Real Estate & Construction Review - Eastern Seaboard 2009 by Construction Communications

EASTERN SEABOARD EDITION Construction Communications (877) 945-4700

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Editor-In-Chief Ian McClure Production Manager Brian Gould Graphic Designer Joy Reed

Across the country, the design and construction industries are thriving despite economic downturns. From historic renovations and retrofits to new educational and healthcare facilities, a new era is dawning, and we at Construction Communications are proud to chronicle the projects that are a part of this remarkable time. Green and sustainable facilities are becoming the rule, rather than the exception. Conventional building methods are being updated, with greater care and thought given to how new facilities ® affect the surrounding environment. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ) practices are becoming the new standard in design and construction. Architecture firms and construction companies have placed themselves at the forefront of sustainable design and construction, guiding owners in what is often new and unfamiliar territory. In keeping with this new trend, Construction Communications would like to welcome the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to its growing list of partnerships within the industry. We are very pleased to welcome the USGBC, along with our longtime partners Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) and CoreNet Global. In addition, we will be partnering with other associations in the future in an effort to provide our readers with even more benefits. To read more about these organizations and the advantages they can offer for your next construction project, please see their featured articles on pages 11, 12, 13 and 14. In this edition, you will read about some of the most innovative projects on the Eastern Seaboard, including the new U.S. Green Building Council Headquarters, located in Washington, D.C. This ® 22,000-square-foot interior fitout earned LEED Platinum Commercial Interiors certification, and is ® located within a LEED Gold-certified building. A few of the sustainable features of the office space include the reuse of furniture from USGBC’s previous space, rapidly renewable bamboo and cork flooring, and an abundance of natural daylight throughout. This fitout is a testament to the USGBC’s commitment to green design and construction. Also featured in this edition is The Harbor at Station Place/SEC Child Development Center, which provides much needed child care for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) employees, federal government workers and the general public in downtown Washington, D.C. There were stringent requirements for accreditation and safety for the facility. In addition, the SEC placed ® a high priority on sustainability. To that end, the new facility is LEED -certified, a first ever for the SEC and the new benchmark for all their future construction projects. We hope the following case studies, which document success and achievement despite a variety of challenges, encourage and motivate you. These projects certainly have inspired us.

Sincerely, Ian McClure Editor-in-Chief

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table of contents CMAA: Leading the Surge in Sustainable and “Green” Building . . . . . . .11 COAA: If Builders Build and Designers Design, What do Owners do? . . . . . . . . . . .12

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Capital One Lecture Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 New lecture hall facility on Capital One’s corporate campus provides a meeting place as well as an oasis for employees

Soldiers Media Center – Soldiers Radio and Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Highly complex and technical fitout project involving radio and television studios was completed on a fast-track schedule

The Anderson Company Headquarters . . . .30 CoreNet Global Recognizes Innovation in Community Redevelopment . . . . . . . . . . .13

New headquarters complex provides a growing company with much needed office space as well as room for maintenance of its vehicles

U.S. Green Building Council . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Part One: Arts, Entertainment, Sports & Recreation D.C. Major League Baseball Park . . . . . . . .16 New stadium brings baseball back to the nation’s capital and was designed to become an iconic Washington landmark

The Harbor at Station Place/ SEC Child Development Center . . . . . . . . . .31 ®

New LEED -certified daycare center within the SEC’s headquarters converts existing office space to provide much-needed child care

Gateway Centre — Buildings A&B . . . . . . .32

George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Unique two-building office campus offers companies units they can own via condominium ownership

Gateway Exchange II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

New facilities provide visitors to George Washington’s landmark estate with a comprehensive view of his life

Second building in a master-planned office park features a stunning yet cost-effective design thanks to innovative materials

GlenRiddle Clubhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Monument Three @ Worldgate . . . . . . . . . .36

New clubhouse at GlenRiddle provides residents with a plethora of new amenities

Third piece in a three-building office complex utilizes a creative solution to include parking on the narrow site

Signature Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

New Vehicle Showroom for Beach Ford . . .37

Renowned theater company gets a new home with two theaters and support space — all located above a public library

New vehicle showroom at an existing car dealership is designed to offer customers a one-of-a-kind shopping experience

Part Two: Commercial Development

Opus Center I & II at Rock Spring Park . . . .38

1101 K Street Office Building . . . . . . . . . . .24

Additional office space and parking is built on the last buildable parcel in the Rock Spring Park office campus

Design of a new office building takes potential challenges and turns them into features that make the facility distinct and successful

New facilities provide state-of-the-art research and meeting facilities for U.S. Pharmacopeial at its existing headquarters

Part Three: Hospitality Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Classic American inn is recreated from four structures that were disassembled and restored at Willow Creek Farm

Courtyard/Residence Inn Hotels by Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Innovative project combines two Marriott brand hotels in one structure

Hilton Hotel at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport . . . .48

Quarry Lake at Greenspring . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole Parking Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) Headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

New buildings at the Quarry Lake mixed-use development provide space for local physician groups

Hilton’s new full-service hotel adjacent to the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport provides amenities for business travelers and vacationers alike

JW Marriott Pennsylvania Avenue Lobby Renovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Renovation project enhances this prestigious hotel’s lobby to accommodate its high-profile clientele

Tremont Grand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 A creative adaptive reuse project gives new life to a historic Masonic Temple by transforming it into a conference and banquet center to complement an adjacent hotel

Part Four: Mixed-use Developments & Multiunit Residential

Two new parking structures serving a large mixed-use development were designed to not look like parking garages

610/620 F Street Condominium Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Facility’s unique design accommodates two different uses with a theater nestled inside an office building

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777 6th Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Newseum Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

New office building provides much needed space to serve a growing business community with a design that uniquely complements Washington’s Chinatown district

New mixed-use development is built on the last available site along Pennsylvania Avenue and offers a museum, office space and high-end apartments

Severn Bank Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Atlantic Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Historic office building gets new life thanks to a recent renovation and expansion

Avalon Centerpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Full-block redevelopment involving historic preservation and new construction is the first project to launch Baltimore’s plan to redevelop the downtown West Side

Chase Point Condominium . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 New luxury condominium building blends flawlessly with its surroundings of single-family homes and a nearby mixed-use area

A signature landmark building rises in a historic downtown business district

A new mixed-use development adds a destination retail environment and loft condominiums to a thriving community

U.S. Green Building Council Headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Union Row — The Flats & The Warehouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

The USGBC’s new headquarters is a living showcase of green building and design — ® achieving LEED platinum certification

New flats and townhomes located in the busy U Street corridor offer opportunities for urban living at its finest

Part Seven: Educational Facilities Eastern View High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Luxury condominiums, a boutique hotel and office spaces are all located within one new landmark development across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.

Edgeworth Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Part Five: Religious Facilities

Historic tobacco warehouse is converted into class A office space, bringing new life to Richmond’s former Tobacco Row

Lewes Church of Christ at The CROSSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Renovations and technological upgrades brought this 1908 school into the 21st century

Jenkins Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Soka Gakkai International — USA Buddhist Culture Center . . . . . . . . . . . .79 New cultural center blends the style of Embassy Row with a simple, but elegant Asian flair

The Marque at Heritage Hunt . . . . . . . . . . .66 American Petroleum Institute . . . . . . . . . . .81

New mixed-use facility is located on a unique site within walking distance from the Metrorail and Old Town Alexandria

Renovations to its existing headquarters provide API with a “new,” more functional space to support its mission

Catholic Relief Services at the Stewart’s Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Nonprofit organization relocates its headquarters to a restored historic department store on Baltimore’s West Side

Friends Community School . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Sustainable new K-8 school is believed to be the largest straw bale constructed project in the world

McDaniel College Leroy Merritt Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 New fitness facility changes the look and feel of the college’s athletic complex

Parkland Magnet Middle School for Aerospace Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Part Six: Tenant Fitouts

The Monarch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

LEED -certified interdisciplinary high school is only the second built in Culpeper County

The Edmund Burke School Renovation . . . .90

Church builds a new campus to expand its ministry in the community

A new active adult apartment community provides the utmost in opulent living

Headquarters of the International Code Council . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Village Lofts Condominium . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

A new building in one of Washington’s up-and-coming neighborhoods provides residents with unique, custom condominium units

A new mixed-use complex adds a much-needed grocery store to a Washington, D.C. neighborhood in addition to high-end condominiums and retail spaces

New office space represents the GM brand in architectural form

ICC’s new headquarters places it closer to Capitol Hill and serves as a model for sustainable design and construction

Waterview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 The Beauregard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

General Motors Corporation Public Policy Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Renovations and additions to a middle school pave the way for the future

The Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Hall at Howard Community College . . . . . . . . . . . .95 New student services center is the “headhouse building” of the college’s north quad, welcoming students and visitors to the campus

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table of contents St. Coletta of Greater Washington . . . . . . . .96 Successful public/private partnership leads to the creation of a spectacular new school for children with special needs

Theodore G. Davis Middle School . . . . . . . .97

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Automated People Mover (APM) Tunnels & Stations at Washington Dulles International Airport . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Several underground tunnels and stations are completed as Dulles constructs a new automated train system to transport passengers through the airport

Military Advanced Training Center at Walter Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 New rehabilitation center at Walter Reed Medical Center was designed as a contemporary athletic training facility rather than a hospital

The Rockville Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Modern, energy-efficient middle school utilizes a “school-within-a-school” design concept

Central Shared-Use Facility at White Oak Federal Research Center . . . .108

Ultra-modern design of this new library commemorates a significant local event — the mapping of the human genome

University of Virginia Fayerweather Hall Renovations & Additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

New mixed-use facility is the symbolic heart of the FDA’s new consolidated campus in Silver Spring, Md.

Originally built as a gymnasium in the 19th century, Fayerweather Hall was completely renovated to serve the University of Virginia’s department of art history

Engineering and Physics Laboratory at White Oak Federal Research Center . . . . .110

Centra Health Expansion and Renovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

New building provides the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health with an abundance of labs to support a variety of research programs

Expansions and renovations on Lynchburg General Hospital’s campus help Centra remain the region’s leading state-of-the-art healthcare provider

Camp Pendleton & Quantico Family Housing, LLC . . . . . . . . . .112

Sentara Heart Hospital at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital . . . . .126

Project team members jump through hoops to make a modern basketball arena fit into a historic university campus

Converting historic apartment buildings into new three-story townhomes saves a piece of history while providing Marine Corps families with ample living space

New facility consolidates the hospital’s cardiac services into one convenient and patient-friendly location

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business and School of Engineering . . . .102

Marlon F. Morales Police Station, Metro Transit Police Department . . . . . . . .113

University creates a new facility that provides a “real-world” setting for students

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority serves as its own architect for the construction of a new dedicated transit police facility

University of Virginia Wilsdorf Hall . . . . . . .99 New research facility at the university encourages interdepartmental collaboration

University of Virginia John Paul Jones Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Washington and Lee University John and Anne Wilson Hall . . . . . . . . . . . .104 New shared-use facility provides state-of-the-art space for the university’s art and music departments within a traditional building that blends with the historic campus

Part Nine: Healthcare Facilities

Goldsboro Community Health Center . . . . . .128

Lincoln Hall at National Defense University . . . . . . . . . . .114 New state-of-the-art academic/office building consists of a high-technology facility within a traditional building envelope to blend with its historic surroundings

Part Eight: Government, Transportation & Infrastructure

London Town Visitors’ Center and Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Aircraft Maintenance Hangar Complex and Maintenance Hangar Type 1 . . . . . . . .106

New facility provides a space for history, preservation, archaeology and educational exhibits

New facilities at the Marine Corps Air Facility in Quantico support the operations of Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1)

The House of Sweden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Replacement medical center ensures that a rural community’s healthcare needs continue to be met

Network Sourcebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 ShortList . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Advertisers’ Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

Corporate Profiles Sound Solutions Construction Services, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Foodesign Associates, Incorporated . . . . . .45 VOX Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. . . . . . . . .152 Senate Masonry, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164 Thesis Painting Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Ronkin Construction, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Swedish Embassy gets a new home along the Potomac River with an unprecedented and stunning open design

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LEADING THE SURGE IN SUSTAINABLE AND “GREEN” BUILDING Sustainable or “green” building is one of the

Those are enormous impacts. Both social

biggest movements to hit the construction

responsibility and self-interest are driving owners

industry in many years. Owners both public and

toward more sustainable construction. Their

private are demanding that their new buildings

contractors, subcontractors, and most of all their

be sustainable, as well as planning renovations

construction managers (CMs), must be part of

with an emphasis on improving sustainability.

this movement.

Some are embracing the formal and highly

Many owners continue to perceive responding

rigorous process of building certification through the

to this demand as an added cost and burden on

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

their projects.

Bruce D’Agostino, President, CMAA

(LEED ) program. Others are simply paying more

However, many are also recognizing the benefits

attention to the life-cycle cost of their buildings,

they can realize in terms of lower operating costs,

Once embarked on this path, most owners will

including the significant savings that can be

improved productivity and higher value. Indeed,

find the certification process extraordinarily complex,

achieved through attention to smart energy usage,

most of the 69 available LEED “credits” represent

and will need to rely on a champion within the

indoor air quality, recycling and other strategies.

items that can yield life-cycle savings.

project team. That champion, in turn, must rely on

It’s natural that buildings come in for this scrutiny.

This focus on the long-term success of a

productive collaboration and timely information

According to data compiled by the U.S. Green

project in meeting the owner’s needs is central

sharing among all project participants. Document

Building Council (USGBC), buildings account for:

to the CM’s mission. The professional CM can

control,

• 30 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.

help an owner plan for success from the earliest

maintenance all require close attention.

• 70 percent of electricity consumption.

stages of a project.

• 39 percent of U.S. primary energy use, including fuel input for production.

cost

management

and

schedule

Promoting this kind of collaboration is another ®

Owners who opt to pursue LEED certification are taking on a complex task. A building must ®

key mission of good construction management. It’s important to remember that for all the

• More than 12 percent of all potable water use.

meet LEED criteria for 26 out of the available

publicity it has received, this emphasis on

• 40 percent of raw materials consumed

69 points in order to be certified. An owner

sustainability and green building is still relatively

seeking silver, gold or platinum certification must

new, and will be unfamiliar to many owners.

pass even higher tests. These points measure

Many owners who don’t want the complexities

how you handle matters related to the building

of LEED certification nevertheless do want the

site, design, materials, energy and water use,

improved performance and ongoing cost

globally. • 136 million tons of construction and demolition debris.

CMAA is North America’s only organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of the professional construction and program management industry. On behalf of its 25 regional chapters and more than 4,500 public and private firms and individuals throughout the nation, CMAA promotes the construction management industry and provides professional resources, advocacy, professional development, certification, and business opportunities to its members. CMAA’s national headquarters is located in McLean, Virginia, and the association’s website is www.cmaanet.org.

and indoor air quality. The LEED system gives owners

the

flexibility

choose

which

certification points to pursue. A key early decision, then, is how many ®

savings that can come with sustainability. This is where the professional construction or program manager can deliver real value to owners. At CMAA, we see the demand for this

LEED “credits” to pursue, and which ones. In

service reflected in several ways. More and

just about any project, some of these credits will

more professionals now boast the combination

be more achievable than others — or they can

of our own Certified Construction Manager

be earned at a cost the owner can accept within

credential with USGBC’s LEED -accredited

the overall context of the project and generate

professional. We’ve gotten strong turnouts for

benefits of greater value to the owner.

LEED -related sessions at our conferences, and

It’s a natural role for the CM to counsel the

our members report they are spending more and

owner in developing a strategy for choosing

more time counseling clients on issues related to

which credits to go after and how. And it’s vital

sustainability and green building.

for the whole project team to know this strategy from the beginning.

This is a vital development, both for our industry and for our world.

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If Builders Build and Designers Design, What do Owners do? Everything else! We teach students, practice medicine, manufacture products, offer entertainment and hospitality, provide the services of government, and much more. We need buildings to enable us to do what we do! As owners, we deal with design and construction to support our mission. Our core missions may differ, but our responsibilities in the design and construction of our buildings are similar. We define our program needs; choose the building sites; select architects, engineers and contractors; arrange financing; and manage the design and construction processes.

M. Teresa Cook, President of COAA

And the issues we face as owners are also similar — we have to find ways to deliver projects more quickly, keep projects within budget despite escalating material and labor costs in a global economy, as well as manage and resolve conflicts throughout the life of the project.

We are COAA, the Construction Owners Association of America. Since 1994, COAA has been supporting owners in achieving success on their projects. COAA works to improve the design and construction process for all. COAA offers its members a variety of services, including: • Two National Educational Conferences offered per year, which provide superb opportunities for continuing education and direct networking with other owners. • Members Only ListServe on the COAA website where members can reach owners across the country for feedback on any question within a matter of minutes. The recent ListServe discussions have included a variety of topics from waterless urinals, incentives for construction managers, and identification of “experts” for a variety of situations such as leaking windows and accountability for cost estimates. • Project Management training specifically developed for an owner’s staff. • A Project Information Directory in which COAA members can check on a particular type of project and identify other owners with such projects and the final project costs. This directory contains more than $8 billion of projects nationwide. COAA was also asked to participate in the development of new contract documents. COAA just completed a three-year collaboration led by the Association of General Contractors (AGC) with 20 other industry associations in the development of new contract documents — ConsensusDOCS. For the first time, we have contract documents available to owners that were developed on a collaborative basis with many of our partners in the industry. And COAA provided comments on the new contract documents to be issued by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). COAA was established to provide a forum for owners to meet, share and learn in order to enhance their project success. As owners, we need to have appropriate expectations of our designers and contractors, convey these expectations to them, and then hold them to these standards. And we need to do our part in achieving project success — successful for the owner, designer and contractor! As owners, we are on the cusp of some exciting changes in the construction industry with technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), which will change the way buildings are designed, and the Extensible Markup Language (XML), which may facilitate communications among various software applications. Owners can reap benefits from these technologies for years to come. Sustainability is a major consideration for all owners in their project design and construction, as well as the operations of their buildings — and we now have a track record on “green” buildings and lessons learned that we can share. We invite you to join your fellow owners by becoming a COAA member — just log in at www.coaa.org! COAA is the only association in the industry established specifically for owners.

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CoreNet Global Recognizes Innovation in Location Consulting BLS & Company LLC’s Innovative Brownfields Approach Addresses Triple Bottom Line from a Redevelopment Perspective BLS & Company LLC’s (BLS) commitment to sustainable business and community models is outside-the-box thinking. The triple bottom line is usually associated with major companies. So when a smaller firm practicing around the basic dynamics of location economies commits itself to people, profit and planet — and can demonstrate meaningful impact to clients and community — the combination is notable. BLS specializes in location analysis, economic development strategies, incentives and site selection, but its approach to serving corporate and state or local economic development interests sets it apart from many of the industry’s other location consultants. It’s a key reason why BLS is a 2006 finalist for CoreNet Global’s prestigious H. Bruce Russell Global Innovator’s Award. It’s the first-ever location firm to be recognized as a finalist for the award, now in its eighth year. “We’re engrained in our work,” BLS President Jay Biggins told the panel of senior corporate real estate executives judging recent awards review held at Harvard University about the firm’s mix of legal, planning, finance and labor market experts. “BLS develops innovative strategies to create value for our clients, their employees and their communities.” The firm led an initiative to clean four dormant brownfield sites in New Jersey owned by Hercules Inc., which operated chemical plants and munitions dumps there. “BLS developed a portfolio-wide strategy to reposition or redevelop these sites, quickly enabling the most market-ready sites to generate resources to invest in the redevelopment potential of the longer-lead properties,” says BLS Managing Director Andy Shapiro. The largest of the properties is the 1,100-acre Kenvil Works site in Roxbury Township, where Hercules made explosives. Fears regarding environmental effects led to a ban on redevelopment in the township — as was the case with other brownfields, which were deemed off limits to future development by the New Jersey State Development Plan and the so-called “Highlands” legislation. BLS envisioned a solution with multiple benefits and started with a campaign to build “bottom-up community consensus” to educate the public on the sustainable development assets attainable through the remediation of the Kenvil site, Shapiro explains. “We stepped out of the box and did something different,” emphasizes Biggins, drawing attention to how BLS communicated the link between

the public and private benefits of redeveloping the site. “We wanted to connect innovation through process, not [finished] product.” That connection came through a multi-tiered approach to advocacy, which allowed all parties to “take a step back from potentially adversarial positions and develop a common vision for the property,” Biggins says. The strategy centered on: • Public education programs with civic groups and public officials • Using a non-partisan market research firm to poll residents on their views and opinions • Developing analytics to demonstrate the positive fiscal and economic impacts of a market-based approach to redevelopment Starting with a rollback on the Kenvil redevelopment “ban,” the results are positive: The Highlands bill was amended to designate the site as a “receiving area” in which development is to be concentrated so surrounding areas can be preserved The site has been approved for a new commuter rail station to augment interstate and local highway access, and includes a wastewater treatment system and wells yielding two million gallons of potable water per day Conceptual plans for mixed-use development are being prepared for community input By taking a different view of how location and incenJay Biggins, BLS tives consultants can influence positive change, BLS is addressing the triple bottom line concept in a leading-edge way, at the same time creating a business model that will sustain the firm while benefiting corporate and public sector clients, employees, and communities. “The benefits of economic development can be widely shared,” says Biggins. — By Richard Kadzis, senior contributing editor for Corporate Real Estate Leader magazine, a publication of CoreNet Global.

Dear readers, Green building has been making a lot of headlines lately — it seems as if you can’t turn on the TV, read a magazine or attend a conference without hearing about it. You have probably heard buzz about Leadership in Energy and ® Environmental Design (LEED ) and wondered how this green building rating system applies to you. ® The LEED green building certification system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is a voluntary building certification program that defines high-performance green buildings, which are more environmentally ® responsible, healthier and more profitable structures than conventional facilities. LEED was created to define “green” building and evaluates buildings in five credit areas: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. Within these credit areas, points are available for building projects and, depending on the number of points a project earns, determine the level of certification the building will be awarded. ® The four progressive levels of LEED certification are Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum.

What is Green Building? USGBC, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work, has been working to define green building through the council’s many ® green building educational programs, tools and resources, which include the LEED Green Building Rating System, the council’s annual Greenbuild Conference & Expo, online and in-person educational workshops, and a network of more than 74 local chapters and affiliates. USGBC was founded in 1993 in response to the growing recognition that something had to be done to reduce the impact of the built environment on our natural environment. Buildings are part of the problem, but also part of the solution. In the U.S., buildings account for 39 percent of primary energy use, 71 percent of electricity consumption and use 15 trillion gallons of water per year. Buildings produce 38 percent of the U.S. carbon dioxide emissions — a primary cause of global climate change — and consume 40 percent of raw materials globally (3 billion tons ® annually). But high-performance green buildings dramatically reduce this impact: the average LEED -certified building saves 30 percent to 50 percent of energy, cuts harmful carbon dioxide emissions by 38 percent, produces 70 percent less solid waste, and uses 40 percent less water. The organization was formed to lead the national consensus, and to help the building and construction industry achieve a transformation to high-performance green buildings. The council’s membership is as diverse as the marketplace itself. Members include building owners and end-users, real estate developers, facility managers, architects, designers, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, product and building system manufacturers, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. ® Leaders from within each of these sectors participate in the development of the LEED Rating System and help guide the direction of the council through volunteer service on USGBC’s open committees.

The Growth of Green Building

Driven by the rapid adoption of LEED in both the public and private sectors, the green building movement has grown exponentially in just the last few years. Launched with just a few hundred members’ companies, the ® council now has more than 15,000 member organizations. Since LEED was released in 2000, more than 3.6 billion ® square feet of commercial building space has been registered or certified under LEED . ® In fact, various LEED initiatives including legislation, executive orders, resolutions, ordinances, policies and incentives are found in 78 cities, 24 counties, 19 towns, 28 states, 12 federal agencies, 13 public school jurisdictions and 36 institutions of higher education across the U.S. ® LEED is available for all building types, including residential construction, schools, retail and neighborhood development, which corresponds with the growth of green building across all market sectors.

Doug Gatlin Vice President of Market Development for the U.S. Green Building Council

The Need for Green Building Green building’s rapid growth is a reflection of the many benefits, both environmental and economic, it offers building owners, building occupants and the surrounding communities. The impact on human health is also substantial. We spend 90 percent of our time indoors, and pollutant levels can actually be much higher inside than outside. But green buildings have superior ventilation and use paints and furnishings that are free of toxic chemicals. Green buildings also have abundant natural daylight and allow the occupants to control the temperature and lighting in their personal space, which improves productivity and morale. Studies have shown that kids in green schools have higher test scores, that patients in green hospitals recover more quickly, and that we can save billions of dollars annually in reduced sick time and increased worker productivity by building green. Green building is one of the most important and exciting movements of our time. Green building is changing the ® way we design, build, operate and think about buildings. LEED is a tool that is transforming our built environment and opening new doors for professionals from every sector of the building industry. As more and more building owners realize the many environmental and economic benefits of building green, the demand for professionals who ® understand and can implement LEED will greatly increase. Soon, going green won’t be newsworthy — it will simply be the way we do business.

How to Get Involved The easiest way to become more involved in green building is by joining one of the 74 local chapters and affiliates comprising more than 20,000 members. USGBC chapters provide local green building resources, education and leadership opportunities. Local chapter members can connect with green building experts in their area, develop local green building strategies and tour green building projects. To find a chapter in your area and learn more about how to join, visit www.usgbc.org/chapters. Sincerely, Doug Gatlin Vice President of Market Development for the U.S. Green Building Council

arts, entertainment, sports & recreation

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Facts & Figures Owner: D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission Type of Project: A new ballpark Size: Approximately one million square feet Cost: Approximately $700 million (inclusive of upgrades and enhancements from the team) Construction Time: May 2006 March 2008 The Need: A major league baseball stadium in Washington, D.C. The Challenge: Completing the design and construction on a fast-track schedule

Washington, D.C.

D.C. Major League Baseball Park

TEAM MEMBERS

Brailsford & Dunlavey Program Manager McKissack & McKissack Program Manager Turner Construction Company Program Manager HOK/Devrouax & Purnell, PLLC (a joint venture between HOK Sport + Venue + Event and Devrouax & Purnell Architects, PLLC) Architect Clark/Hunt/Smoot Joint Venture (comprising Clark Construction Group, LLC; Hunt Construction Group, Inc.; Smoot Construction) General Contractor

D.C. Major League Baseball

the ballpark called for careful con-

Park, home of the Washington

sideration of the structure’s impact

Nationals, will bring baseball back

as a gateway to the city.

to the nation’s capital after a

In order to reinforce the views

34-year absence while also serving

of the Capitol and other promi-

as the cornerstone of a new

nent landmarks, the design team

mixed-use

district.

looked for an approach to the ball-

Furthermore, the new stadium will

park that was different from other

bring in more than $80 million a

“retro” parks recently completed,

year in new tax revenue, accord-

according to Doswell. The main

ing to Chinyere Hubbard, director

facade along South Capital Street

of public affairs for the D.C. Sports

provides a strong hard edge point-

and Entertainment Commission,

ing to the Capitol, and uses mate-

and Bill Mykins, vice president for

rials such as precast concrete to

Brailsford & Dunlavey, one of the

simulate the limestone elements

project’s program managers.

of the government structures

waterfront

The project began with an

beyond. While the size and pro-

extensive site selection process

portions of the ballpark are consis-

that evaluated more than 30 sites

tent with the height limitations of

in the city, taking into considera-

the city’s zoning, the design was

tion proximity to mass transit, the

developed with an understanding

impact on the surrounding com-

munity, and environmental and

from the street as well as from

zoning issues. The chosen location

across the river.

the

facility’s

prominence

is part of the Anacostia Waterfront

The N Street-Half Street entry

redevelopment initiative — one of

plaza is the main gathering space

the factors that led to its selection.

for spectators. Consisting of open

“The stadium’s overall design,

spaces edged with ballpark retail

size and amenities were adapted

and

to the site and existing condi-

designed to support games and

services,

this

area

was

tions,” said Marc Doswell, project

other events. This dramatic entry

manager for HOK/Devrouax &

plaza, with the open-armed seat-

Purnell, PLLC, the project’s joint

ing bowl as its backdrop, begins

venture architect. “Buildings of

the spectator’s ballpark experi-

this size in Washington must proj-

ence. “Nowhere else in America

ect a monumental style while cre-

can be found such a dramatic

ating a place for the people of the

sense of arrival,” said Jim Chibnall,

city.” Additionally, the location of

designer for HOK Sport + Venue +

Photos courtesy of HOK Sport

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arts, entertainment, sports & recreation

Event, part of the HOK/Devrouax

concessions and a system for

& Purnell joint venture team.

groundwater management.

“The ballpark itself is designed

To meet the scheduled comple-

for the grandest experience a

tion, construction crews had to

baseball fan can expect,” contin-

begin working well before the

ued Chibnall. The seating decks

foundations and structure were

are arranged to create a variety of

fully designed, according to Alan

distinct seating “neighborhoods,”

Petrasek, senior vice president of

each with its own identity and

Clark/Hunt/Smoot Joint Venture,

viewing experience. Equipped

the project’s general contractor.

with the most advanced audiovi-

The original process called for

sual technology, food service ven-

breaking up the building into nine

ues and family-friendly entertain-

segments or areas, working on

ment, the ballpark provides a

one area as the design progressed

compelling and engaging experi-

on the next. However, it was

ence for all.

determined that it would still Photos courtesy of HOK Sport

Another unique component of

take too long to erect the super-

the project is that the D.C. Major

structure, and the scheduled mile-

of being able to complete large

creating the need for new hous-

League Baseball Park is striving to

stone dates would not be met.

complex projects,” said Hubbard

ing, retail, restaurants, parking

become the first major stadium

Therefore, a second parallel set of

and Mykins.

garages and office space.

design, fabrication and construc-

Thanks to the team’s hard work

tion activities was planned as

and dedication, the new ballpark

Environmental Design (LEED )

well as a second crew for the erec-

will be a big benefit to the District

certification. Materials, systems

tion workforce.

of Columbia. Tax revenues will be

the

country

Leadership

receive

Energy

and ®

and amenities were all designed

Despite the challenges, the

used for social programs; school

and developed with that goal in

project was completed on time.

improvements; and road, bridge

mind. Some of the ballpark’s

“The entire project team was com-

and construction projects to make

sustainable

include

prised of experienced profession-

the district stronger. The project

a green roof on the outfield

als who had proven track records

will also spur growth in the area,

features

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Mount Vernon, Virginia

Facts & Figures Owner: Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association Type of Project: A new orientation center and a museum Size: 38,700 square feet (orientation center); 28,000 square feet (museum and education center)

George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens Ford Orientation Center and Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center

Cost: $65 million (total, including exhibitions)

The new Ford Orientation Center

Construction Time: June 2004 October 2007

and the new Donald W. Reynolds

The Need: New facilities to

Museum and Education Center at

enhance the visitor experience at

George Washington’s Mount Vernon

George Washington’s Mount Vernon The Challenge: Designing and

Estate & Gardens educate visitors

constructing modern facilities that

and improve the overall visitor expe-

complement the historic estate,

rience at this national landmark.

and performing the construction while the estate remained open

“We had found that people were coming here not as educated as in previous years,” said Emily Coleman Dibella, director of public affairs for the Mount Vernon Ladies’

TEAM MEMBERS

GWWO, Inc./Architects Architect Turner Construction Company General Contractor Atlantic Technical Systems Engineering/Testing/Inspection Division 2, LLC Excavating Contractors ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC Engineering/Testing/Inspection Long Fence Fencing MFMDesign Interior Designers Pillar Construction, Inc. Exterior Wall Cladding/EIFS Rugo Stone LLC Masonry Contractors

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Association, which owns the new

and education center with its seven

facilities. “Our mission was to give a

galleries containing a number of

comprehensive story of Washington’s

special exhibit spaces.

life.” These two new buildings help

In order to maintain views from

meet that goal by providing visitors

the mansion and avoid competing

with artifacts, movies, traveling exhi-

with the historic structures, the

bitions and more that highlight

design team sought a modern archi-

Washington’s life from birth

tecture that would be relevant to

through death.

Mount Vernon. To that end, it devel-

felt if [Washington] did this today, he

Photos courtesy of GWWO, Inc./Architects

Alan Reed, AIA, LEED AP, president

oped the concept of “In the Spirit of

would not rely on past technologies,

of GWWO, Inc./Architects, the pro-

George Washington,” taking design

so we felt that this is what he would

ject’s architect, said that GWWO pro-

cues from the estate that Washington

have done,” he said.

posed creating two manageable

designed himself. Since Washington’s

structures for the project instead of

entrance gave approaching visitors a

Turner

one, thereby putting the experience

view of the mansion, the design team

rerouting the main entrance and exit

in the right order so the orientation

elected to site the orientation center

while maximizing the visitor experi-

center is the first stop for visitors.

within a hillside inside the perimeter

ence was the greatest challenge. Its

“The idea was to orient people, get

wall and place the museum 80 per-

project team spent considerable

them to the mansion as expeditious-

cent underground beneath a pas-

planning time with the owner to

ly as possible, follow that up with

ture, so its architectural green roof

ensure the construction activity was

ongoing education, then ultimately

preserved the original look of the

as unobtrusive as possible since the

exit through the food court and gift

estate. “It keeps the modern building

estate remained open during the

shop,” he said.

from being a dominating part of the

project. A new visitor path was creat-

The 38,700-square-foot orienta-

landscape and gives this bucolic set-

ed to ensure a safe distance between

tion center includes a large map of

ting, which is what we are going for,”

the public and the work.

the estate, an information desk,

said Dibella.

According to general contractor Construction

Company,

The completed project has been

exhibits and two elegant theaters

There were numerous hurdles to

overwhelmingly successful. In 2007,

with state-of-the-art audiovisual

be dealt with during the project. For

nearly 1.1 million visitors toured

and theater equipment, affording

one, putting architecture under-

Mount Vernon, up 15 percent from

visitors an opportunity to learn

ground poses both design and tech-

before.

about Washington throughout his

nical challenges. For Reed, however,

increase to the popularity of the new

life. Upon exiting, visitors can

reinterpreting historic elements and

additions. She said, “We’ve had rave

explore the 45-acre estate or head

deciding where to draw the line

reviews about these facilities.”

to the 28,000-square-foot museum

posed the greatest challenge. “We

Dibella

attributed

this

— June Campbell

arts, entertainment, sports & recreation

Facts & Figures Owner: Centex/Taylor LLC Type of Project: A new clubhouse for a gated community Size: 10,934 square feet (main building); 300 square feet (outbuildings) Cost: Approximately $4 million Construction Time: September 2005 - June 2006 The Need: A clubhouse to provide a host of amenities for residents of the GlenRiddle gated community The Challenge: Blending the program elements while striving to meet budget and site constraints

Berlin, Maryland

GlenRiddle Clubhouse GlenRiddle, a new gated com-

Hastings, AIA, principal in charge

munity located on Turville and

for Becker Morgan Group, Inc., the

Herring Creeks in Berlin, Md., offers

project’s architect. Furthermore, the

resort-style living set among a natu-

building is laid out to provide entry

ral backdrop that embraces the

from three locations into the main

area’s history. Offering two 18-hole

corridor, which serves as the circula-

J. Culver Construction

golf courses, a marina, forest pre-

tion spine that connects the facili-

Long Fence Fencing

serves,

single-family

ty’s programmatic elements. “This

homes, townhomes and luxury

connector, anchored at both ends

The mailroom and adjacent coffee

MidAtlantic Mailbox, Inc. Mailboxes

condominiums, the new communi-

by tower elements, is gently curved

room are centrally located to pro-

ty is located on the site of the for-

to interrupt the view and is accent-

mote impromptu meetings among

mer Glen Riddle Farm — home to

ed with banks of north-facing win-

neighbors, while the card and billiard

legendary racehorses Man O’ War

dows allowing for an abundance of

rooms are behind these areas to give

and War Admiral.

natural light and banquette seating

a bit of privacy and also accentuate

areas complemented with maga-

views of the lake, according to

zine and book racks,” he said.

Hastings. “The multipurpose room is

TEAM MEMBERS

Becker Morgan Group, Inc. Architect Atec Industries, Ltd. General Contractor

and

650

Located at the entrance to the community and overlooking the 14th hole and lake of the Man O’

The building takes its design cues

situated on the west end of the build-

War Golf Course is the GlenRiddle

from the prestigious site upon

ing, nestled amongst existing trees

Clubhouse, which provides resi-

which it’s located, according to

and vegetation,” he said. The fitness

dents of the community with an

Becker Morgan Group. The club-

center anchors the east end, adjacent

abundance of amenities, including a

house’s design is reminiscent of the

to the locker facilities.

sports lounge, a coffee bar, a multi-

original architecture of the farm’s

According to Hastings, the project

purpose room for private functions,

buildings, borrowing details and

was challenged by the need to blend

an arts and crafts studio, a card

forms found there. For example, the

the diverse programmatic aspects of

room, and a fitness center with

cupolas and dormers of the club-

the project while striving to address

men’s and women’s locker rooms

house reflect the farm’s outbuild-

site and budget constraints. Through

and saunas. These facilities also sup-

ings and barns, as do the two sup-

the team members’ hard work and

port the community swimming

port buildings for the pool. The

cooperation, the project was success-

pool, which overlooks the lake as

agrarian vocabulary is also evident

fully completed in June 2006.

well. Additionally, the project includ-

in the building’s interior, which fea-

The GlenRiddle Clubhouse is a

ed outbuildings for pool equipment

tures exposed beams and structure.

key piece of the new gated commu-

and a pool refreshment bar.

Slate flooring further reinforces the

nity. It provides residents with

agrarian theme, said Hastings.

resort-style amenities in a comfort-

The clubhouse is elevated above

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the pool deck to ensure unencum-

Inside the clubhouse, the program

bered views of the lake and golf

areas are situated to provide residents

course, according to Brad A.

with the best possible atmosphere.

able setting, yet also respects the history of the property. — Jamie Rawcliffe

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Facts & Figures Owner: Arlington County Developer: Federal Realty Investment Trust Tenant: Signature Theatre Type of Project: A new theater inside a mixed-use facility Size: 48,000 square feet Cost: $16 million Construction Time: March 2006 January 2007 The Need: A modern facility with performance and support space for a growing theater company The Challenge: Achieving the appropriate acoustical separation between the theater and the library, and hosting catered dinners on site during the construction

Arlington, Virginia TEAM MEMBERS

Signature Theatre

Jones Lang LaSalle Owner’s Representative Lukmire Partnership Architects Architect (base building) VOA Associates, Inc. Architect (Interiors) Structure Tone Inc. Construction Manager (interiors) SIGAL Construction Corp. General Contractor (base building)

The new four-story Shirlington

positioned well for it.” Prior to this

providing a beacon to the people

Public Library - Signature Theatre

project, Signature Theatre had spent

on the street below.

mixed-use facility houses two unlike-

15 years in a converted auto bumper

Greg Lukmire, principal with

ly neighbors: a quiet, serene library

plating factory, but its growth and

Lukmire Partnership Architects, said

and an energetic theater company.

popularity necessitated a move into a

his firm designed the building shell

“real theater.”

and the theater components. “The

Situated on an urban street in an

Barbizon Capitol, Inc. Theatrical Systems

entertainment district, the project

The library occupies the ground

county wanted a civic building,” he

represents a public/private partner-

floor of the L-shaped building, and

said. “The theater folks, the tenants,

Capitol Drywall, Inc. Drywall Contractors

ship between Arlington County and

the theater company is housed on

wanted an ‘industrial in process’

Signature Theatre. “It was part of a

the three upper levels. Level two

kind of aesthetic. So, those two

commercial development,” said Chris

contains the performance theater

drivers certainly made it a chal-

Akins, production and facilities man-

and a smaller, more intimate the-

lenge.” And, despite being in the

ager for Signature Theatre. “[Federal

ater; levels three and four contain

same building, both occupants

Realty Investment Trust, the project’s

support spaces. The theater’s sec-

wanted identifiable entrances. In

developer, was] looking for an

ond-floor lobby overlooks the sur-

response, two 75-foot-tall granite

artistic anchor to the site. We were

rounding entertainment district,

slabs identify each entrance.

Charles Cosler Theatre Design Theater Consultant

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arts, entertainment, sports & recreation

VOA Associates, Inc., the pro-

The solution involved constructing

on site throughout construction.

ject’s interior architect, worked with

a floating shell within the shell of

“Making

the

completed satisfactorily was a big

the theater company for five years

the building — a box within

success they were required team

accomplishment. The teamwork

developing the ideal design for the

SIGAL

work at the highest levels among

among the host of team members

new space. Signature Theatre want-

Construction Corp., the general

Structure Tone, the base building

led to the successful completion

ed a cutting-edge theater, but also

contractor for the base building,

contractor, the design teams,

in January 2007.

one that reflected the identity it had

the theater stages occupy acousti-

the theater staff and the county,”

developed during its time in the

cally isolated black box shells with-

they said.

auto factory. “The final design rep-

in the building, with separate floor

resents the ‘New Garage,’” said

slabs, masonry walls and ceilings.

box.

According

John Jessen, managing principal for

According to Richard Schneider,

VOA Associates. “It’s very industrial

senior vice president; Michael

looking; it kind of reminds you of

Mackey, project manager; and

who they are.” The industrial chic

John Bernot, superintendent for

design features exposed construc-

Structure Tone Inc., the construc-

tion elements side by side with fin-

tion manager for the theater’s

ished construction.

interiors, the sophisticated tech-

The acoustical separation of the

nical requirements and acoustical

theater spaces was particularly

specifications made for a com-

important

plex

since

the

library

project.

However,

those

dinners

Akins said getting this project

— June Campbell

one

requires a quiet environment

unique challenge stemmed from

while the theater often hosts

the catered dinners honoring

rollicking musical productions.

the donors, which took place

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Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: The JBG Companies Type of Project: A new class A office building Size: 440,000 square feet Cost: $38 million Construction Time: December 2004 - November 2006 The Need: Additional class A office space to serve the growing metropolitan economy The Challenge: Providing a unique design while maximizing the rentable square footage

TEAM MEMBERS

Davis Carter Scott Ltd. Architect Turner Construction Company General Contractor Division 2, LLC Excavating Contractors ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC Engineering/Testing/Inspection Eckland Consultants, Inc. Consulting Architect Girard Engineering, P.C. MEP Engineers Harmon, Inc. Aluminum Windows/Curtain Wall James Myers Company Roofing Contractors MCLA, Inc. Lighting Patton Harris Rust & Associates Civil Engineers Photo courtesy of David Nimorwyscz Rugo Stone, LLC Masonry Contractors

Washington, D.C.

1101 K Street Office Building The

eastern seaboard edition

Office

“1101 K Street is a study in

materials then change to precast

Building offers a new class of office

1101

Street

transparency,” said Douglas N.

concrete with a granite veneer,

space in Washington, D.C. It con-

Carter, AIA, principal and presi-

ceramic fritted spandrel glass,

sists of 300,000 square feet of

dent of Davis Carter Scott Ltd., the

metal panels, and stone accents

office space on 10 floors (one

project’s architect. The simple

in the midsection of the structure.

below grade), a two-story con-

mass with its delicate details spans

“A feeling of depth is created

course and 120,000 square feet

the entire 1100 block of K Street,

by the interaction of the lightly

of below-grade parking on four

anchoring the intersection of

tinted vision glass and the visibility

levels. With its modern and dis-

K and 12th streets with simple,

of the underlying structure,”

tinctively transparent appearance,

yet defining elements of glass

said Carter.

the facility is a bookend to

and metal. Black granite marble at

The challenge for the architect

the office corridor that extends

the base contrasts with the lightly

was to create a harmony between

the length of K Street.

tinted vision glass above. The

the building’s design and function.

commercial development

The design had to balance aes-

two-story lobby, but the height

with delicate details. A can-

transposed challenges and imped-

thetics with the realities of achiev-

restriction for the building meant

tilevered “ice bridge” crosses the

iments to its creation into features

ing the maximum floor area ratio

that a two-story lobby would

core of the lobby, meeting up with

[that] make the building distinct

(FAR) and premium rentable

carve out valuable rentable square

a large, curved landing wrapped

and

space. “The task of breaking up

footage above. In response, the

in warm eucalyptus wood oppo-

Completed in November 2006,

the large mass fronting K Street is

designers created a two-story

site the entryway. A curved, mon-

the facility has provided the met-

achieved by a series of setbacks,”

lobby that descends one level

umental staircase cascades from

ropolitan area with unique, class A

said Carter. These setbacks break

below grade rather than sacrific-

the landing, mimicking a water-

office space.

the expanse and shape an engag-

ing the level above.

fall. High above the lobby floor, 80

ing pedestrian experience, while

This solution, however, created

also creating 16 highly sought

a new set of challenges. A below-

after corner offices per floor in

grade lobby could become a dark

rentable space for conference

the

center

the

The

lobby

also

rooms and reception halls that are

ning

selection

accessible from both the garage

four corners.

ensured the lobby was a highly

and the main entry. “This space,

The lobby offered another

visible space, featuring reflected

the first to be leased, provided a

occasion to solve an obstacle by

light and finishes that represent

key tenant with higher visibility,”

creating a reversal of fortune,

the elements of earth, water and

said Carter.

according to Carter. The owner/

wood. Like the building itself, the

“The use of design elements

developer

lobby consists of simple masses

and materials in 1101 K Street

grand,

material

said.

— June Campbell

provided

and uninviting place. Careful planand

star light fixtures reflect the sky.

instead of just at the building’s

wanted

building,

successful,”

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Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: Greenberg Gibbons Commercial Corporation Type of Project: Two new parking structures Size: 455,000 square feet (Garage #1); 267,600 square feet (Garage #9) Cost: $19 million (Garage #1); $12 million (Garage #9) Construction Time: August 2006 July 2007 (Garage #1); December 2006 - April 2008 (Garage #9) The Need: Parking garages to accommodate a large mixed-use development with residential, retail and office space The Challenge: Designing the structures to not look like parking garages

Annapolis, Maryland

Annapolis Towne Centre at Parole Parking Structures

TEAM MEMBERS

Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. Architect The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company General Contractor High Concrete Structures, Inc. Precast/Prestressed Concrete Windsor Electric Co., Inc. Electrical Contractors

A new 2.2 million-square-foot

a hotel and nearly one million

among the first buildings in the

mixed-use development is taking

square feet of residential housing,

development to be built.

shape on 34 acres near the

the Annapolis Towne Centre at

Garage #1 and Garage #9

Chesapeake Bay town of Annapolis,

Parole is due to start opening stores

together provide approximately

Md.

than

in October 2008. To accommodate

2,200 parking spaces to support

600,000 square feet of retail space,

Comprising

residents, tenants, shoppers and vis-

this vast development. The two

120,000 square feet of office space,

itors, two parking structures were

freestanding parking structures,

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encompassing 455,000 square feet

context

without

the

garages

and 267,600 square feet respective-

‘appearing like garages,’” said

ly, link to surrounding buildings via

Rahme. The design team developed

pedestrian bridges.

facade detailing to ensure the qual-

Timothy Haahs & Associates,

ity of the garages was consistent

Inc., the architect for the two park-

with the detailing of the surround-

ing structures, designed the garage

ing buildings. To help the project

facades

and

truly become part of the town cen-

enhance the overall development

ter’s streetscape, designers placed

theme created by the town center’s

decorative lighting on the garages’

design architect. “Early in the

facades that was consistent with the

process, the town center’s architect

decorative lighting on the other

established guidelines and ‘charac-

buildings in the development.

ter sketches’ to communicate an

Additionally, small retail spaces

intended ‘look’ for the complex,”

were placed in one of the garages

said Ed Rahme, AIA, chief architect

to boost the pedestrian experience.

with Timothy Haahs & Associates.

This, however, did add to the pro-

The designers used those early

ject’s complexity.

complement

sketches as the launch point for the

From the project’s inception,

design of the parking garages. In

owner/developer

keeping with the overall theme of

Gibbons Commercial Corporation

the development, the facades sug-

recognized the importance of pro-

gest the appearance of smaller

viding parking to support this

buildings built over time.

mixed-use development. To that

“The greatest challenge was to find unique ways to integrate the garages into the surrounding

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end, it made these two new parking structures a high priority. — June Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: Capital One Financial Corporation Type of Project: A new lecture hall on a corporate campus Size: 20,400 square feet Construction Time: May 2005 July 2006 The Need: A new lecture hall to serve the growing company and accommodate large meetings and other gatherings The Challenge: Dealing with the numerous long-lead materials and materials procured overseas

TEAM MEMBERS

Jones Lang LaSalle Owner’s Representative VOA Associates, Inc. Architect (design) Mancini Duffy Architect (interiors) James G. Davis Construction Corporation General Contractor Syska Hennessy Group Consulting Engineers

McLean, Virginia

Capital One Lecture Hall Capital One Financial Corporation’s new lecture hall affords this Fortune 500 Company a new meeting

for VOA Associates, Inc., the

rooms. The auditorium also includes

project’s design architect.

front-screen projection; a multiuse

The hall includes a 450-seat audi-

stage; flexible lighting for the audi-

torium; four conference rooms; office

ence chamber; tablet arms with wire-

Following a period of rapid

spaces; and a two-story atrium with

less Internet access; and stadium-

growth, Capital One was in need

interior landscaping, water fountains

style and uni-directional, one-level

of a space to hold large meetings.

and a curved, canted millwork wall.

seating and support spaces.

“The client was seeking a new lec-

The auditorium features custom

The lecture hall provides oppor-

ture hall for [its] own staff as

chairs, high-end finishes and state-of-

tunities to meet with staff formally

well as guests and others,” said

the-art audiovisual systems with

through presentations and ses-

John Jessen, managing principal

video feeds to adjacent conference

sions, or informally through casual

venue on its corporate campus.

interactions in the garden atrium. According to Jessen, Capital One wanted to create an “oasis” where its staff could escape the hustle of the day and enter an environment that encourages the free exchange of ideas. “And that’s what this lecture hall concept was based on,” he said. The design attached the lecture hall to the corporate building, but separated it with a living atrium — a glass-enclosed, symbolic oasis. In addition to providing a space to transform the mindset, the atrium also serves as a teaming area surrounded by break-off rooms. Photos courtesy of www.balloggphoto.com

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Including the green spaces in the

shipped from Italy; and the glass

atrium, which features live plants

came from China. Other overseas

and a reflecting pool, involved an

materials included 450 custom

element of risk, explained Jessen.

auditorium seats from Spain, stone

Typically you avoid introducing

flooring from Italy and curved

water into such a highly technical

acoustical millwork from Austria.

environment, he said, but it was an

“Davis was involved throughout

aesthetically pleasing and function-

the design of the project, providing

al solution to providing employees

budgeting and scheduling informa-

with an oasis from the office.

tion to the owner and the architect

Project challenges stemmed

from the design document phase,”

from the number of long-lead

said Nussbaum. During this time

items. “With the amount of long-

the team made value-engineering

lead materials, it was important to

decisions for finishes, construction

have the entire project team

methods and material selection.

involved in decisions early on in

Having multiple team members

the project to procure the materi-

and two architecture firms added to

als when needed,” said Brian

the

Nussbaum, project manager for

required detailed coordination;

James

Davis

project’s

complexity

and

Construction

however, this high level of collabo-

Corporation, the project’s general

ration led to the project’s success.

contractor. An additional chal-

— June Campbell

lenge involved the amount of materials procured overseas. For example, the exterior facade was design-built out of Florence, Italy; the custom steel pieces were

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Manassas, Virginia

Facts & Figures Owner: Hawkins Road

The Anderson Company Headquarters

Associates, LLC Type of Project: A new company headquarters complex

When The Anderson Company, a

Size: 23,300 square feet (main headquarters building); 9,000 square feet (maintenance

full-service excavation and site

building)

development contracting company,

Cost: $8 million

was first established in 1996, it

Construction Time: April 2005 -

occupied one small office. Just three

August 2006 The Need: A new, larger

years later it moved to one floor of

headquarters for The Anderson

Company

Eventually its growth had it filling

The Challenge: Completing the project on time to accommodate

two-level

office

building.

the entire building. Once again, the

the company’s move from its

company grew to the point where

former space

it needed to relocate; this time the company decided to build its own new complex in Manassas, Va. The project consisted of two buildings — a 23,300-square-foot main headquarters building, which houses the business, assembly and

TEAM MEMBERS

storage functions, and a 9,000square-foot maintenance building.

