Waterfront Tower Culture Update: Arena Stage Grand Opening Fall 2010

Just blocks from the National Mall and Smithsonian, Waterfront Tower puts you in the center of Washington D.C. culture. Throughout our neighborhood there are cultural landmarks and historic, living centers of the Arts.

A city treasure, Arena Stage has been the home of innovative theater for sixty years. And as a pioneer of regional theater, Arena Stage was one of the first not-for-profit theaters in the United States, and the very first to transfer a production to Broadway.

Now, the Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will open on October 25^th of this year. Artistic Director Molly Smith is eager to show off the new facility and bring award-winning artists to the city of Washington, D.C. Widely credited as one of the leading centers of American Theater, the new Arena Stage location is just three blocks from Waterfront Tower, your window to the Arts.

The New Mead Center Features:

• State-of-the-art Technology and Modern Amenities
• A Centralized Lobby with a Vastly Increased Number of Restrooms
• Readily available Concessions and an Onsite Café
• A Reading Area Dedicated to Students of American Theater
• Easy Access to All Areas of the Building for People with Disabilities
• Outdoor Terrace Overlooking the Potomac and Washington Monument

“The building is absolutely stunning. It is a magnificent and important piece of architecture that contributes greatly to the cultural landscape of Washington. It is one the best designed buildings in D.C. in the last decade.”—Zelda Fichandler, Founding Director, Arena Stage

OKLAHOMA!

music by Richard Rodgers

book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

directed by Molly Smith

October 23 - December 26, 2010

EVERY TONGUE CONFESS

by Marcus Gardley

November 9, 2010 - January 2, 2011

THE ARABIAN NIGHTS

written and directed by Mary Zimmerman

adapted from The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night

in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre Company

January 14 - February 20, 2011

Edward Albee's

WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?

directed by Pam MacKinnon

February 18 - April 3, 2011

Edward Albee's

AT HOME AT THE ZOO

February 18 - April 17, 2011

RUINED

by Lynn Nottage

directed by Charles Randolph-Wright

April 22 - June 5, 2011

SHOW #7 - TO BE ANNOUNCED

fall 2010

Waterfront Tower is in the Middle of the National Cherry Blossom Festival

Just blocks from the National Mall and Smithsonian, Waterfront Tower puts you in the center of Washington D.C. culture. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is currently going on, and Waterfront Tower is right in the middle of all the beauty and fun. Now thru April 11th, there are numerous events and celebrations of the season to enjoy. Southwest DC is alive with nature, culture, and the arts, and you can enjoy it all at Waterfront Tower.


Cherry Blossom Festival Events near Waterfront Tower include:

Cherry Blast: A Night of Contemporary Art + Music - Friday, April 2
Southwest DC Waterfront Fireworks Show - Saturday, April 3
Lantern Lighting Ceremony - Sunday, April 4
Gala Dinner Cruise aboard the Odyssey - Thursday, April 8
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade® - Saturday, April 10
Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival - Saturday, April 10
Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run - Sunday, April 11
Daily Cultural Performances at Sylvan Theatre - Thru Sunday, April 11

Make sure to visit Waterfront Tower soon—our building is now more than 60% sold!

PEI for LESS at Waterfront Tower

Waterfront Tower was designed by one of the most influential architects of the 20^th century, I. M. Pei. Widely considered a master of modern architecture, Chinese-born American Pei spent his formative years in Hong Kong and Shanghai, and taught himself English by reading the Bible and novels by Charles Dickens before immigrating to the United States.

Perhaps best known for his glass and steel pyramid entrance to the Louvre Museum in Paris, Mr. Pei’s work also includes a vast portfolio of banks, symphony centers, the United States National Gallery East Museum, Dallas City Hall, and the John F. Kennedy Library, among many classic residential buildings throughout the United States and Europe.

