The Laureate is located in the Rockville, MD area just outside of Washington, DC. Image Credit: NA

The Laureate is part of the Westside at Shady Grove Metro community, which includes townhomes, retail and additional apartments and is just steps to the DC Area Metro line. Image Credit: NA

Many of the apartment units wrap around an interior courtyard with pool, grilling, outdoor seating and more. The parking garage is also wrapped by units on three sides. Image Credit: VIKA/KTGY

The main entry opens onto street level retail, featured in both this building and the apartment building across the street. Image Credit: Whitney Cox

The interior courtyard features open space where residents can relax and kids can play. Image Credit: Carrington Visuals

Outdoor grilling stations and ample seating areas are available for residents to enjoy and are located just adjacent to the pool. Image Credit: Whitney Cox

The courtyard features a heated infinity pool with lounge chairs and nearby large screen TV. Image Credit: Carrington Visuals

Floor-to-ceiling glass windows allow residents to view the pool from the surrounding interior amenity spaces. Image Credit: Whitney Cox

The beautiful club room features a fireplace and opens onto the courtyard. Image Credit: Whitney Cox

A kitchenette is available within the club room for resident activities. Image Credit: Whitney Cox

Numerous gathering areas are available, aimed to foster connection among residents. Image Credit: Whitney Cox

The interior design was carefully curated to honor African-American clothing and textures, and pays homage to Poet Laureate Lucille Clifton. Image Credit: Whitney Cox

As one enters the building, the eye is drawn through the amenity spaces featuring a clear glass fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows for a view of the courtyard/pool. Image Credit: Carrington Visuals

Residents have access to a top-of- the-line fitness center and yoga studio. Image Credit: Whitney Cox

The fitness center overlooks the courtyard/pool area for a nice view while getting some exercise. Image Credit: Whitney Cox

Large co-working tables and individual booths are available along with a coffee station. Image Credit: Whitney Cox

A children’s play area is available for the building’s families with young children. Image Credit: Whitney Cox

The affordable and market rate units are indistinguishable, both offering high quality features and finishes. Image Credit: Whitney Cox

The building offers studios and one to three bedroom units, many with views overlooking the courtyard/ pool. Image Credit: Whitney Cox