History

Georgetown’s West Heating Plant was conceived in 1940 by architect William Dewey Foster (1890-1958) to provide supplemental steam heat for the growing number of federal buildings in Washington, DC, following World War II. This architectural structure, characterized by its minimalist design, featured a brick exterior housing five 90-foot-tall boilers and a network of metal walkways and stairs. Although construction began in 1941, it was interrupted by World War II due to the War Production Board’s redirection of steel resources for the war effort. Construction resumed in 1946, and the West Heating Plant was completed in late 1948. It garnered widespread acclaim upon opening and remained operational until its decommissioning by the federal government in 1999.

The plant stood dormant for several years until 2013, when The United States General Services Administration sold the property to a joint venture between The Levy Group and The Georgetown Company. Committed to transforming this last large development site in Georgetown, the team envisioned a world-class development anchored by Four Seasons Private Residences.

This project marks a significant chapter for Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, celebrating a return to its origins. The Four Seasons Hotel, Washington, DC, was the brand’s first hotel in North America, making the introduction of Four Seasons Private Residences adjacent to it a momentous evolution of the brand’s renowned service. These new residences are designed with an unparalleled level of distinction, featuring world-class architecture.

A centerpiece of the development is a one-acre public park designed by Laurie Olin, founder of The OLIN Studio. OLIN, one of the most esteemed landscape architects today, is known for projects such as The Washington Monument Grounds and Bryant Park. His design for the park opens the previously enclosed site to the community, creating a lush, one-acre promontory overlooking Rock Creek Park and the C&O Canal.

For the interiors of the Four Seasons Private Residences, the project has partnered with Tony Ingrao and Randy Kemper, principals of Ingrao Inc., an internationally acclaimed design and architecture firm specializing in both residential and commercial projects. Ingrao Inc. is celebrated for its refined luxury and unique style, focusing on the interplay of light, texture, scale, and unexpected materials to enhance the connection between interiors and their natural surroundings.

Ingrao Inc.’s impressive portfolio includes high-profile projects such as the Baccarat Residences in New York City and the two residential towers in Ward Village, Hawaii, developed with Howard Hughes Corporation and architect Richard Meier. The firm has also been instrumental in the interior design of 35 Hudson Yards with Related Companies and architect SOM. Ingrao Inc. has recently completed the interior renovation of the Campbell bar and restaurant in Grand Central Station in collaboration with the Gerber Group and continues to redefine modern luxury across its projects worldwide.

For more information about Four Seasons Private Residences, Washington D.C., please email the Executive Director of Real Estate Sales, Marie-Laure@DCPrivateResidences.com or register at DCPrivateResidences.com