His modernist vision is studied at architecture schools around the globe, and has now influenced generations of young architects to consider not only style and materials, but also the community that the building will serve when designing new homes and other spaces. Pei has been quoted as saying “The important thing, really, is the community. How does it affect life?" He has also received the Pritzker Award, the highest recognition the world’s architecture community can bestow, with the award’s jurists saying that Pei’s skill “approaches the level of poetry.”

Waterfront Tower is proud of our heritage and our association with this esteemed world architectural master. When you visit in person, you’ll see for yourself how Pei’s modernist style was used to create a residential gem. A master of producing highly efficient living spaces, Pei blended an abundance of light in every room with tall ceilings to give the feeling of grander rooms.. When the building was redesigned and renovated, his original plans were faithfully maintained

We invite you to see Waterfront Tower yourself to discover the enduring style and splendor of our landmark building. And you can click here to read more about the incredible life and career of this living architectural legend.

Amplify Your Style for Less with Waterfront Tower

Waterfront Tower style doesn’t mean breaking the bank. Using your own sense of fashion, and some smart decorating tips, your new home at Waterfront Tower can reflect who you really are and look truly brilliant—without having to spend a fortune. With the world renowned architect IM Pei and a beautiful light-filled renovation, you will have a great starting point.

Here are some “Interior Design for Less” tips from do-it-yourself style masters HGTV and iVillage:

“Use home accessories as an extension of your personal style by accessorizing your home the way you'd accessorize your clothes. Add a splash of unexpected color, texture or embellishment —a beaded lampshade or embroidered throw pillow, for example.”

“Let the sun shine in. Strategic placement of a mirror can add an enormous amount of natural light in your home. If possible, hang a large mirror in the living room directly where the sun beams in. In addition to bouncing light, it creates virtual space and overall appeal to a small room.”

“Visualize the room as a photograph and try to determine which area would look the most empty in a flat view. An even distribution of color, accessories and furniture keeps a comfortable eye line around a room.”

“Combine pillow sizes and shapes for more interest, and trying oversized floor cushions, which add a punch of color and serve as impromptu casual seating.”

Find more great tips and decorating secrets at HGTV and at iVillage.

http://www.hgtv.com/decorating/10-ways-to-spruce-up-your-place-on-a-dime/index.html

http://home.ivillage.com/decorating/0,,817xjgm9-2,00.html

http://home.ivillage.com/decorating/0,,817xjgm9-5,00.html

We welcome you to contact us today to schedule your personal tour of the new homes at Waterfront Tower, Southwest D.C.’s premier new residences—see how you can live your own style at this classic Washington architectural landmark.

Waterfront Tower Neighborhood Update

The Latest News & Events from Southwest D.C.’s Premier New Residences

With Waterfront Tower over 51% sold, many residents have now moved in and are enjoying their new urban lifestyle. The building offers modern conveniences and sustainable living, providing healthy homes for these new Southwest residents. In the next few weeks, exciting changes are coming to the neighborhood and Southwest DC has again become the center of attention.

Waterfront Station, adjacent to Waterfront Tower, will become the future home of two government agencies as well as a brand-new retail center. The DC Office of the CFO and DCRA are already packing and slated to move into their new home starting at the end of March..

As part of the massive new development, a new full-service, 50,000 square-foot Safeway grocery store, which is slated to open in April, will be located within a vibrant new commercial center that will also feature a Starbucks, multiple restaurants, and a major national bank.

The 4th Street Street construction is now nearly complete, with paving in progress. The area now has new street lamps, landscaping, and paved crossings.

The new Arena Stage Theater at the Mead Center, which will open this October in the soon-to-be revitalized Southwest Riverfront, is a short walking distance from Waterfront Tower. It’s high-flying architecture and 3 theaters will contribute to the vibrant rebirth of the neighborhood.

We welcome you to contact us today to schedule your personal tour of the new homes at Waterfront Tower, Southwest D.C.’s premier new residences.

