Modern glass-walled building with outdoor seating area, featuring black sofas and chairs, surrounded by string lights.
Outdoor modern seating area with black sofas, chairs, and string lights, featuring a reflective glass wall and stone building background.

DIRTY HABIT DC

Washington, D.C.

Stanton Architecture completed the remodel and expansion at the Monaco Hotel courtyard in Washington, D.C. in 2016. This iconic project is housed within the historic Old General Post Office Building, also known as the Tariff Building, a National Historic Landmark that dates to the 1820s.

The renovation introduces a modern 1,400-square-foot glass pavilion that seamlessly integrates contemporary design within its historic context. The pavilion features dynamic glass technology that automatically adjusts its tint to optimize natural light and reduce energy consumption.

The expanded restaurant space offers seating for 200 guests, including four sophisticated bars, and ambient outdoor seating vignettes.

Interior Design: Dawson Design Associates

General Contractor: Potomac Construction Services

Photography by Mark Wickens‍ ‍‍ ‍

Aerial view of an enclosed courtyard featuring a modern outdoor seating area. The courtyard is surrounded by classical buildings with multiple rectangular windows. The seating area includes tables, chairs, and sofas under string lights, and there is a glass-walled structure in the center.
Outdoor dining area with modern furniture, glass-paneled building, string lights, and potted plants.
Modern outdoor cafe area with glass walls, a black sofa, stylish tables, and adjacent modern buildings.
Illuminated corridor with archway and lamp posts, leading to a restaurant entrance.