Open two-story atrium with tiered wooden seating, glass railings, and lush planters as people work on laptops and chat.
Corporate

Amazon HQ2: Phase 1 Metropolitan Park

Amazon

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Arlington, VA

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Two 22-story offices towers (2.1M SF) and 50K SF local retail
  • 2.5-acre public park with 3 commissioned public art installations
  • 8K SF of interactive visitor experience showcasing client products and services
  • Mass timber meeting center and internal flexible event spaces
  • Highly secure facility design and construction
  • 2+ acres of landscaped terraces
  • World’s largest LEED NC v4 Platinum (BD+C) featuring 100% renewable energy, all electric operations
Project size

2.1M SF

Completion date

2023

Sustainability

LEED NC v4 Platinum (BD+C)

Challenge

Launching the first phase of HQ2 required aligning a large-scale campus vision with a new regional context and development framework. The integration of office, retail, meeting spaces, and public parkland introduced coordination complexity. Balancing secure workplace requirements with publicly accessible spaces required careful planning and design alignment. Phased delivery and transition to operations added further demands on schedule and execution.

Solution

We guided site selection, negotiations, and development strategy to establish the foundation for HQ2. Our team led development management and tenant improvement delivery, aligning client standards with build-to-suit execution. Coordination across design, construction, and stakeholder teams ensured integration of secure, workplace, and public elements. Early planning and phased delivery strategies supported a smooth transition into operations.

Outcome & Impact

Metropolitan Park establishes Amazon’s presence in Arlington with a highly integrated workplace and public realm. Office space, retail, and open space come together to create a connected and active campus. Secure environments are seamlessly incorporated alongside public-facing amenities. Our client received a flagship first phase that supports long-term growth, security, and regional investment.

HQ2 Tour Guide

Learn more about what makes HQ2 unique. View a full-size version here.

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Project Partners

JBG Smith

Regional Shell & Core Development Manager

ZGF

Shell & Core Architect

NBBJ

Tenant Improvements Architect

Gensler

Tenant Improvements Architect

James Corner Field Operations

Landscape Architect

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News

ZGF Amazon HQ2 brochure cover
AIA24 Conference Tour Brochure of Amazon’s HQ2

June 14, 2024

Expert Insights, News Articles, Team Announcements
Amazon taps Seattle firms NBBJ, Seneca, to help plan HQ2

May 16, 2019

News Articles, Project Milestones, Team Announcements
Amazon’s HQ2 Wins 2023 NAIOP Award of Excellence!

November 15, 2023

Awards, News Articles
Seneca Group and Amazon’s HQ2 Featured in GreenBiz

July 5, 2023

Expert Insights, News Articles, Project Milestones
Towers of Power – Amazon’s HQ2 is Here. There’s a Lot Banking on it.

July 20, 2023

Expert Insights, News Articles, Project Milestones
Seneca’s NOVA team going strong!

April 28, 2021

Team Announcements

Awards

Amazon’s HQ2 Wins 2023 NAIOP Award of Excellence!

November 15, 2023

Awards, News Articles

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