John J. Earley Office and Studio

The John J. Earley Office and Studio is a building complex in Foggy Bottom consisting of two structures arranged in an L-shaped configuration. The main office and rear studio sections frame a landscaped courtyard that sits between the two parts.

John Joseph Earley founded this place in 1907 and made it a hub for experimenting with concrete surfaces. He worked there until 1936, perfecting methods that would later change buildings across the region.

The place marks a turning point in American architectural practice when new methods for visible concrete surfaces were being invented. These techniques later influenced the look of many buildings across the region and continue to shape the city's appearance today.

The complex sits on 2131 G Street Northwest in an area with regular student activity near George Washington University. It is best explored on foot and located close to public transit, though it can only be viewed from the outside.

The exterior walls display a specialized concrete finishing technique that Earley developed and applied during renovations in the 1920s. This visible aggregate concrete method was a notable innovation at the time and remains visible on the walls today.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1907

Architects: John Joseph Earley

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 38.89861,-77.04806

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:43