Gaithersburg
smbw’s ongoing mixed-use development in Maryland.
Situated in a neighborhood seeking added density while simultaneously aiming to maintain the character and residential feel of its designated historic district, the design thoughtfully strikes a balance to satisfy both opposing drivers. The buildings use vernacular materials, architectural forms, and roof lines that nod to traditional single-family housing, but scale those moments appropriately to a large, multi-story development. Further bolstering the scale is an intentional move to both bury and visually conceal all parking from the pedestrian row, keeping the updated streetscapes pedestrian-friendly and invigorated with human activity.
Project Profile Coming Soon.
Retail + Apartments
Market: Mixed-Use
Location: Richmond
Size: 139,278 SF (combined buildings A and B)
BUILDING DETAILS
The Gaithersburg development will feature 180 units. The first building is three stories of wood-framed construction (Type IIIB) with limited steel framing on one story concrete podium (Type IA). The second is four stories of wood-framed construction (Type IIIB) on one story concrete podium (Type IA) plus one level parking below grade. Structure parking is a fixture of the project with 1.25 spaces per unit. The primary materials incorporated into the design include brick, EIFS, Nichiha.
AMENITIES + BRANDING
The project features a number of amenities, including a fitness center, community room, pool, dog run, outdoor community space, dog wash, community kitchen, bike storage, package delivery service, EV charging stations, flex office space, and street level retail.
