Contract Value: $6,000,000

Award Date: 2004

Completion Date: December 2005

Owner: Army Corps of Engineers

Architect: Vitetta

Project Type: Historic Renovation

Contract Type: Design Build

Description:
This is a design/build project for the renovation of the Memorial Reception Building and Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. Work includes alteration of site drainage to protect the building, safety system upgrades, remediation of hazardous materials, miscellaneous concrete and structural work, interior renovations to the main reception areas and tomb guard quarters, replacement of historic copper roof and skylight, and renovations/restoration to the Amphitheater stage area.

Specialty work includes stone renovations and restoration, new mechanical/electrical systems, restorations of wood doors and windows, ornamental metal work and display cases, and ornamental finishes.

Awards:

AIA
    2006 Honor Award - Built Category

Design Build Institute of America
    2006 National Capital Chapter D/B Award for Rehabilitation /
    Renovation / Restoration

Washington Building Congress
    2006 Craftsmanship Awards
    - Finishes & Plaster
    - Special Construction: Thermal & Moisture Protection

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