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The Anthem

Washington, D.C.

The Anthem concert

Cultural

Dedicated to indie and alternative music, The Anthem is operated by I.M.P., the independent concert promotions and production company that owns the celebrated 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. We created a performing arts venue that matches I.M.P.'s daring, edgy spirit, as well as the industrial history of the Potomac waterfront. The result is a compelling and dynamic destination within a developing waterfront neighborhood.

Client
Hoffman-Madison Waterfront
Project Category
Cultural
The Anthem exterior at night.
Four 60-foot-tall board-formed concrete pylons frame a glass cube-shaped lobby, marking the striking entry to The Anthem.

“The goal was to create a sense of intimacy—little communities—within a 57,000 SF room.”

David Rockwell
Musicians perform for a crowd at the Anthem.
The Anthem stage interior
The angled balconies create a series of rooms within a room. Steel, end-grain wood, pigmented concrete, reclaimed brick, and metal mesh compose the material palette.

The design of The Anthem evokes the industrial character of this historic region.

Seven bars surrounding the central floor feature reclaimed brick surrounds, cascade coil metal drapery, reclaimed wood bar dies, antique mirrors, and rusted metal perforated panels.

The Anthem concert
The Anthem balcony seating close-up.
The Anthem backstage equipment

The Anthem has a few rows in the balconies that are Super Excellent™ Seats. Each seat is uniquely angled to face the stage at the exact perfect position. Fans have the opportunity to buy the non-transferrable seat tickets for each show, even when it’s general admission.