TOURS—The Concordia apartment building is being turned into a long-term stay hotel that is retro-fitted to meet LEED Gold standards and will have 'masonry rain screen, projecting glass and metal bays, high efficiency building envelope and building systems, planters and green screens'. The National Building Museum is offering a construction tour this Saturday, December 1st, however you must be a member to register. [NationalBuildingMuseum/CurbedInbox]
EVENT WIRE—The Petersiks are coming to town and it isn't just a breeze through event (perhaps since one of them is from near here?). Since their Wednesday book signing at FLOR is fully booked, they've added some events on Saturday, December 1st. They're offering a Living Social crafting gig for anyone who wants to see them do their DIY thing in person (for $69). Afterward there is a book signing/champagne reception if you can't make the workshop ($29). [previously; LivingSocial]
ARLINGTON—Grayson Flats is rolling out the leasing welcome wagon with a wine tasting tomorrow from 6:30pm-8pm at Oby Lee Winery (3000 Washington Blvd). For info about pricing and amenities see previous coverage here. [CurbedInbox; previously]
Rendering courtesy Bonstra | Haresign Architects