1812 N Moore

1812 N Moore
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Name	1812 N Moore
Location	Rosslyn, Arlington, Virginia, United States
Start date	2006
Completion date	2013
Building type	Office
Roof	390 ft
Floor count	31
Architect	Kohn Pedersen Fox
Developer	Monday Properties
Owner	Carr Properties
Main contractor	Clark Construction

1812 N Moore is a high-rise office tower located in the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, adjacent to Washington, D.C. The building entered planning and construction during a period of substantial redevelopment in Arlington County, reflecting trends in urban densification, transit-oriented development, and corporate office relocation. It has been associated with prominent architecture firms, major real estate developers, multinational tenants, and local zoning debates.

History

The site occupies a block near the George Washington Memorial Parkway, the Key Bridge, and the Potomac River. Early 21st-century proposals involved developers such as Macerich, The JBG Companies, and Monday Properties competing in Arlington's commercial market, with input from the Arlington County Board and the Virginia Department of Transportation. Prior uses included low-rise commercial properties and surface parking that responded to post‑World War II suburbanization and the expansion of the Interstate 66 corridor. Planning processes invoked the Rosslyn Sector Plan, consultations with firms like Perkins Eastman and approvals referencing the Arlington County Commissions and the Commonwealth of Virginia permitting regime. The project timeline intersected with national economic events including the 2008 financial crisis and later recovery phases influenced by fiscal policy decisions in Washington, D.C. and regional capital investment by institutions such as Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs.

Architecture and design

Design work was led by Kohn Pedersen Fox with engineering input from firms experienced with high-rise construction near the Potomac River and within cachet markets like Tysons Corner and Crystal City. The tower's massing responds to Rosslyn's skyline neighbors including Rosslyn Twin Towers and nearby civic structures such as the United States Department of Justice buildings across the river. Facade treatments incorporate curtain wall systems comparable to projects by Foster + Partners and SOM (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill), and interior planning reflects tenant demands similar to those of Amazon (company) and Google in the Washington metropolitan area. Sustainability strategies referenced precedents like LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) projects in the region and municipal incentives aligned with the Northern Virginia Regional Commission. Structural systems and seismic considerations drew on standards promulgated by organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers and protocols used on towers like those by Hines Interests Limited Partnership.

Development and construction

Monday Properties spearheaded entitlements before entering a development agreement with contractors including Clark Construction and subcontractors who previously worked on major projects for entities such as The Pentagon Renovation Program and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport expansions. Financing rounds involved institutional lenders and equity partners influenced by market participants like Tishman Speyer and Brookfield Properties. Construction milestones coincided with municipal inspections by the Arlington County Fire Department and code compliance reviews referencing standards from the International Building Code and the National Fire Protection Association. The project’s completion date followed delivery timelines shaped by supply chain dynamics affecting suppliers utilized by Turner Construction Company and materials vendors serving the broader Washington metropolitan area.

Tenants and occupancy

The building attracted multinational firms, law firms, and technology-oriented tenants seeking proximity to K Street (Washington, D.C.), the United States Capitol, and federal agencies. Leasing activity was negotiated by brokerage firms like Cushman & Wakefield, JLL (company), and CBRE Group on behalf of owners and occupiers. Prospective tenants included entities in sectors represented by Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Booz Allen Hamilton, and consultancy firms that maintain offices near federal clients at locations like Arlington National Cemetery and Pentagon City. Occupancy trends mirrored demand fluctuations documented by market analysts such as CoStar Group and were subject to long-term leases and build-outs overseen by tenant improvement contractors with experience at sites like National Harbor.

Reception and awards

The project received attention from regional real estate commentators and civic leaders in publications akin to The Washington Post and industry awards administered by organizations such as the Urban Land Institute and the American Institute of Architects. Reviews compared the tower to contemporary developments in McLean, Virginia and Bethesda, Maryland and discussed its impact on Rosslyn’s skyline alongside landmarks like the Watergate complex across the river. Sustainability and urban design aspects were evaluated relative to projects recognized by the US Green Building Council, and developer accolades echoed those historically given to firms like JBG Smith for transformative redevelopments in the Capital Region.

Incidents and controversies

The development encountered controversies typical of large projects, involving debates with community groups, transit advocates from WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority), and historic preservation interests concerned with nearby memorials such as the Arlington Memorial Bridge and Iwo Jima Memorial. Media coverage referenced planning disputes adjudicated by the Arlington County Board and involved stakeholders including neighborhood associations and representatives from the National Capital Planning Commission. Safety and regulatory incidents during construction prompted inspections coordinated with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and local authorities; legal and contractual disputes paralleled cases seen in other regional developments handled by firms like Skanska and Turner Construction Company.

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