Project Highlight: Marymount University’s Ballston Campus

Published November 3, 2020

Previously, Marymount University selected the Shooshan Company to re-develop there Ballston campus. This process included a full demolition of Marymount’s existing building, moving to a swing-space just down the road for two years, and ultimately back onto the site in a brand new building designed by world renowned architect, Gensler.

Highlights:

  • TSC won an open competition among the top 12 development firms in the Metropolitan area
  • The overall project entered the site plan process with 225,000 square feet of allowable density, and was approved a year later for a 418,000 square feet mixed-use development
  • Received unanimous approval from both the Arlington County Planning Commission (9-0) and Arlington County Board (5-0)
  • LEED Gold Certification
  • 5,000 squar feet of ground floor retail
  • Retailer: Starbucks

Awards and Achievements

  • Designed for LEED Gold Certification