PLATINUM | The Belgard NoMa
Washington, D.C.
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Photography by GTMA
Architect/Designer | Hickok Cole
Builder | Wood Partners
Developer | Wood Partners
Landscape Architect/Designer | Streetsense
Design Statement | The Belgard boasts eye-catching architecture and an 80-foot mural on the side the building. The team brought together a higher-end product designed for functional space with attention to detail, with a broad amenity package with world-class architecture. The Belgard features unique micro units, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes, as well as loft-style townhouses. The property also features a world-class fitness center, resident lounge with bar, game room, pet spa, and rooftop pool and lounging area.
Judges’ Comments | Judges praised the great façade and artwork. They noted the common room and the warm interior spaces.
SILVER | Muze at Met
Miami, Fla.
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Photography by Harvey Smith Photography
Architect/Designer | NBWW
Builder | Suffolk Construction
Developer | ZOM Living
Land Planner | Architectural Alliance Landscape
Design Statement | Located on an archaeologically significant site, Muze was constructed atop a podium superstructure through acquisition of air rights only and no fee-simple real estate. The podium contains a six-level vertical movie theater and 20,000 sf of restaurant space.
The entitlements were completed with extensive private and public coordination, showcasing native American heritage formally on the site in two ground-floor museum spaces, an outdoor plaza, and historic Miami River elements designed into the Muze lobby. A generous crawl space exists underneath the ground floor to allow for future archaeological work. With the theater below, Muze has no on-site parking and instead provides residents with an all-hours valet that houses the vehicles in adjacent garage. An expansive pool and deck above the movie theater required a state-of- the-art waterproofing program.
Judges’ Comments | The judges commented on the exterior, which they called “very Miami.” They praised the creative amenities, noting the pet spa, the pool, the sauna, and steam room.
