New York-based Marx Realty is planning its next renovation project — and it’s one that involves a heavy dose of green.

A wood-lined lobby with a large central tree, a front porch and new amenities are on tap for the six-story, 110,000-square-foot 2121 Wisconsin Ave. NW, said Craig Deitelzweig, president and CEO of Marx Realty. That will be a nod to the Glover Park and Georgetown neighborhoods.

Marx is getting rid of dropped ceilings that will add 14 feet of vertical space in some places. As for the lobby, expect a veritabel forest of new color including cork finishes, brass hardware, white oak floorboards, walnut panels and burl wood decorations. The idea is to open up the building and make it more welcoming, Deitelzweig said.

 

“It’s going to be more organic and green,” he said. “We want to bring a natural feel.”

JBG Smith Properties sold the building to Marx for $27.7 million last year. After that, NexStar Media Group signed on for an additional 29,000 square feet in order to expand the studio of one of its two local channels, WDCW virtual channel 50. At least one full floor is available. Mark Wooters and James Collins of Cushman & Wakefield are managing leasing for the building.

 

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