Contract Value: $24,000,000

Award Date: Several awards starting in 1996

Completion Date: September 2000

Owner: National Gallery of Art

Architect: Vitetta (Exterior repairs); Vitetta & HSMM (Sculpture Garden)

Project Type: Historic Renovation

Contract Type: Fixed Price & Design Build

Description:
Building exterior repairs to the National Gallery included complete replacement of the roof and skylights and repairs to exterior stone steps. Associated work included extensive hazmat abatement, stone repairs and restoration, new walks, and landscaping.

Inside the building the Sculpture Gallery was added in existing space. The work included demolition and installation of complete mechanical/electrical systems. Sculpture Gallery finishes included ornamental stone, plaster, and wood floors. Other interior renovations included replacement of significant portions of existing mechanical/electrical systems and renovations to the Director’s Office.

The renovation of the Garden Pavilion (in the Sculpture Garden) included design and construction services to provide a restaurant. This included all associated mechanical, electrical and finish work.

Awards:

American Institute of Architects
    1983 AIA Award of Excellence in Architecture

Building Stone Institute
    1986 Tucker Award for Architectural Excellence

Washington Building Congress
     2000 WBC Craftsmanship Award – Skylights

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