700 Eleventh Street

700 Eleventh Street is a modern office building in downtown Washington D.C. with 13 floors of straightforward commercial design. Its rectangular footprint and glass facade reflect the practical architecture typical of office buildings from that era.

The building was completed in 1992 by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. It arrived during a period when Washington D.C. was modernizing its commercial real estate and establishing new office standards downtown.

The building shows how office spaces in the capital are transforming into residential uses as the city evolves. This shift reflects changing attitudes about what downtown living means and who chooses to live here.

The building is currently undergoing transformation from office to residential use, so access may be limited. The location sits in an active downtown commercial area that is easy to reach by public transit and walking.

The building has a companion structure called Metro Center I located one block away, creating a paired architectural arrangement. This synchronized design relationship is particularly noticeable when viewing the downtown area from above.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Inception: 1992

Architects: David Childs

Floors above the ground: 13

Website: http://700eleventhstreet.com

GPS coordinates: 38.89850,-77.02730

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:07