Washington Real Estate Investment Trust announced a major renovation plan for 7900 Westpark Drive, a 540,000 sqm office complex in Tysons Corner, Virginia. In conjunction, WRIT also announced recent LEED® EB certifications of two office properties.
Interior and exterior renovations are planned, including a new glass curtain-wall façade on the Tower which will provide up to nine-foot finished ceilings with floor to ceiling windows in new tenant spaces, and an illuminated two-story entryway visible from Westpark Drive.
The project, expected to begin in fourth quarter 2013, has a projected cost of $30m – $35m.
Two WRIT buildings recently received LEED® EB certifications. 2000 M Street was certified Gold, and 7900 Westpark Drive was certified Silver. With these buildings, WRIT now has six LEED® EB certified properties and is working toward more, along with additional Energy Star certifications, as part of its ongoing sustainability program.
