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The building on the 2100 block of 11th Street, NW (south of W) looks nearly completed. Think it fits in with the block? Overall – thumbs up or down?

Category: Buildings, U Street

By: Prince Of Petworth | 29 December 2009 3:30 PM | 8 Comments

Ballroom residents

Whoever came up with the idea that exposed, gray cinder block facades are all hip and cool needs to be slapped really hard.

December 29, 2009 at 4:42 pm
pqresident

in this case the grey cinderblock might actually be OK because it’s contrasted on either side with different shades – red on the left, shiny grey on the right and cream up top. The View 14…that’s another story.

December 29, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Archtype

This is smooth face block, not standard cinder block. It is meant to be used as a primary system, not as a backing for other facade treatments such as brick.

December 29, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Anonymous

Still looks like cinder block. It looks institutional or unfinished.

December 30, 2009 at 8:55 am
ET

What is the point about a “balcony” the size of a postage stamp? It is too small for even one chair.

I know they must have been going for a modern/industrial look but that stone does look like cinder block – and not in a good way.

December 30, 2009 at 10:24 am
Petworth Newbie

Looks like the newer sections of Amsterdam.

December 30, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Phil D

Hello-

I am the listing Real Estate Agent for 2121 Eleventh. Interesting comments here. The architectural style was chosen to compliment all the new construction buildings on that block built in the last 5 years. I think it looks great, but the inside is even better.

It will be 4 Condos – three 2BR/2BAs and a 2-Level Penthouse FOR SALE soon – its being finished now.

Modern materials and finishes, open layouts high craftsmanship. There is a small smoking balcony in the front and larger rear outdoor spaces as well. The penthouse has 3 balconies and 2 roof decks. Parking available too.

Check out floor plans, pics and finish details @
http://www.liveindc.us/Site/For_Sale.html

Stop by when we are open soon-

Phil Di Ruggiero – Long & Foster Real Estate
202.725.2250 C

December 30, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Beast

I like this building. It works well in the context of the other new modern buildings on the street.

March 20, 2010 at 11:48 pm