Peck Peck & Associates Architect R E Daffan, Inc. General Contractor Absolute Builders, Inc. Carpentry Contractors JVP Engineers, P.C. MEP Engineers

In addition, there is an equipment and material storage yard and a Photos courtesy of Peck Peck & Associates

fueling station. The four-story headquarters facili-

“There were many factors that

ty features conventional post and

drove the design of the project,”

maintenance and wash bays are

drive-through

bays

with

beam steel construction with a

said Carissa Faroughi, project man-

large rolling overhead doors on

Stafford Stone Works, LLC Tile & Stone Contractors

veneer that consists of a ground-face

ager for Peck Peck & Associates,

each side.

concrete masonry unit (CMU) water

the project’s architect. “The build-

There were challenges along the

MB Systems, Inc. Preengineered Structures

table with brick above. The build-

ing had to accommodate a variety

way, according to Tim Gregg, proj-

ing’s ground floor houses an archival

of uses…that were different from

ect manager for R E Daffan, Inc., the

storage room, a training room

the typical corporate office.” For

project’s general contractor. “The

that can accommodate 100-plus

example, the headquarters build-

greatest challenge was completing

employees, a lunchroom with a full

ing had to meet the requirements

the job before The Anderson

kitchen, the building’s maintenance

of the office staff while also provid-

Company had to move out of [its]

offices, and an exercise room with an

ing support for the staff members

old building,” he said. This goal was

adjacent locker room. Located on

working in the field. A separate

hampered by obstacles such as a

the first floor are the main entry and

entrance was created for the

considerable amount of rock on the

reception area, offices for the two

staff returning from fieldwork to

site, poor weather conditions and

project management divisions —

allow the main entrance and pub-

permits that took longer than antic-

civil and excavation, a small confer-

lic areas to maintain a high-end

ipated. In the end, the company

ence room, team rooms for employ-

corporate appearance.

was able to move in after substan-

Woodbridge Glass Co., Inc. Glass & Glazing

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ee meetings, a plan room, and a

The maintenance facility is a

small lunchroom with a kitchenette.

preengineered metal building clad

Administrative

accounting

with a CMU water table and brick

The new headquarters provides

offices, the main conference room,

veneer to match the headquarters

The Anderson Company with

bid rooms, and another small lunch-

building and reduce its industrial

much-needed space to support

room/kitchenette are located on the

appearance. Offices for the vehicle

its business operations. More

second floor. The top level is an 800-

maintenance

importantly, it is functional and

square-foot attic that serves as the

lunchroom, three vehicle repair

welcoming

mechanical room for the building’s

bays and a vehicle wash bay

employees alike.

air-handling units.

are located in the building. The

and

dispatch

staff,

tial completion, but before much of the punch list work was finished.

for

visitors

and

— Stacey Nathanson

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Washington, D.C.

Facts & Figures Owner: Second Street Holdings,

The Harbor at Station Place/ SEC Child Development Center

L.L.C. Tenants: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; SEC Child Development Center, Inc. Type of Project: Adaptive reuse of office space to create a childcare

The Harbor at Station Place/

not only from SEC’s perspective as

Size: 12,365 square feet (daycare

SEC Child Development Center

a new way of doing business, but

center); 3,225 square feet (outdoor

provides much-needed, high-quali-

is new nationwide for childcare

Construction Time: February

ty childcare services in the down-

centers. “Because sustainability is

2007 - November 2007

town Washington, D.C. area for

all about the safeguarding of our

The Need: To provide

the U.S. Securities and Exchange

natural resources for the next

center

play yard)

much-needed, high-quality child

Commission (SEC) and other feder-

generation, what better place to

The Challenge: Maintaining

al government employees as well as

implement the concept than in a

security throughout construction

the general public.

place where the focus is developing

care in downtown Washington, D.C.

TEAM MEMBERS

SKB Architecture and Design Architect Turner Construction Company General Contractor Coventry Lighting Lighting Hyattsville Door & Lock Doors/Frames/Hardware

The creation of the new childcare

that next generation,” she said. The

center involved the conversion of

concept of sustainability is present

existing office space within the SEC

not only in the design, but also

headquarters building. Additionally,

in the center’s curriculum as

an approximately 3,000-square-

well. “Building The Harbor at

foot plaza area was converted into

Station Place using sustainable

an outdoor playground.

principles not only benefits environ-

Prior to the construction of the

mental concerns and future avail-

center, the office space had to be

ability of natural resources, it

“deconstructed.” “Each piece of the

benefits the agency financially and

existing

provides a safer and healthier

facility

was

carefully

removed so that it could be reused

“We built the child development

Cathy English. “A renovation was

center to be every bit as sustainable

underway at a different portion of

as the SEC mission on behalf of

the building, and the SEC did not

American investors. Just seeing the

need to purchase lights, doors,

children’s happy faces makes [it]

doorframes, ceiling tiles or electrical

clear that the agency’s future is very

fixtures, as they were recovered

bright indeed,” said SEC Chairman

from the childcare center space….”

Christopher Cox.

According to Mark L. Guild, part-

Maintaining security throughout

ner with project architect SKB

the

Architecture and Design, designing

greatest challenges, according to

a childcare center and playground

project general contractor Turner

within the context of a large office

Construction Company. “The chal-

building is a unique undertaking,

lenge was to have a superintendent

and meeting the various standards

on the job [who] could carry a key

and regulations as well as the SEC’s

to access elevators and storage

high expectations set the overall

areas,” said Dennis Delisle, project

mission. “Maintaining an intense

executive for Turner. All workers had

level of administration throughout

to be ‘badged in and out’ so every-

the construction process [ensured]

one’s whereabouts were known at

with LEED -certified projects and

the owner’s mission was satisfied,”

all times. Delisle likened the coordi-

corporate childcare centers was also

he said.

nation of daily delivery schedules

critical. “All of this experience meant

and manpower to a ballet.

we did not reinvent the wheel and

The

project

the

SEC’s

first Leadership in Energy and

construction

posed

the

Photos courtesy of Robb Helfrick Photography ®

This attention to detail led to

learned from past mistakes to make

Environmental Design (LEED )-cer-

the project’s ultimate success.

the design and build of this center

tified project, seeking a gold rating.

According to English, the team

very smooth,” she said.

English said the project is innovative

members’ extensive experience

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atmosphere for the occupants.”

elsewhere,” said SEC Spokesperson

— June Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: Parcel U-9, LLC Developer: Baxley Development, Inc. Type of Project: Two new office buildings Size: 76,000 square feet (Building A); 56,000 square feet (Building B) Cost: Approximately $9 million (hard costs) Construction Time: August 2006 August 2007 The Need: Office condominiums that would attract a variety of local and national companies The Challenge: Dealing with delays in the construction schedule due to weather and permits

Columbia, Maryland TEAM MEMBERS

W.H. Stablein & Associates PC Architect Atlantic Builders Group General Contractor American Stone Virginia, LLC Architectural Precast Concrete Bradley Site Design, Inc. Landscape Architecture C F Masonry Specialists Inc. Masonry Contractors Orndorf & Faranda, Inc. Structural Engineers Ronkin Construction, Inc Underground Utility Contractors

Gateway Centre — Buildings A&B Gateway Centre in Columbia,

space as opposed to renting it. To

Stablein, principal of W.H. Stablein &

Md., was designed as a corporate

meet a variety of needs, the develop-

Associates PC, the project’s architect.

condominium campus to house

er required that the buildings be

Building A encompasses 76,000

both local and national companies.

“flex-type” structures that would

square feet and was purchased by a

It consists of two above-grade, two-

cater to large office and industrial

single user. Building B, encompassing

story office structures complete

users as well as small users with pri-

56,000 square feet, was built into 16

with all mechanical, plumbing and

vate entrance requirements. “Units

individual units for a variety of com-

electrical (MEP) systems; site utili-

had to be attractive for someone

panies, including the project’s devel-

ties; landscaping; parking; and

who wanted to move in for offices as

oper, Baxley Development, Inc. Both

other site improvements.

well as for someone who wanted to

buildings have a steel frame with a

As a condominium office develop-

use the space as storage or for

red brick facade and strip windows all

ment, companies own their office

manufacturing use,” said William

around. The entrances are polished

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stainless steel and feature a Viracon blue glass curtain wall, which is the developer’s signature look, according to Skip Wade, project manager, and Stephen Kreft, site superintendent for Atlantic Builders Group, the project’s general contractor. The buildings have several unique features that were selling points for prospective owners, according to Wade and Kreft. Among these are precast balconies. Building A’s balconies serve as miniature green roofs, featuring a variety of flowers and plants carefully planned to provide a continuing botanical display for the office’s occupants. Additionally, at least one bathroom (and sometimes two or more) is located within each unit in each building, eliminating the need for central bathrooms, which are typically found in an office building.

There were several challenges

process,” said Wade and Kreft.

Completed successfully in August

encountered during the project,

“His understanding of the project

2007, Gateway Centre provides

Because the offices are condomini-

according to Wade and Kreft. The

allowed him to make decisions

office space with a great setting for

um office units, only the common

site itself was a challenge because it

more quickly and knowledgeably,

a host of companies looking to call

areas were built out and finished,

required undercutting due to the

and kept the construction process

Columbia home.

allowing the new owners to finish out

poor soils. Additionally, the cold

and schedule on time.”

their own spaces to suit their needs.

and often rainy weather, combined

Columbia is a municipality that requires these types of office campuses be built in a park-like environment,

— Stacey Nathanson

with permitting issues, delayed the construction for a month. Despite the hurdles, partnering

said Stablein. Therefore, a land-

among

scaped plaza is located between the

Builders and the subcontractors

buildings and includes a pond with a

made

small waterfall, a rock garden and

smoothly.

benches where workers can take a

involved not only in the design

break during their workday.

but also in the construction

the the

owner, project

“The

Atlantic

run owner

more was

Architecture Code Compliance Consulting Design Design/Build Site Analysis Construction Management 16 Cabin Creek Court Burtonsville, Maryland 20866 Phone (301) 989-8989 Fax (301) 989-1598

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Facts & Figures Owner: Corporate Office Properties Trust Type of Project: A new office building Size: 127,635 gross square feet Cost: $14 million (hard construction costs) Construction Time: February 2005 - January 2006 The Need: The second of three planned buildings in a new office park The Challenge: Replacing the soil on the site, which had been previously used as fill for other area developments

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Columbia, Maryland

Donnally, Vujcic Associates, L.L.C. Architect

Gateway Exchange II

Atlantic Builders Group, Inc. General Contractor ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC Engineering/Testing/Inspection META Engineers, P.C. Consulting Engineers Orndorf & Faranda, Inc. Structural Engineers Ronkin Construction, Inc Underground Utility Contractors

Gateway Exchange II, the second of three buildings planned for

Donnally, Vujcic Associates, L.L.C.,

smaller crane in place all around

the project’s architect.

the building.

the Gateway Exchange office park,

Gateway Exchange II is a five-

is the mirror image of Gateway

story office building featuring

Exchange I, completed several

SlenderWall precast architectural

flanked by architectural insulated

years previously.

Additionally, the building has a stepped

glass

front

entrance

panels with green reflective ribbon

metal panels, which include win-

“The challenge from the owner,

glass all around. The two-inch

dows and a shaft used for service

Corporate Office Properties [Trust],

concrete veneer panels are much

lines

was to create a compelling design

lighter than traditional precast

Sunshades on the front windows

that was superior to the standard

sections, which makes them easier

provide architectural interest while

buildings that were currently being

to handle during construction.

helping reduce the building’s ener-

done while still maintaining a com-

They can be hung with a 50-

gy costs. Side entrances also feature

petitive construction budget,” said

ton crane instead of a 200-ton

the stepped glass.

Richard Donnally, principal for

crane, making it easier to get the

the

various

floors.

“The exterior’s high-tech look is echoed in the interior lobby area’s aluminum framing and storefront doors with etched glass,” said Skip Wade, project manager, and James Walls, site superintendent for Atlantic Builders Group, Inc., the project’s general contractor. Book match maple veneer panels cover the lobby walls, while the floor comprises four different colors of Italian marble laid in a triangular pattern. Building codes and federal leasing specifications changed between the

completion

Gateway

Exchange I and the construction of Photo courtesy of Donnally, Vujcic Associates, L.L.C.

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Gateway Exchange II. As a result,

previously used as a fill area for

Atlantic Builders Group had to use a

other developments in the park,”

different construction process for

said Max Ryan, construction project

the stairwell on the second build-

manager for COPT Development &

ing. The new regulations required a

Construction Services, LLC, a divi-

different type of shear walls, stair

sion of Corporate Office Properties

towers, larger concrete footers and

Trust. So, the soil needed to be

a grade beam, according to Wade

replaced in order to provide a firm

and Walls. Crews poured the con-

foundation. A borrow pit was exca-

crete stair towers first and then

vated in another area of the site and

brought in the structural steel. “This

that soil was used for the building

required great accuracy to ensure

area. The unwanted soil was then

that the steel would butt up against

used to fill the borrow pit.

the concrete properly, plumb and

By using innovative construction

with all connections matched up,”

techniques and materials, especially

they said.

the SlenderWall precast panels, the

Another

challenge

stemmed

owner’s goal of creating a com-

from the fact that the building did

pelling design for Gateway II was

not receive permanent power until

achieved. “This project comple-

one month before turnover. This

ments the first building built a few

meant that much of the electrical

years ago,” said Ryan. “In between

work, including the lighting and

both buildings is a wonderful sculp-

startup of the rooftop HVAC units,

ture, Dihedrals, which is now cen-

had to be completed within a very

tered between the properties and

short time frame.

complemented by lush landscaping

“Some of the site work was challenging given the site was

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Facts & Figures Owners: MGP Realty LLC;

Monument Three @ Worldgate

Praedium Group Developer: Monument Realty Type of Project: A new office building with a parking garage Size: 193,000 square feet (office space); 204,300 square feet

Monument Three @ Worldgate in Herndon, Va., is the capstone

(parking garage)

building for the Worldgate mixed-

Cost: $32.8 million (total)

use complex. Located between the

Construction Time: September

previously completed Monument

2005 - March 2007 The Need: Additional office space

Two and Monument Four, it com-

to meet the demand in the Dulles

pletes a triptych.

Corridor

These three buildings, designed

The Challenge: Designing the garage elevator lobby to be a

over a five-year period and now sep-

suitable entrance to the class A

arately owned, form a visually unified

office building

office complex. The total campus consists of 22.87 acres, with the buildings totaling 800,000 square feet, including the parking garages. The buildings were constructed to help satisfy the demand for office

windows, according to

project

lobbies below into a single space,

space in the Dulles Corridor.

general contractor James G. Davis

making for a fairly open and grand

Construction Corporation.

entrance to the building. The atri-

Monument Three consists of TEAM MEMBERS

Hickok Cole Architects Architect James G. Davis Construction Corporation General Contractor Girard Engineering, P.C. MEP Engineers Harmon, Inc. Aluminum Windows/Curtain Wall MCLA, Inc. Lighting SK&A Structural Engineers, PLLC Structural Engineers

seven stories of office space above a

Inside, column-free interiors and

um, however, was value engi-

five-story parking garage with one

an efficient building core maximize

neered when the drawings came

additional level of parking below

flexibility to accommodate single or

off the shelf six years later. So, we

grade, for a total of 650 parking

multiple tenants on each floor. A sky

were left with a single-story

spaces. The building was designed

lobby on the first office level, 65 feet

garage elevator lobby with a

in this manner because the site is

up, offers views of Washington

seven-foot ceiling as the main

extremely narrow, with no room for

Dulles International Airport and

entrance to the building,” he said.

required parking in a separate struc-

includes maple paneling, terrazzo

According to Mevorah, the

ture, and because federal regula-

flooring, and a glass and aluminum

materials used for the two-story

tions only allowed for seven stories

lobby bridge to welcome people

main lobby were also used in the

of office space. “Putting the parking

entering the building.

garage elevator lobby to visually tie

above grade but beneath the office

“The two-story main lobby is five

them together. The wood veneer in

floors provided a solution that gives

stories above grade,” said Jack

the elevators is the same as that

presence to what would otherwise

Mevorah, AIA, LEED AP, associate

used in both lobbies, further mak-

have been a rather small building,”

and project manager for Hickok

ing the connection.

said Natasha Stancill, corporate

Cole Architects, the project’s archi-

Throughout the project, effec-

marketing manager for Monument

tect. “So, the challenge became

tive communication among the

Realty, which developed the build-

one of providing a suitable entrance

team members was essential to

ing and then sold it to MGP Realty

to a class A office building through

achieving the successful end result.

LLC

a garage elevator lobby.

According to Stancill, the experi-

partnership

with

the

Praedium Group. Surface parking is

“The original design included

ence of the team allowed the

also available in front of the build-

an atrium space at the main

project to be completed on time

ing and incorporates landscaping

facade that unified the two-story

and on budget.

and hardscaping elements to create

main lobby and a series of garage

— Dave Hornstein

richness not normally found in suburban office parking lots, she said. On the exterior, the building was designed to appeal to both the highspeed traffic on the Dulles Toll Road and to pedestrians. The facade is clad primarily with architectural precast concrete, curtain wall and punched Photos courtesy of Monument Realty

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Facts & Figures Owner: Beach Ford Type of Project: A new vehicle showroom at an existing car dealership Size: 36,527 square feet Cost: $6 million Construction Time: Completed in May 2007 The Need: A new vehicle showroom for Beach Ford that offers customers a unique shopping experience The Challenge: Keeping the adjacent existing facility operational during construction

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Virginia Beach, Virginia TEAM MEMBERS

Clark Nexsen Architect

New Vehicle Showroom for Beach Ford The new vehicle showroom for

E.T. Gresham Company, the pro-

showroom, administrative offices

E.T. Gresham Company General Contractor

Beach Ford is a unique, two-story

ject’s general contractor. The first

and parking/sales lots open while

building designed specifically as a

floor includes a showroom area;

constructing the new facility, which

Atlantic Acoustics, Inc. Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels

place to exhibit cars rather than

sales offices; and a separate,

was being built adjacent to the

simply sell them. Therefore, the

enclosed delivery area that allows

existing building. Because there

facility is set up like a car show,

customers to learn about their new

was very little space to store materi-

with vehicles displayed throughout

vehicles in a conditioned space out

als on site, planning deliveries

the facility.

Custom Drywall & Acoustics, Inc. Cold Formed Framing META Engineers, P.C. Consulting Engineers Patton Harris Rust & Associates Civil Engineers Warner Moore & Co., Inc. Skylights

of the weather. Also located on the

was critical to the project’s success,

According to Michael Padden,

first floor is a café and kids’ lounge

said Padden.

AIA, principal for Clark Nexsen, the

area. Numerous flat-panel televi-

In addition, new parking lot areas

project’s architect, the design goals

sions are located throughout the

had to be constructed where exist-

for the new facility were simple.

building to provide information and

ing parking areas were located, said

First, the building needed to be an

entertainment for customers. The

Watkins. This required the reloca-

icon — a “showplace” able to

second story contains administra-

tion of vehicles from the work areas

attract attention. Second, the facili-

tive offices, executive offices, an

to alternate parking locations while

ty needed to be a backdrop for the

executive conference room and

ensuring new vehicles parked on

company’s sales process. Third, it

an exercise area.

the property and in close proximity

needed to be a place people would

The showroom was designed as

to the work areas were not

enjoy experiencing, regardless of

a pavilion with a “beach” feel that

damaged or inaccessible to the

their purchasing decisions.

was intended to heighten the ener-

customers or sales staff.

With a front facade that is all

gy and excitement of a new car

The drive along Virginia Beach

glass, the new building has a mod-

purchase. The sales area was turned

Boulevard is lined with places to sell

ern design with a lot of open space.

into an exhibit space, with vehicles

cars, most of which are functional

A customer standing in the show-

interspersed among the sales cubi-

boxes with little character, accord-

room can see clear through to the

cles. “The customer would be sur-

ing to Padden. “It was from this

delivery area of the building. “The

rounded by the product through

paradigm that the new vehicle

openness was intended to assure

the entire purchasing experience,

showroom for Beach Ford began,”

the buyer that nothing was hid-

from lot to showroom to negotia-

he said. The new building adds to

den,” said Padden.

tion with the sales staff to financing

the beauty of the area and provides

and delivery,” said Padden.

a vehicle shopping experience

“The first floor of the building is

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devoted entirely to sales and new

According to both Padden and

vehicle delivery,” said David J.

Watkins, the greatest challenge on

Watkins, senior project manager for

the project was keeping the existing

unlike any other. — Stacey Nathanson

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Bethesda, Maryland

Facts & Figures Owner/Construction Manager: Opus East, LLC Type of Project: Two new

Opus Center I & II at Rock Spring Park

connected office buildings and an adjacent parking garage Size: 407,000 square feet (office buildings); 495,000 square feet

Located on the majority of the last remaining buildable parcel of

(parking garage)

land in the Rock Spring Park office

Construction Time: April 2005 -

campus, Opus Center I & II includes

May 2008

two connected eight-story, class A

The Need: Additional office and parking space in the Bethesda

office buildings built in two phases.

area

Additionally, an adjacent 1,600-

The Challenge: Designing the

space parking structure was built to

office buildings to be constructed in two phases

accommodate the buildings’ tenants, and underground spaces are also available below the office buildings. Opus Center I was completed in October 2007; Opus Center II was completed in May 2008. Only two buildings of the site’s original master plan were erected

TEAM MEMBERS

demolished. Therefore, the design

BBG-BBGM Architect

challenge entailed defining a vision

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC Engineering/Testing/Inspection Johnson Bernat Associates, Inc. Civil Engineers

and organization for new buildings while incorporating the two original buildings as well as the preexisting building, said Dominic Giordano,

Long Fence Fencing

partner with BBG-BBGM, the pro-

MCLA, Inc. Lighting

ject’s architect.

Oncore Construction LLC Concrete Contractors Rugo Stone LLC Masonry Contractors

and a pre-existing building was not

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Photos courtesy of Opus East, LLC

“BBG-BBGM developed a green, semi-circular plaza around a central

master plan. The exterior environ-

to meet the needs of as many

water feature created from the orig-

ment is one of taller, object buildings

potential tenants as possible in a

inal storm water pond and a boule-

with greater detail and visual interest

transient market, he added.

vard to incorporate the preexisting

in context with the surrounding area.

The project was done using the

building and allow for logical

Materials used for the office

design-build method, which meant

growth in an open, park-like cam-

buildings include precast concrete

that the owner, the architect and the

pus,” said Giordano. Opus Center I

and glass curtain wall. The horizon-

general contractor worked together

completes the semi-circular path

tal banding and heavy circular

from the start. There is an advantage

and the parking garage begins the

columns of the existing building

to this method because it adds a real-

boulevard with open space for

were reinterpreted in a more con-

ity to the project, which in turn facili-

future buildings and garages.

temporary style on the lower five

tates the design process and ensures

“BBG-BBGM’s design seeks to

floors of the new building to mimic

projects are completed on schedule

resolve the disparity between the

the height and feel of the existing

and on budget.

original vision for this site and its exis-

buildings, creating a coherent edge

tent use,” he said. The design

for the open green plaza.

With Phase II fully completed in May 2008, Opus Center I & II at

addresses the variation of scale and

According to Giordano, the

Rock Spring Park provides much-

vocabulary through the use of

greatest challenge on the project

needed class A office space in the

height, geometry and materials, and

was designing the office buildings

Bethesda area. Furthermore, the

through different interior and exteri-

to be constructed in two phases,

new complex is conveniently locat-

or environments. The internal atmos-

recognizing that one tower might

ed near I-270, the Beltway and pub-

phere is a serene, campus-like setting

stand alone for a number of years.

lic transportation, with an abun-

dominated by the landscape and

Designing the buildings as two con-

dance of amenities nearby, includ-

contained by low-scale, horizontal

nected towers with two distinct

ing shopping and dining.

buildings in keeping with the original

identities gave the project flexibility

— Stacey Nathanson

commercial development

Baltimore, Maryland

Facts & Figures Owner/Developer/

Quarry Lake at Greenspring

General Contractor: Obrecht Properties, LLC Type of Project: Three new class A office buildings Size: 72,000 square feet (The LifeBridge Health Pavilion); 77,000

Quarry Lake at Greenspring is a 230-acre, master-planned, mixed-

square feet (Quarry Lake at

use community currently under

Greenspring Office Building);

development in Baltimore. When

77,000 square feet (Quarry Lake at

complete, the community will

Greenspring Office Building III) Cost: $18 million (total)

include 226,000 square feet of

Construction Time: Completed in

office space, 115,000 square feet

September 2006 (The LifeBridge

of retail space and restaurants, 93

Health Pavilion); completed in December 2006 (Quarry Lake at Greenspring Office Building); completed in June 2008 (Quarry Lake at Greenspring Office Building III)

single-family homes, and approximately 500 condominiums. The office portion of the development comprises three class A office

The Need: Three office buildings

buildings. The first of the buildings

as part of a master-planned,

to be built was The LifeBridge

mixed-use community

Health Pavilion, a three-story med-

The Challenge: A restrictive site and the desire to preserve the surrounding views

ical office building encompassing

and

and retail opportunities for tenants.

72,000 square feet. Quarry Lake at

Environmental Design (LEED ) sen-

Among the retail center’s selections

Greenspring Office Building and

sitive.” While not eligible for a for-

are Boardwalk Fries & Burgers,

Quarry Lake at Greenspring Office

mal rating, the building was

California Tortilla, Jasmine Asian

Building III are each three stories

designed according to many of the

Bistro, Maggie Moo’s, Starbucks,

“Leadership

Energy ®

and 77,000 square feet. The first of

LEED guidelines under the direc-

the

tion of a certified LEED consultant.

The project was challenged by a

December 2006, and the other was

Colimore Thoemke received the

restrictive site, and the need to pre-

2006 Design and Craftsmanship

serve views of the surrounding

two

was

completed

finished in June 2008. TEAM MEMBERS

Photos courtesy of Colimore Thoemke Architects, Inc.

Natural Cleaners, and Walgreens.

In addition to housing physician

Award from the Masonry Institute

areas,

groups from Sinai Hospital, The

of Maryland, Inc. for its design of

Thoemke Architects. The office

LifeBridge Health Pavilion includes

the first two office buildings. The

buildings are surrounded by steep

tenants

Eye

LifeBridge Health Pavilion features a

slopes and the edge of the commu-

C F Masonry Specialists, Inc. Masonry Contractor

Institute; OrthoMaryland; Health

standard modular antique finish

nity. In order to overcome this tight

Associates, P.A.; Health Trends

brick, Arriscraft

watertable, sills,

site, the project team situated the

Gray & Son, Inc. Asphalt Paving

Research,

LLC;

Lake

trim and archways. The design

buildings along the main drive, pro-

Imaging;

and

Mid-Atlantic

approach departs from the tradi-

viding a view of Quarry Lake, while

Colimore Thoemke Architects, Inc. Architect Bradleigh Applications, Inc. Exterior Wall Cladding/EIFS

Windsor Electric Co., Inc. Electrical Contractors

such

Neurosurgical

Krieger

Quarry

Associates,

Colimore

P.A.

tional strip window suburban office

screening the on-grade parking

Quarry Lake at Greenspring Office

buildings and acts as a bridge

between the buildings and the

Building is a speculative office

between timeless architecture and a

slopes. In addition, all the buildings

building with a partial basement

more contemporary office building,

were kept to a three-story scale, as

for utilities and tenant storage,

according to Colimore Thoemke.

not to impose on the surrounding

while Quarry Lake at Greenspring

The traditional detailing of brick

views.

Office Building III is a single-tenant

and stone required careful planning

building with a covered 150-car

by the masons, but was kept

complete,

parking garage connected by a

simple so as not to “overdress” the

Greenspring offers a variety of class

covered walkway.

building. Instead, the combination

A office space for medical or com-

All three buildings have the

™

With all three buildings now Quarry

Lake

of flush and projected Arriscraft

mercial tenants. Furthermore, the

same details and dual-entry lob-

detail at the building’s entrance

facilities provide close proximity to

bies,

adds subtle character and a sense

dining and retail, all in a highly visi-

of substance.

ble yet natural setting around a 40-

according

Colimore

Thoemke Architects, Inc., the pro-

www.constructionreviews.com

™

according

ject’s architect, although the sec-

The three buildings are sited in a

ond building features a different

campus format to provide easy cir-

color brick. Additionally, the third

culation and access to the adjacent

structure was designed to be

retail center, which provides dining

acre lake that now fills the former Arundel Quarry. — Jamie Rawcliffe

eastern seaboard edition

Facts & Figures Owner: Equity Office Properties Tenant: Soldiers Media Center Type of Project: Fitout including television and radio studios Size: 16,000 square feet Construction Time: October 2005 - June 2006 The Need: A center to consolidate the U.S. Army’s print, broadcast and web communications The Challenge: Overcoming schedule delays due to permitting issues

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Interspec Consulting Architect Turner Interiors General Contractor

Arlington, Virginia

Dominion Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Mechanical Contractors

Soldiers Media Center – Soldiers Radio and Television

Professional Products, Inc. Technology Design-build Contractors

Soldiers Media Center – Soldiers

editing rooms, offices and a tech-

throughout the Washington, D.C.

Radio and Television houses the

nology control room. Additionally,

metropolitan area. The Army Radio

U.S. Army’s radio and television

the group has a dedicated rooftop

and Television department relocat-

broadcasting services under one

cooling tower and a backup power

ed first because its current leased

roof. Soldiers Media Center is the

generator to meet its needs.

building was due to be demolished,

communications “arms room” for the U.S. Army.

“The Soldiers Media Center was formed to consolidate print, web

which necessitated a fast turnaround for the fitout.

The center is located within an

and broadcast communications

Since the department needed a

existing office building that the U.S.

under one activity,” said Jim Kresge,

space conducive to producing

Army was already leasing. Its space

technology manager for Soldiers

quality radio and television, the

includes two television studios,

Media Center. These groups came

existing office building was the

two radio studios, a control room,

from

perfect choice because its 20-foot

four

different

locations

slab would work well for constructing a TV studio. Furthermore, it provided sufficient space to support the necessary equipment. The challenge was ensuring the data infrastructure installation and the migration of all the materials, including digital records, occurred smoothly. Turner Interiors, the project’s general contractor, hired Professional Products Incorporated (PPI) to handle the complex equipment installation. “They did a great job,” said Mark McKenna, project executive for Turner. The Photos courtesy of Professional Products, Inc.

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commercial development

challenges were further compounded by the fact that the owner continued to broadcast continually,

even

during

the

move. “It was a very technical project in that regard,” he said. The secret to meeting the technical challenges lay in the fact that Turner, rather than the owner, held the contracts for the TV studio installation and the data cabling installation. With this project, just one person was in charge of both tasks, said McKenna. Having a single responsible party saved

Photos courtesy of Professional Products, Inc.

time and effort. It also greatly

issues and permit issues,” said

facilitated the inspections and

Kresge. A coordinated effort among

permitting process.

the project team members enabled

Although the fast-track schedule

as much work as possible to be

did not allow for value engineering,

done while waiting for the permits.

Turner worked with the designers

He added, “The dedication of all of

and pre-purchased the mechanical

the players in this project…ensured

equipment, therefore shortening

that this project kept moving for-

the lead times for HVAC equipment

ward, even when the obstacles

and saving time.

seemed hard to overcome.”

“This project hit many snags

— June Campbell

along the way, including funding

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Facts & Figures Owner: U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. Real Estate Consultant: Julien J. Studley, Inc. Type of Project: A new office/ laboratory building and a meeting center on an existing office campus Size: 141,000 square feet (office and laboratory building); 16,000 square feet (meeting center) Cost: $83 million (total) Construction Time: July 2005 August 2007 The Need: Additional space to Photos courtesy of Alan Karchmer (Alan Karchmer Architectural Photographer)

support growth and consolidate scattered employees

Rockville, Maryland

The Challenge: Dealing with a myriad of issues stemming from existing utilities on the site, and finding subcontractors in the busy market

U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) Headquarters Two new buildings on the U.S.

TEAM MEMBERS

According

LEED

Christopher AP,

the sustainable aspects of the proj-

Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc.

Gorthy,

DPR

ect as a major USP goal, and the

(USP) campus in Rockville, Md.,

Construction Inc., the project’s gen-

team followed through,” he added.

have allowed for the consolidation

eral contractor, the buildings are

Issues with existing utilities

of the nonprofit public health orga-

composed primarily of cast-in-place

ranked among the biggest chal-

nization’s staff in one location.

concrete, but the meeting center

lenges on the project, said Gorthy.

The smaller of the two new struc-

and penthouse are steel framed.

To begin with, an existing gas line

tures is a unique circular building

The green roof above the meeting

and electrical transformer were

Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK) Architect

with an outline of the continents

room provides a habitat for local

not relocated as per schedule,

etched in its glass windows and

birds while reducing heating and

which posed logistical hurdles.

DPR Construction Inc. General Contractor

topped with a “green” roof. This

cooling

with

“DPR was able to re-sequence the

facility houses a meeting center and

stormwater

and

work and continue pushing the

a 273-seat auditorium with state-of-

reducing the heat island effect.

ORR Partners Owner’s Representative

AKF Group LLC Consulting Engineers CMC Sheet Metal Sheet Metal Contractors

loads,

helping

management,

project forward while getting the

the-art technology. The larger

“[The green roof] goes along

owner moved in on time,” he said.

building, encompassing 141,000

with USP’s desire to support the

Additionally, two adjacent roads

square feet, is a four-story structure

environment, to reduce our carbon

had overhead power lines within

with offices, wet and dry laborato-

footprint and have an environmen-

20 feet of the new buildings, pos-

ries, a mechanical penthouse, and

tally friendly building,” said Drew J.

ing challenges regarding the use

two and a half levels of under-

Lutz, USP’s vice president of admin-

of cranes.

ground parking. The two new

istrative services. Other sustainable

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existing campus building, and all

“green” finishes, such as low

lenges with finding qualified sub-

Test and Balancing, Inc. HVAC Systems

three are located around a central

volatile organic compound (VOC)

contractors that met the budgetary

courtyard that provides a secluded

paint and an automated lighting

constraints. “…DPR did a great job

outdoor retreat for employees.

system. Furthermore, much of the

of finding subcontractors, even hav-

jobsite debris was recycled.

ing some from many states away,”

JCM Associates, Inc. Mechanical Contractors Pyramid Painting & Wall Covering Painting & Wallcovering Contractors RTZ Audio-Visual Associates Audiovisual

“This [project] allowed us to con-

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solidate staff in one location, which

Although the project did not

was a major driver,” said Colleen M.

seek Leadership in Energy and

Greiner, vice president of information

Environmental Design (LEED ) certi-

with rave reviews. Faye Pannell,

technology for USP. The project also

fication, it most likely would have

administrative assistant for USP’s

enabled the organization to build

been eligible for a LEED-NC silver

corporate communications, said,

state-of-the-art laboratories that can

rating for new construction, accord-

“There has been nothing but

further its science and support the

ing

praise and compliments when

pharmaceutical industry. “The labs

[Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum, the

are really top notch,” she said.

project’s architect] and DPR all took

Gorthy.

“USP,

HOK

said Greiner. So far the end result has met

[visitors] see all the features.” — June Campbell

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Putting together a commercial kitchen requires more than a pinch of this and a dash of that. The secret to success can often be found in the ingredients, and when it’s time to find a quality food service facilities designer; experience, accessibility and an understanding of key systems are among the items on the shopping list held by owners and architects. With 30 years of experience in serving the architectural community as a food service facilities consultant in all phases of the industry, the North Carolina-based Foodesign Associates, Inc. is a leader in its field. While the company has a great deal of experience and expertise working on projects across the nation, Foodesign is also an international firm. “We work directly for architects about 95 percent of the time,” says Kris Morphis, Vice President and Principal for Foodesign Associates. “They hire us to come in and do all the space planning for the commercial kitchens. What we do is produce construction documents for a contractor so they’re able to build a kitchen within a commercial facility.” Repeat customers are not unusual for a firm that is end-user oriented, always acting on a project owner’s behalf. Foodesign Associates also designs in harmony with a project’s architect, offering out-of-the-box

thinking and creative solutions. “It’s where form and function intersect,” says John Barja, President of Foodesign Associates. Using computer-aided design (CAD) workstations to produce drawings of the highest quality — all of which are compatible with the CAD systems used by the architect — Foodesign Associates works with its clients to bring both fit and function to a facility’s new or existing kitchen. The designs typically include all of the necessary specifications for the facility’s equipment, whether it’s designed to serve a restaurant, a school or a sprawling prison. The company also works on military projects, entertainment complexes, high-end corporate facilities, hospitals and retirement centers. Among the company’s latest and more high-profile jobs is the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C. “This project includes the restaurant, along with all of the concession areas; putting the theater in the hall of fame; and the back of the house areas for the new ballroom that’s going to be there in conjunction with the convention center in uptown Charlotte,” says Morphis. Another recent project Foodesign Associates worked on involved designing three new restaurants for Sea World in Orlando. Throughout the region, few firms as intimate in size can provide such hands-on attention to detail as well as offer the services

provided by Foodesign Associates. “We’ve been around for 30 years and we’ve done more than a thousand projects,” says Morphis. “We’ve done just about anything you can think of. What I hear from a lot of architects, those who have worked with us for so long, is that owners or developers [will] say they want to diversify with their consultants so they’re not pigeon-holed into using the same firm. A lot of times, they’ll go and use one of our competitors, and then they’ll come back to using us again.” Morphis adds, “Our principals are involved on projects from day one until the very end. We’re aware of everything that goes on with a project.” Foodesign does not sell the products of, nor are they affiliated with, any food service provider. The company does, however, offer pre-design studies and existing facility reports for federal, state and local projects, including system-wide evaluations and standard and code compliance recommendations for food service systems and equipment. This hands-on approach has earned Foodesign Associates a reputation for careful estimating, contributing to its outstanding record of projects bid and completed within budget. — Corporate Profile

Ashburn, Virginia

Facts & Figures Owner: Clyde’s Restaurant Group

Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm

Type of Project: A new restaurant Size: 29,000 square feet Cost: $12.6 million Construction Time: July 2005 November 2006 The Need: A new restaurant in the

When the opportunity arose for a new restaurant in the Broadlands

Broadlands master-planned

master-planned community, just

community

west of Dulles Airport in Ashburn,

The Challenge: Integrating the

Va., Clyde’s Restaurant Group saw

four historic structures into a cohesive restaurant

this as a perfect chance to utilize the historic buildings it had saved from the wrecking ball some years ago while also providing a distinctive restaurant in northern Virginia. In the 1980s, Clyde’s Restaurant Group had purchased four historic heavy timber structures that were

TEAM MEMBERS

destined to be demolished, but at

Rust | Orling Architecture Architect

the time had no specific plan for

The Dietze Construction Group Construction Manager AK Metal Fabricators, Inc. Ornamental Metals ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC Engineering/Testing/Inspection Long Fence Fencing Metro Floor Decor, Inc. Flooring Mortensen Associates Landscape Architects Quality Custom Carpentry Architectural Millwork/ Woodwork/Casework Sandia Ceramics Ceramic & Marble Contractors Sterling Glass Glass & Glazing Thesis Painting Inc. Painting & Wallcovering Contractor The Weather Hill Company, Ltd. Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork Wilmot Modular Structure, Inc. Mobile & Modular Structures

eastern seaboard edition

them.

So,

The center of the main building,

photographed,

the Samuel French Tavern, is a classic

labeled, disassembled and pre-

two-and-a-half-story Federal country

served the structures, putting

inn built in 1804. This building fea-

them in storage. So, when this

tures an antique staircase and

opportunity came up at Willow

reclaimed wood flooring. To the rear

Creek Farm, the structures’ future

of the Samuel French Tavern is the

had been decided. The team of

Roxbury House, first built in 1810,

architect Rust | Orling Architecture

which now houses two unique pan-

According to Mike Ernst, project

and construction manager The

eled dining rooms with three beauti-

manager for Rust | Orling Architec-

Dietze Construction Group, Inc.

ful fireplaces. The structure is all hand

ture, the project had its share of chal-

had the delicate task of restoring

hewn from giant timbers with the

lenges. “One of the bigger dilemmas

the historic structures while merg-

original “farmer’s porch” around the

was the integration and construction

ing them with modern building

exterior. Chandler Barn, the third

of these antique structures,” he said.

materials and new construction to

structure that makes up the primary

“After the foundations were poured,

create the classic American inn.

building, is a stunning Victorian-style

the structures were re-erected utiliz-

The minute you enter Clyde’s

barn with two elliptical cupolas.

ing traditional methods. The remain-

Willow Creek Farm you know it’s

Originally built in 1885 for hay, feed

der of the building [was] filled in

going to be a unique experience.

and stock, the building now features

around them. The large barn was the

Just outside the front entrance are

a magnificent collection of folk art

biggest challenge because it was

two large, old-fashioned sleighs

assembled by John Laytham of

constructed from the inside out, i.e.,

that have been restored to their

Clyde’s Restaurant Group.

the bead board interior wall finishes

Photos courtesy of Clyde’s Restaurant Group

original condition. Once inside,

Originally built in 1780, the

were installed first, followed by the

you have a choice of more than

Richmond House is the fourth his-

exterior wall framing, wiring, insula-

nine rooms in which to dine, all

toric structure that was relocated

tion and finally the exterior sheathing

varied in their décor, character

and restored as part of the restau-

and finish materials.”

and ambiance.

rant. The Richmond House is a free-

Despite the challenges, the proj-

According to Mark S. Orling, AIA,

standing, quaint little bar nestled in

ect was completed successfully and

principal in charge for Rust | Orling

the garden to provide a seasonal

has done more than simply provide

Architecture, the restaurant com-

dining area with partially covered

a new restaurant for the Broadlands

prises two separate buildings. The

seating for 125 people. Blended

community — it has given new life

main building is mostly one story,

into the surrounding landscape is a

to several historic structures that will

except for one area that is two sto-

charming koi pond with swan foun-

now live on for future generations

ries and a basement under the

tains, as well as teak benches that

to enjoy.

kitchen. The second building is one

provide a place to sit, relax and

story over a basement.

enjoy the total Clyde’s experience.

— Barbara Rockafellow

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Facts & Figures Owner: H&S Properties, Inc. Type of Project: Two new hotels in one structure Size: 145,000 square feet Construction Time: Completed in March 2007 The Need: Hotel accommodations near the Cal Ripken Minor League Stadium The Challenge: Creating the desired design theme while maintaining costs

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Gordon & Greenberg Architect

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Aberdeen, Maryland

Riparius Construction, Inc. Construction Manager International Design, Inc. (IDI+) Interior Designers Pillar Construction, Inc. Exterior Wall Cladding/EIFS

Courtyard/Residence Inn Hotels by Marriott Located adjacent to the Cal Ripken

lobbies are also themed, and the

Additional amenities include high-

Minor League Stadium, the new

available activities reinforce the

speed Internet access, sofa sleepers

Courtyard/Residence Inn Hotels by

image of a great ballpark. “I think

in every room, in-room entertain-

Marriott houses two Marriott brand

based on what exists today, we

ment and an on-site dog park.

hotels in one building. The Courtyard

were overwhelmingly successful,”

by Marriott Aberdeen contains 120

said Greenberg.

lenges encountered on the project

rooms and the Residence Inn by

According to Greenberg, locat-

involved creating the appearance,

Marriott Aberdeen has 78 rooms. In

ing the two hotels in one building is

scale and massing to capture the

addition to guestrooms and meeting

a new direction for Marriott, and

Camden Yards theme. Cost was an

space, the hotels offer parking facili-

this is one of the few combined

additional challenge, due to the

ties, a swimming pool, restaurants

hotels that carries the Marriott

high-quality materials and struc-

and a fitness center.

name. “We combined common

ture required to achieve the

activities

desired results.

The Cal Ripken Minor League

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One of the biggest design chal-

save

space,

and

Stadium reflects the appearance of

arranged the design to allow each

Greenberg said the entire project

the Camden Yards major league

brand to keep its identity and guest

was a team effort, which helped in

ballpark in Baltimore. So, accord-

satisfaction,” he said.

overcoming the hurdles. The design

ing to Robert D. Greenberg, presi-

Courtyard Aberdeen offers spa-

professionals, the contractor, the

dent of Gordon & Greenberg, the

cious guestrooms with large work

subcontractors and the owner

project’s architect, the task for the

desks, complimentary high-speed

worked together to control costs

design team was to create an

Internet access and wireless connec-

and create a high-quality project.

image for the hotels that repre-

tivity. The rooms offer views of either

“It is my belief we exceeded our

sented Camden Yards without

Ripken Stadium or the Cal Ripken

expectations and have achieved a

being a direct copy. To that end,

Youth Academy. Amenities include a

successful

the hotels feature a design that

heated indoor pool, a fitness center,

enhance the setting it is in and its

complements the Warehouse at

the Home Plate Café restaurant and

financial projections,” he said.

Camden Yards, a landmark feature

the Warehouse Lounge Bar.

project

[that]

will

Furthermore, he said, the owner is

of the ballpark. The exterior mate-

Residence Inn Aberdeen features

overwhelmingly satisfied with the

rials create the image, while the

studio, one-bedroom or two-bed-

facility and believes it hit the mark as

details in the exterior replicate

room suites with fully equipped

the theme and design it wanted.

the warehouse look. The hotels’

kitchens

and

ballpark

views.

— June Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: The Buccini Pollin Group Type of Project: A new hotel Size: 273,000 square feet Cost: $35.5 million Construction Time: Fall 2004 spring 2006 The Need: A new hotel near the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport The Challenge: Dealing with land development restrictions for the site and increases in material costs during a seven-month permit delay

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BBG-BBGM Architect HITT Contracting, Inc. General Contractor Century Engineering, Inc. Consulting Engineers Commercial Hardware of MD, Inc. Doors/Frames/Hardware Ronkin Construction, Inc Underground Utility Contractors

Linthicum, Maryland

Hilton Hotel at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport The Hilton Hotel at Baltimore/

floor plate due to the site restrictions.

the top of the building. “[It pro-

Washington International Thurgood

Wrapped with precast concrete and

vides] the feel of an airplane —

Marshall Airport is a new, full-service

curtain wall, the hotel structure fea-

appropriate for the hotel’s loca-

Hilton hotel that was designed to

tures extensive use of glass with clean

tion,” he noted.

cater to travelers and business guests

and modern facade articulation,

“BWI Hilton’s overall mission is to

alike. The hotel offers 280 gue-

according to Domenic Giordano,

rejuvenate and revive weary travel-

strooms, an abundance of amenities,

partner with BBG-BBGM. “The park-

ers,” said Giordano. To that end,

underground parking and 12,000

ing component is a unique fixture at

the hotel includes a state-of-the-art

square feet of meeting space.

this suburban site, as it is located in

fitness center, a heated indoor

an underground structure at a sub

swimming pool and whirlpool, and

location due to the high volume of

an expansive second-floor sundeck

required parking spaces,” he said.

offering views of arriving and

Located adjacent to the Baltimore/ Washington International

Airport,

the hotel is only 10 miles from the shopping and entertainment venues

According to Jeremy Bardin, vice

departing flights. Additional ameni-

of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and 30

president of HITT Contracting, Inc.,

ties include an on-site restaurant

miles from Washington, D.C. While

the project’s general contractor, the

and bar, meeting and ballroom

the site provided a great location, it

most unique feature of the building

spaces with state-of-the-art audiovi-

also presented challenges because it

is the sunshade that is located on

sual equipment, a business center,

is situated across several zones, including commercial and residential. Project architect BBG-BBGM had to coordinate with several agencies to comply with zoning and county requirements. The contemporary 11-story tower was designed with a highly efficient Photos courtesy of Erik Svensson

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hospitality

Photos courtesy of Erik Svensson

airport departure and arrival moni-

According to Bardin, the greatest

HITT and the subcontractors were

“This ultimately saved over three

tors in the lobby, and 24-hour trans-

challenge on the project was the

able to maintain their “bid price”

weeks on the project schedule and

portation available to guests.

increase in material costs during a

throughout the delay.

allowed the project to get ‘heads in

Guestrooms have contemporary

seven-month permit delay in the

One of the project’s most innova-

furnishings and feature plush bed-

aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

tive aspects resulted in a time

ding and in-room entertainment.

During this time, material prices

savings

construction,

Thanks to the project team’s

The spacious bathrooms have gran-

increased by an average of two per-

according to Bardin. The construc-

efforts, the new Hilton Hotel at BWI

ite counters, semi-recessed sinks

cent per month for an overall

tion team was able to decrease the

Airport was completed successfully

and

cabinetry.

increase of 14 percent. As a result of

specified 43-day cure cycle for slab

in spring 2006, providing travelers

Additionally, two-bedroom suites

a substantial value-engineering

pour strips to only 14 days by

with a wonderful new place to stay

are available with separate areas for

effort put forth by the contractor

increasing the concrete strength

for business or pleasure.

sleeping, working and relaxing.

and the design team, however,

and monitoring the pour breaks.

solid

wood

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during

beds’ ahead of the planned completion date,” he said.

— Stacey Nathanson

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Washington, D.C.

Facts & Figures Owner: Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Type of Project: Renovation of a hotel lobby Size: 20,000 square feet Construction Time: March 2007 December 2007

JW Marriott Pennsylvania Avenue Lobby Renovation

The Need: Enhancements to the lobby to meet guests’ expectations

The JW Marriott Pennsylvania

The Challenge: Completing the

Avenue has an elegant new lobby

renovations while the lobby

befitting the facility’s reputation as

remained open

one of Washington, D.C.’s most prestigious hotels. Located just one block from the White House, this hotel’s distinguished guests include foreign dignitaries, visiting diplomats and politicians. This high-profile clientele demands the very best from the hotel, and the recent ren-

TEAM MEMBERS

Jonathan Nehmer + Associates, Inc. Architect Structure Tone Inc. Construction Manager Hunter’s Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. HVAC Systems Long Fence Fencing

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ovations have updated the lobby to meet guests’ expectations. Photos courtesy of JW Marriott Pennsylvania Avenue

Project architect Jonathan Nehmer + Associates, Inc.’s design incorpo-

utilizing the same design concepts

rates the Marriott International

and materials as the lobby.

