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1st Floor Ste
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Flex
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1,200 SF
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Rate Upon Request
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THE TRADES COLLECTIVE | Kensington, MD
Where DC’s Rebuilding Begins
Washington, DC is at a crossroads. Federal downsizing and government shutdowns have left the capital bruised — but not broken. Every era of disruption has been followed by a wave of reinvention. And reinvention is built by hand.
The Trades Collective is a premium collaboration and coworking hub in Kensington, Maryland, purpose-built for construction professionals, general contractors, architects, MEP engineers, project managers, and specialty trades who are ready to reshape the District.
This isn’t a tech-bro lounge with ping-pong tables. This is a war room for builders — a place where licensed professionals come together to bid on the projects that will define DC’s next chapter: adaptive reuse of vacated federal buildings, mixed-use redevelopment, infrastructure modernization, and the residential boom that always follows disruption.
Why Kensington? Minutes from DC. Zero congestion. Metro-accessible. A quiet, high-caliber address that signals you’re serious — not scrambling.
What’s Inside:
Private offices and dedicated desks with plan-review-grade surfaces. Large-format plotting and scanning on site. Secure conference rooms built for owner meetings and pre-bid walkthroughs. High-speed connectivity for BIM collaboration, submittals, and virtual inspections. Shared breakout space designed for JV partnerships and teaming agreements. Lockable storage for samples, submittals, and project files.
Who Belongs Here:
General contractors positioning for DC redevelopment RFPs. Subcontractors building teaming relationships across trades. Construction managers running multiple District projects. Design-build firms seeking a satellite office near the action. Trades professionals tired of working from truck cabs and kitchen tables.
The Vision:
Every sublessee signs on to a simple principle — we are here to elevate DC, not exploit it. This space exists to foster partnerships between trades, accelerate responsible development, and ensure that the people who rebuild the capital have a permanent seat at the table. The Collective isn’t a lease. It’s a stake in what comes next.
Rates start at $1,250/month for a dedicated desk. Private offices from $2,800/month. Conference and war-room day rates available.
The federal workforce is shrinking. The construction workforce doesn’t have to. Claim your seat.
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Date available: Now
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Lease term: Negotiable
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Service type: Full Service Gross
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Space Type: Sublet
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