A digital façade, cantilevered off the point of the plinth, adds visual energy and brand identity. The tower is rotated 33 degrees from the project’s axis to be parallel with the National Mall, deepening the relationship between the site and the heart of the District.Ī landscaped roof deck provides a gathering space and an expansive area for indoor-outdoor dining. Its angled and knife-like edge recalls the strong vertical form of the Washington Monument. Rising 24-stories, the hotel tower is the project’s landmark. The 80-foot tall conservatory is lined with restaurants and high-end shopping. Guests enter the property through an oval conservatory bathed in natural light. HKS designers organized it along a central spine – like the National Mall – connecting one sequence of guest experiences to the next. MGM National Harbor draws inspiration from the strength and timeless qualities of the capital’s architectural legacy and achieves its monumental scale through a single architectural gesture: a massive plinth, or base, which supports the primary program elements above. A preference for “white architecture” was established to respect the marble structures in the District of Columbia and the client’s vision called for a landmark tower inspired by the Washington Monument.