This planning minimized the inconvenience, but did nothing to

“Great Room” concept, which

Building in such a busy location

address the unsightly view of the

provides varied opportunities for

is never simple, and the site’s diffi-

construction site. “To maintain the

socializing, service, relaxing and

cult access posed challenges. “Our

glamour and grand first impres-

work in different “zones” through-

project manager paid detailed

sion guests experience during

out the lobby. New finishes,

attention to the scheduling and

their stay, Structure Tone pro-

including extensive millwork pan-

handling of FF&E [furnishings, fix-

posed draping the lobby scaffold-

eling and new crystal chandeliers,

tures and equipment] and materi-

ing with a fabric covering,”

give the lobby a richer appear-

als deliveries,” said Donald A.

explained Richard Schneider, sen-

ance. The renovation also includ-

Noveau, vice president of Jonathan

ior vice president of Structure

ed the addition of a full-service

Nehmer + Associates. “We needed

Tone. A four-story scaffold hidden

Starbucks Coffee outlet. “The JW

to make sure that the delivery

behind the yards of fabric support-

Marriott’s ownership desired a

trucks could access the loading

ed the construction activities.

more formal food and beverage

dock despite the heavy traffic from

The fabric maintained the hotel’s

outlet to serve quick breakfasts and

tourists and commuters in this busy

opulence while hiding the con-

coffee to guests, and the new

downtown area.”

struction site and equipment,

Starbucks fills this need,” said

Performing construction while

and also provided an additional

Jonathan C. Nehmer, AIA, president

the lobby remained operational

layer of protection by helping

of Jonathan Nehmer + Associates.

required extensive coordination.

reduce noise and contain dust

The major driver behind the

“Structure Tone worked diligently

and debris. Due to diligent super-

project’s design was the need to

to devise a detailed logistics plan

vision and stringent quality stan-

improve and freshen the lobby’s

and schedule to work around the

dards, the team maintained a

relatively stark appearance, which

challenging hotel operations sched-

meticulous site.

the designers accomplished with

ule,” said Peter Thaler, project man-

The completed project was a

an abundance of painted surfaces.

ager for Structure Tone Inc., the

great success. John Bernot, superin-

Millwork panels bring warmth and

project’s construction manager,

tendent for Structure Tone, said,

interest to the space, and new fur-

adding that special considerations

“Now all the visitors to the JW

niture, flooring, vinyl wall cover-

had to be taken into account for a

Marriott, including our dignitary

ings, lighting, a new front desk

facility that is functional and occu-

guests, will be able to enjoy the

concept and electronic wayfinding

pied around the clock, seven days a

ambience and new guest services

signs complete the picture. Two

week. To that end, the team sched-

afforded to them.”

adjacent boardrooms were also

uled construction to accommodate

constructed on the lobby level

quiet morning and evening hours.

— June Campbell

hospitality

Baltimore, Maryland

Facts & Figures Owner: William C. Smith &

Tremont Grand

Company Type of Project: Adaptive reuse of a Masonic Temple

Originally built in 1866, the

parking options on the site of the

Masonic Temple on Charles Street

temple and an adjacent vacant lot.

- July 2006

in Baltimore has a landmark exteri-

Murphy and Dittenhafer designed

The Need: To find a new purpose

or, but is also notable for its highly

an enclosed ‘bridge’ connecting the

for a landmark Masonic Temple

ornamented interior. By the late

Tremont Plaza and the historic

ornate beauty of the historic

1990s, with the numerous, elabo-

building that enabled the public

structure while adapting it to serve

rate ritual spaces empty of Masons,

garage to move forward while pre-

modern hospitality needs

the edifice was in danger of becom-

serving the historic structure for use

ing extinct. As Michael V. Murphy,

as a hospitality, conference and

FAIA, president of project architect

banquet center.

Size: 90,000 square feet Cost: $25 million Construction Time: January 2002

The Challenge: Preserving the

Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects,

“The project focused on restor-

said, “This building could accurate-

ing the exterior and interior

ly have been described as a worn-

to its original grandeur while

out, white (marble) elephant….”

meeting an event facility’s modern

Thanks to an adaptive reuse proj-

requirements,” continued Fennell.

ect, completed in July 2006, the

“Efforts included the painstaking

building has been given new life as

insertion of freight elevators,

the Tremont Grand — a hospitality,

mechanical and electrical systems,

conference and banquet center

restrooms, kitchens, and storage

connected to the adjacent Tremont

areas. Everything was done to pre-

Plaza Hotel.

serve historic integrity. Ductwork,

TEAM MEMBERS

Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects Architect WCS Company LLC General Contractor Dimensional Metals & Refinishing, Inc. Metal Refinishing & Restoration ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC Engineering/Testing/Inspection Joseph M. Zimmer, Inc. Mechanical Contractors Simply Stone Marble & Granite Contractors

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The journey from 1866 to 2006

piping and wiring were run in con-

is a story of creative ingenuity. At

cealed voids, and lighting was

first, several proposals were consid-

integrated into the existing archi-

ered for the unoccupied building —

tecture. A sixth level was added

among them was demolishing it to

to accommodate storage and

provide downtown parking. “While

laundry needs.”

the building was much admired, its

Under the guidance of project

potential for adaptive reuse was

general contractor WCS Company

complicated by its ceremonial inte-

LLC, specialty subcontractors tack-

rior with 10 major assembly rooms,

led stone, plaster, scagliola, terra

each ornamented in a distinct his-

cotta, metal and stained glass

toric style and requiring extensive

restoration and dealt with such

repair

said

special finishes as faux painting,

Murphy. The question remained:

murals and wallcoverings. Virtually

connection between the hotel’s fifth

how could this unique building pos-

no surface, inside or out, was left

level and the temple’s third level

sibly be reused in a way that utilized

untouched. “A measure of the

required creativity on the part of the

its full potential?

success of this renovation project

project team members.

and

restoration,”

Photos courtesy of Alain Jaramillo

According to Brad Fennell, senior

is the degree to which contempo-

The end result has proven to be

vice president of WCS Development,

rary requirements of the hospitali-

grand indeed. The Tremont Grand is

a subsidiary of William C. Smith &

ty industry were met while pre-

capable of hosting three simultane-

Company, the project’s owner, the

serving the historic architecture,”

ous events attended by more than

answer arrived in an unusual way.

said Murphy.

800 guests and is supported by a

“William C. Smith & Company

In addition to painstaking

300-room hotel and a 500-vehicle

owned the Tremont Plaza Hotel,

restoration work, the project’s chal-

parking garage, all of which are inter-

and in 1998, realizing the potential

lenges included working on a tight

connected. What was once the pri-

of the adjacent temple, purchased

site while the attached parking

vate domain of Masons is now open

that property. Later that year, the

garage was also under construction.

to all and celebrated as an important

City of Baltimore commissioned

Furthermore, the design and con-

part of America’s past.

Murphy & Dittenhafer to study

struction of the enclosed “bridge”

— Marilyn Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: BAC F Street LLC (legal entity for The Shakespeare Theatre Company and the International

610/620 F Street Condominium Association

Union of Bricklayers and Allied

610/620 F Street Condominium

L.L.C., the project’s general contrac-

Association is an 11-story, mixed-use

tor. The theater’s public spaces

building with offices and a theater

facility that was developed as part of

where audiences gather are visible

Size: 120,000 square feet (office

the revitalization of the historic F

from the street, creating interest

space); 51,900 square feet

Street corridor. The first five and a half

and engaging non-patrons by mak-

Cost: $65 million (total)

floors of the building house the

ing the activities of the theater

Construction Time: October 2004

Shakespeare Theatre Harman Center

clearly apparent to all.

- October 2007

for the Arts, while the remaining

The 800-seat theater auditorium

Craftworkers who own the project as a condominium regime) Type of Project: A new mixed-use

(theater)

The Need: New office space for

floors provide class A office space for

is a 10- to 12-inch-thick concrete

Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers

the International Union of Bricklayers

box floating on a series of heavy rub-

as well as a new theater as part of

and Allied Craftworkers (BAC). The

ber pads that absorb ground-borne

the revitalization of F Street

facility also offers three levels of

noise vibration from underground

underground parking.

services and nearby Metrorail traffic.

the International Union of

The Challenge: Designing the building to accommodate two different uses within one structure

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JM Zell Partners, Ltd. Project Manager SmithGroup Architect (base building and office space) Diamond and Schmitt Architects Architect (theater) Clark Construction Group L.L.C. General Contractor Brunswick Woodworking Co., Inc. Architectural Millwork/ Woodwork/Casework Eastern Flooring, Inc. Flooring Girard Engineering, P.C. MEP Engineers Rugo Stone, LLC Masonry Contractor Seneca Glass Company, Inc. Glass & Glazing

“Each portion of the building has

The auditorium is separated from the

its own unique features designed to

rest of the public spaces by a three-

meet the requirements of the use

foot-wide slot that acoustically iso-

and to be the public face expressly

lates the performance area. A series

desired by each of the owners,” said

of bridges connects the lobby areas

Marty

to the auditorium.

Denholm,

principal

for

SmithGroup, the architect for the

Achieving the flexibility for differ-

base building and the office space.

ent types of performances required

Constructed in layers, the structure

by the theater’s artistic director was

comprises shells within shells: the

a challenge, according to Diamond

largest, outer shell is the office

and Schmitt Architects, the architect

building, which is built above and

for the theater. In order to overcome

around the theater; the next is the

this challenge, theater technology

glass shell of the theater’s public

was used to manipulate compo-

spaces; and the innermost opaque

nents of the auditorium. For exam-

shell is the theater itself.

ple, the first four rows of seating can

“The office building facade

swing out to the sides of the stage to

includes a secondary projecting

make a thrust stage configuration or

front wall that relates to the theater

can be lowered into a pit and under

below and provides dramatic vistas

the rake of the auditorium so an

east and west along F Street,” said

orchestra pit can be formed.

Denholm. The building also fea-

building’s

green roof system. Inside, the office

posed challenges as well. “The chal-

space provides a comfortable work

lenges were to combine two uses

environment that is flexible and effi-

with very different needs, to express

cient. The layouts and adjacencies

the presence of both equally, and to

encourage interaction among staff

do all this in a unified architectural

members, with private offices used

expression,” he said.

by the executives and senior staff.

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According to Denholm, the

tures a roof terrace and an extensive

varied

components

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“What people can learn from

management for BAC F Street LLC,

Below the office space, the five-

this is that no matter how daunt-

the project’s owner. “The project

story glass facade features an eight-

ing a project may appear on

brought together two very diverse

foot projected bay window extend-

paper, if you think outside the box

yet like organizations — one

ing outward, mimicking the screen

and have excellent people on the

devoted to the arts and one devot-

or theatrical scrim, according to Eric

project, anything is possible,” said

ed to craftsmanship.”

M. Fulton, corporate communica-

Michael E. Sparrough, assistant

tions for Clark Construction Group

to the president for planning and

— Stacey Nathanson

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Facts & Figures Owner: MEPT 777 6th Street LLC Developer: Trammell Crow Company Type of Project: A new mixed-use office building Size: 187,363 square feet Cost: Approximately $75 million Construction Time: July 2005 July 2007 The Need: Office space to accommodate the area’s local job growth The Challenge: Dealing with irregular site dimensions, and performing excavation for the underground parking

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Photo courtesy of Dan Cunningham Hickok Cole Architects Architect Harvey-Cleary Builders General Contractor ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC Engineering/Testing/Inspection

Washington, D.C.

777 6th Street Located in the Chinatown district

Haynes Whaley Associates, Inc. Structural Engineers

on the city’s vibrant East End, 777

KM Builders, Inc. Interior Contractors

6th Street in Washington, D.C. is an 11-story office building with 11,000

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square feet of ground-floor retail space and four levels of underground parking. The East End, Washington, D.C.’s original center of commerce in the 19th century, has in recent years again become the city’s center for business development. To that end, 777 6th Street was built to meet increasing job growth in the area. Because of its location in the Chinatown district, the building features Chinese elements as required by the Chinatown Architectural Review Board. “…Many Chinese influences are mandated, and the design complies with its Chineseinspired corner tower element [and] the use of Chinese symbols at the pedestrian level on the building’s facade and the sidewalk (pavers, streetlights, etc.),” said Thomas Finan,

managing

director

Trammell Crow Company, the Photo courtesy of Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC

eastern seaboard edition

mixed-use developments & multiunit residential

Photos courtesy of Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC

project’s developer. The tower design

the building than one would gener-

Initially, the project was owned

resembles the traditional post-and-

ally expect,” said Finan. “The devel-

by 777 6th Street LLC, a joint ven-

beam construction found in temples

oper and architect were able to

ture between affiliates of Trammell

and gates throughout ancient China.

solve this challenge by locating the

Crow Company of Washington,

unsightly parking lot is a premier

There is a lattice pattern in the facade

core of the building along the rear

D.C., and Massachusetts Mutual

new address for tenants in the

derived from the Linggu Temple in

wall, resulting in better planning

Life

midst of a bustling commercial

Nanjing as well as red canopies with

depths and above-market window-

Hartford, Conn. Shortly after

a Chinese pattern motif at the retail

to-floor ratios.”

the building’s completion, it was

Insurance

Company

storefronts. There are also groupings

The project also required the

sold to MEPT 777 6th Street,

of zodiac pavers as well as stone etch-

rehabilitation of an adjacent

LLC, and the townhouse was

ings of a stylized Chinese character.

historic townhouse.

The building’s skin is a combina-

“The existing townhouse is

tion of precast concrete, granite,

considered a historic landmark

glass curtain wall and aluminum.

by preservation groups in the dis-

“The precast concrete panels pro-

trict,” said Morales. “The devel-

vided a ‘field’ or background to the

oper accommodated this con-

glass curtain wall tower,” said Elba

cern by retaining its facades and

Morales, LEED AP, project architect

interior fabric. The separation

with Hickok Cole Architects, the

created by the [new building’s]

project’s architect.

deep

setback

maintains

scale of the townhouse and

design was developing the highly

allows it to be visually independ-

articulated

concrete

ent from the main structure.”

‘doughnut panels,’” continued

Furthermore, the townhouse’s

Morales. These panels span one

structural integrity had to be

structural 20-foot bay in width

completely reworked because

and a full floor in height. “Due to

the building’s garage entry and

budget and construction schedule

loading area were “cut through”

constraints, it was more economi-

its first-floor level.

cal to build and erect these large

Creating the four levels of under-

panels as opposed to numerous

ground parking was a very chal-

individual panels. The articulation

lenging

created the desired ‘weaved’ or

aspect of the project, requiring a

layered effect by providing multi-

variety of excavation and earth

ple shadow lines.”

retention strategies due to the tight

and

Now

what

was

once

and residential area. — Dave Hornstein

time-consuming

“From a design and construction

site constraints posed by the 85-

standpoint, the infill site’s irregular

foot lot width and the inability to

dimensions created less depth in

use tiebacks, said Morales.

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the

“One of the innovations in the precast

sold to a local German historic

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Facts & Figures Owner: Jemal’s Atlantic LLC Developer: Douglas Development Corporation Type of Project: Renovation and expansion of a historic office building Size: 285,000 square feet Cost: $150 million Construction Time: October 2004 - April 2006 The Need: Restoration of a historic office building The Challenge: Complying with historical preservation requirements while making the interior space functional

Washington, D.C.

Atlantic Building the

the project is aiding in the revitaliza-

two through 10. An all-new infill

Atlantic Building in Washington,

tion of the area. “The Atlantic

structure, made possible by the

D.C. has been renovated and

Building renovation and expansion

demolition of the Lane Bryant build-

expanded in a massive historical

project returns one of F Street’s his-

ing, enabled the expansion of the

preservation project, attracting

toric landmarks to its former

Atlantic Building.

new office and retail tenants.

grandeur, while reinforcing the rich-

According to Zinser, several ele-

Constructed TEAM MEMBERS

Shalom Baranes Associates Architect (shell) Carson Guest, Inc. Architect (interiors) James G. Davis Construction Corporation General Contractor MCLA, Inc. Lighting Metropolitan Engineering/ Shapiro-O’Brien MEP Engineers WE Bowers Mechanical Contractors

1887,

Built to house attorneys needing

ly varied and intimately scaled

ments were incorporated to respect

convenient access to the nearby

pedestrian experience that defined

and honor the building’s history.

Patent Office Building, the 10-story

Washington’s commercial past,”

For example, a new lobby evocative

Atlantic Building had fallen into an

said Volker Zinser, AIA, principal with

of the original entrance lobby was

advanced state of disrepair by the

Shalom Baranes Associates, one of

constructed, including salvaged

1990s. Its bearing masonry con-

the project’s architects. “Revival of

original cast-iron columns, a wood

struction had been deemed unsafe

the Atlantic Building required an

stairway, and an ornamental metal

for occupancy. Three adjacent his-

ambitious program of renovation,

elevator cage and cab that have

toric townhouses displayed a similar

restoration and infill construction.”

been restored and reinstalled in

level of deterioration. Furthermore,

All structurally unsound elements in

new locations compliant with mod-

construction of a large adjacent

both the Atlantic Building and the

ern codes.

commercial building for retailer

adjacent three townhouses were

Complying with historical preser-

Lane Bryant in 1969, along with

removed, while the facades were

vation requirements while making

underground parking, had severely

retained, braced and fully restored.

the space functional was a major

compromised the foundations of

The renovated Atlantic Building

challenge for Carson Guest, Inc.,

the Atlantic Building, resulting in

now consists of four levels of under-

architect for the building’s anchor

major settlement at its western side.

ground parking, 36,300 square feet

tenant Alston & Bird, LLP, a law firm

Located on the F Street corridor

of retail space on the first floor and

that occupies 130,856 square feet.

in northwest Washington, D.C.,

in the basement, and 248,000

“It was a new building incorporat-

once the city’s commercial center,

square feet of office space on floors

ing the facades of four historic

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buildings and three townhouses

designed the majority of the space

unpredictable

tight

Norman Jemal, vice president

and had several different floor levels

with contemporary detailing, allow-

site conditions in downtown

and secretary for project developer

and ceiling heights on each floor of

ing users to walk through contem-

Washington, D.C. presented chal-

Douglas Development Corporation,

the building that all required public

porary openings into history. The

lenges. In particular, a problem

was pleased with the final results.

access,” said John Guest, vice presi-

surprise created with the careful

arose during excavation involving

“Historic projects can be reward-

dent of Carson Guest.

detailing of the two styles creates

grout that got into the storm/san-

ing,” he said. “We have the finest

tension that makes the space inter-

itary pipeline. The issue was

building in Washington by perse-

esting and exciting for all.”

resolved by using a specially fabri-

vering with a difficult project. The tenants love it.”

“The new space is designed to comply with preservation require-

soil

and

ments, replicating original detailing,

According to James G. Davis

cated cutting device to cut the

but making the space function for

Construction Corporation, the

grout from the pipe while a high-

our client,” continued Guest. “We

project’s general contractor, the

pressure water line washed it out.

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Facts & Figures Owner: Avalon Properties, Inc. Developers: The Dawson Company; Bank of America Community Development Corporation Type of Project: A mixed-use redevelopment Size: 750,000 square feet Cost: Approximately $150 million (total development costs) Construction Time: December 2002 - August 2006 The Need: A mixed-use development including residential components to help spur the revitalization of the downtown

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West Side

Baltimore, Maryland

The Challenge: Combining historical preservation and new

Avalon Centerpoint

construction in a large, full-block redevelopment

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KANN Partners Architect Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse General Contractor Turner Construction Company General Contractor (new tower and parking garage) Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractors Commercial Hardware of MD, Inc. Doors/Frames/Hardware M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. Drywall Contractors Ronkin Construction, Inc Underground Utility Contractors

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Encompassing a complete city

architect, said there were a number

each other, it is extremely compli-

block, Avalon Centerpoint was the

of requirements involved with pre-

cated. “The project proves it can be

first project in the revitalization of

serving and reusing the existing

done, but it takes a lot of strategic

Baltimore’s downtown West Side.

buildings. To begin with, there was

planning to be able to package all

The project includes 400 units of

an agreement in place between the

that up appropriately,” he said.

diverse rental housing, 35,000

city and the Maryland Historical

“A project like this carries with

square feet of retail and restaurant

Trust regarding the preservation of

it significant historic tax credits,

space, and a 409-car parking

certain buildings on this block.

and to lose those credits because

garage.

the

Additionally, the team had to work

of construction techniques can

University of Maryland and the cen-

with the state and federal govern-

cost the owner a lot of money,”

tral business district, the mixed-use

ments in an effort to get historic tax

explained Steve Davies, director

development attracts university stu-

credits for the buildings that were

dents while also drawing down-

being preserved. “…To a real

Bros. Eccles & Rouse, one of

town workers back into the city to

extent, it was the first major project

the project’s general contractors.

live, work and play.

Located

between

construction

for

Struever

in this part of the city that was as

The company provided precon-

Dawson

comprehensive,” he said, adding

struction services for nine months

Company and Bank of America

that it involved a bit of pioneering

prior to the project’s startup,

Community Development Corpora-

as well as a fair risk on the part of

helping develop a cost-effective

tion responded to a request for

the development team to plan

design solution that also adheres

proposals (RFP) issued for the rede-

something this ambitious.

to the historical preservation

Co-developers

The

velopment of the city block. The

Fortunately, Maryland adopted a

project retained two-thirds of the

new rehabilitation code during the

requirements. Hagley said the project was a

existing buildings and the rest were

project’s planning stage, which

success, specifically citing the con-

demolished. In addition, the project

afforded more flexibility in working

tributions of the Bank of America, a

also included the construction of a

with the historic buildings. Other

strong city government and strong

new 18-story tower, a new parking

complexities stemmed from the

city agencies.

garage and two infill buildings

fact that a subway runs diagonally

Since the completion of the

among the existing historic struc-

under the site and there is an

project, the city has begun

tures. “What we’re most proud of

underground train tunnel running

similar projects in the area.

[is that] in addition to the historic

along one of the adjacent streets.

“Centerpoint was a strong begin-

renovation, we created a neighbor-

Kann cited the project as the

ning to what ultimately is a 20-

hood,” said Jerome Hagley, execu-

most complex he has ever worked

year redevelopment process in

tive vice president and COO of The

on. Getting tax credit for one build-

the city,” said Kann. “From that

Dawson Company.

ing is routine, but when you have

perspective, we have done some-

Donald Kann, principal in charge

an entire block of buildings, built at

thing that is important.”

with KANN Partners, the project’s

different times and all unrelated to

— June Campbell

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Washington, D.C.

Facts & Figures Developers: PN Hoffman;

Chase Point Condominium

Stonebridge Associates Type of Project: A new condominium building

Chase Point Condominium was

architect. On the urban side of the

according to Alanna Doczi Deal,

built to provide new luxury residen-

building, glass bays are at the same

director of marketing for PN

- January 2007

tial housing in Friendship Heights, a

plane with the rest of the facade,

Hoffman, was that by integrating

The Need: Luxury condominiums

neighborhood in Washington D.C.

helping shape the street. On the

new technologies and software pro-

in the Friendship Heights

The project consists of 107 condo-

park side, the glass bays telescope

grams into the selection and coordi-

The Challenge: Constructing the

miniums ranging in size from 1,000

out of the facade in order to help

nation process, purchasers were

large building adjacent to a

square feet to 3,000 square feet.

break down the massing. In addi-

able to choose from a range of

The site was chosen for its prime

tion, wide and deep balconies or

options for nearly every facet of

location, according to Jonathan

terraces provide outdoor spaces for

their unit. “In many cases, custom

Rodgers, sales associate for PN

the units on this side, allowing the

orders were made by the pur-

Hoffman, one of the project’s co-

south-facing units to have more

chasers, and PN Hoffman was

developers and the general contrac-

than just an urban view. “At the cor-

able to effectively accommodate,

tor. “Situated at the corner of

ner, a segmented corner tower is a

coordinate and execute these

Military Road and Western Avenue

gesture that refers to the monu-

requests,” she said.

NW, the parcel of land was truly the

mental character of many D.C.

One of the biggest challenges

only unused/underutilized space in

buildings, including the big residen-

on the project, according to

Size: 173,000 square feet Cost: $76 million Construction Time: January 2005

neighborhood

single-family residential neighborhood

TEAM MEMBERS

this highly developed and popular

tial compounds that are found

Olivera-Sala, was the fact that

SK&I Architectural Design Group, L.L.C. Architect

area of the city,” he said. While

along Wisconsin, Massachusetts

this was a well-established, tradi-

Military and Western carry a more

and Connecticut avenues,” he said.

tional, single-family neighbor-

PN Hoffman General Contractor

residential character, Wisconsin

Additional materials used on

hood. Residents’ concerns in con-

Avenue (one of the busiest roads

the building’s exterior include a

junction with the triangular shape

in the city) is only a block away.

blend of “Norman” bricks, which

of the site resulted in an extreme-

The project mediates between

are longer than regular bricks, in

ly deep building in order to push

the busy area north and west of

combination with cast stone in

all the mass of the structure away

the site and the quiet residential

order to give the building the

from the adjacent neighborhood.

area to the south.

texture that traditional buildings

Situated at an intersection where

have with a contemporary yet

the forces of history collide with

contextual design.

urban design, topography and

Emmitsburg Glass Company Glass & Glazing Contractors Hadco Appliances Long Fence Fencing

“The architectural challenge was to establish a strong presence on the urban side, and at the same

Inside, the condominiums fea-

nature, Chase Point is a perfect

time become a good residential

ture open layouts with high ceilings

addition to the neighborhood.

neighbor, with one side facing a

and large expanses of glass, creat-

Furthermore, the building provides

public park with a residential scale,”

ing a contemporary feeling while

unique housing options for those

said Federico Olivera-Sala, senior

keeping the flavor of a real

who desire to live in this part

associate for SK&I Architectural

Washington, D.C. building. One

of the city.

Design Group, L.L.C., the project’s

innovative aspect of the project,

— Stacey Nathanson

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Facts & Figures Owner/Developer/Construction

The Beauregard

Manager: Robertson Development Type of Project: A new condominium building

Rising six stories, The Beauregard

shopping, dining and urban living.

beautiful, new, elegant, contempo-

in Washington, D.C. offers 45 con-

“This is a great up-and-coming

rary building and landscaped gar-

Construction Time: July 2005 -

dominiums — each with a unique

neighborhood with character and

dens; and providing 43 parking

May 2007

layout. No two units are the same.

history,” said Paul Robertson, presi-

spaces in a neighborhood where

The Need: High-end, unique

Additionally, the building provides

dent of Robertson Development, the

parking is at a premium.”

neighborhood

underground parking as well as

project’s owner/developer/construc-

The Challenge: Incorporating the

public and private roof terraces.

tion manager. “The Beauregard ben-

the

The surrounding neighborhood

efits the local community by increas-

Beauregard is located just outside

has been designated as an arts over-

ing the number of residential units in

one of Washington D.C.’s historic

lay district and is rapidly transforming

the neighborhood; replacing old,

districts, allowing a certain amount

into the city’s most popular destina-

vacant, deteriorating and unappeal-

of design freedom and presenting

tion for arts, culture, boutique

ing commercial buildings with a

an opportunity for playfulness in

Size: 85,000 square feet Cost: Approximately $17.6 million (construction costs)

housing for an up-and-coming

value-engineered window system into the building

According to Sorg Architects, project’s

architect,

The

responding to the industrial urban fabric and artistic character of the neighborhood. With a cast-in-place concrete structure and an exterior TEAM MEMBERS

veneer of alternating black and

Sorg Architects Architect

maroon iron spot brick, The Beauregard features a design that is

Tompkins Builders, Inc. General Contractor

an elegant, contemporary take on

Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractors

an industrial building.

Division 2, LLC Excavating Contractors

reference the design of Washington

The projecting bays that characterize the facades of the building D.C.’s classic apartment buildings,

John E Barry Plumbing & Heating Corp. Plumbing Contractors

but in this case have been angled to provide views from each unit. The

Pillar Construction, Inc. Exterior Wall Cladding/EIFS

Photo courtesy of © Dan Cunningham

Cubist influence and proportions of the

Plan-It Granite & Marble Marble & Granite Contractors

deconstructed

bays

also

respond to the artistic character of the neighborhood and reference nearby

single-family

homes.

Similarly, the setbacks of the building serve to lessen the height impact while also providing outdoor spaces for many of the units, with the required rear setback transformed into a courtyard garden. The open plan of the residential units, combined with expanses of glass, brings light and air into the interiors. Most of the units are 1,200 to 1,800 square feet with 10foot-high ceilings and high-end finishes such as sanded-in-place wood floors, kitchens with two-inch-thick concrete counters and stainless steel backsplashes, and two independently controlled showerheads in each master bathroom shower. Photo courtesy of Roger Foley

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Penthouse units include stairs to pri-

difficult,” he said. “In addition, due to

on the small penthouse roof. “Most

developer’s commitment to quality

vate rooftop terraces.

the many terraces and building pro-

roofs have some usable space com-

of design, materials and workman-

According to David Haley, proj-

jections, there were several unique

bined with [equipment such as] con-

ship has resulted in a building that

ect manager for Tompkins Builders,

conditions and details that were not

densing unit farms, generators, cool-

offers buyers something very unique

Inc., the project’s general contrac-

finalized until well after the windows

ing towers, etc.,” said Haley. “On this

and desirable…” he said. “The gen-

tor, the windows presented the

were on site. We overcame these

building, rooftop equipment is not

eral contractor’s commitment to

greatest challenge on the project.

issues by sheer perseverance and

visible to the residents and cannot

doing the job right, and [its] fair, hon-

“There was significant value engi-

effective problem solving.”

be heard by them when they are on

est and knowledgeable approach

the main roof.”

helped complete a very complicated

neering on the window system

Another challenge was making the

and incorporating…[this] into the

entire main roof usable space and

Robertson credited the team

drawings proved to be extremely

placing all the mechanical equipment

for the project’s success. “The

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Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: Forest City Commercial Group, Inc. Type of Project: Adaptive reuse of a historic building Size: 187,000 square feet Cost: $15.8 million Construction Time: December 2005 - December 2006 The Need: Renovations to transform a historic building into class A office space The Challenge: Completing the renovations without disturbing nearby residents and businesses

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Baskervill Architect KBS, Inc. Construction Manager

Richmond, Virginia

Amelia Overhead Doors Overhead Doors Architectural Hardware Inc. of Virginia Doors/Frames/Hardware Shelton Corporation Site Contractors Technical Foundations, Inc. Foundation Contractors

Edgeworth Building In its heyday, the Edgeworth

The former tobacco factory and

In order to complete the project

Building held an impressive position

warehouse was transformed, under

on the aggressive 12-month sched-

in Richmond, Va., and its original

the guidance of owner/developer

ule, the work was divided into three

owner, Larus & Brothers Tobacco

Forest City, into a commercial office

phases: demolition and restoration

Company,

equally

building with retail space and park-

of the building’s shell, including

respectable position. As the years

ing. “It is the first of the Shockoe

windows, the lobby and the eleva-

passed, however, the Edgeworth

Bottom tobacco warehouses reno-

tors; the fitout of office space on

Building slipped into obscurity,

vated entirely as class A commercial

floors three through five for the law

as did many of the brick and con-

space,” said Michael Lynch, project

firm; and the construction of the

crete structures located along

manager for KBS, Inc., the project’s

two-story, cast-in-place parking

Richmond’s Tobacco Row. Yet in

construction manager. The project

garage adjacent to the building.

2005, Forest City Commercial

included a fitout for anchor tenant

The adaptive reuse project was

Group, Inc. saw an opportunity to

Hirschler Fleischer, a law firm that

designed to meet the standards of

resurrect the historic landmark and

occupies 67,334 square feet in

state and federal historic tax credit

elevate it to its prior status.

the building.

programs. “Maintaining the look of

held

the original facade was crucial for this goal, including the base of the original WRVA radio tower and the station’s first broadcast studio,” said Lynch. “The project also included preservation of key architectural elements in the entrance and lobby, and restoration of the faded lettering on the Edgeworth smokestack to revive its position of prestige among the city’s landmarks.” Preserving the building meant more than just ensuring another Photos courtesy of Chris Cunningham Photography

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historic landmark was not demolished. It also meant saving the work of a legendary architect — Joseph Sirrine. “The building was designed and built by Joseph Sirrine, who was nationally known as a wizard with concrete,” said Lynch. “The structure was well built with large windows that were designed to let in sunlight for the factory workers — windows [that] now enhance its appeal to office tenants.” Improvements to the building to support the new tenants include a central lobby for the main building entry with vertical circulation that includes three elevators and three egress stairs. Free parking is available inside the building with 16 spaces accessible from 22nd Street and a two-level deck in front of the building. Furthermore, an energy-efficient HVAC system serves the building and is capable of accommodating multiple tenants on one floor or a single tenant. “By listening carefully to the client and relying on in-depth knowledge of the architectural his-

Throughout the project, KBS was

tory of the area, the architect creat-

cautious not to disturb nearby resi-

ed a space where businesses and

dents and businesses,” said Lynch.

individuals thrive,” said Jeff Dehoff,

“Additionally, KBS managed more

project manager and associate for

than $1 million in change orders

Baskervill, the project’s architect.

without a single adjustment to the

KBS is proud of the team’s

overall project schedule.”

accomplishment. The project was

Completed in December 2006,

completed within the allotted time

the Edgeworth Building has joined

frame without interfering with the

the ranks of Forest City’s recently

day-to-day operations of surround-

redeveloped properties in the area

ing businesses. “In this busy urban

— all of which have been given a

district, carefully scheduling deliver-

new lease on life.

ies was of great importance.

— Kelly Skarritt

(804) 328-4500 • Fax (804) 328-4510 100 Drybridge Court • Sandston, VA 23150

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Facts & Figures Owner: Jenkins Row LP (formed by JPI Development Services) Type of Project: A new mixed-use development Size: 232,000 square feet (residential); 53,000 square feet (retail) Cost: $51 million Construction Time: August 2005 October 2007 The Need: Luxury residences and retail development for the community, including a much-needed grocery store The Challenge: Performing construction in the dense, urban environment

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Washington, D.C.

SK&I Architectural Design Group, L.L.C. Architect JPI Development Services General Contractor Cates Engineering, Ltd. Engineering/Testing/Inspection

Jenkins Row Jenkins Row is a five-story,

hopes of creating something on the

into a residential neighborhood,

mixed-use

unoccupied land, hopefully includ-

creating a contextual building that

complex comprising 247 high-end

ing a grocery store. Before Jenkins

also looks to the future, and accom-

condominium units, retail space

Row was built, the people who lived

plishing the technical complexity of

and parking for 450 cars, located

in the area had to go across the

the program.

on Pennsylvania Avenue SE.

water into Virginia to do their gro-

“The massing of the building

Located across from a subway

cery shopping. “The community is

embodies both the civic scale of

station, the site of the new develop-

very excited about the opening of a

Pennsylvania Avenue and the resi-

ment was one of the last pieces of

local grocery store,” said Begert.

dential scale of the surrounding

285,000-square-foot

undeveloped land in the neighbor-

According to Dr. Abed Benzina, associate

SK&I

drum shape of the building adds

development

manager

for

principal

for

neighborhood,” said Benzina. The

hood. According to John Begert, JPI

Architectural Design Group, L.L.C.,

presence to the corner, while undu-

Development Services, the project’s

the project’s architect, the project

lating bays move away from the

owner and general contractor, the

addressed three design challenges:

intersection in a gesture to the scale

community went to JPI with the

incorporating a large-scale project

of nearby townhouses. In order to blend into the neighborhood, the development is conceptually divided into separate buildings by “bridges” that visually break and connect the project as a whole. In addition, the materials, colors and details used on the structure give the impression of a series of smaller buildings. These separate facilities move in reverse chronological order from the modern corner building to a “warehouse” building and finally to brownstone/row houses, breaking down the scale of

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the development as it moves deep-

continued. Seating areas and a

underground, some of them were

general contractor and a good

er into the residential neighbor-

sculpture fountain are located with-

placed at grade level to accommo-

group of critical subcontractors

hood. “The intention was to create

in the courtyards.

date the grocery store, which also

who understood the challenges

helped with cost savings.

and did their best to work around

a building that both acknowledges

Construction materials for the

the existing historic fabric and adds

building include a wood frame,

The project’s location in a very

to the current contemporary archi-

masonry, a flat roof, vinyl windows,

dense, urban environment created

Jenkins Row was completed in

tectural dialogue,” said Benzina.

them,” said Begert.

and concrete for the underground

several challenges regarding con-

October 2007, and residents in the

“The project attempts to create

parking only. Using wood for the

struction access, safety and stag-

area now have a grocery store

a continuous urban edge by push-

framing instead of steel or concrete

ing. A lot of planning, meetings

and additional retail spaces right at

ing the building massing to the

reduced the costs, according to

and listening to what the commu-

their doorsteps.

street while creating internal court-

Begert. In addition, while the

nity wanted helped to avoid

yard spaces for the residents,” he

majority of the parking spaces were

any problems. “We had a good

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Facts & Figures Owner: The Marque at Heritage Hunt Developer: Diversified Investment Associates, Inc. Type of Project: An active adult apartment community Size: 326,000 square feet Construction Time: October 2004 - September 2006 The Need: Market-rate housing for seniors in northern Virginia The Challenge: Breaking down the large building to make it more accessible and inviting, and dealing with site issues during construction

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Gainsville, Virginia

Hord Coplan Macht, Inc. Architect

The Marque at Heritage Hunt

Harkins Builders General Contractor Century Engineering, Inc. Consulting Engineers

Situated on 12 acres within the

The one-, two- and three-bedroom

According to Siegal, the project’s

master-planned

units range in size from 847 square

most unique feature is the upscale

community (the largest adult com-

feet to 1,625 square feet. At least 20

opulence, which makes residents

munity on the Eastern Seaboard,

percent larger than the typical

feel like they are coming home to a

outside of Florida), The Marque at

apartments in a senior housing

hotel. “We offer all the services you

Heritage Hunt is the first luxury,

complex, the units accommodate

get in a senior community, but at a

market-rate, active adult rental

the larger pieces of furniture that

higher level of service,” he said.

community in northern Virginia. “It

the tenants bring from their homes.

“We have service providers that

is intended to serve the 82 percent

The facility’s amenities include a

offer everything from dog walking

of the senior population that does

lounge, a café, a salon, a library, an

to catered meals to trips to New

not require a subsidy to rent an

aerobics room, a theater, a fitness

York for shows. We call ourselves a

apartment,” said Louis Siegal, gen-

center, a wellness center, games

cruise ship on land.”

eral manager and majority owner.

and billiards, a business center, a

“It’s really a striking building,” said

computer center, locker rooms, and

Ed Hord, senior principal for Hord

massage and relaxation services.

Coplan Macht, Inc., the project’s

Heritage

Hunt

The project’s 200 apartments are available in 33 different floor plans.

architect. He described the facility’s design as Victorian. On the exterior, the building features siding and trim material, incorporating considerable detail around windows and cornices, with turrets on the ends. The traditional architecture is enhanced with a covered porte-cochere entry and an opulent lobby. A one-acre interior courtyard features swimming, a spa, putting greens, gardens, outside dining, walking paths and a pond with a fountain. The building wraps around and embraces this courtyard. Photos courtesy of Hord Coplan Macht, Inc.

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Hord

Harkins Builders, the project’s gen-

to accomodate for the site issues,

breaking the scale of the building

Design challenges involved

Coplan Macht for its expertise, call-

Siegal

complimented

eral contractor, the biggest hurdles

enabling parts of the building to

into something that felt comfort-

ing the firm one of the leaders in

involved site issues, such as dewa-

be completed while the issues

able and inviting. “I believe

this country in developing senior

tering. “Harkins personnel worked

were mitigated.

we were able to do that,” said

apartments. “They are very good at

with the team to minimize delays

With its ideal location, beautiful

Hord. Each side of the building

doing an efficient design. I think

and come up with workable solu-

natural setting and top-notch

has its own parking areas and

very highly of them,” he said.

tions,” said Larry Kraemer, vice

amenities, The Marque at Heritage

entries with trash rooms, mail-

Despite the building’s over-

president of preconstruction servic-

Hunt offers active adults everything

boxes, stairs and elevators for

whelming success, there were chal-

es for Harkins. According to

they need and more.

residents’ convenience.

lenges along the way. According to

Kraemer, the schedule was revised

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Facts & Figures Owner: Diamond Alexandria LLC Type of Project: A new mixed-use facility Size: 250,000 square feet Cost: $53 million Construction Time: November 2005 - October 2007 (north tower); November 2005 - February 2008 (south tower) The Need: To create a mixed-use facility that appears to be built over time The Challenge: Reconciling the owner’s desire for a facility that maximized the site’s potential with the city’s requirement that it blend with the scale of the surrounding neighborhood

TEAM MEMBERS

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Tincher

Rust | Orling Architecture Architect

Alexandria, Virginia

Tompkins Builders General Contractor

The Monarch

The Anderson Company, LLC Excavating Contractors H.D. Smith Glass & Glazing Oncore Construction LLC Concrete Contractors Stuctura Structural Engineers STUDIO39 Landscape Architecture, P.C. Landscape Architects

Situated within walking distance

[features] a ‘built-over-time’ look

units and 15,000 square feet of

from the Braddock Metrorail station

expressing seven distinct styles,

retail space. “The [facility] is divid-

and Old Town Alexandria, Va., The

roof-level step backs, and changes

ed into two towers — north and

Monarch brings new life to a site that

in height and materials,” said

south — connected by two levels

had been home to a printing compa-

Mark S. Orling, principal, and

of below-grade parking,” said

ny; an electric substation; and

Stephanie S. Tincher, project manag-

Orling and Tincher. “The north

Colross, a historic mansion that dated

er for Rust | Orling Architecture, the

tower is six stories, while the south

back to the 18th century. “Located

project’s architect.

[tower] rises to five stories. An

on a transitional site between future

Spanning a two-acre city block, new,

alley running north/south through

high-rise projects to the north and

the

250,000-square-foot

the site provides access to the

west, and existing townhouses to

mixed-use facility consists of 168

underground parking as well as

the south and east, The Monarch

condominium

some ground-level retail parking

and

apartment

connected to each other. Each tower is connected [above the ground] from the third floor up by a bridge spanning the alley.” The Monarch boasts a wealth of features and amenities. Available in more than 40 different floor plans, the residential units range in size from one to three bedrooms, and many have dens and/or lofts. “Interior amenities include a fitness center as well as a large common room with a fireplace, a billiards table, Internet stations, a cinema Photo courtesy of Dan Cunningham

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Photos courtesy of Stephanie Tincher

and a demonstration-style kitchen

of the grocery store. The city would

for cooking classes,” said Orling and

only permit a loading dock within the

Tincher. Outside, there is a centrally

grocery store. This resulted in an

located courtyard that displays an

odd[ly] shaped space for the grocery

original sculpture by a local artist.

store. The store that the client was

“Both towers feature landscaped

originally negotiating with would

roof terraces (green roofs) for resi-

only accept a rectilinear space and, as

dents with panoramic views of

a result, withdrew from the project.

Alexandria and Washington, D.C.,”

Other stores were approached, but

they added.

all had the same issue. The idea of

Among the project’s challenges

the grocery store was then scrapped,

was balancing the needs of the

and plans for retail along North

owner with requirements put forth

Henry Street, a major route through

by the city. “One of the greatest chal-

Alexandria, were developed. The

lenges was reconciling the client’s

courtyard remained in the project,

desire for a [facility] that maximized

but was placed on the ground

the potential of the site with the city’s

floor instead.”

requirement that it blend with the

This creativity from the project

scale of the surrounding neighbor-

team members was a critical ele-

hood,” explained Orling and Tincher.

ment in the project’s successful

“The original concept for the [facility]

completion. Thanks to their hard

was to have a grocery store that

work, this unique site has been

occupied almost the entire ground

transformed into a premier mixed-

floor with condominiums above. The

use development that offers much

condominiums

to the community.

were

arranged

around the perimeter of the site with

— Amy Pagett

a courtyard in the center on the roof

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Facts & Figures Owner/Operator: Newseum Developer: Freedom Forum Type of Project: A new mixed-use development Size: 643,000 square feet Cost: $450 million (total) Construction Time: December 2003 - April 2008 The Need: A larger, more centrally located facility for the Interactive Museum of News The Challenge: Incorporating the various components of the project (museum, residential, office, dining), and coordinating among the numerous vendors and consultants

Washington, D.C.

Newseum Complex TEAM MEMBERS

Tishman Speyer Owner’s Representative/Project Manager

An intriguing glass curtain wall punctuated by a 60-foot-tall plane

office space and 135 high-end

Freedom Forum, the project’s devel-

rental apartments.

oper, as well as a two-level confer-

of stone engraved with the words

The Newseum is the largest com-

ence center. The housing, encom-

of the First Amendment now

ponent of the development and fea-

passing 146,000 square feet of the

graces the last remaining available

tures 15 theaters; 14 galleries; two

complex, was included due to zon-

site on Pennsylvania Avenue. It is

television studios; a 535-seat theater;

ing requirements.

part of the Newseum Complex, a

and the Great Hall of News, a 90-

The Newseum relocated from a

Turner Construction Company Construction Manager/ General Contractor

new mixed-use development con-

foot-tall atrium space. Other compo-

smaller facility in Arlington, Va. “It’s a

taining the Interactive Museum of

nents of the development include

terrific museum of worldwide impor-

Barbizon Capitol, Inc. Theatrical Systems

News (Newseum), a restaurant,

office space for the museum and

tance,”

Polshek Partnership Architects Architect Ralph Appelbaum Associates Incorporated Architect (museum planning and exhibition design)

said

Peter

Prichard,

Newseum’s president, adding that

James Myers Company Roofing Contractors

the organization paid $100 million for the parcel of land — one of the

Marsh USA Inc. Insurance

highest prices ever paid for real estate

Oncore Construction LLC Concrete Contractors

in Washington, D.C. Designed to resemble the sections

Rugo Stone, LLC Masonry Contractor

of a newspaper from the side and a

SH Acoustics Acoustical Consultants

television screen from the front, the new facility is a glass building in a precinct of stone buildings. “We in the media are all about transparency,” said Prichard. James S. Polshek, FAIA, design partner for Polshek Partnership Architects, the project’s architect, said the designers conceived the project as a giant, 3-D newspaper. “In its form and exhibit program, this complex building contains the features, special sections and breaking news of any journalistic venue,” he said. “The architects fashioned a spatially compelling journey through Photos courtesy of Eric Taylor

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the many exhibits that explain and dramatize the past and future of journalism,”

added

Robert

Young, AIA, associate partner for Polshek Partnership. Ralph

Appelbaum

Associates

Incorporated designed the exhibits, telling the “who, what, when, where and how” of 500 years of news. Each individual gallery is a distinctive architectural environment. “The exhibits are designed to reflect and respond to the spaces they exist within,” said Christopher Miceli, senior associate Photos courtesy of Eric Taylor

and design director for the firm. “…The galleries have identities par-

on,” said Dick Dunavan, director of

system was among the greatest con-

time to properly perform the work,”

ticular to the content on display, yet

Tishman Speyer, the owner’s repre-

struction challenges. The system was

he said. “…It’s a balancing act

born from the character of the archi-

sentative/project manager for the

built in Canada and then shipped in

between cost, quality and schedule.”

tectural envelope.” For example, a

project. “There are so many ele-

sections to the jobsite and built in

Despite the difficulties, the project

“chapel” was created for the

ments to it. Not only the building

place. Coordinating with the owner’s

ended well and the museum opened

Journalist Memorial Gallery and an

itself, but the coordination of

many consultants and vendors posed

to the public on April 11, 2008. “We

expansive, energetic newsroom for

exhibits, the technologies….”

additional challenges, as did assem-

had a great project team,” said

the Interactive Newsroom.

Peter Mitnick, project manager for

bling the large number of metal ceil-

Prichard, adding that the exhibit

The incredibly complex project

Turner Construction Company, the

ing panels. “When you’re building a

[subcontractors] were the best

challenged the team members. “It’s

project’s construction manager/gen-

museum, you’re building a Swiss

in the world.

the hardest project I ever worked

eral contractor, said the giant truss

watch, and you have to allow the

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Annapolis, Maryland

Facts & Figures Owner: Severn Bancorp Inc.

Severn Bank Building

Type of Project: A new mixed-use development Size: 82,500 square feet; plus a 225-vehicle parking garage Cost: Approximately $25 million Construction Time: Spring 2006 -

Located in the heart of downtown Annapolis, Md., the new

fall 2007

Severn Bank Building was designed

The Need: A new headquarters for

as a visual entry to an important

Severn Bancorp that fits into a

commercial corridor in the city.

historic downtown district The Challenge: Developing a

Home to the corporate headquar-

signature look for the new building

ters for Severn Bancorp Inc., the

while ensuring it blends

five-story building provides four

contextually with the surrounding historic and contemporary

floors of office space above streetlevel retail space. An attached, four-

structures

story parking garage accommodates 225 vehicles. The new building was designed using Leadership in Energy and ®

Environmental Design (LEED ) criteria and could have achieved base LEED TEAM MEMBERS

Alt Breeding Schwarz Architects, LLC Architect Gardiner & Gardiner General Contractors, LLC General Contractor American Stone Virginia, LLC Architectural Precast Concrete Charles P. Johnson & Associates Civil Engineers The Dakes Company, Inc. Painting & Wallcovering Contractors

certification.

Nicole

Donegan, director of marketing and communications for Severn Bancorp, said, “The project and owner received a 2007 Green Star Award for Environmental Excellence building’s innovative, environmen-

complex is the parking garage’s

steps back to reveal a more contem-

tally responsible design and effec-

green roof — the first in the city.

porary core, which projects forward

tive use of space have been high-

“The entire roof system, both

as the primary axial facade. “The

lighted in local publications.”

garage and office components,

material and color of the precast

“The [office] building is composed

drain through the green roof for

elements anticipated the already

of a concrete frame with composite

‘first flush’ quantitative control and

approved (but not yet constructed)

slabs, storefront and punched win-

overall qualitative storm water man-

adjacent

dow systems, brick masonry cladding

agement control,” said John Jay

Schwarz. The intent was to be con-

with limestone columns, and both

Schwarz, RA, NCARB, principal in

textual with the historic downtown

pre-finished metal sunscreen cornices

charge for architect Alt Breeding

and what would become the

and GFRC [glass fiber reinforced con-

Schwarz Architects, LLC.

“micro context” of the traffic circle

crete] cornices,” said Mike Adams,

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from the City of Annapolis. The

“While

the

developments,”

said

programmatic

where the building is located.

project executive for general contrac-

requirements for the new Severn

Furthermore, the large glass areas

tor Gardiner & Gardiner General

Bank Building are relatively straight-

and deep sunscreens are functional,

Contractors, LLC.

forward, the formal requirements

but also give the building its signa-

The parking garage consists of

were complex and challenging,”

ture image as a completely new

one basement level and four above-

said Schwarz. “Positioned at the

landmark in the historic city of

grade levels. The excavation for the

newly created axial terminus of the

Annapolis, he added.

below-grade level involved exten-

downtown district, the structure

Despite the hurdles, the project

sive sheeting and shoring due to

wanted to be, at the same time, a

was successfully completed in fall

lack of area to open-cut. “Utilities

signature landmark building and a

2007 and has been lauded by most

included an outfall between two

strongly contextual one.”

in a “wary” community, said

cemeteries that had to be carefully

To that end, the office building

Schwarz, who added that local offi-

completed to avoid disturbing

features a traditional brick commer-

cials consider it the best project in

grave sites,” said Adams.

cial facade — similar in scale and

the city.

