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Smithsonian’s Norman Foster Designed Courtyard Opens Nov. 18 (8th & F St NW)
The Smithsonian has a press release informing us that the Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard of the Donald W. Reynolds Center opens to the public Sunday, Nov. 18. The enclosed courtyard will feature a glass canopy designed by world-renowned architect Norman Foster, and a variety of trees, plantings, and water feature by designer Kathryn Gustafson. […]
Old Lei Garden & China Doll Buildings Go Transparent (627-631 H St NW)
We were expecting the worst when we read about the planned demolition of the old Lei Garden and China Doll buildings at 627-631 H St NW. But, as you can see from this picture, it appears that the facades of both buildings will be preserved in Yeni Wong’s new retail and office building.
Happy Hour For Penn Quarter Residents This Friday At UltraBar
UPDATE: We’ve received some more info. Anyone is welcome to join in on the festivities and several DC Gov members have been invited. Join fellow Penn Quarter residents at a Downtown Neighborhood Association sponsored happy hour! Residents (both owners and renters) are welcome at UltraBar (911 F St NW) between 5:00 and 9:00pm. Proceeds will […]
Penn Quarter Building Permit Update
07/17/07 750 9TH ST NW EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO VICTOR BUILDING PER PLANS. NEW CANOPY PROJECTIONS AND PAVERS PER PLAT. 750 NINTH ST, LLC, A DELAWARE 07/20/07 927 F ST NW $300,000.00 ALTERATION OF INTERIOR FLOORS WALLS, CEILINGS, HVAC, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND HOODS AS PER PLANS. C3FLIX LLC 07/20/07 702 H ST NW TO PLACE CRANE […]