Primarily dedicated to indie and alternative music, The Anthem is operated by I.M.P., the independent concert promotions and production company that owns the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. In addition to live music, The Anthem will also be home to conventions, art shows, seminars, banquets and fashion shows. Our goal for this project was to create a compelling and dynamic destination within The Wharf, and D.C. as a whole. The design of The Anthem evokes the industrial character of this historic region and creates an entry presence on the waterfront of the Potomac inspired by its location.