Award
Honor Award
Site
Arlington, VA
Client
JBG Smith
Landscape Architects
Hoerr Schaudt
Project Details
Crystal City was historically an inward-facing district lacking vibrant public spaces. Hunter Reynolds Jewell designed National Landing in 1987; however, it was surrounded by brutalist office buildings, connected through underground infrastructure to transit facilities. The park remained inactive outside weekdays, becoming less used as office vacancies increased. In 2018, Amazon selected National Landing for its new headquarters, prompting developers to propose reimagining Crystal City as a mixed-use community. This renovation demonstrates how privately owned spaces can become a dynamic urban green supporting social and economic vitality. Since reopening in 2023, National Landing attracted thousands, establishing an active, verdant community. Completed 2021.
Project Team
Company Name: Hoerr Schaudt
Client: JBG Smith
Architect: Design Architect — Elkus Manfredi Architects; Architect of Record — MGMA
Engineer: Structural Engineer — Cagley & Associates; MEP Engineer — GHT Limited; Civil Engineer — Bowman Consulting Group
Contractor: General Contractor — LF Jennings
Other Consultant: Placemaking Consultant — Of Place; Irrigation Consultant — Hines, Inc. (Formally FRS Design Group); Soils Consultant — Pine & Swallow Environmental; Arborist — Cowie & Associates; Water Feature Consultant — Fluidity; Lighting Consultant — Tillotson Design Associates