District E

Architecture, Incorporated provided full architecture and interior design services for the 14,500 sf build-out of District E, an all-in-one esports-focused venue including a restaurant, bar, competition studio, and professional esports team training center for Wizards District Gaming and Team Liquid. The vision behind Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s District E was to transform the entertainment experience with a live event theater offering immersive experiences in esports, music, event programming, and community events, maximizing exposure to their entire portfolio of professional teams. The cutting-edge facility is a competition and training venue for two esports franchises with a best-in-class team practice facility for gaming athletes and a public-facing 150-person Esports Competition Studio. Centrally located in downtown Washington, DC immediately adjacent to Capital One Arena, District E hosts its own shows, viewing parties, corporate events, and other programs as well as pre- and post-game events. Original programming is complemented by chef-driven food and beverage offerings. State-of-the-art LED walls, tickers, and video boards coupled with dynamic lighting, color, and materials create a sleek, modern, fully immersive digital experience.