Live in Light. Live Vela.
Vela evokes a lightness and simplicity for all those who make it home. Our community provides residents with tranquil, expansive water views of the Anacostia River. Floor-to-ceiling windows invite high levels of natural light into every corner, perfectly combining functionality, beauty, and peace.
- Floating, double-height glass bridge fitness center
- Business center with collaboration spaces and individual pods
- Outdoor courtyard and garden
- Rooftop pool deck and lounge
- Game room
- Pet spa for your furry friends
- Clubroom with entertainment area
- Self-serve package room
Coworking Spaces
The inviting indoor and outdoor workspaces also feature a business center, individual pods, and a group meeting room where you can focus, collaborate, and stimulate your senses right from home.
Outdoor Garden
Emanating a warm atmosphere, the outdoor courtyard is the perfect tranquil place for reflection, mindfulness, and comfort. Lounge next to fireplace and be surrounded by nature.
Fjord Fitness Center
A double-height, signature floating glass facility designed for views from every direction. Access to premium wellness and high-tech fitness equipment, and a fitness studio for group workouts or personalized training.
Fitness Studio
Reinvigorate your fitness routine in the spa-like fitness studio featuring high-wood wall paneling and unique interior finishes that reset and bring balance to the mind and body.
Clubroom
This stunning indoor/outdoor clubroom has entertaining spaces to host gatherings, numerous seating areas to socialize, and an intimate fireplace to sit back and relax.
Game Room
Connected to the club room, the game room features a shuffleboard, lounge area and bar seats to enjoy a game night at home.
Rooftop Pool Deck
The scenic pool deck perfectly captures the coveted panoramic views to relax and unwind, and includes a lap pool, poolside lounge chairs, and resort-style pavilions.
Outdoor Terrace
An extension of the Club Room, this open-air terrace features barbeque grill stations with built-in sinks and ample seating with a fireplace to entertain beyond your home.
Package Rooms
Spacious and fully equipped with self-service, smart technology operated package lockers.
Maman
Now open on the ground floor of Vela with direct access for residents from the lobby. Grab a coffee to go or enjoy brunch with family & friends at one of the rustic tables. Maman's antique décor, floral accents, and signature south of France flair create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere for all that enter.
Playa Bowls
Coming soon to the ground floor of Vela. Serving up the perfect açaí, pitaya, and coconut bowls and smoothies and, bringing exotic surf town-inspired vibes.
Building Amenities
- Coworking spaces, and individual pods with temperature control and sit-stand desks
- Outdoor courtyard within the lobby
- Fjord Fitness Center with premium wellness and high-tech equipment
- Fitness studio for group workouts or personalized training sessions
- Clubroom with entertaining spaces, seating areas to socialize, and an intimate fireplace
- Outdoor Terrace featuring multiple grill stations and ample seating areas
- Game Room featuring shuffleboard, a lounge area and bar seats
- Rooftop pool deck with lap pool, poolside lounge chairs, and resort-style pavilions
- Pet spa for furry friends
- Bike storage
- Resident storage
- Package lockers
- 24-hour maintenance emergency services
- High-speed WiFi throughout amenity areas
- Guest parking
- Destination Dispatch
- Secured garage parking and EV charging
- Pedestrian friendly, curb-less entry points
- LEED certified
- PV/solar
- In-building retail along the ground floor, including Maman, Warby Parker, and Playa Bowls
IN-PERSON TOURS NOW AVAILABLE.
Vela is more than a home, it’s a retail destination featuring vibrant shops and restaurants, providing you fast and easy shopping options right at home. Maman, Warby Parker, and Playa Bowls, to name a few.
Centrally located near all The Yards has to offer –restaurants, craft breweries and signature shops with riverfront views.
Get in Touch
1300 Yards Place SE
Washington, DC 20003
OFFICE HOURS
Monday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Thank you,