Last Thursday the Historic Preservation and Review Board (HPRB) approved a modification to the bridge that spans Blagden Alley, between the two buildings that make up SB-Urban' 121 unit apartment building in the South-East corner of Blagden Alley. HPRB had previously approved the actual structures (there are two buildings facing 9th Street NW and M Street NW) but were concerned that the glass bridge that connects the two structures was overwhelming for the historic alley. SB-Urban' architects at Hickok Cole, paired down the bridge height and closed-in design and presented a more minimalistic alternative, that for the most part met the requirements set by HPRB. After a short debate the HPRB voted in favor of the new design.
Here are a couple of new renderings of the vision for the project;
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| Rendering by Hickok Cole This view shows the newly designed bridge (facing North) |
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| Rendering by Hickok Cole Night view looking West from 9th Street side of the project |
Although no start date for construction has been announced, I expect that a Summer/Late Summer time period looks likely. As there is no below grade excavation required (the project is 'car-free') expectations are for an 18 month build-out.
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