Building Reposition / Renovation
1200 Wisconsin Avenue / Benetton
Washington, DC
Description:
Renovation of all four stories in a historic building to accommodate a new retail operation at this landmark site in the heart of Georgetown. The project involved extensive demolition within the structure, structural shoring, new structural steel for each floor and the roof, a four-stop elevator, a grand glass staircase, exterior masonry and window restoration, installation of a new roof, and facade restoration.
Architect: Martinez & Johnson
Schedule: 6 months
Awards:
National ABC Excellence in Construction - Eagle Award
ABC Metro Washington Excellence in Construction - Two Awards
Sustainable building practices. Energy efficient solutions. Recycling programs. Projects we can be proud of.
- Forrester and EYP honored with a Design-Build Institute of America Award.January 24, 2012
Naval Consolidated Operations Center wins a 2011 DBIA Mid-Atlantic Chapter Merit Award. - Robinson Nature Center wins a Green Project Award from USGBC Maryland. December 14, 2011
The project is on track to becoming one of only three LEED Certified Platinum buildings in the State of Maryland. - Presidents Obama And Clinton Tour Forrester's 815 Connecticut Avenue Project.December 02, 2011
The project is located just one block from the White House and is a 45-year-old B+ Class office building currently in the process of being converted to a trophy green facility.
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