Take A Look At NPR’s New Studios

NPR has finished its relocation to a new 330,000 square-foot facilities at 111 North Capitol in Washington, DC.

Host's POV

Open, flexible, cost efficient, collaborative — the new NPR space is designed to meet public radio's needs for generations to come. The NPR world headquarters is the home base for NPR News, digital, NPR Music, technical, and administrative staff. It is also the center of a network of 17 domestic bureaus, 18 international bureaus, and a partner to Member Stations broadcasting NPR programs.

NPR's Scott Simon

NPR has evolved from a radio broadcaster into an integrated 24/7 multimedia organization that serves the public wherever they are, and this is reflected in every aspect of the new HQ. The heart of the building is an open, two-story newsroom and studios where NPR News, NPR Music, programming and digital staff work together.

 NPR at 1111 North Capitol Street was constructed to realize energy savings and operating cost reductions over the lifetime of the building, and to earn a LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Environmentally sensitive features include a green roof and highly efficient cooling system to support energy conservation, and a system that captures street run-off within the tree-pits adjacent to North Capitol Street. The building also offers a bike rack for 72 bikes, a parking garage with plug-ins for electric vehicles, and an integrated Wellness and Fitness Center for NPR staff. ADA-compliant elevators feature the voice of NPR founding mother and special correspondent Susan Stamberg, who has moved offices with NPR three times since she joined the staff in 1971.

Free, public tours begin this month and take place each weekday at 11 a.m. Advance registration is required. Click Here.