One innovative and sustainable

rhythm to many of the historic

feature of the new mixed-use

downtown buildings — but then

— Marilyn Campbell

mixed-use developments & multiunit residential

Baltimore, Maryland

Facts & Figures Owner: CJUF Charles Village LLC

Village Lofts Condominium

Type of Project: A mixed-use development Size: 168,000 gross square feet Cost: $15.5 million (construction costs); $31 million (total) Construction Time: September

With active ground-level retail and loft-style condominiums above,

2005 - February 2007

the new Village Lofts Condominium

The Need: Loft-style

brings the concept of urban living

condominiums and retail space

to a new level, according to Ada

adjacent to the Johns Hopkins University campus

Ma, development director for SBER

The Challenge: Dealing with a

Construction LLC, the project’s gen-

100-year-old sewer line buried on

eral contractor.

the site

Located within the Charles Village neighborhood adjacent to the Johns Hopkins University campus, the new mixed-use development offers a lively mix of housing and national and local retailers catering to a broad audience. The complex fills a central role in the

TEAM MEMBERS

Hord Coplan Macht, Inc. Architect SBER Construction LLC General Contractor J.A. Painting, Inc. Painting & Wallcovering Contractor Long Fence Fencing

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commercial activity of the univer-

buildings. By breaking the building

sity campus and surrounding

facade into bays and recesses,

neighborhood while maintaining

the designers related the structure

the area’s urban and collegiate

to the rhythm of the neighboring

character, said Ma.

row houses. The facility also picks

“This project also builds on the

up detail from neighborhood

fully entitled, community-devel-

buildings while expressing itself

oped master plan,” she said. “SBER

as a new, exciting, vibrant, mid-

has been working with the com-

town community.

munity for 10 years, and as a result,

Like most urban sites, construc-

the project enjoyed unprecedented

tion challenges involved staging,

support

Hopkins

access and traffic control. However,

University, Baltimore City and

this site had one unique challenge

the community.”

— an enormous, 100-year-old

from

Johns

Village Lofts comprises 12,000

sewer pipe buried next to the prop-

square feet of ground-floor retail

erty line, within 16 inches of the

space with 68 residential units on

area that SBER was working in.

248 times the entire length of the

four levels above. Furthermore, a

Damaging the pipe would have

building,” explained Adam Benson,

private structured parking garage

incurred considerable costs. “The

project executive for SBER.

is included. “The building was

challenge to us was, ‘how do you

According to Ma, having one

designed to enliven the street

build something that big that close

company work on all aspects of the

level with retail, awnings and out-

to something that fragile?’” said

project, including the development,

side dining on a wide, carefully

Steve Davies, project executive for

construction, leasing and property

landscaped sidewalk,” explained

SBER. The contractor devised a

management, contributed greatly

Lee Driskill, AIA, principal for

highly innovative approach to sepa-

to its success. As one company,

Hord Coplan Macht, Inc., the pro-

rate the construction from the pipe.

SBER made decisions as a team

ject’s architect.

Using a 12-inch underground

with open communication and

The design intent was to create

drilling bit, crews made 248 drilled

exchange of ideas. Ma said, “Every

a modern building while comple-

holes to create a vertical wall of piles

person on the team used lessons

menting the existing fabric of the

separating the construction from

learned from their previous projects

neighborhood, Driskill added. The

the pipe. “[You have to] drill down,

to ensure the most successful prod-

design accomplished this by main-

get into the rock, put a steel bar

uct for the neighborhood.”

taining a low massing so as to

into it, pour concrete and get your-

avoid overshadowing the existing

self out — and this had to be done

Photos courtesy of Hord Coplan Macht, Inc.

— June Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner/Developer/ General Contractor: PN Hoffman Type of Project: New construction and the adaptive reuse of two warehouses to create a mixed-use development Size: 315,000 square feet (total) Construction Time: January 2005 - December 2007 The Need: More residential housing in the area to support a growing trend in urban living The Challenge: Building around and over several below-grade Metrorail tunnels located on the site

TEAM MEMBERS

SK&I Architectural Design Group, L.L.C. Architect Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. Caisson, Shoring & Excavation Contractors Spartan Electric Company Electrical Contractors

Washington, D.C.

Union Row — The Flats & The Warehouses Located at 14th and V Street

Centrally located in the vibrant U

condo) in the area, most of them

NW in Washington, D.C., Union

Street Corridor, the development

are further east,” said Jonathan

Row

The

contributes to the revitalization that

Rodgers,

Warehouses combines new con-

has been going on in the area for the

struction with the adaptive reuse

past decade. “People in Washington,

owner/developer/general contrac-

of two existing warehouses. The

D.C. have rediscovered urban life,

tor. “Union Row provides a prime

mixed-use development consists of

and they have embraced it com-

location for those seeking to be in

The Flats, a new multistory condo-

pletely,” said Sam Kirkdil, AIA, princi-

this part of the district.”

minium building; The Warehouses,

pal for SK&I Architectural Design

The Flats is a nine-story build-

townhomes that were created

Group, L.L.C., the project’s architect.

ing consisting of 208 condomini-

from the reuse of two vacant ware-

“Our goal was to develop a project

ums that have open loft designs

house buildings; and three levels of

that would contribute to the success

with

underground parking below The

story of the area.”

windows, European-style kitchens

—

The

Flats

Flats. On-grade parking is available at The Warehouses.

sales

Hoffman,

dramatic

associate the

for

project’s

floor-to-ceiling

“Although there are a few other

with stainless steel appliances and

residential buildings (rental and

granite countertops, sleek and stylish bathrooms with oversized tiles and innovative fixtures, and private outdoor terraces. Additionally,

the

units

offer

sweeping views of the city. According to Rodgers, the entire first floor of The Flats, except for the lobby, is retail space. Due to the size of the building, which spans an entire city block on 14th Street, the facade is divided into three different sections to give the impression of three different buildings and reduce the Photos courtesy of Maxwell MacKenzie

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impact of the massive structure.

the

below-grade

Green

Line

The north “building” is traditional,

Metrorail tunnels,” said Desmond.

the middle is contemporary and

The three stories of the below-

the south “building” has more of

grade parking garage are shaped

an industrial feel.

to outline the tunnels, while the

Located behind The Flats, in the

above-grade condominiums and

center of the block, is The

retail space are supported by

Warehouses at Union Row. Two

transfer beams that span over the

vacant historic warehouses were

outbound tunnel with vertical

remodeled and two and a half

piles driven between the two tun-

floors of new construction were

nels. Building around and over the

added to them to create more

metro tunnels was one of the

than 50 split- and single-level

greatest challenges on the project,

townhomes with private entries.

she said. “Extensive tunnel moni-

The lower floors consist of flats,

toring took place before, during

with many units that expose

and after construction to ensure

the

buildings’

historic

brick.

The industrial-style buildings are

integrity

the

tunnels

was maintained.”

arranged around a central court-

“The whole project is an exer-

yard and water feature, while the

cise in coordination, density and

interiors include distinctive floor

mixed uses,” said Kirkdil. The

plans, a variety of ceiling heights

Flats exemplifies urban living at

and high-end finishes.

its finest, while The Warehouses,

One of the design challenges

which are set back from 14th

with this project, according to

Street, provide a sense of seclu-

Carolyn Desmond, development

sion from the urban environment

manager for PN Hoffman, was to

that surrounds them. “The transi-

find a way to utilize the center of

tion between these two parts is

the block that was not fronting

the hinge of the project, the

any streets. The solution was to

piece that unites and gives mean-

add a “breezeway” through The

ing to the whole.”

Flats that connected the ware-

Photos courtesy of Maxwell MacKenzie

— Stacey Nathanson

house buildings to the vibrancy of 14th Street. “The retail component of The Flats will greatly activate the space as well,” she said. “This is a very unique construction project — being that [The Flats] is cantilevered over top of

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Facts & Figures Owners: Waterview Investors, LP (partnership between The JBG Companies, The CIM Group and Brookfield Properties — owner of the hotel/residential tower); The Paramount Group (office tower) Type of Project: A new mixed-use development with two towers Size: One million square feet Cost: Approximately $400 million Construction Time: September 2004 - August 2008 The Need: Additional office, hotel, retail and residential space to serve the greater Washington, D.C. area The Challenge: Maximizing views,

Photos courtesy of Aboud Dweck

and designing the buildings to blend with the surroundings

Arlington, Virginia

Waterview Waterview is a landmark, onemillion-square-foot

Internet. Furthermore, guests are

Washington, D.C. Employees have

mixed-use

invited to a complimentary evening

direct access through the fourth-

development encompassing two

wine reception as well as complimen-

floor terrace to the adjacent hotel

adjacent 300-foot-tall towers that

tary morning coffee and tea in the

and all its amenities.

combine office, hotel, retail and res-

living room.

TEAM MEMBERS

According to Michael Flynn, part-

Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects LLP Architect (design)

idential space.

The residential portion of the

ner for Pei Cobb Freed & Partners

Located at the foot of Key Bridge

building has its own private entrance

Architects LLP, the project’s design

HKS, Inc. Architect (production)

in the Rosslyn section of Arlington,

and elegant lobby as well as 24-hour

architect,

Va.,

the

concierge services; a private, resi-

twofold — maximizing the views and

Clark Construction Group, L.L.C. General Contractor

Waterview

overlooks

the

challenges

were

Potomac River and the nation’s cap-

dents-only lounge; a state-of-the-art

recognizing the distinctly different

Eastern Flooring, Inc. Flooring

ital and is a natural extension of the

spa and fitness center; reserved

character of the development’s sur-

commercial business district. In

garage parking; a fourth-floor out-

roundings. “Hence, the facades play

Seneca Glass Company, Inc. Glass & Glazing

addition, its proximity to the

door terrace 100 feet above the

to their exposures rather than to

Rosslyn Metrorail Station and its

Potomac River; and a rooftop obser-

building type,” he said. The sweep-

great visibility make this an ideal

vation deck on the 31st floor that

ing aluminum and glass curtain wall

location, according to Kathleen

provides stunning views of the capi-

of the office building on one side

Webb, executive development offi-

tal city and the river. The condomini-

responds to the curve of the Potomac

cer for The JBG Companies, one of

ums range from 808 square feet

River while the architectural precast

the project’s owners.

to 2,370 square feet and are avail-

concrete and glass orthogonal grid of

One of the project’s towers rises

able in one-, two- and three-

the building’s other side faces the

29 stories and includes a 154-room

bedroom configurations. Features

urban core of Rosslyn. The hotel/resi-

hotel on the first 12 floors and 133

include hardwood flooring in all liv-

dential tower complements the office

luxury condominium residences on

ing areas, solar shades and drapery

building but is set back for easy

the top 17 floors. The Hotel Palomar,

pockets at all windows, floor-to-ceil-

access from the street.

a boutique hotel, is operated by The

ing glass, premium lighting, and

Kimpton Group. Amenities include a

high-end appliances.

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Completed in August 2008, Waterview brings additional office

fine northern Italian restaurant, a

The second tower is a 24-story,

wine and cheese shop, conference

635,000-square-foot office build-

luxury

rooms, and business services. Guests

ing. It provides large, flexible interi-

greater Washington, D.C. area

are greeted by a dramatic two-story

ors

within one development. Residents,

lobby, eclectic and colorful pieces

Washington, D.C. and is currently

guests and employees are treated

of art, geometric marble flooring,

100 percent occupied by Corporate

to spectacular views and top-flight

and exotic woods. Hotel rooms

Executive Board, which consolidat-

hotel services and amenities — all

include flat-screen televisions and

ed into this space from several dif-

within arm’s length.

complimentary high-speed wireless

ferent locations in downtown

and

impressive

views

space, hotel accommodations and condominiums

the

— Stacey Nathanson

mixed-use developments & multiunit residential

religious facilities

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Milton, Delaware

Facts & Figures Owner: Lewes Church of Christ Type of Project: A new church campus

Lewes Church of Christ at The CROSSING

Size: 9,500 square feet

Although it consisted of only

unique structural design makes a

video technologies were installed.

200 members at the outset of its

statement of excellence for the

Although the sanctuary has no win-

September 2005 - April 2007

new campus construction pro-

name of Christ.” Outside, the

dows, the vestibule and entry hall

The Need: A new church campus

gram, the congregation of the

focus of the building is the cross

are engulfed in daylight — reducing

to accomodate growth

Lewes Church of Christ proved it

that rises 20-plus feet above the

energy costs and casting the church

church’s desires and needs while

can do all things through Christ —

highest point of the building.

in an ethereal light.

remaining within budget

even build a new $4 million church

Inside, the focus of the audience is

for broadening its outreach to the

also on the cross.

Cost: $4 million (construction costs) Construction Time:

The Challenge: Meeting the

Milton, Del., community.

TEAM MEMBERS

Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. Architect

Michael Anne Sullivan, project engineer for Willow Construction,

From the moment people set

LLC, the project’s construction

In 2005, the church recognized a

foot on the church campus, the

manager, said value engineering

need to grow its ministry beyond

worship experience begins. After

helped create a product that the

the walls of the present church, and

emerging from their vehicles,

church could be proud of, yet

so began construction on a new

parishioners and visitors make their

allowed it to stay within budget.

campus (called The CROSSING)

way along a serpentine pathway

According to Sullivan, value engi-

half a mile from its existing facility.

past a reflection pool to the tower-

neering was applied to the electrical

“The basic purpose of the first

ing cross situated at the entrance to

and mechanical systems.

phase of our building project was to

the church. This “Walk with Christ”

Magee gave special credit to

Willow Construction, LLC Construction Manager

provide a state-of-the-art worship

allows the visitor to gain a sense of

project architect Davis, Bowen &

J. Culver Construction

facility that will accommodate

communion with God before even

Friedel, Inc. for its ability to com-

about 1,000 worshipers in two

stepping into the church. Also

municate with the church leaders

services,” said Mark Magee, pastor

located on the campus is an out-

and create a church that repre-

of Lewes Church of Christ at

door amphitheater that provides

sented what the congregation

The CROSSING.

opportunities for outdoor worship.

wanted. He said, “Our architect

Nickle Electrical Companies Electrical Contractors

“The most innovative aspect of

Inside, the acoustically shaped,

did a fabulous job hearing our

our building is the design that

windowless sanctuary was designed

needs, seeing our personality and

highlights the cross of Jesus (thus

for musical and theatrical ministries.

taking our wants and putting

the name of our campus — The

The chancel can be used as a stage,

[them] into a great facility.”

CROSSING),” said Magee. “The

and advanced sound, lighting and

— Kelly Skarritt

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religious facilities

Washington, D.C.

Facts & Figures Owner: Soka Gakkai International

Soka Gakkai International — USA Buddhist Culture Center

— USA Buddhist Association Type of Project: A new mixed-use building Size: 9,000 square feet (center); 10,000 square feet (underground parking) Construction Time: December

Prominently located on Embassy

2006 - May 2008

Row,

The Need: A place of worship for

International — USA (SGI-USA)

the SGI-USA Buddhist congregation

the

new

Soka

Gakkai

in Washington, D.C.

Buddhist Culture Center serves as a

The Challenge: Working on a tight

place of worship for the SGI-USA

site near historic buildings and the

Buddhist

vice president of the United States’ residence

congregation

the

Washington, D.C. area. “It is centrally located for our membership,” said William Aiken, director of public affairs for the SGI-USA Buddhist Association. “And there is also the symbolic value of a major Buddhist facility in this prominent and appeal-

TEAM MEMBERS

ing location alongside many other

ensured the project blended into

religious centers on Embassy Row.”

the area.

The center is a mixed-use build-

Inside, the facility utilized a vari-

ing with a below-grade parking

ety of finishes, including stone floor-

Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK) Architect

garage. The facility includes sanctu-

ing in the lobby; bamboo wood

aries, a chanting room, a lounge, a

flooring in the main sanctuary; and

Structure Tone Inc. Construction Manager

bookstore, offices and classrooms.

wood ceiling panels, crown mold-

The courtyard boasts a granite

ing, chair molding, wood veneer

fountain with inlaid river stones sur-

wall panels and wainscot in the

rounded by a garden with exotic

lobby and the sanctuaries.

William F. Skoda, LLC Project Manager

AKF Group LLC Consulting Engineers Commercial Hardware of MD, Inc. Doors/Frames/Hardware ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC Engineering/Testing/Inspection Long Fence Fencing

foliage. The large sanctuary features

“The materials and the design

high-end finishes such as hand-gild-

represent a good fusion of…the

ed metal on the ceiling, while the

classic

small sanctuary holds two custom

Embassy Row with the simple and

Additionally, access was limited due

millwork butsudans. Among the

elegant elements of modern Asian

to restrictions on Massachusetts

facility’s unique aspects is the

flavor,” said Aiken, adding that the

Avenue. “Special considerations

Leadership

and

organization wanted a design that

were taken to ensure the safety and

Environmental Design (LEED )-cer-

was respectful of its location next

protection of the local community,”

tified, landscaped roof.

Energy ®

style

Photos courtesy of © Dan Cunningham

door to the historic Babcock-

said Schneider and Marchesani,

On the exterior, the building fea-

Macomb House (home of the

adding that this included coordinat-

tures a combination of stone, stuc-

Embassy of the Republic of Cape

ing construction with the U.S.

co, wood and other finishes.

Verde), yet also expressed its own

Secret Service to ensure the security

According to Richard Schneider,

aesthetic vision.

of the vice president’s residence as

vice

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monumental

president,

and

Michael

Project challenges included fit-

Marchesani, project manager for

ting all the desired programmatic

Structure Tone provided both

Structure Tone Inc., the project’s

elements into a building on the

construction and preconstruction

construction manager, each of the

small lot, especially with the 35-foot

services for the project. “The exten-

building’s elevations integrates five

height limit imposed due to the

sive preconstruction phase provid-

or six different materials such as

proximity to the residence of the

ed the client with a $2 million

rubble-stone veneer, a revealed

vice president of the United States.

reduction in cost,” said Schneider

stucco finish, precast concrete, nat-

Since the building’s footprint occu-

and Marchesani. Successful initial

ural wood cornice and fascia, deco-

pies the entire property, Structure

planning and budgeting kept the

rative curved copper panels, glass

Tone had only a small space to work

project on track, bringing it in on

lights, and the green roofing sys-

in with little laydown room and

schedule and within budget.

tem. This integration of materials

storage

areas

for

materials.

well as several embassies.

— June Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: American Petroleum

American Petroleum Institute

Institute Type of Project: Renovation of existing office space

Petroleum

Other factors in the design included

According to Steve Tassi, senior

Institute (API), the only national

the integration of borrowed light,

managing director, project man-

Construction Time: October 2005

trade association that represents all

the atypical shape of the building

agement services for Studley, Inc.,

- October 2006

aspects of America’s oil and natural

and the need for a communicating

the project manager/tenant broker

The Need: Renovation of its

gas industry, decided it was time to

stair through all four floors. “Each of

for the renovation, the curved ceil-

more functional and appropriate

renovate its existing offices into a

these elements played a part as the

ing in the boardroom features a

space

bright and exciting work place. The

space took shape,” said Tracz.

series of curved metal stud and dry-

The Challenge: Performing the

renovation

Size: 75,000 square feet Cost: $10.5 million (including all furnishings)

existing office to provide API with a

work while the office remained occupied

TEAM MEMBERS

Studley, Inc. Project Manager/Tenant Broker OPX Architect HITT Contracting Inc. General Contractor The Art Resource, Inc. Artwork & Framing Sandia Ceramics Ceramic & Marble Contractor

The

American

the

A large, curving, stone-clad wall

wall panels suspended by wires

opportunity to reorganize the office

extends from the elevator lobby

below a large skylight. Bringing the

and help employees work better,

into the space, expressing the

ceiling down helped with the

according to Michele Rinn, group

earthen origin of the petroleum.

acoustical issues while still allowing

director and corporate secretary,

The reception area is further

light from the skylight to filter down

and Brenda Hargett, vice president

defined by a rectilinear, elegant and

into the space.

and CFO, for API. The decision to

stately wood-clad wall, which helps

According to Rob Craig, project

simply renovate rather than relo-

enforce the political and business

superintendent for HITT Contracting

cate was made for several reasons.

responsibilities of the organization.

Inc., the project’s general contrac-

also

provided

The staff was already comfortable

According to Rinn and Hargett,

tor, the greatest challenge on the

with the location — it is close to

one of the office’s unique features is

project involved renovating the

Congress

lobbying

the stair that connects all four

main local area network (LAN)

groups without being on the hill,

floors. The stair allows people to

room while keeping it up and run-

and it is easily accessible from both

bypass the elevator and reach other

ning. Supplemental air condition-

Maryland and Virginia. So, API

floors very quickly. The floor plans

ing had to be provided, and the

decided to renovate its existing four

were laid out using the stair as a

area had to be kept dust free so the

floors of office space while they

focal point, with consistent loca-

servers would not be contaminated.

remained occupied.

tions of functional support elements

Moving API from floor to floor as

and

other

According to David N. Tracz, sen-

on each floor to help employees

work was being completed was

ior associate for OPX, the project’s

work effectively. Furthermore, each

another challenge. “The design and

architect, the main drivers behind

floor was given an identity by color

construction team internal to API

the design were the organization’s

so as you move through the stair

was very calculated and controlled

mission and its responsibilities. As

you always know where you are

to be sure that staff would only

an association that helps influence

within the office.

have to move once,” noted Rinn and Hargett.

public policy, and certify and inform

Another unique space is the main

the entire U.S.-based petroleum

boardroom, which involved a cre-

Thanks to the team’s diligent

industry, API has two very interest-

ative solution to a problematic

work, API has a “new” office that

ing, but competing focuses — the

space. Although the two-story

provides the staff with brighter and

ground and the earth from which

space is beautiful, it presented

more organized space to help them

the petroleum originates and the

acoustic and audiovisual challenges

work more efficiently.

businesses and industry it affects.

in its use as a boardroom.

— Stacey Nathanson

Photos courtesy of Judy Davis of Hoachlander Davis Photography, LLC

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Facts & Figures Owner: The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Tenant: Catholic Relief Services Type of Project: Tenant fitout inside a historic building Size: 170,000 square feet (Catholic Relief Services’ space) Cost: $20.6 million (construction costs and some real estate fees) Construction Time: November 2006 - July 2007 The Need: A larger headquarters for Catholic Relief Services The Challenge: Constructing the complicated atrium within the historic building, and overcoming employees’ aversion to an open work environment

Baltimore, Maryland

TEAM MEMBERS

Synthesis Incorporated Owner’s Representative Design Collective, Inc. Architect Turner Interiors General Contractor Century Engineering, Inc. Consulting Engineers

Catholic Relief Services at the Stewart’s Building A recent adaptive reuse project

and because it was the right style of

architect, this is the first historic

has brought new life to the

building. “It was just a solid build-

building in the state of Maryland to

Stewart’s Building and played a

ing in a part of town that really

achieve Leadership in Energy and

major role in revitalizing Baltimore’s

needs people to have trust that it’s

Environmental Design (LEED ) certi-

historic West Side district. The once-

going to be refurbished and reinvig-

fication while also complying with

Commercial Hardware of MD, Inc. Doors/Frames/Hardware

vacant department store building,

orated,” he added.

the Secretary of the Interior’s

originally constructed in 1899, now

Encompassing

Windsor Electric Co., Inc. Electrical Contractors

approximately

Standards for Rehabilitation. CRS’

provides space for the world head-

250,000 square feet, the Stewart’s

tenant fitout project is separately

quarters of the nonprofit Catholic

Building has been completely trans-

seeking LEED silver certification.

Relief Services (CRS) organization.

formed into a multipurpose com-

Jim Truby, project manager for

“We outgrew our old building,”

plex with 30,000 square feet of

Synthesis

said Dave Piraino, executive vice

ground-floor retail space. The CRS

owner’s representative on the proj-

Incorporated,

the

president of human resources for

project involved the fitout of

ect, said the project is memorable

CRS. According to Piraino, CRS

170,000 square feet on seven levels,

for three reasons. First is the huge

chose the site because it was down-

including the basement and floors

atrium that runs through the center

town, close to public transportation

three through eight. Since the initial

of the building, bringing natural

project was completed, CRS has

light into the large, square struc-

begun renovations to the second

ture and contributing to its LEED

floor, which it is leasing out, and the

certification. Second, an open stair

ninth floor. The Harry and Jeanette

goes up one side of the atrium, fur-

Weinberg Foundation, which owns

thering CRS’ desire to encourage

the building, has maintained con-

communication among employ-

trol of the ground floor.

ees. Third, the staff had an

On the exterior, the historic

extremely high level of involve-

building has been preserved, while

ment in the project, participating in

the interior has been outfitted with

a number of planning committees.

new wiring and modern technolo-

“I think the work of these commit-

gy. According to Lou Ghitman,

tees was invaluable and made a sig-

director of interior architecture for

nificant contribution to the ulti-

Design Collective, Inc., the project’s

mate project,” he said.

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CRS desired an open work envi-

concerns they had,” he said. The

installing the atrium but coordinat-

and Jim Truby — they became part

ronment as opposed to closed

atrium provided the perfect solu-

ing it with the rest of the fitout

of CRS,” said Piraino.

offices. According to Ghitman,

tion, giving the space a new “heart”

work. The end result is a spectacular

Despite initial concerns by some,

overcoming the employees’ aver-

where both formal and informal

space. “I have done a lot of proj-

the new headquarters has been well

sion to moving out of a closed envi-

communication is fostered.

ects, but very few take the breath

received. “People liked the old

away like this one,” he said.

building and some were disap-

ronment and the fact that they

Building the complicated but

would reside on multiple floors was

impressive atrium posed challenges

The project was completed on

pointed we were moving,” said

a hurdle. “The design team worked

for Turner Interiors, the project’s

time and on budget, thanks in large

Piraino. “Once we moved out, no

with the staff [members] to help

general contractor. Mark McKenna,

part to the diligent project team.

one has even thought about mov-

them to understand the possibilities

project executive for Turner, said

“Turner was extremely good, our

ing back to the old place.”

of the space and to hear ideas and

the

architects were extremely good,

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was

not

only

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Washington, D.C.

Facts & Figures Owner: Republic Properties

General Motors Corporation Public Policy Office

Corporation Tenant: General Motors Corporation Type of Project: Tenant fitout in a brand-new building Size: 22,500 square feet Construction Time: January 2006

The

new

General

Motors

- May 2006

Corporation (GM) Public Policy

The Need: A public policy office

Office in Washington, D.C. fea-

closer to Capitol Hill The Challenge: Fitting out the

tures a GM-branded design in

office space while the building was

architectural form.

still under construction

“While there aren’t car parts hanging on the walls, it is very clear that the occupants of the space are focused on design and precision

TEAM MEMBERS

RTKL Associates, Inc. Architect Forrester Construction Company General Contractor Elkins Painting and Wallcovering, Inc. Painting & Wallcovering Contractors Real Time Services, Inc. Audiovisual

craftsmanship,”

said

contain activity areas and call to

Thomas Jeffers, special projects

mind the likeness of a car’s wind-

manager for GM. “The elements

shield,” said Gaffney. “To mimic

of the car are easy to see, for the

the action of driving, the fluid cir-

carpet,

glass,

culation pattern offers employees

chrome, stainless steel, display

and visitors a unique experience as

screens, leather and cloth were

they move through the office.

wood

accents,

taken from the 2008/2009 awardwinning Buick Enclave.”

the car as end product and the

complete when we were in con-

central Washington, D.C. business

extensive research and develop-

struction on this project, and the

district, GM decided it was time for

ment production process,” he con-

mechanical systems had not yet

a new public policy office with clos-

tinued. “Colors, materials and fin-

been commissioned, it was not dis-

er proximity to Capitol Hill. The

ishes that will appear on the next

covered until two days before the

new office is housed on half of a

generation

used

project was due to turn over that

floor in a brand-new building; GM

throughout the space. Dark wood

the base building system was to

selected the western section of the

finishes with high-quality lacquer

have been a low-temperature sys-

building, which features a curved

serve as accents, as they would on

tem, which required duct wrap and

rotunda corner. The space includes

the interior of an automobile.

alternative diffusers to complement

25 private offices, administration

Leather banquettes call to mind a

the system,” said Nicole Johnson,

stations, common areas, entertain-

car interior and complement pol-

project management for Forrester.

ing space, four conference rooms,

ished brush and metal finishes that

“This required selective demolition

a server room, a lounge and execu-

reference a car exterior. Every deci-

of drywall ceilings, as well as near

tive shower rooms.

sion made was carefully thought

complete removal of acoustical

out and was symbolic to various

ceiling tiles throughout the space

aspects of GM’s core business.”

to provide access for the mechani-

find a way to tastefully express the

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After more than 30 years in the

“…We were really working to

“To express innovation, the material palette focuses both on

cars

are

brand without designing . . . a car

Jeffers said, “Just like in the auto

cal subcontractor. The complete

showroom,” said Dennis Gaffney,

business, traveling through the

removal and replacement of all the

vice president of project architect

space is like taking a journey with

ceiling took place over the course

RTKL Associates, Inc. “After collabo-

unique features, textures and cross-

of less than a week so that General

rating with GM leadership, the

roads along the way. As a result,

Motors was still able to move in

design team formulated three over-

you never feel like you are in the

as close to the original schedule

arching brand concepts: innova-

‘back office’ section of the space.”

as possible.”

tion, road trip and machine. In the

Building out GM’s office space

Jeffers commended both the

scheme, spaces are a reflection of

while the building was still under

architect and the general contrac-

these three concepts and unfold to

construction was a major challenge

tor

convey the idea of a journey.

for the project’s general contractor,

contributed

“Throughout the floor plan,

Forrester Construction Company.

overwhelming success.

curved glass walls separate and

“Since the base building was not

for

their

efforts,

the

which

project’s

— Dave Hornstein

tenant fitouts

Washington, D.C.

Facts & Figures Owner: National Association of

Headquarters of the International Code Council

Realtors Tenant: International Code Council Type of Project: Tenant fitout of one floor in an office building Size: 8,298 square feet Cost: Approximately $700,000 (ICC’s cost; landlord covered part

The new Headquarters of the

of the fitout)

International Code Council (ICC)

Construction Time: August 2006 -

showcases the organization’s vision

December 2006 The Need: A consolidated

of protecting the health, safety and

headquarters for ICC that is closer

welfare of people by creating better

to Capitol Hill

buildings and safer communities.

The Challenge: Dealing with spatial constraints in the unusually shaped building

Relocating provided the ICC with additional office space, an expanded conference room, more meeting space and a library. ICC chose to move its headquarters closer to Capitol Hill in order to be more accessible to its members, said Sara Yerkes, senior vice president of government relations and

TEAM MEMBERS

Cassidy & Pinkard Colliers Project Manager VOA Associates, Inc. Architect Bognet Construction Associates General Contractor Seneca Glass Company, Inc. Glass & Glazing Storm Flooring Flooring

district office manager for the Washington, D.C. office for ICC. The location is also accessible to public transportation and brings the ICC amidst the national staneral government lawmakers and decision makers.

Some of the project’s sustainable

required changes to the layout, but

features include sensors on the lights

the teams worked together to min-

ICC selected a space in one of

that adjust the lighting levels based

imize changes to the aesthetic fea-

the first Leadership in Energy and

on the amount of daylight entering

tures of the office. The conference

through the windows, Forest

room was particularly challenging.

Environmental certified

Design

office

(LEED )in

Stewardship Council (FSC)-rated

“It required the team to carefully

Washington, D.C. Its interior fitout,

buildings

doors and millwork, low volatile

identify core drilling areas and

which encompasses nearly 8,300

organic compound (VOC) paint, and

placement of audiovisual equip-

square feet on one floor within the

trash compartmentalizing and recy-

ment and the associated electrical

12-story facility, meets all the crite-

cling. “At the time, the use of sustain-

requirements,” said Bognet.

ria to maintain the building’s LEED

able materials was 20 percent to 25

Michele Vernon, IIDA, LEED AP,

certification, although the ICC did

percent more costly than regular

vice president of VOA Associates,

not pursue certification for its office.

materials and had longer lead times

agreed that spatial layout posed

“ICC is putting into practice what it

than non-LEED

materials,” said

the greatest challenge, but said

preaches when it comes to green

Jennifer Bognet, project manager for

that because the client was so

building,” said Yerkes.

Bognet Construction Associates, Inc.,

involved and so responsive, it was

John Jessen, managing princi-

the project’s general contractor.

a good project.

pal for VOA Associates, Inc., the

Managing the specification and

According to Yerkes, the team

project’s architect, said sustain-

installation of the sustainable materi-

contributed greatly to the project’s

able design was important since

als on the fast-track project required

success. “We had an excellent

the owner is a model citizen to

close attention.

team, handpicked to work on our

the world of sustainable design

The building’s unusual oblong,

project,” she said, adding that

and construction. “[It] wanted to

boat-like shape posed design and

everything ran on time with only

reflect that in [its] own office

construction challenges, requiring

one order change. “Decisions were

through the choices [it] made…”

close collaboration between the

made quickly and efficiently. We

design and construction teams. For

clicked as a team….”

he said. “We lived by the LEED council guidelines.”

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dards community, close to the fed-

example, the lack of plenum space

— June Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: U.S. Green Building Council Type of Project: A new

U.S. Green Building Council Headquarters

headquarters fitout within an

The new headquarters of the U.S.

paints, coatings, carpeting and fur-

Green Building Council (USGBC)

niture, were selected for their low

Construction Time: January 2006

in Washington, D.C. reflects the

chemical emissions, while new fur-

- December 2006

organization’s leadership in green

niture throughout the office is

The Need: A new headquarters for

building and sustainable design,

GREENGUARD certified.

existing office building Size: 22,000 square feet Cost: $2.09 million (total)

USGBC to further advance its goals The Challenge: Achieving the

and

has

achieved

platinum

Additional sustainable aspects of

commercial

the project include waterless urinals,

maximum LEED credits within the

certification

confines of the existing building

interiors under the Leadership in

dual-flush

Energy and Environmental Design

faucets, which help reduce water

and infrastructure

for

(LEED ) program.

TEAM MEMBERS

and

low-flow

usage by more than 40 percent. The

“A guiding principle was to demonstrate

toilets

that

mechanical system is zoned and sub-

sustainable

metered, allowing areas to be indi-

design could be both ordinary and

vidually controlled and monitored.

extraordinary,” said Ashley Katz,

ENERGY STAR equipment and appli-

communications coordinator for

ances were selected where possible,

the USGBC. “By organizing the

and the USGBC has purchased 100

space effectively [and] providing an

percent green electricity for its first

Monument Realty (formerly Urban Realty Advisors) Project Advisor

array of green environmental pre-

two years of occupancy.

Perkins+Will Architect

systems, [the new office] provides

to reach the highest level of LEED

ample opportunities to showcase

certification, [the] USGBC insisted

the objectives of the USGBC to

from the outset that cost be a signif-

the public.”

icant control element in the

James G. Davis Construction Corporation General Contractor Advanced Building Performance, Inc. Sustainable Building Consultant NATELCO Corporation Electrical Contractors

ferred materials and highly efficient

Located

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process,” said William Herman, sen-

Union

ior vice president of Monument

to obtaining the numerous [sustain-

(SEIU) building, which itself was

Realty

ability] goals.”

undergoing a renovation seeking

Advisors), which served as the proj-

“Within each of the established

the

ect advisor. “Through efficient

LEED categories, the USGBC proj-

USGBC’s new headquarters was a

design practices, some donated

ect aimed to achieve all credits

space that had formerly been occu-

materials and careful construction

which were possible within the lim-

pied by a law firm. In keeping with

management, [the] USGBC was

its of the existing building and infra-

its sustainability goals, the USGBC

able to move into its space at a con-

structure,” said Louise Boulton-Lear,

reused many of the materials that

struction value actually less than

marketing director for James G.

remained. For example, old granite

similar non-LEED -certified spaces.”

Davis Construction Corporation,

countertops were sliced up, with

According to Cathy Fawell, direc-

the project’s general contractor.

the smaller slabs used to construct

tor of marketing for project archi-

“The project was reviewed by a

the

tect Perkins+Will, the team began

commissioning agent early in the

Employees

the

Service

LEED

within

“While mandated by their board

International

gold

new

certification,

reception

desk.

(formerly

Urban

Realty

Additionally, new life was given to

working toward the goal of LEED

process, which provided intermit-

terrazzo flooring, glass panels and

certification very early in the

tent feedback and accountability.”

millwork, and office furniture was

process. The design team held

The result is a space that can be

also reused.

weekly roundtable meetings and

used as an educational tool to fur-

The office’s open-plan space is

encouraged attendance from all

ther the mission of the USGBC.

extensively daylit, and the electric

disciplines. “Engineers and consult-

“[The] USGBC has created a healthy

lighting is automatically dimmed or

ants were brought on while the

workspace for its employees and

shut off when daylight is sufficient.

project was still in its schematic

clients,” said Herman. “It is a pow-

Individual task light fixtures allow

design phase,” said Fawell. “While

erful example of an environmental-

for personal control within the

considered premature in a typical

ly friendly office space that also

open

accommodate

design process, this approach was

looks good, is highly efficient and

various tasks. Interior materials,

critical to ensure full integration.

was cost-efficient to build.”

including

An integrated approach was pivotal

areas

adhesives,

sealants,

— Dave Hornstein

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Facts & Figures Owner: Culpeper County Public Schools Type of Project: A new high school Size: 259,218 square feet Cost: $44.5 million Construction Time: Completed in January 2008 The Need: A new high school for the district that includes a career and technology program The Challenge: Finding qualified subcontractors that could handle ®

the project’s LEED certification requirements

Culpeper, Virginia

TEAM MEMBERS

Eastern View High School

SHW Group, LLP Architect Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. General Contractor Bat Masonry Company, Inc. Masonry Contractors Brothers Paving & Concrete Corporation Concrete Contractors Environmental Market Solutions, Inc. Consulting Engineers M.L. Straight Painting Co. Painting & Wallcovering Contractors

Eastern View High School, the

buildings. Three bridges cross the

was a very successful design for an

second high school built in

wetlands on site and connect the

interdisciplinary high school.

Culpeper County, Va., seamlessly

school to the athletic facilities.

integrates a career and technology program.

According to Kristin Bowling, mar-

SHW Group, LLP, the project’s

keting manager for SHW, the design

architect, worked with community

integrated the career and technology

Encompassing nearly 260,000

partners — including educators and

classrooms into each academic

square feet, the new school can

business and neighborhood leaders

house. “The location of these class-

accommodate up to 1,500 students

— during the educational specifica-

rooms, along the building’s main cor-

for the district. The project included

tions to ensure it created an appro-

ridor, showcases the career and tech-

the construction of three structures

priate facility design that comple-

nology programs instead of isolating

— the two-story high school build-

mented the school’s academic pro-

them in a remote corner of the build-

ing as well as team and concession

gram. What the team came up with

ing,” she said.

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One of the goals of the school

environment for faculty and stu-

areas for lighting and heating units,

and extra requirements that needed

was to help unite students and

dents while also reducing the

and all the classrooms are considered

to be fulfilled,” he said.

teachers. To that end, the school’s

school’s energy consumption.

high tech due to each using the lat-

Additionally, the project utilizes a

transparency among spaces. “This

host of LEED -certified materials,

According to Jason Thomas, proj-

Culpeper has provided the district

establishes a visual connection

according to Jeff Boehm, vice presi-

ect engineer for Howard Shockey &

with an environmentally friendly

est technologies,” he said.

Completed in January 2008, the

interior was designed to maximize

new Eastern View High School in

between students and teachers to

dent of Howard Shockey & Sons,

Sons, because LEED is new to the

new school that offers students

promote collaboration and connec-

Inc., the project’s general contrac-

construction market, many subcon-

a safe, healthy and state-of-the-

tivity with one another,” said

tor. Among these materials are

tractors are not familiar with the

art education.

Bowling. Furthermore, these room

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-

requirements, which challenged

connections allow for observational

certified wood, products with low

the project. “We dealt with the

supervision to support a safe and

volatile

compounds

issue by conducting coordination

healthy learning environment.

(VOCs), and products that include

meetings where [subcontractors]

recycled content. There is also

were trained on proper procedure

Another important goal of the

organic

project was achieving Leadership in

ENERGY STAR -compliant roofing

Energy and Environmental Design

and a geothermal heating well field

— Barbara Rockafellow

(LEED ) certification. The building

used to heat and cool the building.

has an abundance of glass, skylights

According to Boehm, the building

and interior windows that allow

is also technologically savvy with its

natural light to penetrate the

automated central controls. “There

building, providing a comfortable

are also motion sensors installed in all

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Facts & Figures Owner: The Edmund Burke School Type of Project: Renovations to an existing school building Size: 80,000 square feet Construction Time: June 2006 August 2006 The Need: Renovations and technological upgrades to accommodate today’s teaching methods and students’ needs The Challenge: Performing the renovations during the summer, and completing the work in time for the start of the school year

Washington, D.C.

The Edmund Burke School Renovation The Edmund Burke School is a private, coed institution serving stuTEAM MEMBERS

Bowie Gridley Architects Architect Structure Tone, Inc. Construction Manager Girard Engineering, P.C. MEP Engineering Senate Masonry, Inc. Masonry Contractors

dents in grades five through 12 in northwest

Washington,

D.C.

Recently, the school built a second building on a corner lot across an alley from its existing facility. The new facility is physically connected to the existing school building and houses the middle school in addition to some common areas. The original school building was constructed in 1908 with an addition completed in 1987. To accommodate the upper Photos courtesy of Maxwell MacKenzie

school, which remained in the existing facility, renovations and enhance-

Boards provide students with inter-

found on the project, so an assess-

ments were performed.

active note-taking and communica-

ment had to be done on the levels

tion tools.

of lead, and then training was given

According to Structure Tone, Inc., the project’s construction

Among the project’s greatest

to all laborers on how to drill into

manager, the modernization has

challenges was working on a tight

the paint [and] work within these

brought the school into the 21st

schedule, since completing all work

conditions,” said Frank Mullen,

century, providing students with a

during the summer months before

project manager for Structure Tone.

new level of technology. The scope

the start of the school year was

Structure Tone contributed to the

of the project included the con-

imperative. “Also, there was anoth-

project in other ways as well, review-

struction of a computer laboratory

er contractor in the building put-

ing all drawings with the owner and

with space for 20 users, and also

ting an addition on, and they were

the architect and making value-engi-

introduced wireless networking to

running behind schedule,” said

neering recommendations for the

the school. This enables remote

Richard Schneider, senior vice presi-

use of alternate equipment to save

access to the shared network from

dent of Structure Tone.

time and money.

anywhere

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the

building.

The school had not removed

Despite the obstacles, the project

Additionally, the project involved

equipment or furniture from the

was completed on time before

the installation of new fume hoods;

space

renovations

students returned for the new aca-

new cabinetry with epoxy tops; and

began, so crews covered all the

demic year. This project greatly

new casework in the physics lab,

school equipment and moved

enhances the educational experi-

the biology lab, the earth science

some of the existing fixtures in

ence for both the students and

lab and the chemistry lab. In the

the work areas to avoid causing

the teachers.

physics and biology labs, SMART

damage. “There was lead paint

before

the

— June Campbell

educational facilities

College Park, Maryland

Facts & Figures Owner: Friends Community School

Friends Community School

Type of Project: A new pre-K-8 school Size: 26,900 square feet Cost: $6.4 million (construction costs) Construction Time: May 2006 -

With its innovative sustainable features, including straw bale con-

September 2007

struction and a green roof, the

The Need: A permanent home for

new pre-kindergarten through

a pre-K-8 Quaker school

eighth grade Friends Community

The Challenge: Dealing with the complexities of the sustainable

School attracts attention far and

construction methods and

wide. The straw bale wall in the

materials

multipurpose room is more than two stories high, which is unique in itself. “I believe we are the largest

straw-bale-constructed

building in the world,” said Connie Belfiore, interim head of the school. Photos courtesy of Hord Coplan Macht, Inc.

The new facility is the school’s TEAM MEMBERS

Synthesis USA Owner’s Representative Hord Coplan Macht, Inc. Architect Harbor View Contractors General Contractor Absolute Builders, Inc. Carpentry Contractors

first permanent home, and its

friendly ventilation system that

applied an adobe-type mud and

design demonstrates the Quaker

uses waste energy from exhaust to

several coats of plaster to encapsu-

philosophy of valuing stewardship

heat and cool air; and a living,

late the bales, making them

of the land. “We call it going

green roof that provides insulation

impervious to fire, insects, high

green on a budget,” said Belfiore,

for the building and also filters

winds and heavy rains.

adding that the school is anticipat-

the rain runoff.

ing a Leadership in Energy and

presented the construction crews

Environmental Design (LEED ) sil-

ect manager for Hord Coplan

with endless challenges. “The

ver certification.

Macht, Inc., the project’s archi-

building is a working classroom in

All Strong M.B., Inc. Drywall Contractor Long Fence Fencing Patton Harris Rust & Associates Civil Engineers

“We also wanted to create a

tect, an extensive, five-year design

progress from beginning to end

learning environment that…inte-

process revealed straw bale con-

due to the use of straw bales,

grated the building and its cam-

struction as the best value for the

earthen plaster, curved walls, [a]

pus into our curriculum and also

money. Despite the many miscon-

green roof and countless other

integrates stewardship of our

ceptions about the product, it

items [that] make this project a

resources into the daily lives of our

proved to be a viable, economical

truly one-of-a-kind experience,”

students and families,” she said.

and ecologically sound choice.

said Mogavero.

To that end, the school is nestled

There is no food source on the

Belfiore gave kudos to the proj-

onto a site that is adjacent to

straw, so it won’t attract pests, and

ect team members for their contri-

wetlands and surrounded by

it goes under the necessary

butions. “I would say that our

Greenbelt National Park. The

inspections and tests. “For as

building team showed a lot of

school is working to preserve the

earthy as it is, it has gone through

ingenuity, persistence, creativity

woodlands and wetlands, creating

all the code testing, the fire rated

and hard work — all to good

nature trails and gardens as well as

testing in California, the UL

effect,” she said.

an outdoor worship space.

[Underwriters Laboratories Inc.]

Inside the school, a unique feature highlights the building’s sus-

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The building’s unique design

According to Paul Dibos, proj-

ratings…” he said. John Mogavero, senior project

opened,

Friends

numerous

groups

manager

View

interested in learning more about

visible to all who enter. This “truth

Contractors, the project’s general

its sustainable design and con-

window” allows students and visi-

contractor, described the con-

struction. “We are proud to be

tors to actually see the exterior

struction process: after installing

a model of how to go green on

wall

construction

the building’s timber framing,

a budget,” said Belfiore, “and

method. Additional sustainable

crews stacked the straw bales in all

we look forward to going ‘green-

features of the school include the

exterior wall elevations, then used

er’ as the technology and our

use of solar tubes to allow sunlight

vinyl mesh and rebar to secure the

budget permits.”

into the interior; an environmentally

straw bales in place. Next, they

bale

Harbor

toured

tainable construction, making it

straw

for

Since

Community School has been

— June Campbell

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Westminster, Maryland

Facts & Figures Owner: McDaniel College Type of Project: A new fitness center

McDaniel College Leroy Merritt Fitness Center

Size: Approximately 9,000 square

McDaniel College is a private,

feet Cost: $4.8 million (total) Construction Time: March 2006 -

liberal arts college located in

October 2007

Westminster, Md., 30 miles from

The Need: A state-of-the-art

Baltimore and 56 miles from

fitness facility to enhance student

Washington, D.C. Its tradition of

life and serve as a campus focal point

excellence, small class size, 12:1

The Challenge: Performing the

student-faculty ratio, and ability

construction while the adjacent

for students to design their own

athletic complex remained in use

majors and matriculate at a Budapest campus enable it to attract the best and brightest. Nevertheless, in today’s competiPhoto courtesy of Richard Anderson Photography

tive climate, every school needs an

TEAM MEMBERS

Marshall Craft Associates, Inc. Architect Henry H. Lewis Contractors, LLC Construction Manager Gipe Associates Inc. MEP Engineering VOX Manufacturing, LLC Lighting

edge. The new two-story Leroy

team practice at summer training

Merritt Fitness Center provides

camp on those fields.

that edge.

Although the new fitness center is

“Construction at our college has

an addition to the existing athletic

been ongoing for the past 10

facility, it was designed to completely

years,” said Ethan Seidel, Ph.D., vice

change the look and feel of the com-

president of administration and

plex. “With its dramatic glass curtain

finance for McDaniel College. “The

wall, the new fitness center provides

Leroy Merritt Fitness Center has

a modern statement amid the cam-

been a key project.”

pus’s traditional, neo-Georgian archi-

“McDaniel recognizes that stu-

tecture,” said Bates. Innovative light-

dent life facilities are important for

ing showcases the center 24 hours a

recruiting and retaining today’s mar-

day, seven days a week — part of the

ket-savvy students,” said Stephen A.

transparent design that brings the

Bates, principal in charge of academ-

inside and outside together. A glass

staircase emphasizes this theme of

projects

for

Marshall

Craft

Associates, Inc., the project’s archi-

Photo courtesy of Richard Anderson Photography

transparency and openness.

tect. “The center was designed as a

Housed within the new center

prominent aesthetic feature and stu-

are a variety of fitness facilities and

dent gathering place.”

social gathering places. The first

Photo courtesy of Richard Anderson Photography

According to Seidel, the center,

floor offers a heavy weight equip-

athletic facilities had to remain open

named after alumnus and philan-

ment area, while the second floor

during the construction. “The project

thropist Leroy Merritt, is part of a

offers general fitness space, includ-

benefited greatly from the fact that

$9.3 million expansion and renova-

ing cardiovascular and circuit train-

the design/construction team of

tion of the Gill Center athletic com-

ing equipment. Additionally, people

Marshall Craft Associates and Henry

plex. The approximately 9,000-

can watch sporting events on the

H. Lewis Contractors, LLC had

square-foot facility has fulfilled its

plasma-screen televisions mounted

worked together previously on

design intention of making a high

throughout the facility, visit the new

numerous projects on the McDaniel

impact within a modest footprint.

multimedia McDaniel Sports Hall of

College campus…” said Seidel.

Taking advantage of its hillside

Fame, grab a bite at the restaurant,

“Their familiarity with the campus

location, it attracts people from the

or just hang out in the spacious

layout and its idiosyncrasies enabled

outside and provides stunning

lobby. A pedestrian plaza outside

the team to coordinate a complex

views of the neighboring Catoctin

the building provides the perfect

renovation and expansion of a facility

Mountains and the college’s athlet-

setting for social gatherings and

that had to remain in use throughout

ic fields from within. During the

relaxing between classes.

construction. This was accomplished

summer, fitness enthusiasts can

One of the challenges for the

watch the Baltimore Ravens NFL

project team was that the existing

in a nearly seamless fashion.” — Marilyn Campbell

Photo courtesy of Marshall Craft Associates, Inc.

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VOX www.voxarts.com

Paul Deeb looks upon himself and the people who work for him as,

“We do two things

“extremely creative people for hire. That’s who we are; that’s what we do.”

– we do professional

He finds that two of his passions, light and music, are connected. “Light was

lighting design and we

amongst my earliest childhood fascinations, music was my first love. As mate-

also produce lighting-

rial for design they are, to me, curiously related,” explains Deeb, managing

based commissioned

member/design principal and founder of VOX Manufacturing, located in

artwork,” Deeb says.

