Designed around the Ballston Metro Station in Arlington, Virginia, the Ballston Metro Center is a 13-story mixed-use building spanning an entire city block. It was completed in 1990, and houses 200,000 sq. ft. of office space, a hotel, and a very well-situated condominium community. The Ramada Hotel offers 209 bedrooms as well as ample dining facilities and several ballroom and conference spaces. Situated above the hotel is Altavista condominiums, containing 277 luxury condominium units. In addition to being conveniently located, Altavista’s residents also have the conveniences of the extensive amenities of the BMC environment. Located in the public area at ground level is a seven-story glass atrium, surrounded by two levels of retail space and restaurants as well as a health club complete with an indoor pool. Unique and innovative, Ballston Metro Center is a prime example of the triumph of elegant and practical design in the pioneering field of mixed-use buildings.