Cielo fosters amenities that exude community charm, with a peaceful oasis in which residents reconnect to friends, family, and the eco-friendly, walkable Union Market neighborhood. With the project's industrial context and proximity to Union Station and historic Uline Arena, a contemporary design challenges the transformation from grit to grace.
Living in a walkable community creates more positive encounters resulting in a closer resident connection. Residents transition from the doorstep of warehouse character through amenity spaces that soften the residential experience using natural elements.
A grand, 2,300-square-foot two-story lobby greets residents and guests. Here, the industrial texture and scale is created with Edison bulbs gilding the 24-foot ceiling. A 20-foot passage portal draws residents from the lobby to the next series of community spaces.
Criss-crossed, reclaimed wood panels subtly illuminated by recessed lighting contrast against a unique greenwall installation of preserved moss and smooth black stone.
The fitness studio destination ramps to the quieter rear edge of the natural light, with landscaped courtyard views enhanced with serene murals. A yoga studio provides a tranquil location to relax, unwind, and re-focus. In-studio Peloton bikes are geared towards the active urbanite lifestyle.
NAIOP DC|MD Awards of Excellence — Award of Merit, Best Amenity Space
"We're thrilled to launch our leasing efforts at Cielo and further expand our footprint within the DC market. Cielo not only provides prospective residents with extraordinary on-site amenities and workspaces but simultaneously provides immediate access to the abundance of neighborhood offerings directly surrounding the building."
Josh White · Senior Vice President, LCOR Inc.