Waterfront Tower Supports the Arts in SWDC

Just inside the Waterfront Tower lobby, residents and guests are greeted by a beautiful mural created by young artists from Arts on the Block, one of Washington’s premiere children’s arts organizations. Commissioned by Waterfront Tower especially for the building, this work represents the essential qualities of water, as well as Waterfront Tower’s commitment to the community and our hope for brighter tomorrows for the youth of our city.

Arts on the Block is committed to teaching our youth about the world of art and about themselves. For the students, there is opportunity to learn, to grow, and to benefit from their work. For the community, art collectors, and for those who support the arts, the organization is a source of beautiful and unique handcrafted artwork.

"What an exciting opportunity it was for Arts on the Block to be chosen to create a mural for Waterfront Tower - and what a challenge! We have done numerous large-scale public art projects and murals for the atria or reception areas of other facilities, but never for a private residential condominium. We were so pleased that Linowes Interior Design felt strongly enough about our work to recommend us to the developer The Bernstein Companies, and so thrilled that they were so receptive to featuring our work for this project.

The young apprentice artists who worked on the mural had a phenomenal experience working with the design team. They learned so much about the design process - something that every professional artist experiences in creating a commissioned work. What a rare opportunity for high school students! That they were able to rise to the occasion is a credit to the talent of the design team in translating the needs of the client to the young artists, and to the skilled leadership of our lead teaching artist, Carien Quiroga."—Jan Goldstein, Executive Director, Arts of the Block

"The Waterfront Tower mural was not only fun and interesting, it was also challenging. It allowed me to push my boundaries and think outside the box. As you have seen, the murals color pallet was all white. I and a few other apprentices had to think of ways to make each element of the design stick out through the use of texture and the way we packed the tile. Though this was not what we are used to designing, I believe that all the AOB apprentices that helped with the mural did an amazing job." "—Ala Alsulaihat, Apprentice, Arts of the Block

Arts on the Block is also committed to helping the community achieve economic vitality. The organization provides year-round training in which the quality of life for the community and for the artist are kept in constant focus. We encourage you to support Arts on the Block and their mission of educating, training, and creating opportunities for our city’s future artists. For more information, please visit www.artsontheblock.org.

Waterfront Tower is Now Over 51% Sold

FHA Financing & Immediate Move-In Available Now!

“Condominium sales in the Washington area jumped 34 percent in 2009 with a total of 2,350 units sold, fueled by the first-time home buyer’s tax credit, low interest rates and the creation of high-paying jobs in the region,” according to The Washington Business Journal, which also mentioned that Waterfront Tower had considerably outperformed the average 2009 sales pace, selling nearly 16 units per month in the fourth quarter.

“We are very pleased, but not surprised that Waterfront Tower is in such demand,” responded Marc Duber, Chief Operating Officer of The Bernstein Companies, the developer of Waterfront Tower. "Our buyers are savvy purchasers and many have taken advantage of both the $8,000 first time homebuyer tax credit and the fact that the building is FHA approved. And this chic light-filled building has all the surrounding amenities and is next to the Metro. People just can’t find condominiums like this in the District at these prices,” concluded Mr. Duber.

Offering sustainable living and modern comfort, Waterfront Tower has drawn buyers from a variety of cities and neighborhoods across the District, Maryland and Virginia. “Many of the current buyers have been attracted to the community because of its convenient location and the attraction of an urban lifestyle,” added David Mayhood, President of The Mayhood Company, the firm that represents the community.

Originally designed by the world-renowned architect I.M. Pei, Waterfront Tower condominiums are comprised of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes. The homes are exquisitely detailed with features such as floor-to-ceiling windows, open kitchens, Caesarstone countertops, custom white oak hardwood floors, and high-efficiency CleanSteel appliances.

Waterfront Tower is adjacent to DC Metro’s Waterfront Station, on the green line. In the spring of 2010, nearby Waterfront Station will become the future home of two government agencies. It also will have a vibrant retail selection including a new full-service Safeway grocery store, Starbucks, multiple restaurants and a major national bank. Waterfront Tower is also a short walking distance from the soon-to-be revitalized Southwest Riverfront and the new Arena Stage theater.