The Portals Master Plan, a five-building, three million-sf mixed-use development, is an architectural staple in the city's Southwest gateway. The fifth phase, 1331 Maryland, has a triangular siting and responds to three different site conditions—a gateway to the National Mall, city-scaled streets, and an open landscape.
The design complements Washington's neoclassical iconism from both near and far. Balconies and landscaped terraces match the activity of walkways below and create dramatic shadows. A fifth-story, river-facing courtyard diminishes the building's imposition on the city-scaled elevation.
Luxury amenities capitalize on sightlines to two Washington symbols—the Jefferson Memorial and the US Capitol—as well as stunning city and river views. Residents enjoy a programmed rooftop with pool, walking paths, grilling areas, private club rooms, and a fitness center.
Environmentally sustainable features are integrated throughout and include a planted roof deck, sky courtyard, vertical greenwall, and private terraces.
