Greg Powe was Project Director for the design of this 4 million square foot federal office and trade center complex, including 2 million square feet of federal agency headquarters offices, a 500,000 SF international trade center  and offices, retail/restaurants and 2400-car underground parking garage.

The original concept for the building included a major cultural component which was deleted after design development.  The International Cultural and Trade Center was conceived to "enhance international trade through cultural understanding".  The Center included a Museum of World Cultures, a three theater performing arts complex (to have been truly the National Theater), a cinema complex, an IMAX theater on world cultures and international trade center, ballroom and meeting rooms.

It is a modern building, respectful of its historic Federal Triangle setting. It was developed as a Public/Private Partnership of three Federal agency clients (PADC, GSA & ICTC) and a developer consortium lead by Zeckendorf.