Baltimore, Md. “Both realms are technically rigorous and abstract. Both seek

“…

to reveal and influence us through the enhancement of our perceptions and the

imposed limits upon the

creative manipulation of our senses. Their attributes, when well executed, are

types of work which

difficult to define and conversely, when neglected, are keenly felt.”

we will undertake. We

have

never

When his firm first opened, it was focused solely on lighting design and

pursue and execute large and small projects, residential and commercial

called VOX Environmental Arts. As time progressed, Deeb began to focus

design, consultation and engineering, with the same degree of enthusi-

more upon the production and manufacturing of unique artwork. In 2005,

asm,” he adds. “As long as we’re using our creative skills productively, it

this shift was demonstrated by a change to the current name. In terms of

doesn’t really matter to me how we use them. A lot of the things that we do

lighting projects, he now is very selective about his clients, choosing those

are sort of niche things. …We find unique solutions to problems that fulfill

whose work would be the most interesting and satisfying to complete.

the client’s goals or, in some cases, dreams.”

“We go all over the place to do this work,” he says.

The process Deeb and his staff go through to discern and meet clients’ needs varies. “We have no singular approach. Clients have different needs

Size doesn’t matter

and the process has to be tailored to satisfy each individually. Some want

Whether they are grand scale projects — such as the World Trade Center

you to take total control. Some want input. Some like to control the process

in Miami — or smaller ones, such as making a small garden look as big as a

themselves,” he explains. “I think our process could best be described as

park with strategic light placement, Deeb selects VOX Manufacturing, LLC’s

intuitive. Usually our initial meetings are more about where a client wants

projects based on three qualities. The projects must give his firm the potential

to go and how to get them there.”

for learning and growth while posing interesting challenges.

The challenge is the thing Deeb’s firm thrives upon challenging projects. An exciting aspect of his firm’s work is that of constantly undertaking new opportunities. “I love doing things that I haven’t done and learning about those things,” he says. One such project involved the Miami World Trade Center. “They wanted a five-day display that features the Art Basel International Art Festival, which is the second biggest art festival in the world,” Deeb says. The solution for the 47-story building’s display involved utilizing polished aluminum mechanisms that move with the wind. “It literally painted the whole building in these colors that moved around as the wind fluctuated,” he adds. Deeb sums up his work philosophy in a few words. “Of course we can do that. That’s my approach to everything.” — Corporate Profile

Rockville, Maryland

Facts & Figures Owner: Montgomery County Public

Parkland Magnet Middle School for Aerospace Technology

Schools Type of Project: Renovations and additions to an existing middle school Size: 151,169 square feet Cost: $29.026 million (construction

Originally built in 1963, Parkland

costs) Construction Time: December

Middle School had not undergone

2005 - June 2007

any significant renovations since

The Need: To modernize an outdated school and provide

1966. Almost 40 years later,

infrastructure for an aerospace

Montgomery

technology magnet program

Schools decided it was time to give

The Challenge: Demolishing a significant portion of the building

the

aging

County school

Public

building

and redesigning it according to

makeover for the 21st century while

student and community needs

providing additional space for the growing student enrollment. Montgomery County Public

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Moseley Architects Architect Oak Contracting, LLC Construction Manager Towson Mechanical, Inc. Mechanical Contractors

Schools began the process by first

administrative area was moved to

consulting with those who would

the front of the building in order to

use the school on a daily basis: stu-

provide visual supervision of the

dents, staff, parents and commu-

front entrance, parking and parts of

nity members. Moseley Architects

the bus loading area.” The east side

helped the school district conduct

of the school now serves as the aca-

an intensive consensus workshop

demic area; the southern portion

to best understand what educa-

serves the core exploratory curricu-

tional environment was desired for

la; and the west side houses the din-

technology utilized in the class-

the school. “Throughout a process

ing, assembly and athletic areas.

rooms, which includes controlled

of public meetings, the design

The existing gymnasium and the-

wireless computer access, ceiling-

team listened to the input of

ater remained intact. In addition,

mounted projectors and interactive

teachers, parents, students, com-

the

computer screen systems.

munity leaders and administrators.

mechanical, electrical and plumb-

Several concepts were explored

ing (MEP) infrastructure as well as

Contracting was involved early in

and revised until a unanimous

telecommunications systems.

the design phase, providing pre-

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received

updated

According

Song,

Oak

consensus was determined,” said

Site improvements were also

construction services such as cost

Jim Henderson, project manager

made to accommodate on-site traffic

estimates/controls, value engineer-

for Moseley Architects.

circulation for pedestrians, busses,

ing, constructability reviews and bid

Following these visioning ses-

cars and service vehicles. “The site

procurements. “As a result, the con-

sions, Moseley Architects worked

was reconfigured to separate the bus

struction manager was familiar with

with construction manager Oak

and student drop-off traffic, increas-

the project prior to the construction

Contracting, LLC to create a mod-

ing the safety and supervision of the

phase; able to develop a project

ern middle school that could

students,” said James Song, director,

implementation plan during the

accommodate approximately 800

division

for

design phase; and promoted team-

students (with a core capacity for

Montgomery County Public Schools.

work between the designers, con-

1,000 students). The scope of the

“New tennis, basketball and play

tractors and the owner,” he said.

project

areas were developed to comple-

involved

demolishing

62,441 square feet of the existing

school

Photos courtesy of Kenneth Wyner Photography

construction

ment the adjacent park.”

Parkland provides a strong learning environment for students.

school; modernizing the remain-

One of the unique features of the

However, in addition to serving a

der of the building; and construct-

new and improved school is the

practical function for the communi-

ing a new 71,852-square-foot,

laboratory space included to sup-

ty, the school has also added to the

two-story facility.

port the new aerospace technology

aesthetics of the area. Song said,

“The existing building was reor-

magnet program. Additionally, the

“The newly modernized Parkland

ganized and modernized to meet

latest classroom technology was

Middle School is a local landmark of

the programmatic needs of the

incorporated into the school with

the community…”

school,” said Henderson. “The

Promethean interactive educational

— Kelly Skarritt

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Facts & Figures Owner: Howard Community College Type of Project: A new student services center Size: 103,770 square feet Cost: $24.65 million (construction costs) Construction Time: July 2005 March 2007 The Need: A convenient “one-stop shop” for student services at Howard Community College The Challenge: Dealing with the escalating costs of construction materials

Photos courtesy of Robert Creamer

Columbia, Maryland

TEAM MEMBERS

Design Collective, Inc. Architect Riparius Construction, Inc. Construction Manager at Risk Emmitsburg Glass Company Glass & Glazing Long Fence Fencing Patton Harris Rust & Associates Civil Engineers SK&A Structural Engineers, PLLC Structural Engineers

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The Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Hall at Howard Community College The Rouse Company Foundation

counseling and career centers as

organized around [the] central

Student Services Hall at Howard

well as student support services,

atrium

Community College in Columbia,

while the fourth floor provides

easily visible and accessible to

Md., welcomes students and visi-

meeting spaces and an outside bal-

students entering the building,”

tors at the college campus’s main

cony that offers a view of the city.

said Suresh A. Kodolikar, principal

space

make

them

entrance. The four-story structure

This new building completes the

sits at the end of a newly formed

development of the campus’s north

for Design Collective, Inc., the pro-

quad and provides a one-stop shop

quad as outlined in the college’s

Project challenges arose when

where students can apply, test, reg-

master plan. A soaring butterfly roof

the costs of construction materials

ister and seek financial aid — all in

over the dining room establishes

escalated and threatened the budg-

one location.

the facility’s status as the “head-

et. “The most positive thing on the

ject’s architect.

According to Howard Community

house building” of the quad and

project was the cooperation among

College, the previous facilities

provides a strong visual focal point

the owners, construction manager

were scattered throughout the

while providing shade for the out-

and

campus and did not serve students’

door terrace.

said Scott Veith, project designer

the

architect/engineers,”

needs effectively. The new building

The entrance lobby extends

for Design Collective. Thanks to

provides a seamless enrollment

through the building and incorpo-

this cooperation, the team explored

approach for students and prospec-

rates a three-story atrium and a

avenues to help control these

tive students.

grand staircase. On the opposite

costs, resulting in pre-purchasing some materials.

The ground floor of the facility

side of the building, a staircase at

houses the welcome desk, a student

the second-level entrance provides

The completed project met

lounge, a bookstore and the

another access point with closer

expectations. “The project is not

entrance to a 200-seat dining room

proximity to parking. The central

successful unless and until the user

with various types of seating,

atrium acts as a transparent link

groups find that it is serving their

including an outdoor terrace.

between the east and west entries.

needs efficiently,” said Kodolikar.

Admissions, advising, the test cen-

A visitor approaching from the west

“Based on the feedback we have

ter, the finance office and financial

can see through the building to

received, we are proud to say

aid are located on the second

the campus quad on the east end.

that it does!”

floor. The third floor contains the

“The various departments were

— June Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: St. Coletta of Greater Washington Type of Project: A new school for

St. Coletta of Greater Washington

children with disabilities Size: 99,000 square feet Cost: $32 million (total) Construction Time: March 2005 -

Highly visible in a transition zone on Independence Avenue, St. Coletta

July 2006

of Greater Washington is a unique

The Need: A school that meets

learning place that provides educa-

the special needs of students with

tional opportunities for children with

disabilities The Challenge: Constructing the

disabilities. While the building’s scale

building’s complex main facade

blends with the neighborhood, the glazed facade and the vibrant and playful color palette set the building apart from Washington, D.C.’s usual architecture. The whimsical shapes on the facade evoke childhood and reflect the school’s mission. The project represents the first

TEAM MEMBERS

private/public partnership of its Advanced Project Management Project Manager

kind in Washington, D.C. The city

user group with different needs and

leased the land to St. Coletta for

distinguished by a pitched roof.

one dollar per year, and the organi-

Each house enters into the Village

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company General Contractor

zation raised money and financed

Green, a three-story-high common

the construction of the school. The

space running down the center of

AccesSecurity, Inc. Security Systems

city is guaranteed 225 spaces for

the school. Atop the Village Green,

students in the school; students

“lantern skylights” bring natural

from Maryland and Virginia fill the

light inside the building.

Michael Graves & Associates Architect

remaining spaces. “The new construction allowed us

visually stimulating and functional for

to design a space specifically to meet

the students, creating a positive

the needs of the population we

experience, which is especially

to ensure the building did not leak,”

serve,” said Sharon Brady Raimo,

important for long school days, said

he said, adding that the architects

CEO of St. Coletta. In addition to

Miller. Glass, openness, natural light

were great team players who

classrooms, the school incorporates

and color are important elements of

helped make this project a success.

elements such as a hydrotherapy

this interior design. Furthermore,

Raimo also acknowledged the

pool and physical therapy suites as

wide, segmented halls avoid the long

team’s expertise. “The architect,

well as spaces for art and music ther-

straight lines that are disorienting to

Michael Graves, was sensitive to the

apy, adaptive physical education,

autistic children, and activity alcoves

mission, and the design demon-

horticulture, and sensory therapy.

within the halls have write-on walls,

strates that sensitivity as it clearly

Bob Miller, AIA, principal for

fish tanks and video experiences.

captures the spirit of St. Coletta,”

Michael Graves & Associates, the

Staff offices and support spaces are

she said. “The construction team

project’s architect, said the firm

located throughout the building to

delivered this project on time and

avoided a design that resembled a

enhance supervision of the children.

under budget — a rare feat in this

typical school. “The students are

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The interior design of the school is

John T. Fitzgerald, senior project for

Photos courtesy of © Maxwell MacKenzie

day and age.”

special children who need a special

manager

Whiting-Turner

Miller expressed great enthusi-

vision,” he said. Throughout the

Contracting Co., the project’s gen-

asm for the final product. “I’ve

programming and design process,

eral contractor, said there were sev-

never felt better about making a

the design team spent considerable

eral construction challenges, espe-

contribution

time with the school administration

cially with the many different geo-

through architecture than I did with

and children to develop a space

metric shapes on the main facade

this project,” he said. “Through the

that meets all their needs.

facing Independence Avenue. “The

architecture, it really reflects the

The design divides the school

challenge was where each of the

school’s mission and gives the peo-

into five color-coded “houses,”

geometric shapes intersects with

ple that use it a lot of pride.”

each accommodating a different

the remaining parts of the building

community

— June Campbell

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La Plata, Maryland

Facts & Figures Owner: Charles County Public

Theodore G. Davis Middle School

Schools Type of Project: A new middle school

Built to accommodate a growing

separate house.” The sixth-grade

equipped with [a] LCD [liquid crys-

new

house is on the first floor, while sev-

tal display] projector tied to [the]

Construction Time: December

Theodore G. Davis Middle School

enth- and eighth-grade houses are in

school network,” said Bowling.

2005 - June 2007

helps round out the offerings of an

separate wings on the second floor.

“Each instructional area has [the]

The Need: A new middle school to

existing 280-acre educational and

Each house includes one special edu-

capability for distance learning

community complex in La Plata, Md.

cation classroom, while the support

and video conferencing. Stationary

“This school helps relieve over-

spaces consist of a media center,

and mobile video conferencing

crowding at the middle school level

art/science/music spaces, a cafeteria,

[are] available in the media center.”

in the northern area of Charles

County and provides a modern facil-

administrative areas.

Size: 137,000 square feet Cost: $26.3 million (construction costs)

relieve overcrowding in the northern area of Charles County The Challenge: Unusual existing site conditions

student

population,

the

gymnasium/auditorium

and

The project was challenged by a few factors, including some unusual

ity with the latest technological

The school includes a number of

site conditions such as the storm

improvements to enhance our edu-

unique features and amenities. For

water management pond with its

cational

Katie

example, there is a centrally located

Americans with Disabilities Act

O’Malley-Simpson, coordinator of

and easily accessible outdoor teach-

(ADA) accessible paths. In addition,

communications and media relations

ing “classroom” that enhances

there were existing buildings on the

for Charles County Public Schools,

learning and allows teachers to

site,

the project’s owner. “This school is on

incorporate nature into the curricu-

school, a high school and a com-

a campus that houses a high school

lum, according to Bowling. This

munity service complex that need-

and an elementary school, [and the

classroom includes a storm water

ed to be factored into the construc-

Long Fence Fencing

campus has] space to accommodate

management pond with walking

tion plan. Teamwork from all parties

county government-sponsored out-

paths that are compliant with

was a key element in overcoming

T&W Woodworking Co. Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork

door recreational programs and a

Americans with Disabilities Act

these challenges. O’Malley-Simpson

public library. All schools are available

(ADA) requirements.

said, “The project team was com-

Test and Balancing, Inc. HVAC Systems

for after-hours and community use.”

In addition, the school was built

posed of educators, designers, and

TEAM MEMBERS

SHW Group, LLP Architect Scheibel Construction General Contractor

programs,”

said

including

elementary

The two-story, 137,000-square-

to conserve energy. “Sunscreens on

facility administrators and man-

foot facility provides space for grades

the windows reduce sun glare and

agers with a diverse background

six through eight, and has 83 teach-

heat penetration,” said Bowling.

whose collaboration greatly con-

ing stations. According to Kristin

“Major building entrances [are]

tributed to each aspect of the proj-

Bowling, marketing manager for

sheltered and protected from

ect from educational specification

SHW Group, LLP, the project’s archi-

winter winds; thermal break win-

development through design, con-

tect, the design incorporates a

dows include insulating low-e [low-

struction

“school-within-a-school” concept for

emissivity] glazing; [and] class-

school opening.”

each grade level and utilizes a central

rooms have operable windows for

main street as the key organizing ele-

natural ventilation.”

ment. “A large corridor, called ‘Main

Incorporating technology into

Street,’ connects the core areas of the

the school was also a major part

building with two main entrances at

of the project. “Every classroom [is]

completion

and

the

— Amy Pagett

each end,” she explained. “‘Main Street’ connects the building’s two houses with centrally located support spaces — sixth-, seventh- and eighthgrade levels [are] each located in a

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Charlottesville, Virginia

Facts & Figures Owners: The Commonwealth of Virginia; The Rector of the University of Virginia Type of Project: Restoration and adaptive reuse of a historic university building

University of Virginia Fayerweather Hall Renovations & Additions

Size: 18,745 square feet Cost: $8.35 million

Originally built in 1892 as a gym-

Construction Time: June 2004 -

nasium, Fayerweather Hall at the

July 2006

University of Virginia has long been

The Need: Renovations to restore the historic building for use by the

an important part of the university’s

art history department

campus. When it was first construct-

The Challenge: Dealing with rock

ed, it represented a return to

on site as well as abatement of asbestos and lead paint and sagging in the roof system

Jeffersonian classicism and marked the university’s entry into intercollegiate athletic competition. Today, thanks to a recent restoration project, the building is now home to the university’s art history department. Photos courtesy of Tom Crane Photography

Although initially a gymnasium,

TEAM MEMBERS

Dagit • Saylor Architects Architect Martin Horn, Inc. General Contractor Bat Masonry Company, Inc. Masonry Contractors Piedmont Plaster & Drywall Drywall Contractor Quality Welding, Inc. Miscellaneous Metals

Fayerweather Hall was altered over

building was also converted from

during the excavation needed

the years to serve the needs of vari-

two levels to three to maximize the

for utility and foundation work.

ous university departments. In 1924

interior space. “Seminar rooms, a

“Of course, no large hoe rams

all gym-related functions were

visual resource center, administra-

or blasting could be utilized due

removed from the building when

tion and faculty offices are organ-

to the existing utilities and struc-

the art department moved in. Then,

ized by a two-story atrium beneath

tures,

it was further renovated in the

the original gymnasium trusses and

effort required,” said Moulton.

1930s to serve the architecture

are flooded with natural light from

Additionally, asbestos and lead

school. In 1960, the studio arts

the restored monitor skylight,” said

paint were discovered and had to

moved in and built a steel Butler

Saylor. “Having been concealed by

be dealt with properly.

building shed along the building’s

a drop ceiling…the great wooden

One of the biggest hurdles, how-

west side and further changed the

trusses are now visible for the first

ever, involved the work required to

original character of Fayerweather

time in 75 years.”

repair the existing roof and truss

the

Additional elements of the project

system and integrate it with the

FAIA, partner with project architect

included construction of a small addi-

new structural steel supports. A dec-

Dagit • Saylor Architects.

tion to the west ground level to serve

orative plaster ceiling, installed in

as a photo gallery, demolition of the

the building during the late 1930s,

conducted

its

steel shed that was added in the

had placed heavy loads on the roof

historic structures and identified

survey

1960s, cleaning and repointing of all

and truss system, causing sagging.

Fayerweather Hall as an essential

the interior and exterior brickwork,

Through hard work, construction

building. To that end, it embarked on

replacement of the slate roof, installa-

crews were able to successfully

a major adaptive reuse and signifi-

tion of a new roof monitor, and

repair the damage while also

cant, but selective, exterior historical

installation of a new elevator to

installing the new roof monitor and

restoration project, said Saylor. The

meet

clerestory windows.

project followed the university’s

Furthermore, the building now has a

Despite the multitude of chal-

preservation guidelines, and the

completely modernized HVAC sys-

lenges, the project was completed

building’s original fabric and charac-

tem with automatic temperature

on time, allowing the art history

ter-defining features were retained

controls and life safety systems that

department to move in during the

while new elements were created in

can be monitored by the university’s

summer and have everything ready

accordance with the Secretary of the

remote central monitoring facility,

for students in the fall. Moulton

Interior standards, he added.

according to Rocky Moulton, project

said, “The university has now

manager for Martin Horn, Inc., the

moved into the building to rave

project’s general contractor.

reviews from the new tenants

The building’s deteriorated original wood structure was removed and a new steel structure was inserted within the brick walls. The

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increasing

Hall, according to Peter M. Saylor,

Several years ago, the university

greatly

The

accessibility

requirements.

project had many chal-

lenges, including dealing with rock

and others.” — Jamie Rawcliffe

educational facilities

Facts & Figures Owners: The Commonwealth of Virginia; The Rector of the University of Virginia Type of Project: A new engineering research building Size: 99,000 gross square feet Cost: $43 million Construction Time: March 2003 November 2006 The Need: A new research building for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences that fosters collaboration

Charlottesville, Virginia

The Challenge: Performing underground utility relocation while

University of Virginia Wilsdorf Hall

maintaining complete use of all adjacent buildings, and designing and constructing the building to minimize outside interference from vibration and electromagnetic fields

TEAM MEMBERS

VMDO Architects Architect Barton Malow Company Construction Manager AERO Integrated Solutions, Inc. Building Automation Systems

Wilsdorf Hall, previously known as

placed in a row,” said Carrie Shaeffer,

the Materials Science Engineering

vice president of Barton Malow

and

Building

Company, the project’s construction

(MSENT), makes connections — liter-

manager. “But the field of nanotech-

ally and figuratively — at the

nology

University of Virginia.

importance, with implications for

Nanotechnology

itself

outsized

“Wilsdorf Hall provides valuable

everything…including curing cancer.

engineering research space,” said

The university is a pioneer in this dis-

Libba Bowling, PE, project manager

cipline. It sought to build upon this

for the university. It houses one of five

specialization to attract industry lead-

nationwide centers established by

ers and outstanding students and to

the National Science Foundation to

improve quality of life worldwide.

advance nanotechnology research.

Wilsdorf Hall is the appropriate vehi-

The facility encourages collaborative,

cle for this ambition.”

interdisciplinary study among faculty

Photos courtesy of Dan Addison/ U. Va. Public Affairs

Wilsdorf Hall includes spaces that

vibration

and

electromagnetic

American Stone Virginia, LLC Architectural Precast Concrete Equipment

members and students from several

encourage

among

fields. To minimize vibrational

different departments within the

researchers. Project centers outfit-

impact, the building contains two

Bat Masonry Company, Inc. Masonry Contractor

School of Engineering and Applied

ted with conference tables, work-

levels extending nearly 45 feet

Sciences, including materials science,

stations and computer equipment

below grade at its north end. This

CSE, Inc. Structural Steel Fabricators & Erectors

chemical engineering, electrical engi-

allow teams of scientists to gather

depth, in close proximity to the

neering, mechanical engineering and

and share their work. Instead of the

three adjoining structures, required

McDaniel Inc. Interior Contractor

biomedical engineering.

isolation of old, the new format

that substantial underpinning and

encourages

Glass-

shoring be performed in advance of

bridged connections to the materi-

walled research laboratories make

new building construction. All elec-

als science and engineering build-

ongoing research a constant, visible

trical and mechanical systems were

ing as well as the chemical engi-

reference point, spurring innova-

designed to provide EMI [electro-

neering research building. There is

tion among scholars.

magnetic interference] shielding

Physically, the building features

interaction.

also a connection to a recently ren-

According to Shaeffer, there were

and eliminate vibrational transmis-

ovated chemistry library and a con-

some challenges along the way.

sion into the building structure,

nection via a terrace to the chem-

“The construction involved a signif-

adding further complexity.”

istry building. Meanwhile, a central

icant underground utility relocation

“Construction of the many

gathering area with a café within

phase to provide space for the

complicated systems on a very

Wilsdorf Hall brings together people

structure while maintaining com-

crowded spot was difficult, but

from all disciplines, feeding their

plete use of all adjacent buildings,”

ultimately successful,” said Bowling.

minds as well as their bodies as they

she said. “In addition, to accommo-

Now, the research being done at

meet, talk and collaborate.

date the sensitive nature of research

Wilsdorf Hall will improve every

with

to occur in the finished building,

facet of life for people nationwide

manipulating material smaller than

the project was designed to mini-

— and worldwide.

100 nanometers — about 10 atoms

mize outside interference from

“Nanotechnology

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— Marilyn Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owners: The Commonwealth of Virginia; The Rector of the University of Virginia Type of Project: A new basketball arena Size: 366,000 square feet Cost: $129.8 million Construction Time: August 2003 June 2006 The Need: A signature basketball arena for the university that also functions as a multipurpose event venue The Challenge: Creating a contemporary facility that relates to the historic university campus

TEAM MEMBERS

University of Virginia Facilities Management Project Manager VMDO Architects Architect (lead architect) Ellerbe Becket Architect (design architect) Barton Malow Company Construction Manager Bat Masonry Company, Inc. Masonry Contractors Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. Site Contractors G.C. Zarnas & Co., Inc. Painting & Wallcovering Contractors Nitsch Engineering Civil Engineers Patton Harris Rust & Associates Civil Engineers Piedmont Plaster & Drywall Drywall Contractors

Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia John Paul Jones Arena The University of Virginia John

excitement associated with the tra-

patrons as close to the action as pos-

Paul Jones Arena was recently built

dition of Virginia basketball while

sible and make each ticket price point

on the university’s campus to

providing for modern conveniences

special. Our structural expertise in

accommodate both the men’s and

and amenities, he said. “An inti-

this building type allowed us an

women’s basketball programs as

mate, ‘close-to-the-court’ environ-

opportunity to maximize the can-

well as play host to concerts, ice

ment creates a home court advan-

tilever of the upper seating bowl to

shows, circuses and other events.

tage for the Virginia Cavaliers.”

bring the seating closer to the court.

According to Steve Duethman,

The arena features 15,000 seats

We also wanted an iconic interior for

principal and project manager for

with unobstructed views, 20 suites, a

the seating bowl so that when you

Ellerbe Becket, the project’s design

300-capacity clubroom, a practice

see it on television you know imme-

architect, the project had precise

facility, locker rooms and weight

diately that it is John Paul Jones Arena

image and functional goals. The

room/training facilities. “The seating

at University of Virginia. The brick

arena serves as a gateway that

bowl drove the design,” said

proscenium at the east end with the

imparts the sense of pride and

Duethman. “We wanted to put

cast-stone trellis is unmistakably

Professional Products, Inc. Technology Design-build

Virginia. We developed the seating bowl in a horseshoe configuration

Stafford Stone Works, LLC Tile & Stone Contractor

with the open end at the east proscenium, where telescopic seating provided for students can be retracted for an event.” One of the project’s challenges involved controlling the building’s volume, scale and proportions to better relate to the other structures in the university’s athletic precinct. The team worked diligently to fashion a modern arena that also blends with the historic campus. A grand pergola crowning the arena’s main Photos courtesy of © Prakash Patel

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entrance makes a tremendous first impression as patrons approach the structure. This unique design element is reminiscent of the campus’s architectural vocabulary, first established by Thomas Jefferson who founded the university in 1819. “Our relationship with VMDO Architects was very collaborative,” said Duethman. “We worked together to develop a design that was seamless in terms of how exterior materials complemented the interior spaces and [integrated] the ‘Virginia’

context. We also had a great relation-

communications challenges on the

ship with Jon Oliver, the university’s

project by setting up, hosting and

executive associate director of athlet-

managing a Prolog website, which

ics, who was responsible for the

tracks all aspects of the construction

development of this project. His

process. “This greatly simplified

openness to new ideas that would

communications,” he said.

make this state of the art and his

Thanks to the hard work and

involvement in the design collabora-

dedication of all the team mem-

tion were refreshing.”

bers, the new arena was successful-

Phil Kirby, project manager for Barton

Malow

Company,

the

project’s construction manager, said his company tackled the

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Facts & Figures Owner: Virginia Commonwealth University Type of Project: A new academic building Size: 260,000 square feet Cost: $84 million (total) Construction Time: November 2005 - December 2007 The Need: A new joint-use academic building for the university’s School of Business and School of Engineering The Challenge: Creating a facility where the two schools complement one another yet maintain their own identities

Richmond, Virginia TEAM MEMBERS

Trammell Crow Company Program Manager Moseley Architects Architect of Record Hillier Architecture Architect (School of Business) Payette Associates, Inc. Architect (School of Engineering) Smith + McClane Architects Architect (exterior design consultant) Gilbane Building Company, Inc. Construction Manager Earth Tech, Inc. Consulting Engineers New England Lab Laboratory Furniture

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business and School of Engineering Virginia Commonwealth University,

for life outside the classroom in the

research advancements with busi-

the largest university in Virginia,

technology-driven workplace of the

ness-minded entrepreneurs much

recently created a building on its new

21st century.

like they would in a ‘real-world’

Monroe Park Campus in Richmond that will help prepare students

The

university

developed

workplace,” said George Nasis, vice

shared home for business and engi-

president of Moseley Architects, the

neering students, which allows stu-

project’s architect of record.

dents to grow in their respective

The new facility is the result of

fields while learning how to cooper-

collaboration among four architec-

ate with students in another field.

tural firms. In addition to Moseley

“The idea is that the shared facility

serving as the architect of record,

will foster collaboration between

Hillier Architecture designed the

the two schools and allow engineer-

School of Business’ space; Payette

ing students to share innovative

Associates, Inc. handled the School of Engineering; and Smith + McClane Architects was the exterior design consultant. The firms’ cooperation with one another was imperative in order for the project to be completed on time and according to the university’s wishes. Housed in the new building are classrooms,

laboratories,

case

study rooms, lecture halls, multimedia teaching facilities, a trading room, a café, faculty offices, administrative offices and related support

space.

According

Nasis, the establishment of a realistic trading floor allowed business students to gain a better Photos courtesy of Moseley Architects

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understanding of life on the stock

scale. “For our part, the most difficult

market floor. Meanwhile, the engi-

design challenge was trying to break

neering school’s space includes

down the enormous building into

digital and information technolo-

manageable forms so it doesn’t look

gy labs, with an emphasis on

like a super-block building,” said

research labs.

Patrick McClane of Smith + McClane

“Although the two schools

Architects. He added that the project

share the building, each has its

was completed thanks to a real team

own atrium where students can

effort among the four architects, the

casually interact, study and relax,”

program manager, the builder and

said Nasis. These separate atriums

the owner.

provide distinct identities for the

In addition to helping the univer-

two entities. However, the cyber

sity grow its offerings for students,

café is centrally located within the

the new building also benefits the

building to reinforce the facility’s

city of Richmond. “The project is

goal of integrating the students

located on the Monroe Park

from the two schools.

Campus,

which

expanding

One of the most innovative

toward the east,” said Nasis. “As

aspects of the project was the build-

such, the project has been an inte-

ing’s facade, which had to comple-

gral part of revitalizing this area

ment its historic surroundings within

of the city.”

the capital city and maintain a similar

— Kelly Skarritt

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Facts & Figures Owner: Washington and Lee University Type of Project: A new shared art and music facility Size: 67,000 square feet Cost: $19.2 million Construction Time: June 2004 August 2006 The Need: A new shared art and music facility to provide state-of-the-art spaces for the two departments The Challenge: Overcoming

Lexington, Virginia

zoning, climate and site issues during the project

Washington and Lee University John and Anne Wilson Hall Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va., was founded in TEAM MEMBERS

Barton Malow Company Owner’s Representative Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership LLP Architect Brice Building Company Construction Manager/ General Contractor Bat Masonry Company, Inc. Masonry Contractors Branch Highways, Inc. Civil/Site Contractors Sandia Ceramics Ceramic & Marble Contractor

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noise interference from outside.

1749, making it the ninth oldest

The team dealt with a host of chal-

institution of higher education in

lenges on the project, ranging from

America. It ranks among U.S. News

zoning to climate. “Situated adjacent

& World Report’s top 15 liberal arts

to residential neighborhoods, the

colleges/universities.

university experienced a long process Photos courtesy of Washington and Lee University

To enhance its excellent liberal

to gain the revised zoning necessary

arts education, the university decid-

from the City of Lexington,” said

protect the stream from runoff, a

ed to expand its art and music offer-

Tom Abernathy, project manager for

site berm and retention pond were

ings by constructing a modern facil-

Brice Building Company, the project’s

built. Storm water is treated

ity within the campus’s traditional

construction manager/general con-

through a system of site-construct-

architecture. The new John and

tractor. “A neighborhood committee

ed water quality ponds before

Anne Wilson Hall is a four-story,

was established consisting of universi-

draining into the creek.”

concrete-frame structure with a tra-

ty and Brice personnel, community

“The project has been a great

ditional brick and cast-stone exteri-

representatives, and city officials.

success,” said Tom Contos, archi-

or. It is annexed onto the Lenfest

The

proactively

tect for the university. “Before, the

Center, an existing building that

to deal with issues and gained

Lenfest Center theater on the site

houses the theater department.

high praise from both the city

was more of a closed box. This new

Wilson Hall includes art studios,

and neighbors.”

building, which accompanies the

group

worked

classrooms and faculty offices for

Thanks to enclosed and heated

Lenfest, brings [the] arts and music

the art department as well as indi-

scaffolding, crews were able to con-

together, and enables the sharing of

vidual and group practice rooms

tinue masonry work through the

energy and creativity. The Lenfest

and faculty studios for the music

winter. The interior was sealed with

didn’t take advantage of the beauti-

department. A 300-seat concert hall

temporary enclosures and heated.

ful site, with a meadow and creek.

was also included to host musical

Meanwhile, regular snow and ice

The new facility, with tall, outward-

performances.

removal was necessary during the

facing windows, helps the building

installation of the roof.

relate to its site.

One of the big challenges was

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inside the hall while preventing

to create a building that met art

Additional obstacles involved the

“We met the architectural chal-

students’ needs while also provid-

difficult site, which was small and

lenge,” continued Contos. “Outside,

ing the acoustical isolation neces-

had an existing roadway only 15

the facility respects the classical

sary for the music department.

feet away. “The remote parking and

revival genre of the campus. Inside,

World-renowned Kirkegaard and

staging created the need for close

it is open and airy.” Now, art and

Associates was brought on board to

coordination and communication

music students have a stunning

help create an acoustically pleasing

among on-site contractors,” said

new home in which to practice

design for the concert hall. The

Abernathy. Additionally, there is a

their craft.

design provides stellar acoustics

creek adjacent to the site. “To

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Quantico, Virginia

Facts & Figures Owner/Developer: Department of

Aircraft Maintenance Hangar Complex and Maintenance Hangar Type 1

the Navy — Naval Facilities Engineering Command Type of Project: Two new aircraft hangars and associated maintenance and support space Size: 180,250 square feet (Whiteside Hangar); 56,850 square

The Aircraft Maintenance Hangar

feet (Greenside Hangar)

Complex and Maintenance Hangar

Cost: $73 million

Type I were constructed at the

Construction Time: April 2005 November 2007

Marine Corps Air Facility in Quantico,

The Need: New aircraft hangars

Va., to provide the Marine Helicopter

for HMX-1 as part of the Marine

Squadron One (HMX-1) fleet with

Corps Air Facility’s plan to upgrade its facilities

state-of-the-art space for aircraft

The Challenge: Dealing with poor

maintenance, operations, storage,

soil conditions on the site, and

training and other required mission

keeping the airfield operational at

elements. HMX-1 is the largest per-

all times

manently formed aircraft squadron in the Marine Corps and is responsible for the President of the United States’

TEAM MEMBERS

HSMM AECOM Architect/Engineer Clark Construction Group, L.L.C. General Contractor Boatman and Magnani Inc. Marble & Granite Contractors Freestate Electrical Const.Virginia Electrical Contractors International Door, Inc. Industrial Doors KM Builders, Inc. Interior Contractor

helicopter transport as well as the

“These

Fleet Marine Force.

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elements

allow the structures to echo the

Although connected, the two

style of surrounding buildings,”

superstructures are known sepa-

said Charles R. Priest Jr., PE, DBIA,

rately as the 180,250-square-foot

vice president for HSMM AECOM,

Whiteside Hangar, which serves the

the project’s architect/engineer.

Executive Fleet (the only organiza-

According to Priest, the side of the

Photos courtesy of Jeffrey Sauers, Commercial Photographics

tion responsible for direct helicopter

hangars that faces the airfield needed

conditions, and any weight applied

support of the White House), and

door openings as large as possible to

to the soil was predicted to cause

the 56,850-square-foot Greenside

provide greater flexibility for aircraft

excessive settlement. In addition,

Hangar, which supports the rest of

movement and storage. “The hangar

the site was situated below the 100-

the HMX-1 fleet. Aircraft parking

doors roll and move along tracks in

year floodplain. In order to over-

aprons, vehicle roadways and park-

the slab,” he said. “Each door is

come this challenge, the elevation

ing were also part of the project.

individually acting and each track is

of the site had to be raised so the

The two-story hangars have a sim-

continuous the full length of the

hangars and parking apron would

ilar design and include adjoining

hangar, allowing each door to be

be above the floodplain.

maintenance buildings that house

moved to any desired position in the

avionics shops, administrative and

hangar opening.”

additional

challenge,

according to Fulton, was that

storage areas, briefing rooms, main-

“A notable feature of the two-

the airfield had to be operational

tenance shops, flight crew support

hangar facility is its exposed exo-

at all times. Clark was therefore

rooms, and associated mechanical

skeleton superstructure…” said Eric

required to coordinate schedules

and electrical spaces. Unique systems

M. Fulton, manager, corporate com-

with the government.

include utilities designed specifically

munications for Clark Construction

Priest said the cooperation of the

to support helicopter maintenance

Group, L.L.C., the project’s general

HMX-1 marines was greatly appre-

and helicopter electronics, state-of-

contractor. The cantilevered structur-

ciated during the course of the proj-

the-art closed circuit television (CCTV)

al steel design provides column-

ect. “Additionally, the Clark design

systems on all personnel entrances

free space for the hangar deck,

team was an excellent team to work

and critical locations, and full CCTV

which assists in meeting the door

with,” he said.

coverage of the parking apron.

opening requirements.

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architectural

keep

with

the

Thanks to the team’s efforts, the

base’s

Due to the facilities’ proximity to

project was successfully completed

Georgian-style architecture, the

the Potomac River, there were

in November 2007, furthering the

new facilities feature a brick veneer

unique geotechnical and structural

Marine Corps Air Facility’s airfield

exterior,

accents,

challenges regarding soils on the

development plan to upgrade all its

Palladian-style windows, a promi-

site, according to Priest. The site for

facilities.

nent cornice and a parapet.

the hangars had unusually poor soil

cast-stone

— Stacey Nathanson

government, transportation & infrastructure

Chantilly, Virginia

Facts & Figures Owner: Metropolitan Washington

Automated People Mover (APM) Tunnels & Stations at Washington Dulles International Airport

Airports Authority Type of Project: Underground tunnels and stations for the airport’s new automated train system Size: 17,400 linear feet (east and west tunnels); 40,000 square feet (each station) Cost: $320 million (construction costs for east and west tunnels

The Automated People Mover

and stations)

(APM) Tunnels & Stations at

Construction Time: February

Washington Dulles International

2004 - August 2008

Airport represent a portion of the

The Need: Underground tunnels and stations to support the

airport’s new automated train sys-

airport’s new automated train

tem, which is being built to trans-

system

port passengers throughout the air-

The Challenge: Dealing with

port. Located underground below

flooding during the construction due to heavy rains

active taxiways and runways, these tunnels connect the main terminal with

midfield

concourses

and

replace the airport’s existing mobile lounges. Photo courtesy of Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

“…The Automated People Mover

TEAM MEMBERS

Parsons Management Consultants (a joint venture of Parsons Transportation Group, Parsons Brinckerhoff, DMJM Aviation, and Delon Hampton & Associates) Program Manager/Construction Manager HNTB Architecture, Inc. Architect

System will provide improved serv-

The owner opted to construct the

crossed the tunnel. This put 10 to

ice and convenience for passengers

east and west tunnels simultaneous-

14 feet of water throughout the

and sets the framework for the air-

ly in order to shorten the schedule.

length of the tunnel and flooded the

port’s continued expansion,” said

Simultaneous construction of multi-

TBMs. It took five days to pump out

Diane Hirsch, project manager for

ple tunnel segments using the differ-

the water and 10 to 12 weeks to

the

ent

careful

refurbish the machines. However,

Airports Authority, the project’s

advance planning to identify “

the team saved time by starting

owner.

and reserve laydown and staging

construction immediately in the

areas.

NATM and open cut segments

Metropolitan

Washington

Included in the scope of the proj-

methods

required

ect was the excavation and con-

For Atkinson/Clark/Shea, the joint

while waiting for the TBMs to be

Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK) Architect

struction of approximately 17,400

venture general contractor for the

refurbished, delivered to the site and

linear feet of 20-foot-diameter tun-

east tunnel, this project was the

launched.

Atkinson/Clark/Shea, A Joint Venture General Contractor (east tunnel)

nels for the trains. Also included was

largest and among the most chal-

Hirsch said the complex project

excavation work and shell construc-

lenging the team has ever complet-

required considerable engineering

Clark/Shea, A Joint Venture General Contractor (west tunnel)

tion work for several of the APM sta-

ed. Project Manager Peter Chase

input. The design team, led by

tions as well as the fitout of one sta-

said one of the big challenges

HNTB Architecture, Inc., included

Brunswick Woodworking Co., Inc. Architectural Millwork/ Casework/Woodwork

tion. Utility relocation was also part

stemmed from using two identical

15 sub-consultants. The construc-

of the project.

100-ton boring machines simulta-

tion management staff included

Eastern Flooring, Inc. Flooring Seneca Glass Company, Inc. Glass & Glazing Syska Hennessy Group Consulting Engineers

The design team created a

neously, one for each tunnel. At one

approximately 130 on-site resident

unique design that allowed the con-

point, both tunnels reached a previ-

engineers, supervisors, inspectors

tractors to mine the tunnels in three

ously excavated station. The con-

and support staff. “All in all…the

different ways, depending on loca-

tractors dragged the machines

design and construction team

tion. The Tunnel Boring Machine

across the station and reset them up

worked very well together,” she

(TBM)

Austrian

to start again. “The challenge was to

said.

Tunneling Method (NATM) allowed

do all of our underground piping

Although this portion of the over-

the contractors to bore directly

work prior to moving the machines

all development is substantially

underneath active taxiways with

across the station,” he said.

complete, the new train system

New

minimal surface disruption, while

According to Chase, the greatest

doesn’t begin operating until 2009.

the cut and cover method worked

challenge stemmed from a 100-year

When it does, passengers at Dulles

well for station excavations or in

rain that fell during construction,

will have a state-of-the-art way to

locations

overflowing a stream channel built

navigate the airport.

operations.

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away

from

aircraft

to accommodate a stream that

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Facts & Figures Owner: General Services Administration, National Capital Region Type of Project: A new mixed-use facility Size: 127,000 square feet Cost: $42.19 million (construction costs) Construction Time: October 2004 - July 2006 The Need: A mixed-use facility on the FDA’s new White Oak campus to support the consolidation of FDA facilities The Challenge: Redesigning the east facade during construction

Silver Spring, Maryland TEAM MEMBERS

KlingStubbins, in association with RTKL Associates, Inc. Architects Heery/Tishman Joint Venture (composed of Tishman Construction Corporation of Maryland and Heery International) Construction Manager Balfour Beatty Construction General Contractor Barr Concrete Concrete Contractors

Central Shared-Use Facility at White Oak Federal Research Center The Central Shared-Use (CSU)

When completed in 2012, the

commons, this building symbol-

Facility is the third building to open

campus will encompass 15 intercon-

izes the transformation of White

at the U.S. Food and Drug

nected buildings.

Oak from a weapons research

Administration’s (FDA) new 130-

Serving as the symbolic heart of

facility…to a 21st-century cam-

acre White Oak Federal Research

the new campus and the central

pus…housing one of the world’s

Center in Silver Spring, Md.

hub for FDA employees, the CSU

most renowned institutions,” said

provides

17,800-square-foot

Shapour Ebadi, project executive

scattered in 40 buildings at 18 loca-

training facility; a home for the

for the FDA White Oak consolida-

tions. In 1990, Congress passed the

FDA’s data center and security oper-

tion project for the GSA Public

FDA Revitalization Act, which author-

ations; and a 24,150-square-foot

Buildings Service.

ized consolidation of these facilities.

library that consolidates the FDA’s

When the renovation of historic

White Oak became available in 1995

four biosciences libraries. Additional

Building One is completed, the

when the Naval Surface Warfare

spaces in the CSU include a 200-

three-story central atrium in the

Center was closed, and Congress

seat cafeteria, a fitness center,

CSU will be opened to the Building

authorized the General Services

health services and a credit union.

One lobby and will serve as the

Previously, FDA facilities had been Division 2, LLC Excavating Contractors James Myers Company Roofing Contractors

Administration (GSA) to develop a

“Bridging between historic

main arrival point for visitors and

major FDA campus at this location.

Building One and the new campus

employees entering the new campus. “To encourage interaction among various groups and users, the building acts as a connecting point between the historic and new buildings, the public and private realms, as well as the shared space and the office and laboratory spaces,” said John Robinson Jr., AIA, principal and project director for KlingStubbins, the project’s architect in association with RTKL Associates, Inc. “The building houses an extremely diverse program,

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purposely

developed

draw

researchers and reviewers from

buildings and providing views to the

and Heery Vice President and

proceeded during the redesign,

campus commons.”

Washington, D.C. Office General

resulting in no time lost on the overall construction schedule.

adjacent office and laboratory

Demonstrating the FDA’s and

Manager Bob Derrick, the original

buildings, and to promote interac-

GSA’s commitment to the environ-

design was not affordable, and

Despite the challenges, the CSU

tion [among] the various organiza-

ment, the building is a showcase

GSA directed the redesign during

building was completed in July 2006,

tional units within [the] FDA.

for sustainable design and is seek-

construction. The construction

providing a pivotal facility in the

“The [building’s] west facade,

ing Leadership in Energy and

management team conducted

FDA’s consolidation at the White Oak

adjacent to historic Building One,

Environmental Design (LEED ) sil-

daily walkthroughs and informa-

Federal Research Center.

curves gracefully to reveal the east

ver certification. Among the pro-

tion sessions with the general con-

wall of the historic building and is

ject’s sustainable features are a 70

tractor to answer questions and

constructed of matching brick,” said

percent green roof, natural venti-

provide immediate direction. As a

Robinson. “The east wall, facing the

lation, solar shading devices and

result, foundation construction

commons and new campus build-

the use of recycled materials.

ings, is also bowed to accentuate the

For

Tishman

Corporation of Maryland and

and to reinforce the building’s con-

Heery International, which served

nection to the campus commons. In

contrast to the west facade, the east

manager in a joint venture,

facade is constructed of glass curtain

redesigning the east facade was a

wall and metal panels, reflecting the

major challenge. According to

architecture of the new campus

Tishman Vice President Ken Harris

project’s

Editor’s Note: See related story on p. 110.

Construction

circulation paths and patterns within

the

— Dave Hornstein

construction

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Facts & Figures Owner: General Services Administration, National Capital Region Type of Project: A new laboratory building Size: 145,000 square feet Cost: $52.88 million Construction Time: February 2005 - March 2007 The Need: A new laboratory building to replace aged and scattered facilities The Challenge: Redesigning and constructing the RF shielded rooms

TEAM MEMBERS

KlingStubbins, in association with RTKL Associates, Inc. Architects Tishman/Heery Joint Venture (composed of Tishman Construction Corporation of Maryland and Heery International) Construction Manager Tompkins Builders, Inc. General Contractor Accent Architectural Ornamental Metals Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractor ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC Engineering/Testing/Inspection KM Builders, Inc. Interior Contractor New England Lab Laboratory Furniture

Silver Spring, Maryland

Engineering and Physics Laboratory at White Oak Federal Research Center The new Engineering and Physics

authorized consolidation of these

instruments, appliances, and devices

Laboratory, home of the Center for

facilities. White Oak became avail-

that generate or are susceptible to

Devices and Radiological Health

able in 1995 when the Naval

electromagnetic signals, ensuring

(CDRH), is the fourth building to

Surface Warfare Center was closed,

everyday devices such as cellular

open at the U.S. Food and Drug

and

the

phones, microwave ovens and wire-

Administration’s (FDA) new 130-

General Services Administration

less computer networks do not inter-

acre White Oak Federal Research

(GSA) to develop a major FDA cam-

fere with medical devices such as

Center in Silver Spring, Md.

pus at this location. When complet-

pacemakers, defibrillators, hearing

ed in 2012, the campus will encom-

aids and electric wheelchairs. The

pass 15 interconnected buildings.

new building was designed with

Previously, FDA facilities had been scattered in 40 buildings at 18

Congress

authorized

locations. In 1990, Congress passed

CDRH evaluates electromagnetic

the FDA Revitalization Act, which

and medical devices, radiological

CDRH’s special needs in mind. “The [facility’s] location within the campus…was selected based on very stringent vibration and radio frequency interference criteria,” said Shapour Ebadi, project executive for the FDA White Oak consolidation for the GSA Public Buildings Service. “Before and during construction, the building’s footprint was studied for both vibration and ambient radio frequency. CDRH requires an essentially vibration-free facility. In order to meet [its] needs, the lab is built on a larger-than-average foundation. In addition, large concrete isolation bases on pneumatic

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isolators were provided for the more

floors, which have a much narrow-

envelope that had to be individual-

Mike Eggleston, general superin-

sensitive electron microscopes.”

er footprint, are zoned to accom-

ly filtered to keep outside RF inter-

tendent; and Mike Stigliano, senior

With five floors of office, confer-

modate different combinations of

ference from affecting research lab

project manager for Tompkins

ence and laboratory space as well as

daylit labs and light-sensitive labs.

results,” said Ken Harris, CCM, LEED

Builders. “This was a true example

a penthouse mechanical room, the

Flexible workstations are located

AP, vice president of Tishman

of how teamwork and perseverance

building was designed to accom-

within the labs and along perimeter

Construction

paid off in the end.”

modate a wide range of research

circulation zones to accommodate

Maryland, and Bob Derrick, vice

Completed in March 2007, the

programs and includes some very

various types of researchers. Offices

president and general manager of

new facility provides a state-of-the-

specialized lab spaces for a variety

were intentionally placed in clusters

the Washington, D.C. office for

art new home for the CDRH on the

of experiments.

to encourage movement and create

Heery International.

FDA’s new research campus.

“The design direction was driven

a collaborative work environment.

Corporation

“In the end, these RF rooms were

by three overarching principles,” said

Redesign and construction of the

certified and tested at higher levels

John Robinson Jr., AIA, principal and

building’s eight radio frequency

than required by the specifica-

project director for KlingStubbins, the

(RF) shielded rooms to match the

tions,” said Jeremy Wong, engineer;

project’s architect in association with

design intent was a major chal-

RTKL Associates, Inc. “These were uti-

lenge, according to general con-

lizing scientific requirements to

tractor Tompkins Builders, Inc. and

inform and determine the design

joint venture construction manager

direction, optimizing the flexibility of

Tishman/Heery. Foil shielding was

the building plan and systems, and

required around the floors, walls

providing a vibrant environment that

and ceilings of the labs, but they

promotes interaction by funneling

also needed to provide lab users

scientific staff to common-use areas.”

with the typical mechanical, electri-

The lowest level of the building,

cal and plumbing (MEP) and infor-

which has the largest floor area,

mation technology (IT) lab services.

houses the labs with the most strin-

“Each of these services represented

gent vibration criteria. The upper

a penetration in the shielding

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Quantico, Virginia

Facts & Figures Owner: Camp Pendleton &

Camp Pendleton & Quantico Family Housing, LLC

Quantico Housing, LLC Developer: Clark Realty Capital, L.L.C. (a joint venture between Clark Realty and Lincoln Property Company) Type of Project: Renovation of historic military housing

The housing at the Quantico

Size: 270,000 square feet

Marine Corps Base was in need of

Cost: Approximately $20 million

updating in order to meet the needs

(construction costs) Construction Time: June 2005 -

of the modern Marine Corps family. To that end, 34 historic apart-

June 2006 The Need: Updated housing on the Marine Corps base to meet modern families’ needs

ment buildings were slated for demolition, as they no longer served the

The Challenge: Working with the

families’ needs. However, the deci-

existing buildings’ floor systems,

sion was made instead to keep the

and incorporating all the first-floor

buildings and convert the stacked

requirements into the small

apartments into three-story, walk-up

footprint

townhomes. “This allowed us to save the buildings while delivering brand-new townhomes on the interior that meet the needs of the Marine families,” said Michael Dowling, development executive,

completed preserved the integrity

and Emily Hoxworth, marketing

of the buildings’ original design,

associate for Clark Realty Capital,

setting and workmanship,” said

L.L.C., the project’s developer.

