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Inspīr Embassy Row

Washington, DC
Inspīr Embassy Row: Inspir Embassy R0w DC
Client
Maplewood Senior Living
Size
215,000 SF
Certification
LEED Silver (Targeted), WELL Bronze (Targeted)
The adaptive reuse of a storied Embassy Row hotel safeguards its historic legacy while crafting a contemporary, luxury residential environment tailored to the needs of seniors in Washington, DC.

The Fairfax Hotel at 2100 Massachusetts Avenue NW was a favorite destination for politicians, diplomats, and prominent visitors to Washington, DC, in the 1950s and ’60s, before becoming the second location of Maplewood Senior Living’s contemporary urban brand, Inspīr. The thoughtful design embraces comfort and clarity, catering to diverse physical and cognitive needs and creating an inclusive hospitality environment that empowers seniors of all abilities to thrive. 

Inspīr Embassy Row: Inspir Embassy R0w DC
Inspīr Embassy Row: Inspir Embassy R0w DC
Inspīr Embassy Row: Inspir Embassy R0w  DC
Inspīr Embassy Row: Inspir Embassy R0w DC
Inspīr Embassy Row: Lobby B4 Inspīr Embassy Row: Inspir Embassy R0w DC
Inspīr Embassy Row: Lobby 2 Inspīr Embassy Row: Inspir Embassy R0w  DC
Inspīr Embassy Row: Inspir Embassy R0w  DC
Inspīr Embassy Row: Inspir Embassy R0w DC

Drawing on BBB’s expertise in urban planning and wayfinding, the interior design—employing a spectrum of color and a rich material palette for a distinctively regional sensibility of luxury—creates “paths” and “landmarks” in response to the specific requirements of both assisted living and memory care. A rich suite of amenities helps residents find familiarity and comfort in establishing a daily routine, while private apartments ranging from studios to two-bedrooms balance safety and security with independence. The result fosters the qualities of home, health, and joy that are central to the Inspīr brand.

Inspīr Embassy Row: Inspir Embassy R0w DC
Inspīr Embassy Row: Inspir Embassy R0w DC
Inspīr Embassy Row: Inspir Embassy R0w DC
Inspir Typical Residential Unit
Inspīr Embassy Row: Inspir Overall Exterior
Courtesy Maplewood/Inspir Sr Living, Craft Studios

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Project Credits

BBB Partner-in-Charge
Jill S. Cavanaugh
BBB Team
Bradley Cambridge
Rence W. Gill
Rebecca Meyer
Rachel Pierce
Caroline Warlick Levins
Developer
Maplewood Senior Living
Building Envelope
Architectural Testing Inc.
Specifications
Rosa D. Cheney, AIA, PLLC
Landscape Architect
Landscape Architecture Bureau / MKSK
Acoustics
Acoustics2
Vertical Transportation
Fortune Shepler Saling
Lighting Designer
Claude R. Engle
Civil Engineer
Gordon
LEED/WELL
Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
Sustainability
Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
Code/Life Safety
Jensen Hughes
MEP/FP Engineers
Cosentini Associates
Food Service
Clevenger Frable LaVallee
GC/CM
Turner Construction Company
Structural Engineer
Silman
Photography
Joseph Romeo

Awards & Press

NAIOP DC|MD
Awards of Excellence, Award of Merit
Senior Housing News
Architecture & Design Award, Best Renovation / Repositioning (Building)
Associated Builders and Contractors
Excellence in Construction Award
Modern Luxury DC
Best of the City, Best Senior Living
Environments for Aging
Landmark Washington, D.C., Hotel Transforms Into Hospitality-inspired Inspīr Embassy Row Luxury Senior Living
Interiors and Sources
Historic D.C. Hotel is Reimagined as a Luxury Senior Living Residence
Urban Land
The Best Years Are Ahead: Why Adaptive Reuse Is Ideal for Senior Living
Rethinking the Future
Inspīr Embassy Row by Beyer Blinder Belle
Washingtonian
You Can Now Retire in Luxury at the Historic Fairfax Hotel
Luxury Lifestyle
Inspīr Embassy Row Celebrates Grand Opening, Ushering in New Era of Luxury Senior Living
McKnights Senior Living
Iconic DC hotel set to reopen as Inspir Embassy Row next month
Hospitality Design
The Wellness Issue
CoStar News
Historic DC Hotel Once Home to Bushes, Gores, Prepped for $200 Million Conversion to Senior Living
Environments for Aging Magazine
Inspīr Embassy Row, Washington, D.C.: First Look