“slab--to--slab” renovation of two irregular--shaped apartments with views of several iconic elements of the washington, d.c. landscape creates the perfect setting for a spectacular collection of late 19thand early 20th--century impressionism, luminist landscapes and seascapes, and marine art. the proximity of the watergate south to the kennedy center, where barclay and dennis kass often attend performances, and to the monuments and memorials within easy walking distance, was a major reason for their decision to keep their residence here. “it’s really a very dignified environment that attracts a diverse and accomplished community of people,” mr. kass observed. “ours is a neighborhood where courtesy, friendliness and respect for privacy are shown by residents and staff.” mr. kass served as special assistant to the president for policy development and assistant secretary of u.s. department of labor during the reagan administration, before returning to private sector investment banking. chairman of jennison associates, he also serves on the north american executive board and finance group advisory board of the mit sloan school of management. its mission “to develop principled, innovative leaders who improve the world, and to generate ideas that advance management practice” he said, “is idealistic, purposeful, pragmatic and highly motivating, and is powerfully expressed in the school’s programs of research and teaching.”