-floor that includes retail spaces and a 4-bay fire station.
  • A serene room with a bed, a large arched window, and natural light. Wooden partitions and a simple, clean design create a restful ambiance.
  • A brick building with a prominent entrance features arched windows and balconies. It's labeled "The Station at Potomac Yard."
  • A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and large windows, showcasing a spacious and well-equipped cooking area.
  • A modern, multi-story brick building features a distinct roof design and large windows, surrounded by landscaped greenery and a paved pathway.
A green, bay-style window protrudes from a brick building, featuring decorative panels and a small balcony above.

Awards

  • Gold Award – Brick in Architecture Awards 2010
  • Achievement Award – Housing Association of Non-Profit Developers 2010
  • Municipal Excellence Award Finalist – National League of Cities 2010
  • Award of Honor (Gold) – F.I.E.R.O. Fire Station Design Awards 2009
  • Bronze Award, Shared Facilities – Fire Chief Magazine Station Style Awards 2009
  • Excellence in Public-Private Partnership Award – U.S. Conference of Mayors 2007

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