Portfolio Office Signal House

Signal House

Union Market District Washington, DC

Signal House is a ten-story, trophy office building located in the Union Market District of Washington, DC, adjacent to Florida Avenue and less than a five-minute walk from the NOMA-Gallaudet Metro station. Designed by Gensler, this 228,000 square foot project pays tribute to its historically industrial surroundings with a truly unique terracotta, metal, and glass exterior.

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Contemporary mixed use office tower showcasing expansive windows urban intersection and outdoor dining

Refined modern reception area with artistic wall décor, layered textures, and a welcoming concierge framed by rich materials and soft lighting

Inviting communal workspace or café interior highlighting greenery, soft lighting, and a relaxed atmosphere for working or casual conversation

Contemporary gym space featuring functional training rigs, treadmills by floor-to-ceiling windows, and an industrial design aesthetic

Contemporary boardroom interior featuring sleek seating, large displays, textured ceiling design, and minimalist décor

Rooftop lounge with leather seating, pool table, city views, and people socializing in sunlight

Contemporary mixed-use building featuring expansive glass façades, outdoor dining, and pedestrian-friendly streetscape

Close-up architectural detail of a modern building corner featuring a vibrant mural of yellow flowers and a bee framed by bold orange metal

A New Lease on Work-Life

Signal House features some of the city’s tallest ceiling heights and widest column spacing. In addition, Signal House offers private terraces, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, below-grade parking, secure bike storage, 12,340 square feet of premium retail, and a penthouse boasting a DJ booth, recording studio, karaoke room, demonstration kitchen, bar, convertible meeting space, a mothering and wellness room, and breathtaking views of the Capitol.

Situated in the heart of the Union Market District, Signal House neighbors dozens of restaurants, coffee shops, and bars. Located just one block from the property is La Cosecha, a contemporary market celebrating Latin American heritage, and Union Market, a modern culinary destination with over 40 vendors. In 2023, Signal House welcomed Stephen Starr‘s latest restaurant concept, El Presidente, to the ground level of the property. El Presidente is a festive neo-retro Mexican eatery specializing in raw delicacies, bright mezcal cocktails, and build-your-own tacos. The restaurant’s eclectic, interconnected dining rooms dazzle with color and offer a theatrical dining experience full of energy and pizazz.

Property Specifications

Location
Union Market District
Address
1255 Union Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Completion Date
2021
Number of Floors
10
Building Size
228,000 SF
Average Floor
23,000 SF
Column Spacing
30' x 38'
Slab-to-Slab Height
11'10"
Parking Ratio
1:1500 SF
Elevators
5
Amenities
Fitness Center, Secure Bike Room, Private Terraces, Rooftop Terrace, Activated Penthouse (includes DJ Booth, Karaoke Room, Recording Studio, Demonstration Kitchen, Indoor-Outdoor Bar, Meeting Space, Wellness Room), Parking Garage, and Retail