Located in DC’s Downtown Historic District, 1001 F Street was built in 1899 and originally housed Rich’s Shoe Store. The scope of work included: a new storefront, which was based on historic photographs; masonry repair, re-pointing and cleaning; re-attachment and repairs of the two-story metal bays; window restoration; mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades; a new fire suppression system; and the rebuilding of the vault space directly beneath the public sidewalk.
The challenge of a compressed schedule was successfully met by careful coordination with the concurrent tenant build-out, fast tracking the utility upgrades, and working closely with the DC Regulatory Agency, DC Historic Preservation Office, and the National Park Service.
WASHINGTON, DC
The 700 block of 7th Street, NW, located in both the Downtown Historic District as well as DC’s Chinatown, reflects Washington’s late nineteenth century commercial center and the building boom that occurred after the Civil war. The renovation, preservation, and addition of these buildings occurred over ten years and four distinct phases.
The scope of the project included façade restoration and design of new storefronts, complete interior renovation with new building systems to meet current life-safety, building, and accessibility codes, and a fourth floor addition, all of which total 175,000 sq.ft. At 732-734 7th Street, the 1970’s brick façade was removed and the original 1921 neoclassical terra cotta façade was re-fabricated and installed. The façade at 707 G Street was also re-created based on photographs and the design of the unaltered portions of its adjacent sister building at 709 G Street A fourth floor addition above 726-734 is set back significantly from the face of the original building line so that it is barely perceptible from the street and has minimal impact on the historically significant buildings.
WASHINGTON, DC
Built in 1922, the Avalon Theatre is the oldest surviving movie house in Washington, DC. GTM donated their architectural services to restore the theater’s façade and lobby as well as to review current accessibility needs. Based on historic photographs and documentation, new windows, doors, and ticket booth were designed and fabricated. The metal canopy was restored and finials and lighting were added. New signage with a discrete lighting source reflects the original 1920’s design.
GTM prepared design and construction documents, assisted with permit and tax credit applications, and were quite involved throughout the construction. Weekly site meeting and open lines of communication with the entire team were essential to meeting the tight construction schedule and budget.
WASHINGTON, DC
This three-story Beaux-Arts commercial building in the Kalorama Triangle Historic District was renovated and restored for retail at the ground and lower level and office space at the upper levels. The scope of work included lowering the basement level, enlarging the entry vestibule to accommodate a platform lift to provide access to the upper floors, all new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems, and storefront repairs. The main entry stairs & lobby, elevator, grand stairs, decorative plaster ceiling, wood flooring, pocket doors, cabinetry and trim were restored/repaired.
WASHINGTON, DC
Built in 1895, this six-story brick Romanesque Revival structure is located on one of the most important thoroughfares of early Washington, DC. The scope of this project included the renovation of the existing building and designing a six-story addition to house a new office lobby, elevator, egress stairs, and mechanical rooms.
WASHINGTON, DC
This mixed-use renovation and addition project is located in the Penn Quarter neighborhood. The front façade was repaired and restored and a new storefront was designed based on historic photographs and documentation. Working closely with the local historic review boards, the final design included removal of an existing, non-historic one-story rear addition, rebuilding the original exterior rear wall, and a four-story addition. A courtyard above the first floor retail was created to provide light, ventilation, and recreation space for the residential units. The scale and rhythm of the existing structure are reflected in the addition while contemporary materials and detailing provide a clear visual distinction between the structures.
WASHINGTON, DC
The Bachelor Flats, a DC landmark building, was built in 1904 as a luxury apartment house for single men and converted into an office building after World War II. Renovation of this five-story building included: building code, life-safety, and accessibility analysis, condition assessments, measured drawings, construction documents, and construction administration. Much of the original fabric including plaster ceilings, decorative moldings, and marble stairs were retained. The renovation required extensive mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work. The interior design included space planning and finish, lighting, and lobby furniture selection.
WASHINGTON, DC
Located in the NOMA district of Washington, DC; the project includes the historic preservation, adaptive re-use, and an addition to the existing Uline Arena building and adjacent Ice House. Uline Arena is on the National Register of Historic Places and represents an early example of modern industrial design. The thin shell concrete vaulted roof is an early example of structural innovation in the United States.
Our primary design goal was to develop architectural solutions that would preserve the building’s structural integrity and respect the architectural detailing and vocabulary of this historic facade. The design includes approximately 290,000 square feet of commercial office space and two levels of below grade parking. The existing masonry façades will be restored, with a 2-story addition constructed above the Ice House. The addition is designed in steel and glass, to complement the industrial character of the existing building. Project amenities include a multi-level atrium space constructed within the Arena and a new landscaped entry plaza. This project will incorporate Sustainable Design strategies and seek LEED certification. The project is currently in the schematic design phase and has received approval by DC HPRB and BZA.
