Long hidden from the public as the home of a government agency, 3100 Clarendon Boulevard was redesigned to engage with its surroundings and with those who work in and around the site. All four sides of the tower now feature floor-to-ceiling curtain wall glass panels that open the interior spaces to panoramic views of Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia while increasing natural light throughout the building. Performed with retail tenants in place, additional façade and fenestration improvements to the retail podium have resulted in a more open and friendly shopping and pedestrian experience. Further renovations to the retail podium, which fills the entire triangular site, have provided expanded opportunities for outdoor gathering and dining and contributed to a more vibrant streetscape. A redesigned entry plaza at the primary entrance and an updated two-story lobby featuring natural stone and wood welcome tenants and visitors into Class A leasable space. New monumental stairs now directly connect three floors to the Metro and parking garage.

With small, dark glass windows, an aging and unwelcoming lobby, and a failure to capitalize on its location on one of the highest points in Arlington, Virginia, 3100 Clarendon Boulevard was ripe for an extensive renovation. The 14-story, 272,698-square- foot office building was built in 1987 in the postmodern style and adapted to suit the needs of its long-term tenant, the Defense Intelligence Agency. While remaining within budgetary constraints, the renovation had to address exterior fenestration and limited light penetration into tenant space, a dated retail podium, a complete upgrade to the HVAC system, and better access through enhanced public spaces to the adjoining Clarendon Metro station.