The 1338 North Capitol location is an approximately 100 year old building located a few blocks from the US Capitol and Historic Union Station. The new ATF headquarters is located across the street. To optimize the value of the building the scope of the project involved, it was necessary to add a top floor a full basement underneath the existing old structure. This has yielded a net increase of 37% in usable square footage to the building. To enhance the access and maximize the space utilization, the building’s main entrance was reoriented to the North side of the building. This has improved the circulation immensely and provided the building with a fresh look.
A roof top terrace was added to provide direct view of the Capitol Building. Other features include a secure outdoor sitting area, private parking spaces, installation of energy efficient heating and cooling systems, commercial grade elevator, state-of the-art security system, telephone, data, high-speed communication features etc.
Scope of services included:
Coordinate inspections & review of inspection reports Development and maintenance of Project Schedule Resolution of Technical issues Project Close-out WBG undertook this challenge and engaged small, local, yet highly competent contractors to work on the project. The project was completed with a net saving of 17% compared to its original budget.
All these savings were realized while also including a commercial grade elevator and an elegant expensive exterior lighting system which were not part of original budget.
