Alexan Florence

Alexandria | VA

Located just a few blocks from PRI’s office in Old Town Alexandria, the Alexan Florence was an exciting project to be a part of. The old WMATA Bus Barn block was recognized by the City of Alexandria in 2017 as a great opportunity to rezone from commercial to residential use.

The surrounding public realm features a welcoming streetscape with trees, ground level plantings, bioretention facilities, wid sidewalks, and seating opportunities near the main building entrance on Wythe Street and mid-block pocket park facing N Pitt Street.

A lush central courtyard features a lap pool and sun shelf, shaded lounge and dining seating groups, a fitness terrace, and a spacious grill and bar counter. The courtyard is visible from the main building lobby and interior bar and lounge, and aims to welcome residents and visitors alike to explore the outdoor amenities. Anchoring the space is a large fire place feature, an arbor with playful pendant lights, and comfortable seating. An open green for relaxing and lawn games is tucked off to the side and surrounded by raised planters which buffer private unit patios at the perimeter.

Three roof terraces provide intimate spaces for relaxing around a fire pit, growing fresh produce in the community garden plots, or watching the game with friends, all while surrounded by sweeping views of the Potomac River and historic Old Town.

CLIENT

Trammell Crow Residential

Project Size

2.08 Acres

Services Provided

Landscape Architecture
LEED Processing Assistance