Novus Residences, a Cafritz Interests Subsidiary

Mission Lofts

The Mission Lofts project at 5600 Columbia Pike in Fairfax County, VA, involved the adaptive reuse and renovation of a 10-story, 50-year-old office building into a vibrant mixed-use development comprising 156 high-end live/work units. The building's existing features, such as tall ceilings, large windows, and a concrete frame, were leveraged to support the live/work functionality. Key modifications included exposed concrete floors and ceilings, transforming a former mechanical pump room into a fitness center, and replacing surface parking with a wildflower meadow to enhance biodiversity. The design incorporated exterior courtyards, sundecks, conference rooms, varied workspaces, a community kitchen, fitness center, music practice rooms, and a dog wash, creating a variety of spaces for tenants to live, work, and socialize.

LOCATION

Falls Church, VA

SERVICES

Full Architectural and Interior Design
Furniture Selection and Procurement

SIZE

320,620 sf

PROJECT TYPE

Renovation, Adaptive Reuse, Multi-Family, Mixed-Use, Parking, Office, Parks + Gardens

AWARDS

Delta Associates
2020 Best Washington Adaptive Reuse Apartment Community

“We opened in April [2020] just when everything shut down. Rentals were initially slower during the early months of the pandemic but picked up tremendously [in July]. It’s a very unique property. If you work from home, you can use your rent as a tax write-off. It speaks to the new world we’re in now.”

— Kena Harris, Property Manager, Mission Lofts