Capital One Center, a 25-acre mixed-use development in the heart of Tysons, VA, is adjacent to the McLean Metro Station, offering a dynamic live-work-play destination. A standout feature of this development is The Perch, a beautiful and sustainable greenroof providing a lovely park setting where people can congregate. It also acts as an integral part of Capital One Hall’s acoustics.
Tysons Corner Skyline
A Public-Private Partnership
Unique to Capital One Hall is a public-private partnership between Capital One and Fairfax County to support local arts non-profit organizations through ArtsFairfax. Capital One worked closely with the Fairfax County Park Authority to allocate half of its park as a public park.
Capital One Hall
Capital One Hall is a 149,000 square foot corporate events and performing arts center used for corporate meetings, live entertainment, and both public and private events. The Main Theater has 1,600 seats, while ‘The Vault’ hosts smaller events for up to 250 guests. The Atrium has soaring ceilings and an adjacent outdoor terrace.
Sustainable Design
Designed by HGA Architects, Capital One Hall received LEED® Gold certification in April 2022. In addition to the greenroof, the site’s water-efficient landscaping includes 16 street-side bioretentions for treating and retaining stormwater. The 11th-floor lobby, connected to The Perch, offers sweeping views of Tysons and has a lively environment with restaurant and bar, Wren.
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The building sits atop the shared loading dock and is topped by a landscaped sky park. This combination posed several structural challenges:
- Supporting a heavy landscaped plaza, an amphitheater, and a biergarten over large open spaces below.
- Keeping noise and vibration from patrons on the roof and cars and trucks under the floor out of the main performance space.
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The Perch Features
The Perch initially opened in August 2021 with the dog park, lawn games, an amphitheater, and Starr Hill Biergarten. The Perch has become a desirable tourist destination and visited from far and beyond those that reside in the region, and we are proud to have been able to contribute to the largest green roof accessible by the public. Capital One Center is thoughtfully designed to create a walkable campus, positioning itself as a live-work-play destination and the DC area’s new elevated hotspot, soaring more than 10 stories above the bustling street.
Starr Hill Biergarten: An Urban Oasis
Surrounded by a large landscaped park, Starr Hill Biergarten includes over 5,000 sq. ft. of outdoor dining and lounge space. Overlooking The Perch Amphitheater and surrounded by a large landscaped park Starr Hill Biergarten welcomes the growing Tysons community and creates a unique urban biergarten experience in the sky. Starr Hill Biergarten hosts live shows Tuesday - Sunday every week.
Starr Hill Biergarten
Perch Putt: Miniature Golf with a View
Situated eleven stories up on The Perch at Capital One Center, Tysons’ sky-high village green, Perch Putt invites visitors to enjoy a unique miniature golf experience. The brand new course features stunning aerial views of Tysons as its impressive backdrop. In addition to mini golf, guests will find a retro Greyhound and a double-decker bus that have been converted into food trucks and serve up fresh, seasonal street food as well as the colorful Rhum Roost bar with fun, inventive libations. Perch Putt is closed for the season, reopening in March 2023.
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Perch Putt Information:
- Greens fees are $17 per person, and children under 6 years old are free.
- The course features 18 holes of miniature golf and can take anywhere between 45 to 90 minutes.
- Playing groups are limited to 4 people or less.
- Tee Times start when we open and continue until 45 minutes before closing time.
Sculpture Garden
In 2022, the Capital One Art Program commissioned environmental sculptor Patricia Leighton to create the Echo Green (all 2022), three metal cubes that support blooming vegetation at Sculpture Park at Capital One Center. The three tilted stainless steel cubes are filled with vegetation balanced atop metal frames which visually and contextually elevate nature. The living vegetation in each box is a variety of sedum and succulent plants that change with the seasons. The Perch sculpture garden, with interactive sculptures from renowned artists, is the perfect place to experience modern art or relax with a good book.
The Great Lawn
The great lawn is a large open park space with room enough for weddings, celebrations and outdoor performances. But it's also perfect for early morning stretches.
Sustainable Roofing System
Columbia Green Technologies, a complete vegetated roof system provider, was the designated supplier for both The Perch and the Perch Putt Golf Course atop the prominent Capital One Center project. The project incorporated both their innovative Extensive and Intensive Vegetated Roofing assemblies throughout. In order to grow almost 4 acres of plants on the roof, The Perch utilized their custom lightweight growing media that reached depths upward of 4 feet in some areas. As a result, an array of native grasses, shrubs, and trees was planted throughout, creating a more biodiverse environment for this flourishing parklike habitat.
The vegetated roofing system also incorporated a lightweight recycled glass foam made of 99% recycled content. This allowed the design team to meet the fire requirements imposed by Tyson, VA since the foam does not contribute to fire and is classified as Class 1 or Class A per ASTM 84 E. By utilizing the recycled glass foam, it also reduced the use of plastic on the rooftop.
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Additionally, it is important to note two other key factors regarding this immense and incredible green roof project. The first is that the project’s installation started at the beginning of the pandemic but was completed on time due to the efforts made not only by Columbia Green Technologies, but the designers, green roof installers, and the general contractor on the project.
Coming Soon
Coming in 2023 to the Capital One Center is a new 900,000 square foot mixed-use tower including office and retail space.
Visiting The Perch
Whether coming to relax or get those legs moving, enjoy amazing views and let the fresh air fuel you. On top of Capital One Hall and connected to the Watermark Hotel, this serene village green soars more than 10 stories above the bustling street.
Parking Information
Parking is available in the retail lot below Wegmans. Use the North or South elevators to access the 11th floor for the Biergarten and The Perch. Friendly note: we do not validate parking; however, your first two hours are FREE in the retail garage!
Parking Rates:(fees are subject to change at any time without notice)
| Time | Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-2 Hours | Free |
| 2-3 Hours | $6.00 |
| 3-4 Hours | $8.00 |
| 4-6 Hours | $16.00 |
| 6-24 Hours | $25.00 |