Judging Buildings
08 January 2009 3:00 PM | By Prince Of Petworth in Architecture, Buildings
This condo is located at 1320 13th Street, NW and was completed around 2003, I think. What do you think of the alternating brick and blue windows? Is it worthy of the name the Icon?
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08 January 2009 3:19 PM | Ice-Tina Said:
I think the brick brings a much needed change. However, it should have been called The One Hit Wonder instead of The Icon!
08 January 2009 3:22 PM | springroadintoaction Said:
I enjoy the deco look of it. However, I can’t really place on which block it’s located in my head, and can’t really tell if it works with the surroundings. But, by itself, I do like it: it’s classy, not bland-looking, and not as pretentious as the glut of architecture student masturbation sessions they call condos north of U street.
08 January 2009 3:38 PM | Jamie Said:
The Icon is a little pretentious but I dig the building
08 January 2009 4:12 PM | Anonymous Said:
just south of Logan Circle and north of N St. THere are a couple of units in that building for sale.
i looked at one a couple of years ago before i bought my house. the interiors were kind small and dark, and the unit i saw was advertised as 2 bedrooms, although bedroom #2 was a windowless extension of the main living area closed off with french doors. it was ridiculously priced at something like $480,000.
08 January 2009 4:29 PM | vonstallin Said:
Its on the opposite side of the BP gas station and Mr Wash car wash.
My friend and co-worker live in the building on N st. When i giver rides home I allways find something new i like about the building.
Upclose you can see they used alot of brused Stainless Steel (im a fan of brushed SS).
It looks cool hip n hot.
Look wise, Im not sure how long any of these sexy new buildings will last.
I mean its as sexy as marlyn monroe 45 years ago…but how sexy would she be today?
Here are some high up shots i took from my friends apartment on N street. You can see some more buildings next to it.
I took these one year ago this month.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/vonstallin/2008_von_stuff/0217081544a.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/vonstallin/2008_von_stuff/0217081544.jpg
09 January 2009 8:19 AM | Geezer Said:
I llike the building, but not in this location. The height and style diminish the overall appearance of the block, which feaures some fantastic residential buildings.
09 January 2009 9:31 AM | vonstallin Said:
I swear…I need to profread my sh*t more b4 posting.
sorry.
09 January 2009 1:05 PM | Sully Said:
I lol everytime I see the names of these hoity toity condos. I am holding out until “The Aristocrat” gets built or maybe even one called “The Blueblood’