Arlington County office building to get $40M makeover

JBG Smith has started construction on a $40 million renovation project for an 11-floor commercial building in Arlington County, the Bethesda, Maryland-based developer announced Tuesday.

The company plans to make the 444,916-square-foot building, built in 1985, at 2011 Crystal Drive into an office building and “amenity hub.” The project will include a new 300-person capacity conference and meeting facility and food and beverage options, like a grab and go market and a cocktail bar. Additionally, the building’s lower levels will receive exterior façade improvements, a new ground floor and entry lobby and communal outdoor spaces.

The property is located in Arlington’s National Landing neighborhood, where Amazon.com is opening its East Coast headquarters, HQ2, which JBG Smith is the primary developer of. Approximately 75% of JBG Smith’s holdings are in the National Landing submarket, according to a news release.

“At 2011 Crystal Drive, we are addressing and exceeding the needs of today’s companies that are seeking a top-of-the-line office environment to support return-to-office,” Brian Cotter, executive vice president of leasing at JBG Smith, said in a statement. “We anticipate that this building will become a central hub for National Landing’s business community, combining modern amenities with unparalleled connectivity to the neighborhood, region and beyond.”

Construction began this year and is expected to be completed in 2026. JBG Smith hired New York-based architecture and design agency A+I for the building’s design.