Historic Preservation
Takoma Park Library
Washington, DC
Description:
This renovation enhanced the building into a 21st Century Library facility while respecting and acknowledging the 1911 Carnegie-funded building. The project involved the preservation and restoration of original interior finishes, as well as exterior restoration. Interior elements included the installation of new and improved lighting that fit the style of the building, new vestibule, window restoration, theft detection gates, furniture and floor coverings, elevator improvements, and electrical and fire alarm upgrades.
Architect: Martinez and Johnson
Schedule: 6 months
Awards:
Mayor's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation
Vision Award (Committee of 100 on the Federal City)
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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