Real Estate: The Corner at Whitman-Walker Launched
By • August 8, 2022 0 1114
Whitman-Walker and Reid Rodell, an event management and consulting firm, launched “The Corner at Whitman-Walker” last week. An event rental and community gathering space, The Corner at Whitman-Walker is located at 1701 14th St. NW.
The Corner was originally the entrance and lobby of The Whitman-Walker Clinic. The clinic previously served LGBTQ and HIV positive members of the community who needed a place to receive care. Architect Annabelle Selldorf designed the space to become a location for cultures and communities to get together.
Rental proceeds will go toward Whitman-Walker operations. The capacity at The Corner is 125 guests and rates will vary based on dates, event needs and time needed in the space. Non-profit groups get 20 percent off.
“As a minority- and LGBTQ-owned business, we are honored to get an opportunity to partner with Whitman-Walker,” said Anthony Rodell, co-principal, and chief architect officer of Reid Rodell. “Their mission and our work align in a seamless and beneficial way.”
There are different set-ups for The Corner, including styles of: standing reception, seated dinner, theater and classroom.
The Corner at Whitman-Walker offers a variety of styles of event spaces. Courtesy Whitman-Walker.
“We are delighted to partner with Reid Rodell on this exciting new chapter of The Corner,” said Abby Fenton, Chief External Affairs Officer at Whitman-Walker. “This gorgeous space allows us to introduce Whitman-Walker to hundreds of new folx while also helping to support our mission through event rentals.”
Whitman-Walker has been a part of the local community for over 50 years. Today, Whitman-Walker is a collective of 501 (c)(3) organizations centered around bringing care to the community.
Reid Rodell, LLC, based in D.C., is an event management and consulting firm made up of experts across a wide range of specialties for all event needs.
