https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1075 en-us Since its founding in 1919, the powerhouse law firm Covington has produced alumni ranging from Dean Acheson, President Truman’s Secretary of State, to former Attorney General Eric Holder, and it has an enviable client list within the Beltway.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11714 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/11714-covington-at-citycenterdc-by-lehman-smith-mcleish Covington occupies 80 percent of two adjoining buildings at CityCenterDC. The two generously glazed buildings are joined with centralized stair towers and bridges, providing a fluidity and transparency—from interior to exterior and building to building— that supports employee connectivity. Photo © Prakash Patel Covington occupies 80 percent of two adjoining buildings at CityCenterDC. The two generously glazed buildings are joined with centralized stair towers and bridges, providing a fluidity and transparency—from interior to exterior and building to building— that supports employee connectivity. Photo © Richard Bryant / Arcaidimages.com The ground-­floor lobby features a site-­specific installation by artist Carlos Cruz­-Diez that is visible from the street, telegraphing the company’s commitment to the neighborhood. This ground­floor reception area is also used as a public conference facility. Photo © Prakash Patel The company’s new food service program offers sustainable and locally sourced meals that employees can enjoy in the main dining area. Photo © Prakash Patel The ground-­floor lobby features a site­-specific installation by artist Carlos Cruz-­Diez that is visible from the street, telegraphing the company’s commitment to the neighborhood. Photo © Richard Bryant/Arcaidimages.com The ground-­floor lobby features a site­-specific installation by artist Carlos Cruz-­Diez that is visible from the street, telegraphing the company’s commitment to the neighborhood. Photo © Jon Miller Conference Room. Photo © Jon Miller 11th Floor Reception. Photo © Prakash Patel Servery. Photo © Prakash Patel Bistro Photo © Jon Miller Level 1 plan. Courtesy LSM Level 9 plan. Courtesy LSM Level 10 plan. Courtesy LSM Level 11 plan. Courtesy LSM