WASHINGTON, DC | The new International Spy Museum creates an opportunity for a special place at the crest of 10th Street in Washington, D.C. It is a destination that contributes to the life of its surrounding neighborhood. The building‘s unique architecture generates a visual focal point that draws tourists and locals alike, revitalizing L’Enfant Plaza and its promenades. Meanwhile, MVLA's landscape establishes a central, public plaza with moveable furniture, lush plantings, and abundant light. A continuous, open ground plane connects the new International Spy Museum to its surroundings with richly patterned paving, encouraging pedestrian traffic without interrupting vehicular circulation. The design underlines a graceful and contemporary urban aesthetic, open to all.