Our team was responsible for evaluating the condition of the existing brick and sandstone masonry, cast iron features, windows in the central restoration zone, ornamental plaster, and interior doors and trim to inform the construction documents. We incorporated our findings into the drawings and specifications for the final construction documents. In addition, our team was assisting with overseeing the salvage of as much of the historic building fabric as possible in the restoration zone for reinstallation. As the work began, GSA requested that we complete a paint analysis of the interior finishes and select exterior elements to inform the color palette for the restoration zone. We discovered decorative finishes including sanded paint on the exterior metals and two-tone stenciling on the interior. Our laboratory testing included a comprehensive petrographic analysis of mortar samples from seven sections of the building.

This incredibly complex project required careful attention by the entire team to ensure the character-defining features of this National Historic Landmark were defined, recorded, restored, and reinstalled.