First renderings of future retail/restaurant space on Cordell Ave. in Bethesda

The architecture firm of Steven J. Karr, AIA, Inc. has revealed the first renderings of what the old Leahy Plumbing building will look like, when a shell and core renovation there is completed. In addition to larger glass in the front facade, and moving the front entrance around to the side, what is currently a drive/alleyway alongside the building will become a patio.

Conley Management, Inc., which is leasing the property, says the space could be used as a restaurant, retail store or fitness center. They expect the 4916 Cordell Avenue project to be delivered by summer. It is currently available for lease.

Renderings courtesy Steven J. Karr, AIA, Inc.
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Former Leahy Plumbing HQ slated for renovation in Bethesda's Woodmont Triangle (Photo)

The vacant former headquarters of Leahy Plumbing is the latest Woodmont Triangle project for the local architecture firm of Steven J. Karr, AIA, Inc. Holt Cordell Properties, LLC has hired the firm to design and complete shell and core renovations of the 2075 SF 1956 building at 4916 Cordell Avenue, next to Heckman's Deli.

New electrical and HVAC systems, ADA-compliant restroom facilities and a new storefront and entrances are among the $250,000-worth of upgrades to the building.

The project is expected to be completed by September. Karr's firm recently completed a similar project on the next block of Cordell, and is currently working on an even larger project for Greenhill Capital along St. Elmo, Norfolk and Fairmont Avenues.

2 NEW WOODMONT TRIANGLE RETAIL SPACES UP FOR LEASE IN BETHESDA (PHOTOS)

 Two retail spaces are on the market in the Woodmont Triangle section of downtown Bethesda. A former salon/barbershop space at 7813 Old Georgetown Road, and the space currently occupied by Leahy Plumbing & Heating, Inc. at 4916 Cordell Avenue, had For Lease signs posted this weekend. Conley Management of Bethesda is the real estate firm for both properties.