Historic Preservation
Provide Accessibility and Improve Ford's Theatre National Historic Site
Washington, DC
Description:
Renovation of a historic theatre, which involved expanding the theatre to access three additional structures - the 517 Building, the Back L (or North Annex), and the Star Saloon.
Work included exterior and interior demolition, upgrade of building systems, structural elements, historic preservation work, theatre amenities improvements, finishes, and roofing.
Architect: ASD, Inc.
Size: 40,000 SF
Schedule: 14 months
Awards:
Washington Building Congress (WBC) Craftsmanship Award (3 awards)
AGC Washington Contractor Award
Mayors Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation
Mid-Atlantic Construction Award
MD / DC NAIOP Award of Excellence
Construction Management Association of America Award
National Park Service Accessibility Award for Design
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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