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Jody Becker

Jody Becker

Los Angeles, CA, US

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Main lounge with custom millwork to utilize historic features.
Main lounge with custom millwork to utilize historic features.
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Manhattan Laundry

Manhattan Laundry is a historically preserved multi-building campus, connected by sky bridge and 17 level changes, in the culturally rich Shaw neighborhood of Washington DC. Both a former school and dry cleaning facility, the multiple lives of this building could be seen everywhere on our initial due diligence walk, and we know we had to preserve them in its new life. Details include multiple types of skylights, rusted steam chimney, landmarked glass block, clay structural tile, connecting bridge, and tiled facade with earlier branding. Sky bridge mural referring to the building's name and local Go-Go music flyers used prevalently in the 60's-70's. 

 
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Status: Built
Location: Washington, DC, US
My Role: Senior Interior Designer
Additional Credits: Douglas Development, Vocon, WSP

 
Main lounge with custom artwork and eclectic FF&E furnishings.
Main lounge with custom artwork and eclectic FF&E furnishings.
Custom milll work divider wall, using rebar, maple and acoustic felt.
Custom milll work divider wall, using rebar, maple and acoustic felt.
Custom milll work divider wall, installed as a way finding solution through the unique floorplate.
Custom milll work divider wall, installed as a way finding solution through the unique floorplate.
Artwork used to provide directional guide to main lounge
Artwork used to provide directional guide to main lounge
Sky bridge mural referencing the building name, local gogo-music flyers, and WeWork branding
Sky bridge mural referencing the building name, local gogo-music flyers, and WeWork branding
Existing Conditions. Tile and Glass block facade.
Existing Conditions. Tile and Glass block facade.
Existing Conditions. Steam Chimney.
Existing Conditions. Steam Chimney.
Existing Conditions. Clearstory skylight.
Existing Conditions. Clearstory skylight.