Kettler and The Howard Hughes Corp. have announced the grand opening of two new luxury apartment communities in the Downtown Columbia (Md.) master plan: TEN.M and m.flats Downtown Columbia. The communities offer a combined 437 units and 28,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space.
TEN.M and m.flats are located next to The Metropolitan Downtown Columbia, a 380-unit community developed by Kettler and Howard Hughes Corp. in 2014. All three developments are part of the Downtown Columbia Plan, which includes nearly 14 million square feet of development: 4.3 million square feet of office space, 1.25 million square feet of retail, 650 hotel rooms, and more than 6,200 residential units.
“TEN.M and m.flats redefine luxury apartment living in Downtown Columbia,” said Robert C. Kettler, chairman and CEO of Kettler, in a statement. “Not only are the amenities beyond anyone's expectation, but the apartments become a focal point for people to gather and have fun. We're excited that they'll continue to make Columbia an even more exciting and desirable place to live.”
TEN.M offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes. Its units feature gas cooktops, quartz countertops, wood plank–style flooring, walk-in closets, and private terraces in some units. Amenities include a resident lounge with an entertainment kitchen, a swimming pool, and a courtyard with outdoor dining space, grilling stations, and an outdoor TV.
The units at m.flats are largely studio and one-bedroom apartments, with spacious kitchen islands, pendant lighting, and stainless steel appliances. Amenities include a sports bar; a golf, hockey, and carnival game simulator; a 24-hour fitness center; and an indoor basketball court and resort-style pool.
Both buildings feature keyless unity entry and carpeted bedrooms plus large walk-in showers in select units. The developers are targeting LEED Silver certification for both buildings, which will include Energy Star appliances, low-flow plumbing, electric-vehicle charging stations, and bike storage.
“From the robust and active amenity offerings to the sustainable design touches and convenient retail space, these two new apartment communities are incredibly unique to the market,” said John DeWolf, executive vice president of Howard Hughes. “This is one of the first of many exciting additions aimed at fulfilling the original vision for this area of marrying the best of the suburbs with the best urban environment to create a vibrant downtown.”
