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Carr Workplaces to Open Landmark Washington D.C. Location at 1000 Connecticut Avenue in Central Business District
Executive offices center is the growing workspace solutions firm's 31st location
Washington, D.C. – February 1, 2012 – Carr Workplaces, a provider of executive offices and flexible workplace solutions nationwide, announced today that they will open a new business center in downtown Washington, D.C. Coming in May 2012, this fully furnished and equipped business center will be located at the beautiful new 1000 Connecticut Avenue building, one of Washington, D.C.'s landmark addresses at the corner of Connecticut Avenue and K Street.
The 21,000 square feet business center on the 9th floor of the 12-story building will mark Carr Workplaces' 15th premier location in the Washington, D.C. metro area and 31st location nationally. In addition to Washington D.C., Carr Workplaces owns and operates centers in Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, New York City, Ft. Lauderdale, Chicago and Atlanta. The 1000 Connecticut Avenue executive location is designed to meet the flexible workspace needs of the vibrant legal, consulting/professional services, and government relations sectors active in the K Street corridor.
The Carr Workplaces location will feature 51 offices, four self contained external suites and three conference rooms. Carr Workplaces provides fully equipped, furnished, staffed and technology-enabled office environments with highly flexible terms for professionals and small businesses.
This new building is located at one of the most strategic and influential corners in the nation's capital, at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and K Street Northwest. Farragut West Metro, and the finest restaurants, hotels, and shopping are steps away. The building offers spectacular views of downtown Washington, the White House, and Farragut Park. Amenities include a fitness center and roof-top terrace, 24 hour manned security and on-site management. Designed by Pei Cobb Freed, the building is expected to achieve Platinum Rating by the United States Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (USGBC LEED).
"We're very pleased to announce the addition of 1000 Connecticut Avenue to our portfolio," said Joe Wallace, chief executive officer of Carr Workplaces. "Not only is this stunning building in the heart of the central business district, it is at the traditional crossroads for the professional sector in Washington D.C.–K Street and Connecticut Avenue. We believe it will be the location of choice for innovative, independent professionals who are looking for a cost effective and time efficient way to work in downtown Washington D.C., without sacrificing image or service standards," said Wallace.
Carr Workplaces integrates executive offices, exterior suites and meeting rooms with technology and support services, creating turnkey work environments available by the hour, week, month or year in the most prestigious locations across America. Its serviced offices cater to independent professionals, companies with short-term or small-scale project requirements, and other organizations seeking to outsource the management of their work environment. By eliminating start-up capital and expensive infrastructure costs, Carr Workplaces solutions allow clients to save 30 percent over conventional real estate options. In addition, Carr Workplaces offers co-working space, virtual offices, touchdown stations and part-time solutions to address the needs of mobile and home-based workers.
About Carr Workplaces
Carr Workplaces is a privately held Washington, D.C.-based innovator of premier and flexible workplace solutions. Currently, the company operates over 30 premier properties in key business markets across the U.S., including Washington, D.C., Boston, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Chicago and Atlanta. Founded in 2003, Carr Workplaces provides everything from virtual office programs to professionally staffed, IT-enabled workspace solutions for independent professionals and rapidly evolving businesses. For additional information on Carr Workplaces, visit www.CarrWorkplaces.com.