Michael Wildey, contract executive

TEAM MEMBERS

Torti Gallas and Partners, Inc. Architect

The buildings were originally

for Clark Builders Group. The build-

stacked flats with a central common

ings still maintain their original brick

B-Dry Waterproofing & Foundation Repair Waterproofing Contractors

entry. “It was our task to convert

and masonry facades, and the exist-

the units into vertically oriented

ing windows and the original slate

tall (one level below grade and

Breeden Mechanical, Inc. Plumbing Contractors

‘townhomes’ with individual entries

roofs were repaired rather than

three levels above grade) but had

while preserving, to the greatest

replaced. Other than cutting open-

small footprints.” Creativity in the

GE Appliances Appliances

extent possible, the historic exterior

ings for new entry doors and clean-

design allowed the first floor to

elements and surrounding land-

ing and painting, the exteriors of

include a vestibule, a living room, a

scape,” said Bruce D. Kennett, AIA,

the units were not changed.

dining room, a full kitchen and a

Clark Realty Builders Design-builder

Olympia Swimming Pool Company Pools & Spas Ultimate Performance Street Cleaning VOX Manufacturing, LLC Lighting

CDT, CCCA, principal for Torti

The original construction of the

half bathroom, while also accom-

Gallas and Partners, Inc., the pro-

floors in these buildings was a sys-

modating stairs to the upper and

ject’s architect.

tem of reinforced concrete beams

lower levels.

Converting the buildings entailed

and joists infilled with clay tiles. The

“The innovative use of existing

completely gutting them and cutting

greatest challenge, according to

structures has saved a piece of his-

eight to 10 5-foot-by-12-foot open-

Kennett, was incorporating the

tory on the base while providing

ings in the 12-inch-thick concrete

individual

stairways,

the best possible modern housing

floors. Using innovative wood fram-

mechanical systems and plumbing

to Marine Corps families,” said

ing, the six horizontal apartments

through this floor system while

Dowling and Hoxworth.

were converted into three vertical

maintaining the building’s structur-

townhomes. In addition, the 70-year-

al integrity and fire safety.

“We are quite proud of what has been accomplished here, but not

Meeting the first-floor living

only from a historic preservation

stantial water infiltration in the base-

space requirements was another

standpoint,” said Kennett. “We are

ment areas, so B-Dry systems were

challenge, according to Wildey.

also very proud of the improvements

installed in the affected units, and the

“While these buildings had ample

to the quality of life that these reno-

grades of the alleys behind the units

square footage to meet program

vated homes provide to the military

were changed.

requirements, the distribution of

families, to whom we owe so much,

which

that square footage presented a

that will be living in them.”

the apartment conversions were

challenge in that the buildings were

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expertise

with

— Stacey Nathanson

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Facts & Figures Owner/Architect: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Type of Project: A new transit police facility Size: Approximately 18,500 gross square feet Cost: $5.8 million (total construction costs) Construction Time: October 2006 - November 2007 The Need: A dedicated facility to house the Metro Transit Police District 1 Substation The Challenge: Dealing with trash and warehouse remnants buried on the site

Photo courtesy of Turner Construction Company

Washington, D.C. TEAM MEMBERS

Turner Construction Company Special Projects Division General Contractor

Marlon F. Morales Police Station, Metro Transit Police Department Housing the Metro Transit Police

but durable building materials while

According to project general

District 1 Substation, the new

offering an attractive environment

contractor Turner Construction

Marlon F. Morales Police Station is

for the police. “It also needed to be

Company - Special Projects Division,

Dominion Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Mechanical Contractor

the first standalone building dedi-

an attractive landmark for the com-

however, the project was not

cated specifically to the Metro

munity…” added Riley. The result-

without its share of challenges.

GLB Concrete Construction Concrete Contractor

Transit Police in Washington, D.C.

ing building is a steel-framed struc-

Unknown to WMATA, the site con-

Combining the police district’s vari-

ture with a brick veneer. The facade

tained buried rubbish and remnants

ous departments under one roof,

has simple punched square win-

of an old warehouse. “That itself

this three-story substation contains

dows with rows of linear contrast-

created some early on challenges,”

administrative and detective offices,

ing brick elements. Small square

said Ron Corrado, senior project

crime scene and evidence storage,

accent windows above the entry

manager for Turner. Crews had to

meeting and training rooms, locker

door and a projecting canopy mark

excavate the findings and obtain an

rooms, and a gymnasium.

the facility’s main entrance.

environmental analysis to ensure

Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractor

Patton Harris Rust & Associates Civil Engineer

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The Washington Metropolitan

WMATA did the project pro-

proper handling of any hazardous

Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

gramming, design and construction

materials. Despite these hurdles,

owned the land, which is adjacent

oversight in house. According to

things moved smoothly once the

to a transfer Metro station that

Riley, the design team and the

site was prepared.

serves three lines. This afforded a

police

well

Construction of the new facility

central location in the transit system

together, enjoying enhanced com-

was completed in November 2007,

from which to send police patrols.

munication since both were located

providing a new dedicated home

“The new police facility will provide

in the same building, just on differ-

for the Metro Transit Police and a

the community and Fort Totten

ent floors, and they are both also

memorial to Marlon Morales, who

Metrorail Station with a sense of

familiar with how the transit organ-

worked out of the current District 1

security with [a] visible landmark,”

ization operates. The construction

and was shot and fatally wounded

said Edward J. Riley, AIA, manager

project management team had

in June 2001. Riley said, “The build-

of architecture for WMATA.

worked

extremely

years of experience in constructing

ing and its location provide the

The project’s tight budget and

facilities on Metro property and

transit police with a modern, up-to-

site constraints dictated that the

working with the local jurisdiction,

date facility that helps them to bet-

building be simple, energy efficient,

which enabled it to solve problems

ter fulfill their difficult mission.”

easy to maintain and use standard

efficiently during construction.

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Facts & Figures Owner: Fort Myer Military Community Tenant: National Defense University Type of Project: A new military academic/office building Size: 255,000 gross square feet Cost: $110 million (construction costs) Construction Time: November 2004 - July 2008 The Need: A new academic/office facility to consolidate and expand programs that had been scattered across the city The Challenge: Meeting strict architectural requirements of various organizations, and staying on schedule

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Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.

TEAM MEMBERS

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District Owner’s Representative Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP Architect Turner Construction Company Design-build Contractor American Stone Virginia, LLC Architectural Precast Concrete Equipment Ammann & Whitney Consulting Engineers, P.C. Consulting Engineers Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractor Long Fence Fencing

Lincoln Hall at National Defense University Lincoln Hall at National Defense

NDU had people scattered in leased

rain garden courtyard and a

University (NDU) is an advanced-

spaces throughout Washington

glass-enclosed atrium that links

technology training center situated

D.C. Lincoln Hall accommodates

the new building with the existing

at the historic Fort Lesley J. McNair

NDU’s expanded mission while

Marshall Hall, an adjacent training

headquarters of the U.S. Army

providing a more secure and con-

facility. A cylindrical column struc-

Military District of Washington.

venient location.

ture called The Drum provides an

Stephen Hatch, director of engi-

The three-story facility contains

neering for NDU, said the project

an auditorium, a state-of-the-art

accomplishes several goals for the

conference

academic

With its red brick, limestone and

university, the preeminent institu-

spaces and a cafeteria. Additional

glass, the project blends with the exist-

tion for education in national and

features include an open-air cere-

ing historic and monumental build-

international security. Previously,

monial reception area, an interior

ings on campus. “Its architectural

center,

entry feature suggestive of the Jefferson Memorial.

META Engineers, P.C. Consulting Engineers Rugo Stone, LLC Masonry Contractor Stafford Stone Works, LLC Tile & Stone Contractor Total Engineering, Inc. Site Contractors Wilmot Modular Structures Mobile & Mdular Structures

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style was designed to join seamless-

project’s architect. Despite this

Hall to its successful completion.

these interested agencies “reading

ly with historic Fort McNair, disguis-

highly secure envelope, Lincoln Hall

Meeting the strict architectural

off the same sheet of music” was

ing a super-high-technology facility

exudes openness, breakthrough

requirements

McNair,

tough, said Hatch. “The architect’s

within a traditional building enve-

technological innovations and mili-

the National Capital Planning

project manager is a genius,” he

lope,” explained Rod Garrett,

tary dignity.

Commission and the D.C. Office of

said. “He knows not only the tech-

The project team overcame

Planning, among other organiza-

nical aspects of architecture but

many hurdles in bringing Lincoln

tions, was a challenge. Getting all

he knows the importance of city

design Owings

director and

for

Merrill

Skidmore, LLP,

the

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planning and how this project

of groundwork required before we

fits on the site….”

could actually turn dirt,” he said,

For

Turner

Construction

adding that the partnering process

Company, the project’s design-

among the team members was a

build contractor, the schedule

major factor in the project’s success.

posed challenges. The government

“[The design-build process] was

introduced a significant repro-

particularly helpful here because of

gramming effort at the time of the

the high-profile [nature] of the proj-

35 percent design submission,

ect and the many, sometimes con-

which entailed significant cost

flicting forces pushing this way and

ramifications. Rather than allow

that,” he said.

the project to stop during this

According to Garrett, Lincoln

time, the Turner team continued

Hall excels on several levels. “Both

the foundation and structural

as innovative architecture and as a

framework on the field while the

highly specialized military facility,

interiors and all the systems were

Lincoln Hall lives up to the goal of

redesigned. This “hyper-fast-track”

National Defense University by sup-

method saved nine months of crit-

porting the ‘highest standard of

ical schedule time. Furthermore,

joint professional military educa-

hidden conditions on the very old

tion,’” he said.

site turned up and posed additional construction challenges.

Furthermore, Lincoln Hall is contributing to the revitalization

According to Hatch, this complex

of southwest Washington, said

project was seven years in the mak-

Hatch. “…We’re on the leading

ing from the initial concept. “There

edge of the transformation of this

was a real estate component, a mas-

part of town.”

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Edgewater, Maryland

Facts & Figures Owner: Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks

London Town Visitors’ Center and Museum

Type of Project: A museum and

The new London Town Visitors’

visitors’ center as part of a historic landmark property Construction Time: Completed in

Center and Museum offers educa-

August 2006

tional exhibits and research and

The Need: A museum and visitors’

instructional facilities that bring

center to educate visitors about

together

the site’s history

history,

archaeology,

The Challenge: Providing a facility

preservation and horticulture pro-

that meets the modern educational

grams in one place.

program requirements while also respecting the adjacent historic surroundings

Completed in August 2006, the new museum and visitors’ center is part of the Historic London Town and Gardens — a 23-acre site along the South River in Anne Arundel County, Md., that is home to a national historic landmark (the William Brown House) as well as eight acres of

TEAM MEMBERS

Cho Benn Holback + Associates, Inc. Architect James F. Knott Construction Co., Inc. General Contractor The Stone Store Stone (Natural & Manufactured)

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woodland gardens and ongoing archaeological discoveries of the lost Town of London, originally founded in 1683. The project comprises one main building,

which

includes

the

museum and an archaeology labo-

Holback + Associates, Inc., the

ratory, and two secondary horti-

project’s architect.

cultural buildings — a greenhouse

With two floors below grade

with an attached headhouse and a

and one above, the facility pro-

shadehouse. The main building is

vides a single point of entry to the

a two-story structure with the

complex and is compatible with

museum portion above and within

its historic surroundings in scale

underground

and massing. The facility’s design

wastewater treatment facility; the

is reflective of the ongoing archae-

Photos courtesy of Historic London Town and Gardens

archaeology lab is one story above

ological digs on site and guides

the historical scale and form of

the old treatment facility. The

visitors down into the ground to

the original town, but allowed

museum and the lab are not con-

view the found artifacts of the lost

modern materials.” For example,

nected internally.

town, according to Oster. “From

the building has a metal standing

Using the abandoned waste-

the exhibit level, visitors emerge

seam roof with the same angle as

water treatment facility was a key

out of the ground over a pond

that of a roof pitch on a building

element in the project’s design for

containing remnants of the waste-

from 1648, but its color helps to

many reasons. “The use of the

water treatment facility, beginning

mask its industrial appearance.

existing structure was a primary

their tour of the woodland gar-

The end result is a spectacular

driver dictated mainly by the need

dens and dig sites above,” he said.

new facility that helps educate vis-

to limit development in the critical

“One of the challenges was

itors about the site’s history while

areas around the Chesapeake Bay

creating a project that fit the

respecting the ongoing archeolog-

and to respond to the Smart

modern requirements of the

ical digs. Furthermore, the new

Growth guidelines of the State of

client’s educational program into

building makes great use of an

Maryland, but it also eliminated

a building that would relate to

existing, abandoned structure,

the potential disturbance of rich

the scale of a pre-colonial town

limiting its impact on the site’s

archaeological deposits in other

being rebuilt adjacent to it,” said

natural and historical setting.

areas of the site,” said Brian Oster,

Oster. “Our response was a con-

project architect for Cho Benn

textual approach that respected

abandoned

— Jamie Rawcliffe

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Washington, D.C.

Facts & Figures Owner: National Property Board of

The House of Sweden

Sweden Developer: LANO Armada Harborside Type of Project: A new embassy building Size: 79,000 square feet

The new Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C., known as The

Construction Time: August 2004 -

House of Sweden, features an out-

August 2006

standing architectural design that

The Need: A new home for the

is a superb addition to the

Swedish Embassy The Challenge: Overcoming the

Potomac riverfront and historic

cultural differences in conducting

Georgetown. The glass exterior

business; ordering and working

and light-filled space is symbolic of

with Swedish materials and equipment; and constructing the

the Swedish government’s long

building so close to two bodies

history as a democracy with trans-

of water

parency in its policies and actions. Daniel Karchem, president and owner of Karchem Properties Inc., development advisor, explained that the embassy wanted to move from leased property to a facility that it owned. It chose the site because of its prominent location

TEAM MEMBERS

and because Sweden is a water-

Forsen Projekt AB Project Manager

oriented country.

Karchem Properties Inc. Development Advisor

ings on the site, both of which sit

The southernmost of two build-

VOA Associates, Inc. Architect of Record

atop a single underground parking garage, The House of Sweden

Wingardh Arkitektkontor AB/NOD Architect (design)

contains the Swedish Embassy on

Armada Hoffler Construction Co. General Contractor (core and shell)

floors above offering 19 corporate

its lower three floors with two apartments. Additional spaces

Monarc Construction Inc. General Contractor (interior fitout) Tolk, Inc. Engineering/Testing/Inspection

within the facility include an event center and an exhibition hall. “This open, mixed-use flexibility is not

your

typical

fortress-like

embassy,” said Bernard Shumate, project executive for Armada Hoffler Construction Co., the general contractor for the building’s Photos courtesy of Åke Eison Lindman

core and shell. VOA

project utilized as many Swedish

podium element and a three-

The building consists of a lower

Associates, Inc. was hired as the

materials and fixtures throughout

story, illuminated, glass-clad box.

architect of record. John Jessen,

the public and private spaces as

Light is a key element, both

managing partner for VOA, said

possible. Among the materials used

inside and out. A belt of light,

the design is representative of

are maple parquet floors; maple

backlit wood appears around the

what you might find in Sweden.

paneling, including ceilings; and

facility’s entire body, giving the

“Aesthetically, the building repre-

limestone in the public reception

impression at night that the

sents Swedish culture and environ-

and display areas. One of the build-

building is floating. White pillars,

ment,” he said.

ing’s highlights is a unique reflect-

Nordic light, blond wood, glass and stone add to the ambiance.

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the

design

architect;

According to William D. Pagano, senior project manager for Monarc

ing pool at the first level that extends into the building’s atrium.

Wingardh Arkitektkontor AB/NOD,

Construction Inc., the general con-

Although the site’s proximity

a Swedish architectural firm, was

tractor for the interior fitout, the

to the water was what attracted

government, transportation & infrastructure

Photos courtesy of Åke Eison Lindman

the owner, it also presented chal-

were

and equipment, as well as finding

produced success. “This project

lenges. For example, the building

encountered in constructing the

Additional

challenges

specialized equipment and mate-

was a multicultural team effort,”

sits on a floodplain between the

facade, which involved multi-lay-

rials that are readily available in

said Pagano, adding that the proj-

Potomac River and Rock Creek.

ered glass and complex geometry.

Europe but not in North America.

ect exemplifies what mutual trust

“That site had been available

“The entire team — construction

“At one point, we must have used

and confidence in each team

for many years and nobody

engineers and architects — met

up all of the special drum floor

member can accomplish.

could develop it successfully

regularly to review the progress

sand paper on the East Coast,”

until now,” said Karchem. The

and problem-solve potential pit-

he said.

design solution raised the build-

falls,” said Shumate.

Although all agreed that a mul-

ing on a plank that put it at the

According to Pagano, one of the

ticultural team posed challenges in

100-year flood level and then

greatest construction challenges

terms of communication and dif-

protected the building with an

related to the scheduling and

ferences in conducting business,

invisible floodgate.

ordering of Swedish materials

in the end, close collaboration

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Facts & Figures Owner: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Baltimore District Type of Project: A new rehabilitation center for war veterans who have lost limbs Size: 31,000 square feet Cost: $8.6 million (construction costs) Construction Time: June 2006 September 2007 The Need: A new rehabilitation facility that maximizes the critical care services provided to veterans The Challenge: Reducing the project’s initial costs by more than 50 percent, and completing the project on an aggressive schedule in a secure military environment adjacent to a working hospital

Washington, D.C.

Military Advanced Training Center at Walter Reed

TEAM MEMBERS

Ellerbe Becket Architect

The Military Advanced Training

Turner Construction Company Design-build Contractor DK Floors, Inc. Flooring Dynamic Corporation Stucco Finish Long Fence Fencing SimplexGrinnell Fire Protection Total Engineering, Inc. Site Contractors

Center at Walter Reed is a state-of-

center to maximize the critical care

faces, a firearms simulator and a

provided to the soldiers.

driving simulator, a counseling cen-

the-art clinical and research rehabil-

Designed as a contemporary ath-

itation center serving war veterans

letic training facility rather than a

Thomas Anglim, director of gov-

who have lost limbs in the Iraq and

hospital, the new center includes

ernment services for Ellerbe Becket,

Afghanistan conflicts. The two-story

gymnasiums, a computer-based vir-

the project’s architect, said the proj-

structure connects to the existing

tual reality center, instructional

ect had an unusual history. The U.S.

Walter

Center.

classrooms, a gait lab that uses a

Army

According to Turner Construction

camera to capture walking and run-

Baltimore District, the project’s

Company, the project’s design-

ning motion, a climbing and rap-

owner, had a design that was more

build contractor, the new facility’s

pelling wall, an uneven terrain

than 50 percent over budget. So, it

amenities

technological

modeler that allows soldiers to learn

asked the design-build industry to

advancements enable the medical

to walk on a wide variety of sur-

redesign the project to fit within the

Reed

Medical

and

ter, and administrative offices.

Corps

Engineers

–

budget. “The design we developed maintains the entire 31,000-squarefoot space program,” said Anglim. The new plan raised the building on the sloping site, reduced the height from three to two stories, and redesigned the mechanical system and precast facade to save costs while retaining the program. “Reducing the project cost by more than 50 percent without sacrificing scope was a great challenge,” said Anglim. Ellerbe Becket and Turner worked closely with design consultants and major subcontractors in a collaborative effort to reduce costs while maintaining quality. Photos courtesy of Mouse on House, Inc.

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Facilities and Building • Public Schools • Factories • Hospitals • Military (Visitors Control Centers) • Public Housing • Commercial Properties Despite

the

straightforward

design, there were constructability

process required removing more than 13 tons of concrete.

challenges, according to Turner.

Additionally, enclosing the build-

Since the project is at an active

ing posed a challenge when prob-

military post, all deliveries had to

lems with the delivery and installation

be scheduled and coordinated

of the stucco exterior threatened the

with security. Additionally, the

schedule. Turner enclosed the build-

site’s location is adjacent to an

ing with a temporary membrane sys-

active hospital and is close to

tem to allow the interior construction

HVAC air intakes that service criti-

work to commence early. This deci-

cal areas within the hospital. To

sion saved critical time, and the proj-

that end, crews had to be diligent

ect was completed two months

at all times regarding safety, noise

ahead of schedule.

and dust control. In fact, one of

Thanks to the dedicated project

the air intakes had to be relocated

team, the new Military Advanced

to make way for the new building,

Training Center at Walter Reed is now

so Turner demolished and recon-

available to help U.S. soldiers who

structed the shaft, and then put

have served their country bravely.

it back online. The demolition

— June Campbell

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Rockville, Maryland

Facts & Figures Owner: Montgomery County

The Rockville Library

Type of Project: A new library Size: 102,670 square feet Cost: $25.8 million Construction Time: January 2005 - October 2006 The Need: A new library to anchor

Located in Montgomery County, Md., The Rockville Library is unlike

the city’s new town center

any other library. In fact, it’s much

The Challenge: Working on a

more than just a library — it’s

tight jobsite within a larger

an experience and an adventure

development, and constructing the building’s complex layout

for all ages. The new three-story library is located at the heart of the city’s new town center — a mixed-use development that encompasses residential, commercial and civic spaces as well as parking. In fact, the library is the “anchor store” of

TEAM MEMBERS

Grimm + Parker Architects Architect

the new town center, said Melanie Photos courtesy of Kenneth Wyner Photography

Hennigan, AIA, LEED AP, principal for architect Grimm + Parker

frame on spread footings. Its skin

in the project include using trees

Architects.

main

consists of full-height curtain wall

and awnings to provide shade and

entrance is at the center of the

between brick and cast-stone piers

reduce the heat island effect;

Arlington Iron Works, Inc. Structural Steel Fabricators & Erectors

development’s public plaza, and a

with aluminum storefront, metal

installing a high-efficiency HVAC

tower at the corner of Maryland

panels and a built-up roof. An

system; using low volatile organic

Gipe Associates, Inc. MEP Engineering

Avenue and the new plaza serves as

undulating wall along Maryland

compound (VOC) finishes; taking

a marquee for the library and hous-

Avenue is what sets the library

advantage of daylight harvesting;

es a restaurant on the ground floor.

building apart from its surrounding

and using materials that were man-

The main entrance into the

neighbors and helps it stand out

ufactured locally and/or that have a

library has a glass-roofed canopy

visually as a destination in the new

high recycled content.

covering the cobblestone walkway.

town center. “The curving facade

Among the project’s challenges

Along the walkway are nine video

metaphorically alludes to the histor-

was working on the tight site with-

screens that air local interest televi-

ical significance of the mapping

in the town center, which required

sion programs. Upon entering the

of the human genome, which

special coordination of deliveries

library, patrons move through a

occurred in Rockville in the year

and installation processes so as

brilliant corridor with a wavy wall

2000,” said Hennigan. This allows

not

that includes video display termi-

everyone in the community to

projects within the development.

nals with touch screens to access

share and remember the significant

Furthermore, the building includes

the library’s electronic catalog.

historical event.

an extensive amount of radius walls

Forrester Construction Company Construction Manager

Long Fence Fencing

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The

library’s

disturb

neighboring

Inside, the library includes café

The interior’s central feature is a

and bulkheads as well as 30 differ-

tables, lounge seating, reading

soaring rotunda with a half-spiral

ent wall types and three distinct col-

tables and chairs, quiet rooms,

staircase that rises 20 feet to the sec-

umn grid layouts that are not

group study areas, private study

ond floor. Suspended from the rotun-

square to one another. In order to

areas, family reading areas, large

da are 250 tiny pin lights to illumi-

meet the construction schedule,

meeting rooms, a children’s pro-

nate the ground floor, which features

which dictated that all floors

gram room, and 60 public comput-

a striking terrazzo depiction of the

ers. The third floor of the library

human genome. Due to the com-

Forrester brought on multiple

provides a boardroom as well as

plexity of the mosaic design, the lay-

teams of skilled framers dedicated

office space for the library’s staff.

out and preparatory work took more

to specific areas.

constructed

simultaneously,

Grimm + Parker’s design concept

than two weeks before the actual ter-

Crews were able to overcome

was to incorporate Rockville’s past,

razzo work could begin, according to

the challenges, and the library was

and the city’s claim to fame, all

construction

completed in October 2006. Now it

while trying to keep the facility

Construction Company.

manager

Forrester

is the heart and soul of the city’s

“green.” The building was con-

Some of the project’s sustainable

structed with a structural steel

elements and strategies employed

vibrant new town center. — Barbara Rockafellow

government, transportation & infrastructure

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Facts & Figures Owner: Centra Health Type of Project: Expansions and renovations on an existing hospital campus Size: 250,000 square feet Cost: $47.2 million (construction costs) Construction Time: September 2003 - November 2007 The Need: Additional space to support the expansion and upgrade of services at Lynchburg General Hospital The Challenge: Physically connecting the new patient tower to the existing hospital building

Lynchburg, Virginia

Centra Health Expansion and Renovation TEAM MEMBERS

In today’s competitive healthcare

large and bold in scope, consisting of

offices. Another 70,000 square feet

market, change is a necessity, not a

three primary components: a new

of phased improvements expands

Barton Malow Company General Contractor

luxury. To survive and thrive, health-

patient care tower addition, a free-

and upgrades existing areas. These

care systems need to deliver services

standing

and

include a laboratory, a pharmacy,

Bat Masonry Company, Inc. Masonry Contractors

in a profitable, progressive, patient-

improvements to various areas of

physical therapy, occupational ther-

centered manner. Centra Health is

ancillary support and core services to

apy and material management.

accomplishing precisely that with the

support the additional patient load.

HKS Architects Architect

CSE, Inc. Structural Steel Fabricators & Erectors

center,

According to Rosemary Morris of

The hospital’s new five-story

Barton Malow Company, the pro-

patient care tower will meet the

ject’s general contractor, Centra

A nonprofit regional health sys-

growing demand for specialized

hired Barton Malow early in the

tem, Centra comprises Virginia

services from patients in the region.

process, prior to program definition

Land Planning & Design Associates, Inc. Landscape Architects

Baptist Hospital and Lynchburg

The new tower features 108 private

or architect selection. Centra relied

General Hospital. In accordance

patient rooms and a completely

upon Barton Malow to provide a

Piedmont Plaster & Drywall Drywall Contractors

with its long-term strategic plan,

new dietary and dining facility to

full range of preconstruction servic-

Centra is incrementally consolidat-

serve the entire hospital. The

es, and then advance the project

ing

55,000-square-foot,

into construction and completion.

G.J. Hopkins, Inc. Mechanical Contractors HURT & PROFFITT, INC. Civil Engineers

recent expansion and renovation of

cancer

Lynchburg General Hospital.

inpatient

services

the

Lynchburg General campus.

comprehensive

three-story

cancer

center

Due to its size and location, the

This most recent expansion and

includes radiation and medical

new patient tower creates an entire-

renovation project at the hospital is

oncology as well as physician

ly new image for the campus. “The building is designed to enhance the image of Lynchburg as the region’s leading state-of-the-art healthcare provider,”

said

W.C.

“Chuck”

Means, AIA, ACHA, principal for HKS Architects, the project’s architect. While the new tower presents a new image for the hospital, all building materials were selected to complement the existing campus and the surrounding region. Since natural light is considered to play a role in healing, special attention was given to the windows. Double Photos courtesy of HKS, Inc. Photographer: Ed LaCasse

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glass windows were chosen, and

staff members and former patients,

The project’s greatest challenge

include a shading film with a green

in order to create a patient-

involved the physical connection

tint to reduce glare and minimize

and family-friendly facility that

of the new tower to the existing

heat gain. According to Means,

accommodates advanced equip-

hospital.

resolved

the project “exceeds excellent,”

daylight and views to the outdoors

ment and technology. “By its

that hurdle by creating a beauti-

said Means. “We are extremely

are all positive elements in the

design, it reflects the progressive

ful, glass-enclosed, ground-level

pleased with the results.”

healing process.

and technologically advanced prac-

promenade

tices of medicine performed in this

two facilities and from which

new setting,” he said.

visitors can access the education

Means said the design team listened to all stakeholders, including

The

team

that

links

the

center, dining facilities and the meditation garden. Completed in November 2007,

— Marilyn Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: Sentara Southside Hospitals Type of Project: A new heart hospital Size: 324,632 square feet Cost: $78 million Construction Time: October 2003 - February 2006 The Need: A new state-of-the-art facility to consolidate the hospital’s cardiac services The Challenge: Dealing with a multitude of site issues, including a high water table

Norfolk, Virginia

TEAM MEMBERS

HDR Architecture, Inc. Architect McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Construction Manager/ General Contractor Bluworld of Water Water Features Coastal Masonry, Inc. Masonry Contractors LIT, Inc. Concrete Contractor Patton Harris Rust & Associates Civil Engineers SimplexGrinnell Fire Protection Warner Moore & Co., Inc. Skylights

Sentara Heart Hospital at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Sentara Southside Hospitals

The new six-story Sentara Heart

The first floor also offers a gift shop, a

recently joined the industry trend

Hospital includes inpatient and

café, a lending library, a conference

toward specialization when it

outpatient

well

center and a family lounge with a

completed the construction of the

as medical offices for cardiac physi-

children’s play area. The second level

new Sentara Heart Hospital at

cians and heart-related services.

houses the Cardiac Procedure and

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

Additionally, a four-story, 454-space

Emergency Center (CPEC) with 45

The new facility accommodated

parking structure was also built.

rooms, six cardiac catheterization

the consolidation of the hospital’s widely scattered cardiac services.

facilities

“Physicians requested a ‘wow’

laboratories, three electrophysiology

factor in their new lobby. The

labs and an eight-bed cardiac inten-

“The twofold intent of consoli-

design-construction team fulfilled

sive care unit (CICU). The third

dating cardiac services into one

this requirement with an airy

level includes five digital cardiac

facility was to increase efficiencies

lobby dramatically opening up

surgery rooms and an adjacent 20-

for optimum patient treatment

into two stories. This signature

bed

and enable patients and families

space is flanked by clerestory win-

care unit (CSICU). The fourth and

to receive care without having

dows and a calming, cascading

fifth levels accommodate 84 cardiac

to wander long distances,” said

water wall,” said Gaborik.

step-down beds in large, universal

Carl W. Gaborik, corporate direc-

Directly adjacent to the main

tor of design and construction

lobby are cardiac diagnostics and the

for Sentara Southside Hospitals.

Advanced Imaging Center (AIC).

cardiac

surgery

intensive

patient rooms. The sixth level has physicians’ offices. Natural woods and warm colors throughout the facility convey peace and tranquility, while colorful floor patterns and accent walls in the corridors provide visual interest and encourage movement. Large windows provide an abundance of daylight and views. Because patients are transported while lying down, indirect lighting was crucial. Corridor coves eliminate the glare of fluorescent downlights, instead providing consistent, desirable light levels at the ceiling. On the exterior, the new building maintains sensitivity to the

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campus’s and area’s architecture

campus is near the James River and

within a distinctive and contem-

the intercoastal waterway, so there

porary character all its own. The

is a high water table in the area.

relationship to the existing scale

“We had to do a lot of dewatering,”

and theme is achieved with a con-

he said.

tinued expression of the loggia-

The

teamwork

among

the

style open base, brown granite

owner, McCarthy and project

accent walls, buff-colored modular

architect HDR Architecture, Inc.

brick, powder gray baked-enamel

contributed to the project’s suc-

door frames and trim, and solar

cess. “We built their whole cam-

gray tinted glass. The curved

pus [and] have been there for 25

facade’s brick base matches exist-

years,” said Boyer, adding that

ing campus buildings, while archi-

HDR is a good partner.

tecturally finished, concrete-clad

Gary L. Dubas, project archi-

columns stand atop this base, sup-

tect for HDR, said, “Sentara’s

porting glass walls that appear to

cutting-edge technology…com-

float off the face of the building.

bined with the highly efficient

According to Jeff Boyer, project

staff and patient workflows, and

manager for McCarthy Building

the

Companies, Inc., the project’s con-

environment where every aspect

struction manager/general contrac-

of the design enhances the

tor, the site presented a host of

patient experience, truly makes

challenges. For one, the constricted

the Sentara Heart Hospital a

parcel provided little laydown room

state-of-the-art facility.”

for materials. Furthermore, the

overall

customer-friendly

— Marilyn Campbell

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Facts & Figures Owner: Choptank Community Health System, Inc. Type of Project: A new primary care medical center Size: 10,000 square feet Cost: $1.6 million Construction Time: November 2005 - August 2006 The Need: A primary care facility to meet the needs of an underserved rural community The Challenge: Creating a functional healthcare facility that fits aesthetically into its rural surroundings

Photos courtesy of Gary Marine Photography

Goldsboro, Maryland

Goldsboro Community Health Center

TEAM MEMBERS

Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc. Architect Willow Construction, LLC General Contractor Shannahan Artesian Well Company, Inc. Well Drilling

For

Choptank

than

Community

years,

— a developer planning to build

“While the building program was

Health

a residential community near the

simple

new center.

believe we were successful in creat-

System, Inc. (CCHS) has provided

The center houses physician

ing a functional, visually appealing

County, Md., and its surrounding

services and includes space for a

building that provides a comforting

areas. With the help of local, state

planned seven-chair dental center.

environment for those who work in

and federal government agencies,

“The facility provides comprehen-

it and visit it utilizing simple,

Choptank recently expanded its

sive family care for the region

straightforward materials,” he said.

ability to serve the community.

and is the only medical office serv-

The project was funded in part

ing northern Caroline County,”

by a grant from the Maryland

said Strube.

Department of Health and Mental

services are delivered at seven primary care offices, two dental centers

and

seven

Project architect Davis, Bowen

Hygiene under its Administration-

school-based

& Friedel, Inc. focused on building

Sponsored

health centers, according to John

a functional, yet aesthetically pleas-

Additional financing for the project

Strube, chief marketing and devel-

ing center that fit well with

was provided through Provident

opment officer for CCHS. The first

its surroundings. “The building’s

State Bank and the rural develop-

physician office for the healthcare

design was meant to reflect the

ment

system

Goldsboro

style of the utility/agricultural build-

Department

Community Health Center, which

ings found throughout the pre-

According to Strube, the project

opened in 1980. In order to con-

dominantly rural landscape,” said

demonstrates a working collabora-

tinue

high-quality

Scott G. Rogers, project manager

tion among state, federal and

healthcare services to the residents

for Davis, Bowen and Friedel. To

municipal agencies as well as a

of northern Caroline County,

that end, the design features mate-

private bank to ensure the needs

CCHS needed a larger facility.

rials such as corrugated metal sid-

of a rural population continue

ing, board and batten siding, con-

to be met.

was

the

delivering

Encompassing 10,000 square feet, the new Goldsboro Community

eastern seaboard edition

straightforward,

medical services to rural Caroline

In the CCHS network, medical

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and

crete block, and heavy timber.

Capital

program

Program.

the

U.S

Agriculture.

The new Goldsboro Community

Health Center is four times larger

According to Rogers, the build-

Health Center opened to the public

than the existing facility it replaced

ing’s plan is organized about a diag-

in August 2006, continuing CCHS’

and is located on a different site.

onal axis with the medical and den-

commitment

The Town of Goldsboro donated

tal spaces on each side of the facili-

community with much-needed

the land to CCHS, with additional

ty being roughly symmetrical and

healthcare services.

land donated by Chaney Enterprises

sharing common support facilities.

provide

the

— Kelly Skarritt

healthcare facilities

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Architects

Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK) 3223 Grace St. NW Washington, D.C. 20007 202-339-8700 fax: 202-339-8800 bill.stinger@hok.com www.hok.com

KANN Partners 33 S. Gay St., Ste. #400 Baltimore, MD 21202 410-234-0900 fax: 410-539-4921 dkann@kannpartners.com www.kannpartners.com

SK&I Architectural Design Group 7735 Old Georgetown Rd., Ste. 1000 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-654-9300 fax: 301-654-7211 mscott@skiarch.com www.skiarch.com

Company’s Specialties: Architecture, planning, interior design, sustainable design, historic preservation

Company’s Specialties: Architecture, interior design, urban design, master ® planning, LEED

Client References: • Bank of America, CDC • Johns Hopkins Hospital • RWN Development Group, LLC • Somerset Development Company, LLC • Kimco Realty Corporation

Client References: • PN Hoffman • Forest City Washington • Stonebridge Associates • Mid-Atlantic Realty Partners • JPI

Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. 550 Township Line Rd., Ste. 100 Blue Bell, PA 19422 484-342-0200 fax: 484-342-0222 thelmer@timhaahs.com www.timhaahs.com

VOA Associates, Inc. 722 12th St. NW, Ste. 100 Washington, D.C. 20005 202-822-8227 fax: 202-822-3898 jjessen@voa.com www.voa.com

William H. Stablein, AIA 16 Cabin Creek Ct. Burtonsville, MD 20866 301-989-8989 fax: 301-989-1598 stableinassoc@aol.com

Company’s Specialties: TimHaahs specializes in the planning, design and restoration of parking and mixed-use structures.

Company’s Specialties: VOA Associates is a leading national firm providing architecture, planning and interior design services.

Client References: • AMTRAK 30th Street Parking Structure • Union Station Parking Expansion • Hamilton Square at the University of Pennsylvania • Miami Courthouse Parking Structure • Valdosta State University Parking Structures

Client References: • House of Sweden • Signature Theatre • Volkswagen of America U.S. Headquarters • Capital One Lecture Hall • Hampton University Proton Beam Therapy Center

Company’s Specialties: Architecture, landscape architecture, planning, space programming, signage, interior design

Architects cont.

Client References: • National Air & Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center • Hampton Roads Convention Center • US Pharmacopeial Headquarters • Chevy Chase Center • Abu Dhabi Trade Center

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Company’s Specialties: Architecture, code compliance, consulting, design, design-build, site analysis, construction management

Dynamic Corporation 5133 Lawrence Pl. Hyattsville, MD 20781 240-296-0040 fax: 240-296-0045 mmay@dynamiccorp.us www.dynamiccorp.us

Structure Tone Inc. 1005 N. Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22201 703-526-1240 fax: 703-526-1258 dcinfo@structuretone.com www.structuretone.com

Company’s Specialties: Barton Malow provides construction management with full preconstruction services, coordinating projects from planning through close-out.

Company’s Specialties: Facilities and building, energy and environment, homeland security and transportation

Company’s Specialties: Construction management, general contracting and design-build projects for commercial, educational, financial, healthcare, hospitality, science and technology and mission critical projects.

Client References: • University of Maryland, Baltimore County • University of Virginia Facilities Management Department • VCCS/Northern Virginia Community College

Tishman Construction Corporation of D.C. 1150 18th St. NW, Ste. 475 Washington, D.C. 20036 202-966-3444 fax: 202-966-3460 dalton@ma.tishman.com www.tishman.com Company’s Specialties: Construction management, general contracting and construction consulting Client References: • FDA Consolidation • National Institutes of Health • American Pharmacists Association

Client References: • Department of Housing and Community Development • Harkins Builders, Inc. • Virginia Department of Transportation • Maryland Department of Transportation • United States Social Security Administration

Turner Construction Company 3865 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22203 703-841-5200 fax: 703-841-5228 jhansen@tcco.com www.turnerconstruction.com Company’s Specialties: General contractor, construction manager, design-build, comprehensive preconstruction services Client References: • Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) • INOVA Health Systems • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • D.C. Public Schools • LCOR

Client References: • Northrop Grumman • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield • JW Marriott • Time Warner • Fannie Mae

Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels

Construction Managers/General Contractors Construction Managers/General Contractors cont.

Barton Malow Company 100 Tenth St. NE, Ste. 100 Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-984-8800 fax: 434-984-8815 rosemary.morris@bartonmalow.com www.bartonmalow.com

Sound Solutions Construction Services, LLC 3900 Ben Hur Ave., Ste. 10 Willoughby, OH 44094 440-951-6022 fax: 440-951-6012 angela@baswausa.com www.baswausa.com Company’s Specialties: Exclusive North American distributor of ® BASWAphon acoustical finishing system Client References: • 66 Restaurant • Yale University Pierson College • Blue Hill at Stone Barns • Bloomberg Headquarters • Museum of Modern Art

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Company’s Specialties: A leading art dealership that places artwork in corporate spaces

Civil Engineers

Client References: • Corporate Office Property Trust (COPT) • OPX Global Architects • Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliff, LLP • The American Petroleum Institute • Liberty Property Trust

RTZ Audio-Visual Associates 6725 Santa Barbara Ct., Ste. 103 Elkridge, MD 21075 443-757-0480 fax: 443-757-0487 clunsford@rtzav.com www.rtzav.com

Real Time Services, Inc. 14900 Sweitzer Ln. Laurel, MD 20707 301-498-7325 fax: 301-498-7335 jplafleur@rtsav.com www.rtsav.com

Company’s Specialties: Audiovisual systems integrator, projectors, plasma televisions, digital signage, sound systems

Company’s Specialties: National full-service commercial audiovisual systems integration

Client References: • General Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist • The Catholic University of America • Family Research Council • Loma Linda University • The United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters

Client References: • General Motors • Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital • Townsend and Townsend and Crew, LLP • Summit Executive Centre • United States Capitol Police

HURT & PROFFITT, INC. 2524 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg, VA 42501 434-847-7796 fax: 434-847-0047 jimh@handp.com www.handp.com

Johnson Bernat Associates, Inc. 1395 Piccard Dr., Ste. 350 Rockville, MD 20850 301-963-1133 fax: 301-963-6306 lcjohnson@jba-inc.net www.jba-inc.net

Patton Harris Rust & Associates 8818 Centre Park Dr., Ste. 200 Columbia, MD 21045 410-997-8900 fax: 410-997-9282 scott.wolford@phra.com www.phra.com

Company’s Specialties: Civil engineering, surveying, land development, geotechnical, environmental, construction testing and inspection

Company’s Specialties: Site and civil engineering and surveying for office/commercial developments

Company’s Specialties: Civil and environmental engineering, geotechnical, surveying, planning and landscape architecture

Client References: • Bed Tower at Lynchburg General Hospital and Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center • Water Lines Replacement in Charlotte Court House • New London Business and Technology Park • Amherst County Service Authority • Wyndhurst Traditional Neighborhood Development

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Artwork & Framing

The Art Resource, Inc. 1106 N. Charles St., Ste. 303 Baltimore, MD 21201 410-332-4644 fax: 410-332-4677 leia@artresource.org www.artresource.org

Client References: • Opus East, LLC • The JBG Companies • Lowe Enterprises • Regency Centers • Corporate Office Properties

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Client References: • National Institutes of Health • Johns Hopkins University • Howard Hughes Medical Institute • Verizon • Baltimore Gas & Electric

Consulting Engineers

AKF Group LLC 1655 N. Fort Myer Dr., Ste. 950 Arlington, VA 22209 703-351-7686 fax: 703-351-0359 lgould@akfgroup.com www.akfgroup.com Company’s Specialties: AKF is an award-winning full-service engineering firm specializing in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, controls, central utilities, energy management, technology, critical systems, commissioning, testing, lighting and sustainable design services.

Consulting Engineers cont.

Client References: • University of Virginia • University of Virginia Medical Center • Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. • JPMorgan Chase • Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

Earth Tech, Inc. 7870 Villa Park Dr. Richmond, VA 23228 804-515-8300 fax: 804-515-8307 donald.mayer@earthtech.com www.earthtech.com Company’s Specialties: Environmental analysis and remediation, design-build, construction management, program management, site engineering, infrastructure architectural design Client References: • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business & Engineering • City of Richmond, Oliver Hills Courts Building • US Department of Defense • Federal Highway Administration • The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

Ammann & Whitney Consulting Engineers, P.C. 2445 M St. NW, Ste. 350 Washington, D.C. 20037 202-331-1029 fax: 202-331-7490 info@ammann-whitney.com www.ammann-whitney.com Company’s Specialties: Structural engineering, blast-resistant design, special-use facilities, rehabilitation of historic buildings, airport terminals and hangars, architecture and planning Client References: • Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority • JetBlue Airlines • Gensler • Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP • Kohn, Pedersen, Fox Associates

Environmental Market Solutions, Inc. 6856 Eastern Ave. NW, Ste. 206 Washington, D.C. 20012 202-291-3102 fax: 202-291-3107 klanger@emsi-green.com www.emsi-green.com Company’s Specialties: Green building consulting, sustainable master-plan design consulting, energy and daylighting analysis, ® LEED strategies and coordination Client References: • Colgate – Palmolive • Caterpillar • Coca-Cola • DOW Chemicals • HOK International

Century Engineering, Inc. 10710 Gilroy Rd. Hunt Valley, MD 21031 443-589-2400 fax: 443-589-2401 cei@centuryeng.com www.centuryeng.com Company’s Specialties: Survey, civil, structural, MEP, transportation engineering throughout the mid-Atlantic Client References: • Kennedy Krieger • Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Bank of America • University of Maryland • Shelter Development

HC Yu and Associates 1013 Technology Park Dr. Glen Allen, VA 23059 804-262-6500 fax: 804-262-1048 jean.whitehurst@hcyu.com www.hcyu.com Company’s Specialties: Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, ® telecom engineering design, LEED , commissioning Client References: • Hanbury, Evans, Wright + Vlattas • Burt+Hill • Glavé & Holmes • Skidmore Owings & Merrill, LLP • Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

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Company’s Specialties: MEP consulting engineers for commercial, government, industrial and residential buildings

Company’s Specialties: Consulting, engineering, technology and construction firm Client References: • United Nations • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • U.S. General Services Administration • Bank of America • Verizon

Company’s Specialties: Life-safety systems, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, suppression and service Client References: • National Institutes of Health • Smithsonian Institute • Gaylord Hotel @ National Harbor • Nationals Stadium • Andrews Air Force Base

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Fire Protection

Client References: • DNC Architects • NS Architects • Morgan Gick McBeath & Associates, P.C. • Corporate Office Development • West*Group

SimplexGrinnell 9585 Snowden River Pkwy. Columbia, MD 21046 410-381-1400 fax: 410-902-7353 kknorr@tycoint.com www.simplexgrinnell.com

Engineering/Testing/Inspection

Syska Hennessy Group 11 W. 42nd St. New York City, New York 10036 212-556-3211 fax: 212-556-5505 vdejesus@syska.com www.syska.com

Foodesign Associates, Inc. 5828 Oak Dr. Charlotte, NC 28227 704-545-6151 fax: 704-545-1243 kmorphis@foodesignassociates.com www.foodesignassociates.com

Cates Engineering, Ltd. 7500 Iron Bar Ln., Ste. 209 Gainesville, VA 20155 571-261-9280 fax: 571-261-9286 brian@cateseng.com www.cateseng.com Company’s Specialties: Structural design, concrete and wood, residential and mixed-use projects Client References: • The Bozzuto Group • Trammell Crow Residential • Lincoln Property Company • Donatelli & Klein • JPI

Foundation Contractors

Consulting Engineers cont.

META Engineers, P.C. 1515 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209 703-224-1188 fax: 703-224-1199 mstarego@metaengineers.com www.metaengineers.com

Technical Foundations Inc. 100 Drybridge Ct. Sandston, VA 23150 804-328-4500 fax: 804-328-4510 tfi@technicalfoundations.com www.technicalfoundations.com

Company’s Specialties: Corporate, churches, clubs, correctional, educational, heathcare, government, restaurant and retirement

Company’s Specialties: Auger-cast pile, pressure and compaction grouting, helical steel piles, munipiles, fabriform

Client References: • Moseley Architects • DMJM Architects • HOK Architects • Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects • HDR Architects

Client References: • Bovis Lend Lease • Cleveland Cement Company • The Whiting Turner Contracting Company • The Thomas J. Wack Company • DPR Construction Company

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Company’s Specialties: Marsh, the world’s leading risk and insurance services firm

Company’s Specialties: HVAC testing, adjusting and balancing

Company’s Specialties: An interior design firm specializing in unique hospitality interiors Client References: References available upon request

Company’s Specialties: Quality, service, value…in laboratory casework, equipment, design and construction Client References: • Food and Drug Administration • Harvard University • Virginia Commonwealth University • Bovis Lend Lease • Gilbane Building Company

Client References: • Alston & Bird, LLP • Simpson Thatcher & Bartlett, LLP • Douglas Development Corporation

Landscape Architects

New England Lab 3 Arrow Dr. Woburn, MA 01801 781-932-9980 fax: 781-932-9981 matthew@newenglandlab.com www.newenglandlab.com

Carson Guest, Inc. 1776 Peachtree St. NW, Ste. 120 Atlanta, GA 30309 404-873-3663 fax: 404-873-1021 johnguest@carsonguest.com www.carsonguest.com Company’s Specialties: Leading in law office design, growth planning and art consultation

Client References: • Freedom Forum • Hampton Roads

Laboratory Furniture

Interior Designers cont.

Client References: • INOVA Hospital • Shady Grove Adventist Hospital • America Online • MedImmune

International Design, Inc. (IDI+) 325 N. Henry St. Alexandria, VA 22314 703-837-9120 fax: 703-837-9121 idi@idi-studio2.com www.idi-studio2.com

Marsh USA Inc. 1225 23rd St. NW, Ste. 400 Washington, D.C. 20037 202-263-7600 fax: 202-263-7700 www.marsh.com

Interior Designers

Insurance Brokers

HVAC Systems

Test and Balancing, Inc. 14300 Cherry Lane Ct., Ste. 113 Laurel, MD 20707 301-953-0120 fax: 301-206-3310 jshelander@testbalco.com www.testbalco.com

Land Planning & Design Associates, Inc. 310 E. Main St., Ste. 200 Charlottesville, MD 22902 434-296-2108 fax: 434-296-2109 bill@lpda.net www.lpda.net Company’s Specialties: Land planning, landscape architecture, parks, trails, urban design, mixed-use, hospitals, communities Client References: • Rockingham Memorial Hospital • Air National Guard Headquarters • Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center • Daleville Town Center • Kilmarnick Glen

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Company’s Specialties: Schematic design through construction administration for residential, office, mixed-use developments and more

Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Engineers

Client References: • Elm Street Development • EYA, Inc. • Foulger-Pratt Companies • Gumenick Properties • Diamond Properties, LLC

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Gipe Associates Inc. 849 Fairmount Ave. Baltimore, MD 21286 410-832-2420 fax: 410-832-2418 marketing@gipe.net www.gipe.net Company’s Specialties: Mechanical, electrical and plumbing design and engineering services Client References: • Maryland Public Schools • McDaniel College • Department of Defense • University of Maryland System • Fairfax County Public Schools

Lighting

Landscape Architects cont.

