Cooper Carry-Designed Hyatt Place Opens

118,000-square-foot hotel, located in Washington, D.C., features inventive design

The 200-room Hyatt Place Washington, D.C. / U.S. Capitol, designed by internationally recognized design firm Cooper Carry and developed by The JBG Companies, has opened. The 118,854-square-foot, limited-service hotel is located in the northern portion of the NOMA district, an up-and-coming vibrant mixed-used neighborhood in Washington, D.C. located less than a mile from Union Station.

“Cooper Carry really pushed the envelope with the design of the Hyatt Place Washington, D.C. / U.S. Capitol, which is one-of-a-kind for a limited-service hotel,” said Andrea Schaub, director at Cooper Carry. “Our innovative design redefines how hotels can adhere to brand standards but create something aesthetically unique. The timeless, yet modern building sets the precedent for future select service hotels to come.”

Cooper Carry fit the Hyatt Place precisely to the city’s 130-foot height restriction, eliminated parking and incorporated creative angles and interesting spaces in rooms, while maintaining the specific Hyatt brand standards.

“Cooper Carry has exceeded our expectations with their imaginative use of space and incorporations of design elements such as limestone and exposed concrete walls to set this Hyatt Place apart from other limited-service hotels in the area,” said Kai Reynolds, a JBG partner.

“Cooper Carry accomplished our goal of creating a property that would communicate a timeless feel in an urban setting.”

The hotel includes approximately 1,600 square feet of meeting space, the signature Hyatt Place dining experience, a large state-of-the-art fitness facility, and an outdoor pool and terrace that overlook the more intimate setting along N Street. The building was designed to LEED Silver standards and features many sustainable design concepts such as water-reducing fixtures, energy efficient equipment and lighting, and a rain-screen exterior cladding system.

About Cooper Carry
Cooper Carry provides architecture, planning, landscape architecture, interior design, environmental graphic design and sustainability consulting services. Founded in 1960, the firm specializes in the design of corporate, education, government, hospitality, mixed-use, office, residential, retail, science + technology, and transit projects. The firm has designed projects in 45 states and globally in the Caribbean, Middle East, Asia, Africa and Central America. Engaging a fundamental design philosophy centered on the concept that environments should connect people to people and people to place, the firm promotes the philosophy of “connective architecture.” Designers understand the local market and the specific cultural and physical contexts in which the building will serve those who interact with it while conceiving memorable spaces, inside and out. Listening to the client and gaining a deep understanding of the market and site prior to commencing design, Cooper Carry balances passionate creativity with client service. For more information, visit coopercarry.com.

About The JBG Companies
Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Md., The JBG Companies is a private real estate development firm that develops, owns and manages office, residential, hotel and retail properties. The company has more than $10 billion in assets under management and development in the Washington, DC area. Since 1960, JBG has been active in the communities where it invests, striving to make a positive impact. For more information, visit www.JBG.com.