STUDIO39 Landscape Architecture, P.C. 6416 Grovedale Dr., Ste. 100-A Alexandria, VA 22310 703-719-6500 fax: 703-719-6503 frontdesk@studio39.com www.studio39.com

VOX MCLA, Inc. 1623 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, D.C. 20007 202-298-8062 fax: 202-298-8079 moran@mcla-inc.com www.mcla-inc.com

VOX Manufacturing, LLC 3500 Boston St., MS60, Ste. 423 Baltimore, MD 21224 800-326-1443 fax: 410-732-8499 paul.deeb@voxarts.com www.voxarts.com

Company’s Specialties: Architectural lighting design and consultation

Company’s Specialties: Lighting design and light-based artwork

Client References: • US Supreme Court Renovation • Venable LLP • Samsung Headquarters • W. Hotel • University of Virginia Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center

Client References: • City of Phoenix, Arizona • Janet Echelman, Sculptor • Staffelbach Design Associates • Behringer Harvard • Tod Williams Billy Tsien, Architects

Girard Engineering, P.C. 7600 Leesburg Pike, West Building, Ste. 310 Falls Church, VA 22043 703-442-8787 fax: 703-356-0169 lbeam@girard.com www.girard.com

Metropolitan Engineering/ShapiroO’Brien 1150 17th St. NW, #301 Washington, D.C. 20036 202-296-2580 fax: 202-296-1942 info@metropolitanengineering.com www.metropolitanengineering.com

Company’s Specialties: Comprehensive mechanical and electrical engineering for commercial, multifamily residential, educational and civic projects

Company’s Specialties: Commercial and residential base building design, evaluation and renovation

Client References: • Booz Allen Hamilton • Environmental Protection Agency • Marriott • Suntrust Bank • Virginia Performing Arts Foundation

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Client References: • Senate Square Condominiums • Park Crest Condominiums • USCIS Headquarters • Dewey Ballantine, LLP Offices at Carroll Square • Alston & Bird, LLP at the Atlantic Building

Ornamental Metals

Mechanical Contractors

G.J. Hopkins, Inc. 714 5th St. NE Roanoke, VA 24016 540-982-1873 fax: 540-982-0655 billm@gjhopkins.com www.gjhopkins.com

The Gage Corporation, Inc. 803 S. Black River St. Sparta, WI 54656 608-269-7447/800-786-4243 fax: 608-269-7622 gage@centurytel.net www.gagecorp.net

Company’s Specialties: Expert craftsmanship using state-of-the-art machinery; fast response with quick turnaround time

Company’s Specialties: Mechanical/electrical contractors; design-build; in-house engineering; 24-hour service

Company’s Specialties: Gage platinum steel floor system, Gage ceilings, Gagecast, GageMetal, GageWoven, Eco-Nor

Client References: • JPI – Inigos Crossing Apartments in Rockville • Donahoe Construction – Park Crest – Tysons Corner • Dietze Construction – Blue Ridge Grill • Tompkins Builders – St. Elizabeth Hospital • Bethesda View Condominiums

Client References: • Carilion Health Systems • HCA – Lewis Gale Medical Building • Centra Health – Lynchburg General Hospital

Client References: • Foxwoods Expansion • Finmeccanica • Seneca Allegany Casino • Numitor Decor • Carlyle Suites

Haynes Whaley Associates, Inc. 1881 Campus Commons Dr., Ste. 103 Reston, VA 20191 703-391-0024 fax: 703-391-0028 john.gander@hayneswhaley.com www.hayneswhaley.com

Orndorf & Faranda, Inc. 112 Cricket Ave. P.O. Box 448 Ardmore, PA 19003 610-896-4500 fax: 610-896-4503 kevin@orndorf.com www.orndorf.com

AccesSecurity, Inc. 751 Miller Drive SE, Ste. B-1 Leesburg, VA 20175 703-771-2181 fax: 703-771-2182 chunt@accessecurity.net www.accessecurity.net Company’s Specialties: Integrated security management systems, access control, CCTV, fire, UL monitoring services Client References: • Washington National Cathedral • Loudoun County Government • Loudoun County Public Schools • Reston Hospital • Federal Bureau of Prisons

Structural Engineers

Marble & Granite Contractors Security Systems

Plan-It Granite & Marble 21441 Pacific Blvd., Ste. 230 Sterling, VA 20166 703-709-3551 fax: 703-709-9877 amarko@plan-itgranite.com www.plan-itgranite.com

Company’s Specialties: Provide structural engineering services nationwide for all building types Client References: • 777 6th Street • INOVA Loudoun Hospital Center – ICU Addition • Marriott Courtyard • The Spectrum • Old Town Village Fairfax

Company’s Specialties: Structural engineers specializing in architectural design and the construction industry Client References: • Create Architectural Planning & Design • Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust/PREIT • Patrick Henry Mall Renovation and Expansion • Capital City Mall Renovation • Danbury Fair Mall

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Structura 401 N. Washington St., Ste. 900 Rockville, MD 20850 301-987-9234 fax: 301-987-9237 rfajardo@structura-inc.com www.structura-inc.com

Company’s Specialties: Engineering consultation, systems studies, construction documents and specifications, design and drafting, evaluation and restoration and structural analysis

Company’s Specialties: Consulting structural engineers

Water Features

Client References: • WDG Architecture • Cooper Carry • JBG Companies • Monument Realty • Davis Carter Scott

Client References: • Diamond Properties • Eric Colbert & Associates, PC • Bonstra Haresign Architects, PC • Cooper Carry Architects • Hickok Cole Architects

Bluworld of Water 635 W. Michigan St. Orlando, FL 32805 407-426-7674 fax: 407-426-7721 kcopeland@bluworldusa.com www.bluworldusa.com Company’s Specialties: Manufacturer of custom water features Client References: • McCarthy Builders • Sennara Healthcare • Marriott Vacation Club • HKS Architects

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Structural Engineers cont.

SK&A Structural Engineers, PLLC 1709 N Street NW Washington, D.C. 20036 202-659-2520 fax: 202-659-1097 skadc@skaengineers.com www.skaengineers.com

Professional Products, Inc. 9116 Gaither Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 240-864-4000 fax: 240-864-0005 marketing@ppionline.com www.ppionline.com Company’s Specialties: Professional Products, Inc. is a technology-driven, design-build company that prides itself on a ‘think-tank’ approach to solving client technical communication issues with solutions that focus on effective and improved work-flow. Client References: • The Associated Press • Weill Cornell Medical College • U.S. Customs and Border Protection • United States Uniform Health Services • U.S. Army Broadcasting Service

Acoustical Ceilings & Wall Panels Atlantic Acoustics, Inc. Dave Soforenko 2708 Schoolhouse Ln. Suffolk, VA 23435 757-483-0639 fax: 757-226-8155 atlanticacoustics@verizon.net

Acoustical Consultants SH Acoustics Steve Haas, Founder & President 10 Higgins Dr. Milford, CT 06460 203-877-6340 fax: 203-286-1427 steve@shacoustics.com www.shacoustics.com

Sound Solutions Construction Services, LLC Angela Sellers, Marketing 3900 Ben Hur Ave., Ste. 10 Willoughby, OH 44094 440-951-6022 fax: 440-951-6012 angela@baswausa.com www.baswausa.com

Aluminum Windows/ Curtain Wall Harmon Inc. Joe Fitzpatrick 6691 Bay Meadow Dr. Glen Burnie, MD 21060 410-590-0030 fax: 410-689-0090 jbfitzpatrick@harmoninc.com www.harmoninc.com

For More Information, Contact: GE Appliances Mid-East Region Office - 7272 Park Circle Drive, Hanover, MD 21076 - Phone 410-737-7065

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Serving Builders Kitchen Dealers Kitchen Designers Architects Remodeling Contractors since 1979

www.dadsappliance.com 12200 Distribution Place • Beltsville, MD 20705 • Phone (301) 937-0222 • Fax (301) 595-0967

Appliances Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discount Appliances Sharon Wege 12200 Distribution Pl. Beltsville, MD 20705 301-937-0222 fax: 301-595-0967 sharonwege@dadsappliance.com www.dadsappliance.com (see display ad p. 141)

Hadco Steve Terry 45150 Business Ct., Ste. 420 Dulles, VA 21066 800-565-0330 fax: 703-478-9303 sterry@hadco.net www.hadco.net

GE Appliances Dana Heidemann, Area Sales Manager 7272 Park Circle Dr. Hanover, MD 21076 410-737-7065 fax: 410-737-7078 dana.heidemann@ge.com www.geappliances.com (see display ad p. 140)

Aquatic Consultants Water Technology, Inc. Melinda M. Kempfer 100 Park Ave. Beaver Dam, WI 53916 800-538-8207 fax: 920-887-7999 info@watertechnologyinc.com www.watertechnologyinc.com

HADCO distributes, markets and services the finest quality residential appliances. We hope to enrich the homemakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; appliance selection experience through the use of our showrooms, which provide a comfortable, relaxing environment for education, demonstration, and discussion. Our focus is on adding value to the products and services we provide.

800.565.0330 45150 Business Court, Suite 420 Dulles, Virginia 21066 Fax: 701.478.9303 www.hadco.net

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Architects Eckland Consultants, Inc. Robert Eckland 75 TriState International, Ste. 100 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 847-948-0100 fax: 847-948-0140 beckland@eckland.com www.eckland.com

SK&I Architectural Design Group, L.L.C. Monica Scott 7735 Old Georgetown Rd., Ste. 100 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-654-9300 fax: 301-654-7211 mscott@skiarch.com www.skiarch.com

Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK) Bill Stinger, Senior Principal 3223 Grace St. NW Washington, D.C. 20007 202-339-8700 fax: 202-339-8800 bill.stinger@hok.com www.hok.com

Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc. Todd J. Helmer, PE 550 Township Line Rd., Ste. 100 Blue Bell, PA 19422 484-342-0200 fax: 484-342-0222 thelmer@timhaahs.com www.timhaahs.com

KANN Partners Donald Kann, AIA, NCARB 33 S. Gay St., Ste. 400 Baltimore, MD 21202 410-234-0900 fax: 410-539-4921 dkann@kannpartners.com www.kannpartners.com

VOA Associates, Inc. John G. Jessen, AIA, NCARB, IIDA 722 12th St. NW, Ste. 100 Washington, D.C. 20005 202-822-8227 fax: 202-822-3898 jjessen@voa.com www.voa.com

Architectural Millwork/Casework/Woodwork Brunswick Woodworking Co., Inc. Steve Harris 9639 Doctor Perry Rd., Ste. 119N Ijamsville, MD 21754 301-874-4905 fax: 301-874-4908 info@brunswickwoodworking.com www.brunswickwoodworking.com (see display ad p. 142) Quality Custom Carpentry Bill Martin 3370 Kessler Cowlesville Rd. Troy, OH 45373 937-698-0708 fax: 937-698-0709 carylm@qualitycustomcarpentry.com

T & W Woodworking Co. Al Toone 4511 Decatur St. Hyattsville, MD 20781 301-864-3947 fax: 301-864-3138 The Weather Hill Company, Ltd. Gregory Schipa/Rick Tintle P.O. Box 113 Charlotte, VT 05445 802-425-2095 fax: 802-425-6402 gschipa@gmavt.net/rtintle@aol.com www.weatherhillcompany.com

Architectural Precast Concrete

T&W

Woodworking Co.

4511 Decatur St. Hyattsville, MD 20781

301.864.3947

American Stone Virginia, LLC Nick Beck 8179 Arbe Ave. P.O. Box 25 Ladysmith, VA 22501 804-448-9460 fax: 804-448-4450 ray@asiprecast.com www.asiprecast.com

The

Weather Hill Company

30 years of Award-winning projects Nationwide

Finest Millwork Available

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Artwork & Framing The Art Resource, Inc. Leia McKenna, Principal 1106 N. Charles St., Ste. 303 Baltimore, MD 21201 410-332-4644 fax: 410-332-4677 leia@artresource.org www.artresource.org

Asphalt Paving Gray & Son, Inc. Jay Hergenroeder 430 W. Padonia Rd. Timonium, MD 21093 410-771-4311 fax: 410-771-8125 mail@graynson.com www.graynson.com

Audiovisual RTZ Audio-Visual Associates Chris Lunsford 6725 Santa Barbara Ct., Ste. 103 Elkridge, MD 21075 443-757-0480 fax: 443-757-0487 clunsford@rtzav.com www.rtzav.com

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Real Time Services, Inc. Jean-Paul LaFleur, Partner 14900 Sweitzer Ln. Laurel, MD 20707 301-498-7325 fax: 301-498-7335 jplafleur@rtsav.com www.rtsav.com

Building Automation Systems AERO Integrated Solutions, Inc. 11551-R Nuckols Rd. Glen Allen, VA 23059 804-747-9528 fax: 804-346-9338 mail@aero-is.com www.aero-is.com

Caisson, Shoring & Excavating Contractors Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. Dominic Cerasi 8243 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd. Pasadena, MD 21122 410-439-9101 fax: 410-439-9255 dcerasi@berkelapg.com www.berkelapg.com (see display ad p. 145)

Cabinets Bath/Kitchen & Tile Supply Co. Chris Snyder 103 Greenbank Rd. Wilmington, DE 19805 302-992-9210 fax: 302-737-7668 chriss@bathkitchenandtile.com www.bathkitchenandtile.com

Carpentry Contractors Absolute Builders, Inc. Bernardo Ahlborn 3201 F 8th St. NE Washington, D.C. 20017 301-735-4207/202-269-3517 fax: 301-735-4208 bahlborn@absolutebldrs.com (see display ad p. 145)

Ceramic & Marble Contractors Sandia Ceramics Phillip King 7949 Gainsford Ct. Bristow, VA 20136 703-490-4959 fax: 703-490-5372 info@sandiaceramics.com www.sandiaceramics.com

It’s your project. It’s our reputation. At Sandia Ceramics, we take every project as seriously as if it were our own. Because it is. We take personal pride in knowing that the stone is high-quality. The tile is precision-joined. The substrate is meticulously prepared. That when we install tile or stone, it stays for a lifetime because it is done with the highest skill and the greatest care possible. We believe every installation should last a lifetime. That's why we prepare each surface precisely and install only the highest-quality materials. Stone Fabrication: Countertops | Reception Desks | Vanity Tops Exterior Stone Application On Sepline: Ceramic, Natural Stone and Marble Tile Installation 7949 Gainsford Ct. | Bristow, Virgina 20136 703.490.4959 | Fax. 703.490.5372 | www.sandiaceramics.com

D OORS Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. 8243 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd • Pasadena, MD 21122 410-439-9101 • Fax 410-439-9255 dcerasi@berkelapg.com • www.berkelapg.com

C OMMERCIAL F RAMING & H ARDWARE I T RIM F INISHES

3201 F 8 th St. NE I Washington DC 20017 301.735.4207 I 202.269.3517 Fax 3 0 1 . 7 3 5 . 4 2 0 8

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Civil/Site Contractors

Civil Engineers Charles P. Johnson & Associates Chris Ley 1751 Elton Rd., Ste. 300 Silver Spring, MD 20903 301-434-7000 fax: 301-434-9394 cley@cpja.com www.cpja.com

Nitsch Engineering Christina Fitzgerald, Marketing Manager 186 Lincoln St., Ste. 200 Boston, MA 02111 617-338-0063 fax: 617-338-6472 cfitzgerald@nitscheng.com www.nitscheng.com

HURT & PROFFITT, INC. Nita Holt, Marketing Director 2524 Langhorne Rd. Lynchburg, VA 42501 434-847-7796 fax: 434-847-0047 jimh@handp.com www.handp.com

Patton Harris Rust & Associates Scott R. Wolford, Vice President 8818 Centre Park Dr., Ste. 200 Columbia, MD 21045 410-997-8900 fax: 410-997-9282 scott.wolford@phra.com www.phra.com

Johnson Bernat Associates, Inc. Kevin Johnson, President 1395 Piccard Dr., Ste. 350 Rockville, MD 20850 301-963-1133 fax: 301-963-6306 lcjohnson@jba-inc.net www.jba-inc.net

BROTHERS PAVING & CONCRETE CORPORATION More than 17 years ago, Brothers began its quest to establish itself as one of the premier providers of concrete and asphalt construction services in the Washington, D.C. area. Today, Brothers Paving & Concrete is routinely recognized as such by some of the area's largest property owners, developers and home builders.

9469 Hawkins Drive â&#x20AC;˘ Manassas, VA 20109 Phone: 703-393-1927 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax: 703-393-1928 www.brotherspaving.com

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Branch Highways, Inc. Michael C. Tomlinson, Vice President P.O. Box 40004 Roanoke, VA 24022 540-982-1678 fax: 540-982-4216 miket@branchhighways.com www.branchhighways.com

Cold Formed Framing Custom Drywall & Acoustics, Inc. Phyllis Hudgins/Dennis Holland/ David Hudgins 1209 Baker Rd., Ste. 515 Virginia Beach, VA 23455 757-460-6798 fax: 757-460-7173 custom23455@cs.com www.customdrywallvb.com (see display ad p. 147)

Custom Drywall and Acoustics, Inc. OUR PROMISE TO YOU, THE CUSTOMER: QUALITY, PRICE, AND ON TIME. Custom Drywall and Acoustics, Inc. is a family-owned business. It has been in operation since May 2000. The owners have years of experience in the commercial drywall, metal framing, and acoustical ceiling business. The owners: David Hudgins, Jr., Steve Hudgins, and David Hudgins, III, combined have over 77 years of working experience in the drywall business.

David Hudgins, Jr.

David Hudgins, III

Our goal is to provide the best job, at the best price possible. We guarantee all products and workmanship with all the work that we do. You as a general contractor are looking for the best to handle your commercial building projects. With Custom Drywall, you have to look no further than Virginia Beach for the best Commercial Drywall and Acoustics contractor that is available. We handle all jobs possible in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. You need exterior framing; we can handle it for you. Interior framing, hanging and finishing of your projects is what we do. You can be assured of peace of mind, and a quality job with Custom Drywall and Acoustics, Inc. Locally owned and operated, without the overhead of larger companies, to give you more profit in the projects that you have.

CUSTOM DRYWALL AND ACOUSTICS, INC. “WHEN QUALITY COUNTS” Projects Include:

Steve Hudgins

Beach Ford New Showroom • Bon Secours Health System • Calvary Revival Church Phase 1&2 • Cath Lab Build Out of Chesapeake General • Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd • Checkered Flag Honda of Virginia Beach • Chrysler Museum Renovations • Church of Latter Day Saints Norfolk • Church of Good Shepherd - Norfolk • Dr. Will Hatcher • Felenies T&M • First Presbyterian Church • Hampton Nursing Home • Historical House in Norfolk • Oak Grove Methodist Church • Red Cross - Pembroke Donor Center • Renovation Relief Society • Rose & Womble - Suffolk • Second Presbyterian Church • Sentara - Advanced Imaging Center NIK • St. Charles Catholic Church • Volkswagen • Western Branch Family Practice • Windemere Expansion

1209 Baker Road, Suite 515 • Virginia Beach, VA 23455

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Concrete Contractors

Construction Managers/General Contractors

Barr Concrete Keith Martin 8420 Terminal Rd. Lorton, VA 22079 703-912-4912 fax: 703-912-7224 komartin@kmbuildersinc.com (see display ad p. 149)

LIT, Inc. Diane Littrell 315 Great Bridge Blvd., Ste. A Chesapeake, VA 23320 757-410-0983 fax: 757-410-0963 dlittrell@lit-inc.com www.lit-inc.com

Barton Malow Company Rosemary G. Morris 100 Tenth St. NE, Ste. 100 Charlottesville, VA 22902 434-984-8800 fax: 434-984-8815 rosemary.morris@bartonmalow.com www.bartonmalow.com

Brothers Paving & Concrete Corporation Kelly Shiflett, Marketing/Project Manager 9469 Hawkins Dr. Manassas, VA 20109 703-393-1927 fax: 703-393-1928 kshiflett@brotherspaving.com www.brotherspaving.com (see display ad p. 146)

Oncore Construction LLC Bob MacDaniels 4703 Webster St. Bladensburg, MD 20710 301-927-7700 fax: 301-927-7931 bobmac@oncoreconstruction.com www.oncoreconstruction.com

J. Culver Construction Jay Culver 18673 Progress School Rd. Bridgeville, DE 19933 302-337-8136 fax: 302-337-9662 jay23jenny@aol.com Structure Tone, Inc. Mr. Nick Colucci 1005 N. Glebe Rd. Arlington, VA 22201 703-526-1240 fax: 703-526-1258 dcinfo@structuretone.com www.structuretone.com

GLB Concrete Construction Gary Beck 1002 Green Hill Farm Rd. Reisterstown, MD 21136 410-526-6707 fax: 410-833-2539 garybeck@comcast.com (see display ad p. 150)

Tishman Construction Corporation of DC Stephen H. Dalton 1150 18th St. NW, Ste. 475 Washington, D.C. 20036 202-966-3444 fax: 202-966-3460 dalton@ma.tishman.com www.tishman.com Turner Construction Company Todd Hansen 3865 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22203 703-841-5200 fax: 703-841-5228 jhansen@tcco.com www.turnerconstruction.com

ONCORE’S POWER IS CONCRETE. This project saved over 10% of the concrete frame costs due to our design assist program. We also performed concrete restoration and selective demolition, beating the schedule by 4 weeks.

SIMPLY SHOWCASING ALL THAT WE DO.

Give us a call and we’ll give you an oncore performance too! www.oncoreconstruction.com (301) 927-7700

4703 Webster Street Bladensburg, MD 20710 Phone (301) 927-7700 Fax (301) 927-7931 www.oncoreconstruction.com

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Concrete Construction • Concrete Repair Concrete Restoration • Infinity Structures

Reinforced Concrete Structures 8420 Terminal Road Lorton, Virginia 22079 Phone (703) 912-4912 Fax (703) 912-7224

G L B Concrete Construction provides complete turnkey concrete construction services including: Foundations • Walls • Slab-On-Grade Structural Decks • Parking Garages Site Work • Post-Tension Concrete

1002 Green Hill Farm Road Reisterstown, MD 21136

Phone: 410-526-6707 Fax: 410-833-2539

Consulting Engineers AKF Group LLC Larry Gould, Partner 1655 N. Fort Myer Dr., Ste. 950 Arlington, VA 22209 703-351-7686 fax: 703-351-0359 lgould@akfgroup.com www.akfgroup.com

Environmental Market Solutions, Inc. Kenneth Langer 6856 Eastern Ave. NW, Ste. 206 Washington, D.C. 20012 202-291-3102 fax: 202-291-3107 klanger@emsi-green.com www.emsi-green.com

Ammann & Whitney Consulting Engineers, P.C. Bal Cherwoo, Senior Vice President 2445 M St. NW, Ste. 350 Washington, D.C. 20037 202-331-1029 fax: 202-331-7490 bcherwoo@ammann-whitney.com www.ammann-whitney.com

HC Yu and Associates Jean M. Whitehurst, Principal 1013 Technology Park Dr. Glen Allen, VA 23059 804-262-6500 fax: 804-262-1048 jean.whitehurst@hcyu.com www.hcyu.com

Century Engineering, Inc. Ms. Jacquelyn G. Schingeck, Vice President 10710 Gilroy Rd. Hunt Valley, MD 21031 443-589-2400 fax: 443-589-2401 cei@centuryeng.com www.centuryeng.com Earth Tech, Inc. Donald Mayer, PE, LEED AP, Engineering Program Director 7870 Villa Park Dr. Richmond, VA 23228 804-515-8300 fax: 804-515-8307 donald.mayer@earthtech.com www.earthtech.com

META Engineers, P.C. Michael Starego 1515 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA 22209 703-224-1188 fax: 703-224-1199 mstarego@metaengineers.com www.meta-eng.com Syska Hennessy Group Vicky DeJesus 11 W. 42nd St. New York City, NY 10036 212-556-3211 fax: 212-556-5505 vdejesus@syska.com www.syska.com

Doors/Frames/Hardware Architectural Hardware Inc. of Virginia Rodney Hyatt 2405 Ownby Ln. Richmond, VA 23220 804-358-9308/877-358-9303 fax: 804-355-1603 rhyatt@ahiofva.com www.ahiofva.com Commercial Hardware of MD, Inc. Robert J. Janicki, AHC 611 N. Hammonds Ferry Rd., Ste. P Linthicum, MD 21090 410-636-0111 fax: 410-636-3334 rjanicki@commercialhardware.com www.commercialhardware.com

Hyattsville Door & Lock Chris Leech 8306 Patuxent Ranee Rd., Ste. 110 Jessup, MD 20774 240-473-1219 fax: 240-473-1220 hyattsvilledoor@aol.com

• Hollow Metal Doors & Frames • Architectural Wood Doors • Residential Pre-Hung Wood Doors • Finish Hardware • Access Control Systems • Toilet Accessories & Partitions • Shower Enclosures

Where our customers are always #1

(410) 636-0111 611 N. Hammonds Ferry Rd, Ste. P Linthicum, MD 21090 Fax (410) 636-3334

www.commercialhardware.com

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Building a better industry

Founded by Michael Rodriguez in 1985 and incorporated in 1991, M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. offers residential and commercial drywall services, structural framing, plaster, doors and door hardware, metal studs, acoustical ceilings, insulation and many other exceptional services to the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan construction market. According to the company’s mission statement, M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. strives to amaze its customers and be the envy of its competitors with the best people and equipment in the industry.

Wowing Customers with Superior Services M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. takes on both residential and commercial projects, including high-rise buildings and historical restoration work. The company offers preconstruction services, competitive bids, quality products, workmanship, and timely completion of projects. Some of the many first-rate services M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. provides include structural metal, interior light-gauge framing, insulation, drywall, plaster, acoustical ceilings, doors and hardware, carpentry, painting, demolition, caulking, and exterior insulation finish system (EIFS).

Partnering Up for Success M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. goes above and beyond to earn the trust and respect of each and every client through incomparable, personalized service. Because the

company offers its customers excellent estimating services and job site productivity, clients turn to M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. time and again. When negotiating jobs, M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. works as a partner with its clients by offering up its expertise in quality, safety and scheduling. The company’s project managers carefully coordinate all job site activities to ensure that each job stays on schedule. Additionally, the project managers go to great lengths to foster a positive working atmosphere at each job site. And because M&R Drywall’s skilled project managers work closely with each client to review specs and identify potential problems, the company builds long lasting relationships with its clients. Additionally, to keep its client partnerships strong, the team at M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. offers customized services tailored to meet each unique customer’s financial needs. “The most valuable thing we offer our clients is value engineering,” says Michael Rodriguez, founder of M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. He says the expert team at M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. sits down with each client to suggest specific adjustments that can lead to lower costs, while still accomplishing their overall goals. In addition to its exceptional value engineering services, M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. is also renowned for finishing projects on time. “We’ve always been on schedule,” says Rodriguez. “We’ve never been thrown off a job. We’ve always finished our work.”

First-class Projects from a First-rate Team

Respectable Business Principles

Since its launch in 1985, M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. has worked on a multitude of high-profile projects throughout the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. Most recently, the company has been working on City Vista, an exceptional new residential and retail community in Washington, D.C. For this impressive project, including two nine-story buildings and one 12-story building, M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. worked on all the exterior curtain walls, sill flashing, brick ties, insulation, interior light-gauge framing, acoustical ceilings, drywall and some of the carpentry. M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. completed the first building on time and is actually ahead of schedule for the remaining two buildings. Some of the other projects M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. has successfully completed in the past include:

M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. was founded on a simple philosophy — to provide the best possible value for the client and, in turn, the client will remain loyal. To achieve this ideal, the company operates under the following set of principles:

Whitman-Requart, Baltimore, MD Parkview at Cold Springs Elderly, Baltimore, MD Waverly Woods Building 1, Baltimore, MD Salisbury State Student Housing, Salisbury, MD Hawthorne Suites, Newark, DE Lowes, Timonium, MD Aigburth-Vale, Baltimore, MD Staybridge Suites, Columbia, MD Hilton Garden Inn, White Marsh, MD

Exercise ethical business practices Provide quality products at competitive prices Set realistic goals and abide by them Foster a positive working environment Engage in aggressive fiscal management Maintain positive supplier relationships

Because the M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. team firmly adheres to these strong principles, the company’s clients receive nothing less than absolute professionalism and outstanding service.

Reaching for the Top As a result of its superior service and unsurpassed team, M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. truly stands out from the competition. The company continues to explore new endeavors, expand its reach, maintain strong relationships with current clients and attract new ones. There’s no doubt that M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. is well on its way to being recognized as the top leader in its industry. — Corporate Profile

Drywall Contractors All Strong M.B., Inc. Timmie Lamouroux P.O. Box 241 Cobb Island, MD 20625 301-259-0614 fax: 301-259-4343 allstrong2@yahoo.com Capitol Drywall, Inc. Mark Sokoloff 7871 Beechcraft Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 240-631-2415 fax: 240-631-9572 msokoloff@capitol-drywall.com www.capitol-drywall.com Commercial Construction Corporation Gene Schwandtner P.O. Box 305 Kingsville, MD 21087 410-817-6874 fax: 410-817-6875 comconscor@hotmail.com www.myspace.com/147480983

M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. Michael Rodriguez 5611 Cullum Ave. White Marsh, MD 21162 410-344-1680 fax: 410-344-1684 mrodriguez@m-r-drywall.com www.m-r-drywall.com (see corporate profile p. 152-153) Piedmont Plaster & Drywall Christopher A. Shifflett, AIC, CPC, President P.O. Box 7204 Charlottesville, VA 22906 434-973-4100 fax: 434-973-5100 cas@pvcinc.com www.pvcinc.com

All Strong M.B., Inc.

P.O. Box 241 Cobb Island, MD 20625 Phone: 301-259-0614 Fax: 301-259-4343

Plaster and Drywall Throughout Virginia

Christopher A. Shifflett, AIC, CPC President 2811-A Hydraulic Road P.O. Box 7204 Charlottesville, VA 22906 Phone (434) 973-4100 Fax (434) 973-5100 E-Mail cas@pvcinc.com

Capitol Drywall, Inc. is one of the leading and fastest growing drywall contractors in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. We specialize in a diverse range of commercial construction services. These services include: Interior and structural metal stud framing • Drywall systems Thermal and acoustical insulation • Rough carpentry Door installation • Acoustical ceiling systems

7871 Beechcraft Avenue • Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Phone: 240-631-2415 • Fax: 240-631-9572 www.capitol-drywall.com

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Electrical Contractors Freestate Electrical Const.-Virginia Charlie Woolridge, General Manager 2890 Emma Lee St., Ste. 202 Falls Church, VA 22042 703-204-0259 fax: 703-204-2942 cwoolridge@freestateelectric.com www.freestateelectric.com NATELCO Corporation Mike Hurd 140 W. Hampton Ave. Capitol Heights, MD 20743 301-350-1325 fax: 301-350-8175 mhurd@natelcoelectric.com www.natelcoelectric.com Nickle Electrical Companies Steve Dignan, President 14 Mill Park Ct. Newark, DE 19713 302-453-4000 fax: 302-453-4493 sdignan@nickleelectrical.com www.nickleelectrical.com

Spartan Electric Company L. Robby Robinson 10097 Tyler Pl., Ste. 9 Ijamsville, MD 21754 301-831-8300 fax: 301-831-1210 robby@spartan-electric.com www.spartan-electric.com (see display ad p. 156) Windsor Electric Co., Inc. Daniel K. Moore 10227 S. Dolfield Rd. Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-363-2300 fax: 410-363-6849 dmoore@windsorelectric.com www.windsorelectric.net (see display ad p. 156)

The Freestate Electrical Companies strive every day to be considered a leader in the field of electrical service and construction. We believe that our commitment to excellence with unparalleled customer satisfaction and the relentless pursuit of innovative technologies will position us as second to none with our most important evaluators...our customers!!!! We promote a level of confidence with our partners, employees and most importantly, our customers by understanding that every opportunity rests upon a relationship. At Freestate we are committed to individualized attention and personal service that will exceed the expectations of each and every customer!!!!

"Quality Craftsmanship...Now That's a Bright Idea"

www.freestateelectric.com 2890 Emma Lee St. • Ste. 202 • Falls Church, VA 22042 Phone 703-204-0259 • Fax 703-204-2942

Electrical Contractors Total Quality. Total Service. Total Commitment.

140 West Hampton Ave. Capitol Heights, MD 20743 Main: (301) 350-1325 Fax: (301) 350-8175

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Commercial & Residential EMERGENCY GENERATORS

CUSTOM STEREO INTERCOMS

CUSTOM DIMMING SYSTEMS

STRUCTURED WIRING SYSTEMS

SURROUND SOUND SYSTEMS

CUSTOM LIGHTING DESIGN

Design • Construction • Maintenance 10097 Tyler Place, Suite 9 • Ijamsville, MD 21754 Ph: (301) 831-8300 • Fax: (301) 831-1210

Complete Electrical Systems For New & Existing Office Spaces • Process Control Wiring • Fire Alarm Systems • Industrial Power

AT L A N T I C T E C H N I C A L S Y S T E M S CLEANROOM CERTIFICATION • Certification in Accordance with IES-RP-CC-006.3 & ISO-14644 • cGMP Compliant • Airflow Visualization Investigations • Formaldehyde Fumigation • Facility Evaluation

• Computer Cabling • Lighting Maintenance & Installation • Complete Electrical Service For Your Business

BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS • Certification in Accordance with NSF-49 • Repairs - Blower & Filter Replacement

INDOOR AIR QUALITY • Airborne Particulate Testing • Viable Testing - Airborne & Surface • Temperature & Humidity Monitoring • Analysis & Recommendations

10227 S. Dolfield Road Owings Mills, MD 21117

ENGINEERING • Filter Selection • Modular Softwall Systems • SOP & Protocol Documentation & Monitoring • Component / HVAC System Validation Phone (410) 507-2779 • Fax (410) 451-9609

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410-363-2300

Engineering/Testing/Inspection Atlantic Technical Systems Brian Flynn P.O. Box 249 Annapolis, MD 21404 410-507-2779 fax: 410-451-9609 bflynn@atscert.com www.atscert.com (see display ad p. 156) Cates Engineering, Ltd. Brian Cates, President 7500 Iron Bar Ln., Ste. 209 Gainesville, VA 20155 571-261-9280 fax: 571-261-9286 brian@cateseng.com www.cateseng.com

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC David G. Patron, PE 1340-P Charwood Rd. Hanover, MD 21076 410-859-4300 fax: 410-859-4324 dpatron@ecslimited.com www.ecslimited.com Tolk, Inc. Russell James 8401 Arlington Rd. Fairfax, VA 22031 703-698-9440 fax: 703-876-4881 rjames@tolk.net

Excavating Contractors The Anderson Company, LLC Stuart Himelfarb 12150 TAC Ct. Manassas, VA 20109 703-393-4000 fax: 703-393-4010 shimelfarb@theanderco.com www.theanderco.com

Division 2, LLC Jeff Driggs 7910 Woodmont Ave., Ste. 430 Bethesda, MD 20814 301-564-5100 fax: 301-564-5149 jdriggs@division2.net www.division2.net

Exterior Wall Cladding/EIFS Bradleigh Applications, Inc. William Dick 10015 Old Columbia Rd., Ste. B215 Columbia, MD 21046 410-489-7503 fax: 410-489-7505 bradleighapp@comcast.net

Pillar Construction, Inc. Raja Khoury 5649-S. General Washington Dr. Alexandria, VA 22312 703-941-5891 fax: 703-941-5893 www.pillarconstruction.com (see display ad p. 158)

Insulated Wall Systems Architectural Coatings E.I.F.S. - Stucco Since 1980 (410) 489-7503 10015 Old Columbia Rd, Ste B-215 Columbia, Maryland 21046 Fax (410) 489-7505

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Fencing Long Fence Larry Friedman 8545 Edgeworth Dr. Capitol Heights, MD 20743 301-350-2400 fax: 301-336-0743 lfriedman@longfence.com www.longfence.com

Fire Protection SimplexGrinnell Kevin Knorr, General Sales Manager 9585 Snowden River Pkwy. Columbia, MD 21046 410-381-1400 fax: 410-902-7353 kknorr@tycoint.com www.simplexgrinnell.com

Since 1989, we have established a respected name in the construction marketplace. We are committed to providing the utmost in quality and excellence to each and every one of our valued clients. Our ingenuity and collective experience qualifies us to deliver only perfection in every task that we perform.

• Exterior Insulation & Finish System (EIFS) • Stucco Treatment • Restoration • Drywall • Interiors

Pillar Construction, Inc. 5649-S. General Washington Drive Alexandria, VA 22312 Tel: (703) 941-5891 • Fax: (703) 941-5893 info@PillarConstruction.com For information regarding other locations, please visit our website at www.pillarconstruction.com

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DK Floors, Inc. Dave Kranz 4701 Belle Grove Rd., Ste. A Baltimore, MD 21225 410-789-0155 fax: 410-789-0122 dkranz@dkfloors.com

Metro Floor Decor, Inc. Richard Kelly 6869 Springfield Blvd., Ste. 202 Springfield, VA 22150 703-913-9410 fax: 703-913-9411 metroflr@msn.com

Eastern Flooring, Inc. John E. Fike 3702 Ironwood Pl. Landover, MD 20785 301-772-5531 fax: 301-772-3807 jfike@easternflooring.com

Storm Flooring Sean Shanahan 9150 Hampton Overlook Capitol Heights, MD 20743 301-808-2207 fax: 301-808-2436 seanshanahan1@verizon.net

Food Service Consultants Foodesign Associates, Inc. Kris Morphis, Vice President 5828 Oak Dr. Charlotte, NC 28227 704-545-6151 fax: 704-545-1243 kmorphis@foodesignassociates.com www.foodesignassociates.com

Foundation Contractors Technical Foundations Inc. Randall G. Welch, President 100 Drybridge Ct. Sandston, VA 23150 804-328-4500 fax: 804-328-4510 tfi@technicalfoundations.com www.technicalfoundations.com

Storm Flooring

DK Floors, Inc.

Flooring

Full Service Corporate & Commercial Floor Coverings Healthcare Government Recipient of Award for Walter Reed Amputee Center

4701 Belle Grove Road Suite A Baltimore, MD 21225

PH: 410 789 0155 FX: 410 789 0122

EASTERN FLOORING, INC. CARPET, WOOD & RESILIENT FLOORING

We provide Area Rugs, Carpeting,

SUPPLYING YOUR COMMERCIAL FLOORING NEEDS

Ceramic/Porcelain, Flooring Accessories,

MOST MAJOR CARPET MANUFACTURERS

Laminate Floors, Vinyl/Resilient,

ALL APPLICATION OF SHEET VINYL

VINYL COMPOSITION TILE

VINYL AND RUBBER RESILIENT WALL BASE

RUBBER AND VINYL SPORTS FLOORING

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Capitol Heights, MD 20743

CONDUCTIVE RESILIENT FLOORING

301-808-2207

HARDWOOD FLOORING FINISHED AND

Wood Flooring, and more... 9150 Hampton Overlook

Fax: 301-808-2436 Contact Sean Shanahan

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3702 IRONWOOD PLACE LANDOVER, MD 20785 TEL. 301-772-5531 FAX. 301-772-3807

Our Goal Is Your Complete Satisfaction

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Glass & Glazing Emmitsburg Glass Company Ira Budd 100 Creamery Ct. Emmitsburg, MD 21727 301-447-2245 fax: 301-447-2316 ibudd@eglass.net

Sterling Glass Betty Burns 21563 Cascades Pkwy. Sterling, VA 20166 703-450-5895 fax: 703-450-9245 betty@sterlingglass.net www.sterlingglass.net

H.D. Smith Dale Smith 1610 Professional Blvd., Ste. H Crofton, MD 21114 410-451-7560 fax: 410-451-7563 janet@hdsmithco.com www.hdsmithco.com

Woodbridge Glass Co. Inc. El Metta Nethercutt 14312 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Woodbridge, VA 22191 703-494-5181 fax: 703-494-6365 woodbridge.glassco@verizon.net www.woodbridgeglassva.com

Seneca Glass Company, Inc. 601-28 Dover Rd. Rockville, MD 20850 301-738-1070 fax: 301-738-1171 info@senecaglass.com www.senecaglass.com

EMMITSBURG G

A reflection of quality.

100 Creamery Court P.O. Box 346 Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 301.447.2245 FAX: 301.447.2316

Curtainwall Erection & Glazing Ribbon Windows / Store Fronts

HVAC Systems Hunter’s Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. Mike Wathen 1501 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 510 Arlington, VA 22209 703-351-6692 fax: 703-351-7466 mwathen@huntersmechanical.com www.huntersmechanical.com (see display ad p. 161)

Test and Balancing, Inc. 14300 Cherry Lane Ct., Ste. 113 Laurel, MD 20707 301-953-0120 fax: 301-206-3310 jshelander@testbalco.com www.testbalco.com

Glass & Architectural Metals Storefronts | Mirrors | Doors Insurance Brokers Marsh USA Inc. Jamie L. Pincus, Senior Vice President 1225 23rd St. NW, Ste. 400 Washington, D.C. 20037 202-236-7600 fax: 202-236-7700 www.marsh.com

• Curtainwalls • Glass Railings • Bullet-Resistant Glass • Art Glass We are a Distributor of Tormax Automatic Door Operators 601-28 Dover Rd. | Rockville, MD 20850 301.738.1070 | Fax: 302.738.1171 www.senecaglass.com

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HUNTER’S

KM Builders, Inc. 8420 Terminal Rd. Lorton, VA 22079 703-912-6553 fax: 703-912-7224 komartin@kmbuildersinc.com

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, INC.

Interior Designers Carson Guest, Inc. John F. Guest, Vice President 1776 Peachtree St. NW, Ste. 120 Atlanta, GA 30309 404-873-3663 fax: 404-873-1021 johnguest@carsonguest.com www.carsonguest.com

MFMDesign David Fridberg 4550 Montgomery Ave., Ste. 325N Bethesda, MD 20814 240-477-1400 fax: 240-477-1405 davef@mfmdesign.com www.mfmdesign.com

International Design, Inc. (IDI+) Sherri Cline, President 325 N. Henry St. Alexandria, VA 22314 703-837-9120 fax: 703-837-9121 idi@idi-studio2.com www.idi-studio2.com

McDaniel Inc. Clyde E. McDaniel 15386 Old Spotswood Tr. Elkton, VA 22827 540-298-9476 fax: 540-298-2740 cemcdaniel@mcdanielgroup.com www.mcdanielgroup.com

Irrigation Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation Nathan Smith 1392 Defense Hwy. Gambrills, MD 21054 410-721-4070 fax: 410-721-3573 nsmith@atlantic-irrigation.com www.atlantic-irrigation.com

Hunter's Heating And Air Conditioning, Inc. was formed in 1978 and became incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia on March 21, 1984. Our business is based in Arlington County, Virginia. Over the years, Hunter's has earned a stellar reputation for its comprehensive services in the Washington metropolitan area. Our purpose is to provide a one-call mechanical contracting service. We have a diversified in-house staff that provides the following services combined or individually: • • • • • •

Heat Pumps Hot Water Heaters Boiler/Circulators HVAC Duct Work Maintenance Agreements

• • • • • •

Cooling Towers Heating Ventilating Air-conditioning Insulation Plumbing Systems

1501 Wilson Blvd., Ste. 510 Arlington, VA 22209 703.351.6692 • Fax: 703.351.7466

Laboratory Furniture New England Lab Matthew Neal 3 Arrow Dr. Woburn, MA 01801 matthew@newenglandlab.com www.newenglandlab.com

Landscape Architects Bradley Site Design, Inc. Sharon Bradley, RLA, ASLA 1743 Connecticut Ave. NW, 4th Fl. Washington, D.C. 20009 202-518-8534 fax: 202-518-8535 sbradley@bradleysitedesign.com www.bradleysitedesign.com Land Planning & Design Associates, Inc. Bill Mechnick, President 310 Main St., Ste. 200 Charlottesville, MD 22902 434-296-2108 fax: 434-296-2109 bill@lpda.net www.lpda.net

Mortensen Associates Robert H. Mortensen, FASLA 6843 Churchill Rd. McLean, VA 22101 703-917-1515 fax: 703-917-1513 rhmort@aol.com STUDIO39 Landscape Architecture, P.C. Joseph Plumpe, RLA 6416 Grovedale Dr., Ste. 100-A Alexandria, VA 22310 703-719-6500 fax: 703-719-6503 frontdesk@studio39.com www.studio39.com

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Lighting Coventry Lighting John D. Coventry 7202 45th St. Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301-657-4018 fax: 301-657-4118 jc@covltg.com www.covltg.com

VOX Manufacturing, LLC Paul Deeb, Managing Member 3500 Boston St., MS60, Ste. 423 Baltimore, MD 21224 800-326-1443 fax: 410-732-8499 paul.deeb@voxarts.com www.voxarts.com

MCLA, Inc. Maureen Moran 1623 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, D.C. 20007 202-298-8062 fax: 202-298-8079 moran@mcla-inc.com www.mcla-inc.com

Commercial & Residential USPS Approved • New Construction & Renovation • Cluster Box Units - USPS Approved • Decorative • Standard • Vertical Mailboxes • Horizontal Mailboxes • 4C • 4B+ • Apartment Mailboxes • Cast Aluminum Mailboxes with Coordinating Decorative Street Signs

800-806-7997 Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Engineers Dunlap & Partners Engineers, P.C. John F. Dunlap 2112 W. Laburnun Ave., Ste. 205 Richmond, VA 23227 804-358-9200 fax: 804-358-2928 jdunlap@dunlappartners.com www.dunlappartners.com Gipe Associates Inc. Marsha Alban 849 Fairmount Ave. Baltimore, MD 21286 410-832-2420 fax: 410-832-2418 marketing@gipe.net www.gipe.net Girard Engineering, P.C. Larry Beam, PE, President 7600 Leesburg Pike, West Building, Ste. 310 Falls Church, VA 22043 703-442-8787 fax: 703-356-0169 lbeam@girard.com www.girard.com

Mailboxes MidAtlantic Mailbox, Inc. Anne Ingram 901 Sweet Gum Ct. Frederick, MD 21701 800-806-7997 fax: 301-620-9155 sales@midatlanticmailbox.com www.midatlanticmailbox.com

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JVP Engineers, P.C. Vincent J. Pedraza, Executive Vice President 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Ste. LL15 Washington, D.C. 20016 202-362-3001 fax: 202-362-5541 vjpedraza@jvpengineers.com www.jvpengineers.com Metropolitan Engineering/ Shapiro-O’Brien Gretchen Boehmler 1150 17th St. NW, Ste. 301 Washington, D.C. 20036 202-296-2580 fax: 202-296-1942 info@metropolitanengineering.com www.metropolitanengineering.com Simmons Rockecharlie & Prince Inc. Tom Rockecharlie Jr. 8416 Glazebrook Ave. Richmond, VA 23228 804-262-7323

The MidAtlantic’s Leading Full Service Mailbox and Street Sign Provider Fax: 301-620-9155

www.midatlanticmailboxes.com

(301) 336-7700 Fax (301) 336-4463 600 Ritchie Road, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Award-winning Work Since 1960 ______________________________ Boatman and Magnani has been satisfying customers in Metropolitan Washington since 1960. Our craftsmen have an attention to detail that is second-to-none. Countless times we have been recognized for our quality fabrications and installations. Marble Stone Terrazzo Mosaics Slate Granite Ceramic Tile

Marble & Granite Contractors Boatman and Magnani Inc. Robert Redden 600 Ritchie Rd. Capitol Heights, MD 20743 301-336-7700 fax: 301-336-4463 boatmanmagnani@aol.com (see display ad p. 162)

Simply Stone Karen Sorrell 10315-I S. Dolfield Rd. Owings Mills, MD 21117 410-363-1944 fax: 410-363-6964 sales@simplystone.biz www.simplystone.biz

Plan-It Granite & Marble Alex Markogianokis 21441 Pacific Blvd., Ste. 230 Sterling, VA 20166 703-709-3551 fax: 703-709-9877 amarko@plan-itgranite.com www.plan-itgranite.com

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL MASONRY CONTRACTOR

COASTAL MASONRY, INC. 813 INDUSTRIAL AVE CHESAPEAKE, VA 23324 757.494.0037 PHONE 757.494.0568 FAX DJOHNSON@COASTALMASONRY.NET SERVING THE HAMPTON ROADS AREA SINCE 1992

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Building Decades of Excellence, Brick by Brick The most successful companies in any field are those that build upon the past while building toward the future. Among this elite group, the ones that flourish do so by never forgetting the reason for its success: a continuing commitment to excellence, and to its customers. Senate Masonry is definitely in this exclusive circle; boasting 85 years of family experience in the masonry industry while leading the field in new technologies. Based in Rockville, Md., Senate is a full-service firm providing an array of customer-focused masonry services to construction industry clients

throughout Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Since its inception in 1979, Senate Masonry has earned the respect – and repeat business – of property owners, property managers, construction managers, general contractors, mechanical contractors and government agencies. One client,William Lipscomb, a general contracting firm in Virginia, has worked with Senate for more than half of its 100-plus years. Lipscomb’s Sam Oliphant explained why he continues relying on Senate in a May 2004 article in The Washington Construction News. “They [Senate] are very

professional and their workmanship is top-notch. They do their work for a very fair price and … resolve any problems as soon as they come up.They are really one of the subs we can count on.” Accolades such as that have won the attention of many trade publications, which have featured the company and its projects in favorable articles.Tributes also have not gone unnoticed by clients, including those in need of meticulous historical preservation. After making headlines in The Washington Times with its 1992 restoration of Hecht’s Warehouse in Washington, D.C, followed by

the 1999 restoration of the historic Silver Theater in Silver Spring, Md., Senate completed the venerable Smithsonian’s newest addition in Anacostia. Consisting of concrete masonry units (CMUs) and masonry veneer, the project’s highlight is a stunning convex brick wall at the museum’s front entrance. Senate currently focuses on building the new. The company specializes in multifaceted retail, office and industrial warehouse buildings. Earlier this year, Senate performed extensive masonry work at the Madison Crecent Shopping Center in Gainesville, Va.. This eye catching retail space features decorative brick, jack arches, and chiseled stone. In June 2008, the company will complete the masonry for a new Giant Food Grocery Store in La Plata, Md., as well a new industrial warehouse in Sterling,Va.The company is breaking ground this summer on several new projects including another Giant Food Store in Brandywine, Md., an office complex in Lorton, Va., and a Regal Cinema in Richmond,Va.

Greenstreet Generations in the Making A feature in the April 2007 Maryland and DC Construction Journal stated, “An ability to make its clients happy has resulted in

Senate Masonry’s tremendous growth over the past five years.” This ability, based on Senate’s core values of honesty, excellence and continual refinement, is second nature to the family-owned company, confirms Vice President Everett Greenstreet III. He describes Senate as “generations in the making,” revealing the company’s foundation dates back to 1900 when his great-grandfather, Temple Greenstreet, began working as a bricklayer. In 1919, Temple created TB Greenstreet and Sons Masonry, bringing in his son, Everett Sr., who eventually founded Congress Masonry in the 1950s. Like father like son once again; Everett Greenstreet Jr. found his passion in bricks, and created Senate Masonry in 1979. Today, with Everett Jr. as President, the fourth generation – sons Everett III and Shane – are Vice Presidents who handle daily operations. The company currently employs more than 85 workers, many of whom have served Senate for more than a decade. That faithfulness and continuity bode well for Senate customers, who can be assured that a Senate project will be a successful project. Everett III says, “We have great employees! We promote from

within and take the time to develop and train people. Many workers start at the bottom and keep on moving up.” Like their employees, Everett III and Shane grew up in the business. “It’s all we’ve known,” said Everett III, recalling that, even as youngsters, he and Shane never glanced at a building without looking at the brickwork. Although the company is eager to serve a wider array of D.C.-area builders, the Greenstreets are intent on keeping Senate compact enough to remain responsive to individual clients and their needs. Noting that many construction companies have become unwieldy, with no one knowing who does what, Everett III says, “Staying small allows us to maintain control of things. Our niche is personal attention.”

Leading the Industry in Diverse Technologies Senate Masonry is not only compact enough to be nimble; it is also on the leading edge of technology; of both the construction and electronic varieties. In the field, Senate crews utilize the latest advances in equipment, including non-stop scaffolding and a speedy grout-hog. In the office, the staff makes the most of industryleading software to promote enhanced efficiencies that greatly benefit each project and client. The company also participates in trade associations and is an industry leader in being a proactive source of information and education. Senate Masonry’s website, www.senatemasonry.com, is remarkably ahead of the curve for companies of any size and nature. The site is viewer-friendly, extremely easy to navigate and replete with images that tell the Senate story in a visually pleasing way.

The website is more than a marketing tool. It is a treasure-trove of information that educates readers about the industry and about such key features as masonry safety, techniques and technology. Everett III says the comprehensive website is part of an overall effort to “brand” his company. As a result of its deep family-oriented roots, its unwavering focus on the customer and its continuing strong tradition of Greenstreet excellence and innovation, Senate Masonry has already created an inimitable brand that sets the gold “brick” standard for the industry. Yes, Senate Masonry is definitely in the house! — Corporate Profile Senate Masonry 301.816.0013 www.senatemasonry.com

Masonry Contractors Bat Masonry Company, Inc. Greg Booth 22473 Timberlake Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24502 434-239-9235 fax: 434-239-4409 gbooth@batmasonry.com www.batmasonry.com (see display ad p. 163) C F Masonry Specialists Inc. Steve Coleman 7545 Montevideo Rd. Jessup, MD 20794 410-799-4495 fax: 410-799-4496 scoleman@cfmasonry.com

Rugo Stone, LLC Brett Rugo 7953 Angleton Ct. Lorton, VA 22079 571-642-2672 fax: 571-642-2678 www.rugostone.com Senate Masonry, Inc. 11600 Nebel St., Ste. 202 Rockville, MD 20852 301-816-0013 fax: 301-816-0043 info@senatemasonry.com www.senatemasonry.com (see corporate profile p. 164-165)

Coastal Masonry Don Johnson 813 Industrial Ave. Chesapeake, VA 23324 757-494-0037 fax: 757-494-0568 djohnson@coastalmasonry.net (see display ad p. 163)

Coordination | Pre-Fabrication Estimating | Design Build Preventative Maintenance

Mechanical Contractors Dominion Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Will McAteer 12329 Braddock Rd. Fairfax, VA 22030 703-992-9588 fax: 703-992-9583 wmcateer@dominionmc.com www.dominionmc.com (see display ad p. 168) Engineering Contractors, Inc. Grace Taylor 7925 Penn Randall Pl., Ste. B-3 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 240-765-0488 fax: 301-420-4880 grace@eci-dc.com (see display ad p. 168) G.J. Hopkins, Inc. Bill McAdams, Marketing Director 714 15th St. NE Roanoke, VA 24016 540-982-1873 fax: 540-982-0655 billm@gjhopkins.com www.gjhopkins.com JCM Associates, Inc. Robert Bryant 301-C Prince Georges Blvd. Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 301-390-5500 fax: 301-390-5510 rbryant@gojcm.com www.gojcm.com

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Joseph M. Zimmer, Inc. Joseph M. Zimmer III 2225 Northwood Dr. Salisbury, MD 21801 410-546-5700 fax: 410-572-8500 8860 Citation Rd. Baltimore, MD 21221 410-780-0600 fax: 410-780-0668 joe_zimmer3@jmzinc.com (see display ad p. 167) Towson Mechanical, Inc. 2045 York Rd., 3rd Fl. Timonium, MD 21093 410-561-9100 fax: 410-561-0953 craver@towsonmechanical.com (see display ad p. 168)

JCM's mission can be summarized into one phrase "Culture of Cooperation." JCM is recognized as a collaborative partner and dependable team member always promoting positive leadership to achieve project success. Employees, clients and subcontractors are selected based on the principals of integrity, trust and commitment to this mission. JCM originated from an entrepreneurial spirit which still drives our corporate vision today. The flexibility to adapt to market changes and our quest to be at the cutting edge of technology make us the mechanical industry leader.

WE Bowers Wayne Bowers 12401 Kiln Ct., Ste. A Beltsville, MD 20705 301-419-2488 fax: 301-419-2711 wwoodall@webowers.com www.webowers.com

T: 301.390.5500 F: 301.390.5510 www.gojcm.com

240-765-0488 Fax: 301-420-4880

Towson Mechanical, Inc.

7925 Penn Randall Place Suite B-3 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

2045 York Road 3rd Floor Timonium, MD 21093

410.561.9100 Fax: 410.561.0953

Your expert resource for Mechanical New Construction, Turn-Key Retrofits, System Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair, Energy Savings and Management. 12329 Braddock Road | Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Ph: 703.992.9588 | Fax: 703.992.9583 www.dominionmc.com

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Metal Refinishing & Restoration Dimensional Metals & Refinishing, Inc. Mike Cooke P.O. Box 22055 Baltimore, MD 21203 410-574-8093 fax: 410-574-2211 sales@dmetalsmd.com www.dmetalsmd.com

Miscellaneous Metals Quality Welding, Inc. Lewis Dickerson P.O. Box 6632 Charlottesville, VA 22906 434-295-3241 fax: 434-293-7172 lewis0672@aol.com

Mobile & Modular Structures Wilmot Modular Structures, Inc. DeWitt Bauer 5812 Allender Rd. White Marsh, MD 21162 800-966-8883 fax: 410-335-9148 dewitt@wilmotmodular.com www.wilmotmodular.com

Phone: 434-882-0254 • Fax: 434-293-7172 830 Harris St. • PO Box 6632 Charlottesville, VA 22906

Ornamental Metals AK Metal Fabricators, Inc. 4401 Wheeler Ave. Alexandria, VA 22304 703-823-1661 fax: 703-823-1668 nbarnard@akmetalfab.com www.akmetalfab.com (see display ad p. 170) Accent Architectural Myles Admiraal 19877 Clark Graham Ave. Baie D’Urfe, Quebec, Canada H9X 3T1 800-784-5201 fax: 514-457-6850 sales@accentarchitectural.com www.synergirailingsystems.com www.accentarchitectural.com (see display ad p. 170)

The Gage Corporation, Inc. Franco Marcolongo, International Sales Manager 803 S. Black River St. Sparta, WI 54656 608-269-7447/800-786-4243 fax: 608-269-7622 gage@centurytel.net www.gagecorp.net

• • • • •

VA State Certified Portable Equipment Structural Steel Custom Fabrication Steel

• Aluminum • Stainless Steel • 1/4” x 10’ Press • Brake Shear

Spiral Stairs of America Victor Leonino 1700 Spiral Ct. Erie, PA 16510 800-422-3700 fax: 814-899-9139 spiral@spiralstairsofamerica.com www.spiralstairsofamerica.com (see display ad p. 170)

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Overhead Doors Amelia Overhead Doors Mark Pope 15388 Patrick Henry Hwy. Amelia, VA 23002 800-422-5979 fax: 804-561-4888 mark@ameliadoor.com www.ameliadoor.com

When it comes to stairs ...Eastern Seaboard comes to

....... . METAL ....... WOOD ...... CURVED ....... . SPIRAL ....STRAIGHT www.spiralstairsofamerica.com

AK Metal Fabricators, Inc. 4401 Wheeler Avenue Alexandria, VA 22304 703-823-1661 Fax 703-823-1668 nbarnard@akmetalfab.com www.akmetalfab.com 170

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INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM 800-422-3700

The high ceilings and windows accentuate the stained concrete floor of the Fireside Grille, and coincide with the restaurant’s theme of fire and ice.

Clyde’s at Willow Creek, an award winning project, was a combination of four antique buildings and natural wood, stained to create the feeling of an old-fashioned farmhouse.

The brightly themed colors of yellow, red, blue and green make the American Tap Room a wonderful example of the use of color.

A truly breathtaking, high-quality paint job is born from

Because of its extensive knowledge and experience,

expertise and keen attention to detail. Because Thesis

Thesis Painting has the ability to offer a variety of options

Prominent Projects

Painting, Inc. offers both, the company is revolutionizing the

and solutions to each client’s unique painting challenges.

cessfully completed countless superior painting projects

world of commercial painting.

Throughout the past 12 years, Thesis Painting has suc-

“We have access to a plethora of information,” Krozos

for an array of industries. A couple of Thesis Painting’s most

Founded in 1995 by Angelo and Barbara Spyridakis,

says. “We have great relationships with all of our vendors,

recent notable projects include the following:

Thesis Painting is renowned throughout the Springfield,

and they are always willing to give us advice on how and

Va., Washington D.C., and Baltimore, Md., metro areas for

where to use certain products. On top of that, we have

Ballston Mall Elevator Lobby, Arlington, VA: Thesis

its superior work. Thesis Painting brings a new dimension

experience on our side. We have completed almost every

Painting recently completed the painting of this lobby,

to commercial painting by capturing the spirit of innovation

type of project imaginable, [including] health facilities, edu-

which included more than 40 colors painted in stripes.

and the precision of modern technology.

cational facilities, government communication centers,

Because the painting had to match the architect’s specifi-

commercial buildings, retail centers, restaurants — you

cations precisely, Thesis Painting was challenged by the

name it, we’ve done it.”

meticulous detail as well as working in an open mall.

From Humble Beginnings to Industry Success Although business is booming for Thesis Painting

Clients also praise Thesis Painting for its meticulous

Despite these challenges, Thesis Painting received an

now, the company started off small. Angelo and Barbara

attention to detail and incredible ability to meet deadlines

Excellence in Construction Award from Associated Builders

initially ran the business out of an apartment with noth-

under any circumstances. “We have our own systems of

and Contractors (ABC), and a merit award from the pro-

ing more than a desk and a computer. After a few years,

organization in all aspects of our work, from the bidding

ject’s general contractor for completing the job on time

a lot of hard work and countless sacrifices, they trans-

room to the submittal packages to the punch list,” says

without problems.

formed Thesis Painting into a multi-million-dollar com-

Krozos. The Thesis Painting team does everything possible

pany employing more than 70 people.

to make each customer happy and meet the deadline.

Thesis Painting is now regarded as a leading commercial painting business in its region. “We are known

Clyde’s at Willow Creek Farm: These four historic buildings were disassembled and then reassembled on

Tapping into Technology

site. Thesis Painting had the opportunity to stain all

throughout the area for our quality of work,” says Diti

To better serve its clients, Thesis Painting stays on top

Krozos, Director of Business Development for Thesis

of all the latest technological advances in the construc-

Painting. “We are able to perform most any type of

tion industry. As industry experts, all of Thesis Painting’s

specialty finish.”

professionals are certified, fully trained and knowledge-

Offering a wide variety of exceptional services, Thesis

able about the industry’s most cutting-edge techniques

painting provides a 100 percent guarantee on all of its

and equipment.

work. From staining, waterproofing and paint removal to

Serving Clients with Expertise from Start to Finish Thesis Painting is also recognized for its first-rate

“Technological advances are evolving the construction

client service. “Our motto is 100 percent satisfaction in

industry in every aspect,” says Krozos. “The only way that

regards to our clients,” says Krozos. “We work hand-in-

we can continue to grow is to continue to learn. The minute

hand with our customers from the start of the project

that a new product or system comes around, we will

until the end.”

research to make sure we know everything about it.”

of the preexisting wood to bring new life to the historic buildings.

texture finishes, concrete stains and restoration, Thesis Painting can handle practically any paint-related job. — Corporate Profile

Painting & Wallcovering Contractors The Dakes Company, Inc. Carl M. Dakes 2125 Baldwin Ave., Ste. 41 Crofton, MD 21114 301-858-0442 fax: 301-858-0344 thedakescompany@verizon.net www.thedakescompany.com

M.L. Straight Painting Co. Mike Straight 6262 Saints Hill Ln. Broad Run, VA 20137-2319 540-347-2315 fax: 540-347-2715 mstraight@mlstraightpainting.com www.mlstraightpainting.com

Elkins Painting and Wallcovering, Inc. Tom Elkins 111-B Carpenter Dr. Sterling, VA 20164 571-203-0460 fax: 571-203-0463 elkinspainting@aol.com

Pyramid Painting & Wall Covering, LP Dan Currin 8325 Old Marlboro Pike, Unit A-5 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 202-822-2071 fax: 202-318-8550 dcurrin-pyramid@verizon.net (see display ad p. 173)

G.C. Zarnas & Co., Inc. Dean Zarnas, Vice President 850 Jennings St. Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-866-0923/800-377-1984 fax: 610-866-4065 zarnas@aol.com www.gczarnas.com

Thesis Painting Inc. 7401-E Fullerton Rd. Springfield, VA 22153 703-440-5900/866-4-THESIS fax: 703-440-5929 info@thesispainting.com www.thesispainting.com (see corporate profile p. 171)

J.A. Painting, Inc. Joel Amaya 13503 Oriental St. Rockville, MD 20853 240-888-4910 fax: 301-460-1762 joelamaya@aol.com

“An Essential Piece of the Design Team” COMMERCIAL PAINTING • WALL COVERINGS • CUSTOM FINISHES

301• 858 • 0442 2125 BALDWIN AVE, STE 41 CROFTON, MD 21114 EMAIL: THEDAKESCOMPANY@VERIZON.NET

Plumbing Contractors Breeden Mechanical, Inc. Don Foy 8101 Flannery Ct. Manassas, VA 20109 703-631-2711 fax: 703-631-5278 dfoy@breedenmechanical.com

John E. Barry Plumbing & Heating Corp. John Barry 1509 Antelope Ln. Capitol Heights, MD 20743 202-829-4434 fax: 202-842-4640 jbarry_jbph@comcast.net

™ 1509 Antelope Ln. Capitol Heights, MD 20743 p. 202-829-4434 • f. 202-842-4640

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Pools & Spas Olympia Swimming Pool Company Jim Ake 4040 Penn-Belt Pl., Ste. 100 Forestville, MD 20747 301-420-2020 fax: 301-420-6322 ake@olympiapoolsinc.com www.olympiapoolsinc.com

Precast/Prestressed Concrete High Concrete Group LLC Gary Reed 125 Denver Rd. Denver, PA 17517 800-PRECAST fax: 717-336-9301 concrete.answers@high.net www.highconcrete.com (see display ad p. 175)

Pre-Engineered Building Specialists

Winner: Metal Building

Preengineered Structures MB Systems, Inc. Keith Belair 3871A Sweeten Creek Rd. Arden, NC 28704 828-681-5551 fax: 828-681-5552 kbelair@mmgsteel.com www.mmgsteel.com

Contractors Contractors & Erectors Erectors Assn. 2007 Building of the Year Carolina Walk, Columbia,SC

MB Systems, Inc. 3871A Sweeten Creek Rd Arden, North Carolina 28704 (828) 681- 5551 • Fax 828-681-5552

Pyramid Painting & Wall Covering, LP

Phone 202-822-2071 • Fax 202-318-8550 8325 Old Marlboro Pike, Unit A-5 Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

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Roofing Contractors James Myers Company Richard Myers 12306 Conway Rd. Beltsville, MD 20705 301-419-0091 fax: 301-419-3097 rmyers@jamesmyersco.com www.jamesmyersco.com

Security Systems AccesSecurity, Inc. Christine Hunt 751 Miller Dr. SE, Ste. B-1 Leesburg, VA 20175 703-771-2181 fax: 703-771-2182 chunt@accessecurity.net www.accessecurity.net

Specializing in Site Development, Grading, Earthwork and Utility Construction Total Engineering, Inc. is a minority business enterprise 8240 Professional Place, Ste. 205 | Landover, MD 20785 301.459.7484 | Fax 301.459.7487

ABOVE ALL, IT’S A JAMES MYERS ROOF

The James Myers Company 12306 Conway Road • Beltsville, Maryland 20705 Phone: 301-419-0091 • Fax: 301-419-3097 www.jamesmyersco.com

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and advancements including carbon fiber C-GRID® reinforced CarbonCast®—precast that’s stronger, lighter, better insulating, and more durable, allowing a virtually unlimited selection of colors, textures, and finishes. And High’s exclusive 15' and 16'-wide MEGA-Tee deck systems enable wider spans and more open plans with shallower tees in precast-framed buildings and parking garages. With expert technical assistance in all phases of a project, from design to erection, High gives architects and engineers the flexibility to explore unique solutions while ensuring a job is completed on schedule and on budget. Call High Concrete to learn more about the Art of Precast.

Cutting-edge design meets innovative precast technology in the award-winning Rosenthal Center for Contemporary Arts in Cincinnati, OH. Architects chose High to execute the expressive, black and white, sculptural precast concrete facade because they knew High precast would be most effective in enhancing the dramatic play of light and shadow on the jigsaw puzzle-like facade. Using a blend of aggregates and a combination of innovative, high-range, water-reducing, and viscosity-modifying admixtures, structural needs were met and the finished product is stunning. High’s unparalleled commitment to new technology and innovation at their PCI-certified plants has led to solutions like this

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Sheet Metal Contractors CMC Sheet Metal 1208 Marblewood Ave. Capitol Heights, MD 20743 301-925-4040 fax: 301-925-9598 www.cmcsheetmetal.com

Signs MidAtlantic Mailbox Inc. Anne Ingram 901 Sweet Gum Ct. Frederick, MD 21701 800-806-7997 fax: 301-620-9155 sales@midatlanticmailbox.com www.midatlanticmailbox.com (see display ad p. 162)

Site Contractors Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. Vince Derr 2496 Old Ivy Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-295-0033 fax: 434-295-0508 vderr@faulconerconstruction.com www.faulconerconstruction.com

Total Engineering, Inc. Greg Deweese 8240 Professional Pl., Ste. 205 Landover, MD 20785 301-459-7484 fax: 301-459-7487 gdeweese@totalengineering.biz (see display ad p. 174)

Shelton Corporation Saundra Shelton P.O. Box 1390 Ashland, VA 23005 804-550-5170 fax: 804-550-5177 saundra@sheltoncorporation.com www.sheltoncorporation.com (see display ad p. 177)

We Prove Ourselves on the Ground Site Contractor for the John Paul Jones Arena

Contact Corporate Headquarters Charlottesville, Virginia 434.295.0033

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Skylights Warner Moore & Co., Inc. Kathy Steele 129 Sykes Ave. Virginia Beach, VA 23454 757-425-6400 fax: 757-425-0597 richard@warnermoore.com www.warnermoore.com

Stone (Natural & Manufactured) The Stone Store Cedric Pittman 7535 Railroad Ave. Hanover, MD 21076-3141 888-766-4242 fax: 410-766-2002 sales@thestonestore.com www.thestonestore.com (see display ad p. 179)

Street Cleaners

Distributors - Contractors Engineered Building Products & Systems Serving Central & Eastern Virginia For Over 40 Years Accordion Doors - Athletic Equipment Audio & Visual Support Systems

Ultimate Performance Esther Mullins P.O. Box 1069 Manassas, VA 20108 571-238-3801 fax: 703-368-1280 faith9972@aol.com

Canopies - Entrance Mats - Fire Protection Flagpoles - Glass Structures - Gym Equipment Laminated Beams & Decking - Louvers - Mailboxes Operable Partitions - Projection Screens - Skylights Smoking & Bus Shelters - Space Frames

Structural Engineers Haynes Whaley Associates, Inc. John J. Gander, Vice President/ General Manager 1881 Campus Commons Dr., Ste. 103 Reston, VA 20191 703-391-0024 fax: 703-391-0028 john.gander@hayneswhaley.com www.hayneswhaley.com Orndorf & Faranda, Inc. Kevin Orndorf, PE, President 112 Cricket Ave. P.O. Box 448 Ardmore, PA 19003 610-896-4500 fax: 610-896-4503 kevin@orndorf.com www.orndorf.com

Smislova, Kehnemui & Associates, P.C. 6101 Executive Blvd. Rockville, MD 20852 301-881-1441 fax: 301-881-8664 skamd@skaengineers.com

129 Sykes Avenue - Virginia Beach, VA 23454 757-425-6400 - Fax: 757-425-0597 www.warnermoore.com

Structura Rommel B. Fajardo, Principal 401 N. Washington St., Ste. 900 Rockville, MD 20850 301-987-9234 fax: 301-987-9237 rfajardo@structura-inc.com www.structura-inc.com

Arlington Iron Works, Inc. is committed to detailing, fabricating, and erecting structural steel accurately, safely, and in a timely manner. We will accomplish these goals in a professional manner while striving to exceed our customers' expectations.

SK&A Structural Engineers, PLLC 1709 N Street NW Washington, D.C., 20036 202-659-2520 fax: 202-659-1097 skadc@skaengineers.com

Structural Steel Fabricators & Erectors Arlington Iron Works, Inc. Tim Ware P.O. Box 391 Manassas, VA 20108-0391 703-368-3193/800-637-6829 fax: 703-368-1369 tim@arlingtonironworks.com www.arlingtonironworks.com

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CSE, Inc. Carter Burch 153 Old Ragland Rd. Madison Heights, VA 24572 434-845-7536/800-648-8670 fax: 434-528-5739 cburch@cseonline.net www.cseonline.net (see display ad p. 180)

P.O. Box 391 Manassas, VA 20108-0391 Phone: (703) 368-3193 Fax: (703) 368-1369

Surveying Contractors MSA, P.C. Becky Henry 5033 Rouse Dr. Virginia Beach, VA 23462-3708 757-490-9264 fax: 757-490-0634 becky_henry@msaonline.com www.msaonline.com

Technology Design-build Contractors Professional Products, Inc. Kirsten Lawson-Hadley, Marketing & Media Manager 9116 Gaither Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 240-864-4000 fax: 240-864-0005 marketing@ppionline.com www.professionalproducts.com

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Sustainable Building Consultants Advanced Building Performance, Inc. Paul Tseng 11225 Hurdle Hill Dr. Potomac, MD 20854 240-888-5860 fax: 301-299-7862 abp_tseng@comcast.net

Theater & Architectural Lighting Consultants Charles Cosler Theater Design Kathryn Frawley 555 8th Ave., Ste. 1801 New York City, NY 10018 212-695-4040 fax: 212-695-8142 kfrawley@cosler.com www.cosler.com

Theatrical Systems Barbizon Capitol, Inc. Barry Gawinski 6437G General Green Way Alexandria, VA 22312 703-750-3900 fax: 703-750-9047 bgawinski@barbizon.com www.barbizon.com

Tile & Stone Contractors Stafford Stone Works, LLC Jesse Hawthorne P.O. Box 698 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 540-372-6601 fax: 540-373-7201 jv.ssw@verizon.net www.staffordstoneworks.com

Theatre, Television, Film, Houses of Worship, Architectural, Themed Environments

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STAFFORD STONE WORKS, LLC Manufacturers of Quality Cast Stone We are a Certified Cast Stone Institute Producer and Supplier Member of Masonry Institute. Based in Fredericksburg, Virginia, our location allows us to serve a broad customer base from south of Richmond, D.C. and Maryland.

P.O. Box 698 | Fredericksburg, VA 22404 p. 540.372.6601 | f. 540.373.7201 www.staffordstoneworks.com

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There’s something to be said about a company that knows its niche. That company is more focused, more experienced, and as a result, in harmony with the needs of their customers. That’s exactly what customers of Ronkin Construction, Inc. have come to know and expect. Founded in 1978, the company recently celebrated 30 years of excellence in the field of underground utilities construction. In that time, Ronkin President James A. Barron said they’ve worked to create relationships that are every bit as solid and dependable as the drains, water and sewer lines they were hired to construct. Ronkin said what began as an exclusively commercial operation grew to involve some residential work. More recently, Ronkin has refocused its efforts on commercial jobs,

partly to meet the needs of its longtime repeat customers, and partly because that’s what the current market has dictated. “For the last 10 to 15 years we’ve been pretty much focused in the commercial area,” Barron said. “We’re probably about 90 to 95 percent commercial right now.” Barron said one of the things setting Ronkin apart from its competitors is its commitment to assisting customers early on in a project. Admittedly, hard work in the initial phase may not always bear fruit, but when it does, Barron said those efforts are often harvested again and again over time. “We get involved very early in the budgetary stage and the design stage. We may be bidding stuff today that won’t turn into work for two or three years down the road,” Barron said. “Many times the owner will

require they go out and get at least three prices, and we may not be the lowest. But it might help us get another look.” By getting involved in projects early, Ronkin is able to save its customers money through value-engineering. The company views engineering documents through the looking glass of its own experience, suggesting alternatives when necessary and other times, identifying solutions that are feasible, sound and economical. “We do work for the same contractors over and over again. We’ve built these relationships over the years,” Barron said. “I think that gives us more of an edge than anything.” Ronkin Construction specializes in complicated projects in and around Baltimore, where unknown obstacles, physical forces and other impediments can cause delays, or worse.

Ronkin isn’t the only company that does the work, Barron and his staff said, but such projects are definitely their niche, and where their experience lies. “We’ve kind of found a home in the tougher kind of projects. That seems to be where we are most competitive,” Barron explained. “A lot of guys shy away from that kind of work. That’s where we built our experience over the years.” One such project put Ronkin to work at the Mercy Medical Center, in Baltimore. “We’ve done all the relocation for that building. It’s some really tough sewer work,” Barron said. “The challenge is that there’s so much existing infrastructure in the ground there, it’s tough to get the new infrastructure in place. We stick a bucket in the ground and come up with something no one knew was there.”

Add soil conditions, groundwater issues, and the location — underneath the Orleans Street viaduct, at Route 40 in downtown Baltimore — and it’s easy to understand the job’s complexities. But that’s just where Ronkin and its people excel. “We do some jobs that I would say are a bit unusual, whereas a regular utility company going about conventional development work wouldn’t, or might not be comfortable doing it, or if they did bid it, they would be very, very leery of it,” said Ronkin Estimator Wade Jenkins. “For instance, I don’t know many contractors that would put a 96-inch water meter in, but we have. We’ve done a lot of work around the inner harbor, below sea level, a lot of rehab.” Another high-profile project brought Ronkin to the Annapolis Town Center at Parole for a $7 million infrastructure contract

at the mixed-use development, spread over 10 acres. Barron said Ronkin is also working on four projects tied to Johns Hopkins, in Baltimore, including jobs at the Wilmer Eye and Kennedy Krieger Institute. Project Manager Catherine Esworthy said Ronkin’s repeat business is directly tied to its attention to detail and customer service, as well as its commitments to quality and safety. “I know this company. We’ve been in business for 30 years now,” Esworthy said. “I’ve worked for the large corporations. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. With the large companies, the employees are numbers. The customers are numbers. Jim knows everyone on a first-name basis. It’s part of the old-fashioned way of doing things.” Barron said the relationship between the company, its employees and its customers is rooted in its longevity and experience. “I think that’s a big sell. We know what we’re doing,” Barron said. “We can go in and get the job done and get out so our customers can get their projects built. We don’t walk away from problems. If we’ve got problems, we just get in and solve them,” Barron said. Looking forward, Barron said he hopes Ronkin will play a large role in the redevelopment of the region’s military installations affected by the recent Base Realignment and Closure Act decisions. “There’s going to be a lot of businesses moving into the Aberdeen Proving Grounds near us and into the Fort Meade army base, as well,” Barron said. “Each of these bases has several billions in work that’s going to occur. “It’s not just the bases, it’s the ancillary stuff that’s going to happen around the bases,” added Barron. “There’s going to be an influx of work. We’ve already made some contacts.” — Corporate Profile

Underground Utility Contractors Ronkin Construction, Inc. Jim Barron 1201 Pauls Ln. Joppa, MD 21085-3400 410-679-4750 fax: 410-679-4735 jbarron@ronkinconstruction.com www.ronkinconstruction.com (see corporate profile p. 182-183)

Water Features Bluworld of Water Kelly Copeland 635 W. Michigan St. Orlando, FL 32805 407-426-7674 fax: 407-426-7721 kcopeland@bluworldusa.com www.bluworldusa.com

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Waterproofing Contractors B-Dry Waterproofing & Foundation Repair Jim Moore 13876 Carveth Pl. Woodbridge, VA 22191 703-643-1671 fax: 703-494-2058 info@b-dry.us www.bdry.com (see display ad p. 184)

Well Drilling Contractors Shannahan Artesian Well Company, Inc. John T. Shannahan, Jr. 25145 St. Michaels Rd./P.O. Box 730 St. Michaels, MD 21663 410-745-5071 fax: 410-745-2264 shannahan@shannahanwell.com www.shannahanwell.com

Since 1883

Shannahan ARTESIAN WELL COMPANY, INC.

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advertisersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; index AERO Integrated Solutions, Inc. ..................................99, 144 AK Metal Fabricators, Inc. ..................................46, 169, 170 AKF Group LLC.........................................3, 42, 79, 133, 151 Absolute Builders, Inc...................................30, 91, 144, 145 Accent Architectural .........................................110, 169, 170 AccesSecurity, Inc. .............................................96, 137, 174 Advanced Building Performance, Inc. .........................86, 180 All Strong M.B., Inc. ...................................................91, 154 Alt Breeding Schwarz Architects, LLC.................................72 Amelia Overhead Doors..............................................62, 170 American Building Specialties ............................................30 American Stone Virginia, LLC .................32, 72, 99, 114, 143 Ammann & Whitney Consulting Engineers, P.C. ........................114, 115, 133, 151 The Anderson Company, LLC......................................68, 157 Architectural Hardware Inc. of Virginia........................62, 151 Arlington Iron Works, Inc. .........................................122, 178 The Art Resource, Inc. ........................................81, 132, 144 Atlantic Acoustics, Inc. ...............................................37, 140 Atlantic Lighting & Irrigation.............................................161 Atlantic Technical Systems.................................18, 156, 157 B-Dry Waterproofing & Foundation Repair.........................................112, 184, 185 Barbizon Capitol, Inc. .........................................20, 701, 181 Barr Concrete...................................................108, 148, 149 Barton Malow Company .......................................7, 131, 148 Baskervill...........................................................................62 Bat Masonry Company, Inc............................88, 98, 99, 100, 104, 124, 163, 166 Bath/Kitchen & Tile Supply Co..........................................144 Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc.............................................58, 60, 74, 110, 113, 114, 144, 145 Bluworld of Water.....................................126, 127, 138, 184 Boatman and Magnani Inc. ..............................106, 162, 163 Bradley Site Design, Inc. ............................................32, 161 Bradleigh Applications, Inc. ........................................39, 157 Branch Highways, Inc...............................................104, 146 Breeden Mechanical, Inc..........................................112, 172 Brothers Paving & Concrete Corporation .........................................88, 146, 148 Brunswick Woodworking Co., Inc. ..............53, 107, 142, 143 C F Masonry Specialists Inc. ................................32, 39, 166 CMC Sheet Metal .......................................................42, 176 CSE, Inc. ....................................................99, 124, 178, 180 Capitol Drywall, Inc. ...................................................20, 154 Carson Guest, Inc.........................................56, 57, 135, 161 Cates Engineering, Ltd. ................................64, 65, 134, 157 Century Engineering, Inc. ................................48, 49, 66, 67, 82, 83, 133, 151 Charles Cosler Theatre Design ...................................20, 180 Charles P. Johnson & Associates ................................72, 146 Clark Construction Group, L.L.C. ..................................53, 76

Coastal Masonry, Inc. .......................................126, 163, 166 Commercial Hardware of MD, Inc..........................48, 58, 79, 82, 151, 154 Coventry Lighting.......................................................31, 162 Custom Drywall & Acoustics, Inc. .......................37, 146, 147 DK Floors, Inc...........................................................120, 159 DPR Construction Inc. ........................................................42 Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Discount Appliances .......................................141, 142 The Dakes Company, Inc............................................72, 172 Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc................................................78 Davis Carter Scott Ltd. .......................................................24 Diamond and Schmitt Architects ........................................53 The Dietze Construction Group...........................................46 Dimensional Metals & Refinishing, Inc. ......................................................51, 169 Division 2, LLC .......................................18, 24, 60, 108, 157 Dominion Mechanical Contractors, Inc..........................................40, 113, 166, 168 Dunlap & Partners Engineers, P.C.....................................162 Dynamic Corporation........................................120, 121, 131 ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC ...............................18, 24, 34, 38, 46, 51, 54, 79, 110, 157 Earth Tech, Inc. ........................................102, 103, 133, 151 Eastern Flooring, Inc.....................................53, 76, 107, 159 Eckland Consultants, Inc. ...........................................24, 142 Elkins Painting and Wallcovering, Inc..........................84, 172 Emmitsburg Glass Company ................................59, 95, 160 Engineering Contractors, Inc. ...................................166, 168 Environmental Market Solutions, Inc. ...........88, 89, 133, 151 Faulconer Construction Company, Inc.......................100, 176 Foodesign Associates, Inc. .................................45, 134, 159 Freestate Electrical Const.-Virginia...........................106, 155 G.C. Zarnas & Co., Inc. .............................................100, 172 GE Appliances ..................................................112, 140, 142 G.J. Hopkins, Inc. .............................................124, 137, 166 GLB Concrete Construction ..............................113, 148, 150 GWWO, Inc./Architects .......................................................18 The Gage Corporation, Inc..................................23, 137, 169 Gardiner & Gardiner General Contractors, LLC ...................................................72 Gipe Associates Inc. ...................................92, 122, 136, 162 Girard Engineering, P.C.....................24, 36, 53, 90, 136, 162 Global Natural Stone, LLC ..................................................68 Gray & Son, Inc. .........................................................39, 144 H.D. Smith .................................................................68, 160 HKS, Inc. ............................................................................76 Hadco ........................................................................59, 142 Harmon, Inc. ........................................................24, 36, 140 Harvey-Cleary Builders ......................................................54 Haynes Whaley Associates, Inc.....................54, 55, 137, 178 HC Yu and Associates...........................................9, 133, 151 Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK) .....16, 42, 79, 130, 142 Hickok Cole Architects .......................................................54 187

advertisers’ index High Concrete Group LLC.........................................173, 175 High Concrete Structures, Inc.............................................26 Hunter’s Heating And Air Conditioning, Inc. ..........................................50, 160, 161 HURT & PROFFITT, INC. ............................124, 125, 132, 146 Hyattsville Door & Lock..............................................31, 151 International Design, Inc. (IDI+) ..........................47, 135, 161 International Door, Inc. .....................................................106 Interspec Consulting ..........................................................40 J. Culver Construction ..........................................19, 78, 148 J.A. Painting, Inc. .......................................................73, 172 JCM Associates, Inc. ..................................................42, 166 JM Zell Partners, Ltd..........................................................53 JVP Engineers, P.C. ....................................................30, 162 James G. Davis Construction Corporation....................................................56 James Myers Company................................24, 70, 108, 174 John E. Barry Plumbing & Heating Corp. .........................................................60, 172 Johnson Bernat Associates, Inc..........................38, 132, 146 Jonathan Nehmer + Associates, Inc...................................50 Jones Lang LaSalle............................................................20 Joseph M. Zimmer, Inc.......................................51, 166, 167 JVP Engineers, P.C. ............................................................30 KANN Partners ................................................5, 58 130, 142 KBS, Inc. ............................................................................62 KM Builders, Inc.........................................54, 106, 110, 161 LIT, Inc. ....................................................................126, 148 Land Planning & Design Associates, Inc. ....................................124, 135, 161 Long Fence .........................................18, 19, 38, 46, 50, 59, 73, 79, 91, 95, 97, 114, 120, 122, 158 Lukmire Partnership Architects ..........................................20 M&R Drywall & Metal Stud, Inc. .................58, 152, 153, 154 M.L. Straight Painting Co............................................88, 172 MB Systems, Inc. .......................................................30, 173 MCLA, Inc.........................................24, 36, 38, 56, 135, 162 META Engineers, P.C. ....................................34, 35, 37, 114, 116, 134, 151 MFMDesign................................................................18, 161 MSA, P.C. .........................................................................180 Marsh USA Inc. ............................................70, 71, 135, 160 McDaniel Inc..............................................................99, 161 Metro Floor Decor, Inc................................................46, 159 Metropolitan Engineering/ Shapiro-O’Brien .................................................56, 136, 162 MidAtlantic Mailboxes, Inc..................................19, 162, 176 Mortensen Associates ................................................46, 161 Murphy & Diffenhafer Architects ........................................51 NATELCO Corporation.................................................86, 155 New England Lab .............................102, 110, 111, 135, 161 Nickle Electrical Companies .......................................78, 155 188

Nitsch Engineering ...................................................100, 146 ORR Partners .....................................................................42 Olympia Swimming Pool Company...........................112, 173 Oncore Construction LLC................................38, 68, 70, 148 Orndorf & Faranda, Inc. ................................32, 34, 137, 178 PN Hoffman .......................................................................59 Patton Harris Rust & Associates ...................................24, 37, 91, 95, 100, 101, 113, 126, 132, 146 Peck Peck & Associates .....................................................30 Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects LLP ......................................................76 Piedmont Plaster & Drywall........................98, 100, 124, 154 Pillar Construction, Inc. ................................18, 60, 157, 158 Plan-It Granite & Marble...............................60, 61, 137, 163 Polshek Partnership Architects ...........................................70 Professional Products, Inc. ...................40, 41, 100, 138, 180 Pyramid Painting & Wall Covering, LP............................................42, 172, 173 Quality Custom Carpentry ..........................................46, 143 Quality Welding, Inc....................................................98, 169 R E Daffan, Inc. ..................................................................30 RTZ Audio-Visual Associates ..............................42, 132, 144 Ralph Appelbaum Associates Incorporated.....................................................70 Real Time Services, Inc. .....................................84, 132, 144 Ronkin Construction, Inc. ................................32, 34, 48, 58, 182, 183, 184 Rugo Stone, LLC .............................................18, 24, 38, 53, 70, 114, 166 Rust | Orling Architecture .............................................46, 68 SH Acoustics..............................................................70, 140 SK&A Structural Engineers, PLLC .................36, 95, 138, 178 SK&I Architectural Design Group, L.L.C. ........................59, 64, 74, 75, 130, 142 Sandia Ceramics ..........................................46, 81, 104, 145 Senate Masonry, Inc...................................90, 164, 165, 166 Seneca Glass Company, Inc. ..................53, 76, 85, 107, 160 Shannahan Artesian Well Company, Inc....................................................128, 185 Shalom Baranes Associates ...............................................56 Shelton Corporation ...........................................62, 176, 177 SIGAL Construction Corp. ...................................................20 Simmons Rockecharlie & Prince Inc.................................162 SimplexGrinnell ..................................54, 120, 126, 134, 158 Simply Stone..............................................................51, 163 Smislova, Kehnemui & Associates, P.C..............................................................178 SmithGroup........................................................................53 Sorg Architects ..................................................................60 Sound Solutions Construction Services, LLC...........................42, 43, 131, 140 Spartan Electric Company ..................................74, 155, 156

advertisers’ index Spiral Stairs of America............................................169, 170 Stafford Stone Works, LLC..........................30, 100, 114, 181 Sterling Glass.............................................................46, 160 The Stone Store ...............................................117, 178, 179 Storm Flooring ...........................................................85, 159 Structura......................................................68, 69, 138, 178 Structure Tone Inc. ...........................20, 50, 79, 90, 131, 148 STUDIO39 Landscape Architecture, P.C.................................................68, 136, 161 Syska Hennessy Group.........................28, 29, 107, 134, 151 T & W Woodworking Co..............................................97, 143 Technical Foundations, Inc. ..........................62, 63, 134, 159 Test and Balancing, Inc. ...............................42, 97, 135, 160 Thesis Painting Inc.............................................46, 171, 172 Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc..................26, 27, 130, 142 Tishman Construction Corporation ......................................108, 109, 110, 131, 148 Tishman Speyer .................................................................70 Tolk, Inc. ..................................................................118, 157 Tompkins Builders, Inc. ................................................60, 68 Total Engineering Inc................................114, 120, 174, 176 Towson Mechanical, Inc. ....................................94, 166, 168 Turner Construction Company .............16, 18, 24, 31, 58, 70, 114, 120, 131, 148 Turner Construction Company – Special Projects Division ..................................................113 Turner Interiors ........................................................1, 40, 82 Ultimate Performance ..............................................112, 178 VOA Associates, Inc.........................................20, 21, 28, 29, 85, 118, 130, 142 VOX Manufacturing, LLC.......................92, 93, 112, 136, 162 WCS Company LLC ............................................................51 WE Bowers ................................................................56, 166 Warner Moore & Co., Inc. ...................................37, 126, 178 Water Technologies, Inc. ..................................................142 The Weather Hill Company, Ltd. .................................46, 143 The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company ..........................26 William H. Stablein, AIA ........................................32, 33, 130 Willow Construction, LLC ...................................................78 Wilmot Modular Structure, Inc............................46, 114, 169 Windsor Electric Co., Inc.........................26, 39, 82, 155, 156 Woodbridge Glass Co., Inc..........................................30, 160

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index Owners/Operators/Tenants American Petroleum Institute .............................................81 Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks...................................................117 Arlington County ................................................................20 Avalon Properties, Inc. .......................................................58 BAC F Street LLC ...............................................................53 Beach Ford ........................................................................37 The Buccini Pollin Group ....................................................48 CJUF Charles Village LLC ...................................................73 Camp Pendleton & Quantico Housing, LLC .......................112 Capital One Financial Corporation ......................................28 Catholic Relief Services......................................................82 Centex/Taylor LLC ..............................................................19 Centra Health...................................................................124 Charles County Public Schools ...........................................97 Choptank Community Health Systems, Inc. ......................128 Clyde’s Restaurant Group...................................................46 The Commonwealth of Virginia.............................98, 99, 100 Corporate Office Properties Trust........................................34 Culpeper County Public Schools.........................................88 D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission .......................16 Department of the Navy — Naval Facilities Engineering Command.............................106 Diamond Alexandria LLC ....................................................68 Equity Office Properties......................................................40 Forest City Commercial Group, Inc. ....................................62 Fort Myer Military Community ..........................................114 Friends Community School.................................................91 General Motors Corporation ...............................................84 General Services Administration, National Capital Region............................................108, 110 Greenberg Gibbons Commercial Corporation......................26 H&S Properties, Inc. ...........................................................47 The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation ....................82 Hawkins Road Associates, LLC...........................................30 Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc..................................................50 Howard Community College ...............................................95 International Code Council .................................................85 The JBG Companies...........................................................24 Jenkins Row LP .................................................................64 Jemmalls Atlantic LLC........................................................56 Lewes Church of Christ......................................................78 MEPT 777 6th Street LLC...................................................54 MGP Realty LLC .................................................................36 The Marque at Heritage Hunt .............................................66 McDaniel College ...............................................................92 Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority .............................................................107 Montgomery County.........................................................122 Montgomery County Public Schools ...................................94 Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association ......................................18 190

National Association of Realtors .........................................85 National Defense University .............................................114 National Property Board of Sweden..................................118 Newseum ..........................................................................70 Obrecht Properties, LLC .....................................................39 Opus East, LLC...................................................................38 PN Hoffman .......................................................................74 The Paramount Group ........................................................76 Parcel U-9, LLC..................................................................32 Praedium Group.................................................................36 The Rector of the University of Virginia.................98, 99, 100 Republic Properties Corporation .........................................84 Robertson Development .....................................................60 SEC Child Development Center, Inc. ...................................31 Second Street Holdings, L.L.C. ...........................................31 Sentara Southside Hospitals.............................................126 Severn Bancorp Inc............................................................72 Signature Theatre ..............................................................20 Soka Gakkai International – USA Buddhist Association ..................................................79 Soldiers Media Center........................................................40 St. Coletta of Greater Washington.......................................96 The Edmund Burke School.................................................90 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Baltimore District .............................................................120 U.S. Green Building Council................................................86 U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc. ..................................42 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.........................31 Virginia Commonwealth University ...................................102 Washington and Lee University ........................................104 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) ................................................113 Waterview Investors, LP .....................................................76 William C. Smith & Company .............................................51

Developers Bank of America Community Development Corporation...................................................58 Baxley Development, Inc. ...................................................32 Clark Realty Capital, L.L.C................................................112 The Dawson Company .......................................................58 Department of the Navy — Naval Facilities Engineering Command.............................106 Diversified Investment Associates, Inc................................66 Douglas Development Corporation .....................................56 Federal Realty Investment Trust .........................................20 Forest City Commercial Group, Inc. ....................................62 Freedom Forum .................................................................70 Greenberg Gibbons Commercial Corporation......................26 The JBG Companies...........................................................24 LANO Armada Harborside.................................................118 Monument Realty...............................................................36

index Obrecht Properties, LLC .....................................................39 PN Hoffman .................................................................59, 74 Robertson Development .....................................................60 Stonebridge Associates ......................................................59 Trammell Crow Company ...........................................54, 102

Owner’s Representatives Barton Malow Company...................................................104 Jones Lang LaSalle......................................................20, 28 ORR Partners .....................................................................42 Synthesis Incorporated.......................................................82 Synthesis USA....................................................................91 Tishman Speyer .................................................................70 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District .............................................................114

Architects Alt Breeding Schwarz Architects, LLC.................................72 BBG-BBGM ..................................................................38, 48 Baskervill...........................................................................62 Becker Morgan Group, Inc..................................................19 Bowie Gridley Architects ....................................................90 Carson Guest, Inc...............................................................56 Cho Benn Holback + Associates, Inc. ...............................117 Clark Nexsen .....................................................................37 Colinmore Thoemke Architects, Inc. ...................................39 Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc........................................78, 128 Davis Carter Scott Ltd. .......................................................24 Design Collective, Inc. ..................................................82, 95 Dagit • Saylor Architects....................................................98 Diamond and Schmitt Architects ........................................53 Donnally, Vujcic Associates, L.L.C.......................................34 Ellerbe Becket..........................................................100, 120 GWWO, Inc./Architects .......................................................18 Gordon & Greenberg ..........................................................47 Grimm + Parker Architects...............................................122 HDR Architecture, Inc. ......................................................126 HKS, Inc. ....................................................................76, 124 HNTB Architecture, Inc. ....................................................107 HOK/Devrouax & Purnell, PLLC...........................................16 HSMM AECOM .................................................................106 Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum (HOK)...................42, 79, 107 Hickok Cole Architects .................................................36, 54 Hillier Architecture............................................................102 Hord Coplan Macht, Inc..........................................66, 73, 91 Interspec Consulting ..........................................................40 Jonathan Nehmer + Associates, Inc...................................50 Lukmire Partnership Architects ..........................................20 KANN Partners ...................................................................58 KlingStubbins, in association with RTKL Associates, Inc. .......................................108, 110

Mancini Duffy.....................................................................28 Marshall Craft Associates, Inc. ...........................................92 Michael Graves & Associates .............................................96 Moseley Architects.....................................................94, 102 Murphy & Dittenhafer Architects ........................................51 OPX....................................................................................81 Payette Associates, Inc.....................................................102 Peck Peck & Associates .....................................................30 Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects LP ............................76 PN Hoffman .......................................................................74 Perkins+Will ......................................................................86 Polshek Partnership Architects ...........................................70 RTKL Associates, Inc. .........................................................84 Ralph Appelbaum Associates Incorporated.....................................................70 Rust | Orling Architecture .............................................46, 68 SHW Group, LLP...........................................................88, 97 SKB Architecture and Design .............................................31 SK&I Architectural Design Group, L.L.C. .................59, 64, 74 Shalom Baranes Associates ...............................................56 Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP ...................................114 SmithGroup........................................................................53 Smith + McClane Architects.............................................102 Sorg Architects ..................................................................60 Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc........................................26 Torti Gallas and Partners, Inc............................................112 VMDO Architects ........................................................99, 100 VOA Associates, Inc........................................20, 28, 85, 118 W.H. Stablein & Associates, P.C. .........................................32 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) ........................................113 Wingardh Arkitektkontor AB/NOD .....................................118 Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership LLP............................104

Construction Managers/Construction Managers at Risk/General Contractors/ Design-builder Contractors Armada Hoffler Construction Co. ......................................118 Atec Industries, Ltd. ...........................................................19 Atkinson/Clark/Shea, A Joint Venture ...............................107 Atlantic Builders Group.................................................32, 34 Balfour Beatty Construction......................................108, 124 Barton Malow Company.............................................99, 100 Bognet Construction Associates .........................................85 Brice Building Company...................................................104 Clark Construction Group L.L.C. ...........................53, 76, 106 Clark/Hunt/Smoot Joint Venture .........................................16 Clark Realty Builders........................................................112 Clark/Shea, A Joint Venture..............................................107 The Dietze Construction Group...........................................46 DPR Construction Inc. ........................................................42 191

index E.T. Gresham Company ......................................................37 Forrester Construction Company ................................84, 122 Gardiner & Gardiner General Contractors, LLC....................72 Gilbane Building Company ...............................................102 HITT Contracting, Inc....................................................48, 81 Harbor View Contractors ....................................................91 Harkins Builders.................................................................66 Harvey-Cleary Builders ......................................................54 Heery/Tishman Joint Venture ...........................................108 Henry H. Lewis Contractors, LLC ........................................92 Howard Shockey & Sons, Inc. ............................................88 JPI Development Services..................................................64 James F. Knott Construction Co., Inc. ...............................117 James G. Davis Construction Corporation ......................................................28, 36, 56, 86 KBS, Inc. ............................................................................62 Martin Horn, Inc. ................................................................98 McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. ..................................126 Monarc Construction Inc. .................................................118 Oak Contracting, LLC .........................................................94 Obrecht Properties, LLC .....................................................39 Opus East, LLC...................................................................38 Parsons Management Consultants ...................................107 PN Hoffman .................................................................59, 74 R E Daffan, Inc. ..................................................................30 Riparius Construction, Inc. ...........................................47, 95 Robertson Development .....................................................60 Scheibel Construction ........................................................97 SBER Construction LLC ......................................................73 SIGAL Construction Corp. ...................................................20 Structure Tone Inc. ...........................................20, 50, 79, 90 Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse ...........................................58 Tishman/Heery Joint Venture ...........................................110 Tompkins Builders, Inc. ........................................60, 68, 110 Turner Construction Company .........................18, 24, 31, 58, 70, 114, 120 Turner Construction Company â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Special Projects Division ..................................................113 Turner Interiors ............................................................40, 82 WCS Company, LLC ...........................................................51 The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company ....................26, 96 Willow Construction, LLC ...........................................78, 128

Program/Project Managers Advanced Project Management..........................................96 Brailsford & Dunlavey ........................................................16 Cassidy & Pinkard Colliers .................................................85 Forsen Projekt AB.............................................................118 JM Zell Partners, Ltd..........................................................53 McKissack & McKissack ....................................................16 Parsons Management Consultants ...................................107 Studley, Inc. .......................................................................81 192

Tishman Speyer .................................................................70 Trammell Crow Company .................................................102 Turner Construction Company ............................................16 University of Virginia Facilities Management....................................................................100 William F. Skoda, LLC.........................................................79

Development Advisors Karchem Properties Inc....................................................118

Project Advisors Monument Realty (formerly Urban Realty Advisors) ........................................86

Real Estate Consultants Julien J. Studley, Inc. .........................................................42