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U.S. Custom House Tenant Improvements

December 12, 2011
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Award of Merit - Renovation/Restoration

Photo courtesy of Gibbs Construction
The U.S. Custom House in New Orleans, a National Historic Landmark, is one of country's finest examples of Greek Revival architecture.

Gibbs Construction, New Orleans, renovated and restored the U.S. Custom House in New Orleans, a National Historic Landmark and one of country's finest examples of Greek Revival architecture. Construction of the original building began in 1848 and ended in 1881.

Targeting LEED-Silver certification, the $24-million renovation project—with PDG Architects, Houston—also encompassed modernizing the MEP and HVAC; build-outs; and installing voice, data and security systems in the 307,238-sq-ft, four-story structure. While recording no lost-time accidents, Gibbs crews restored and installed found items of historical interest.

Key Players

Owner: GSA Greater Southwest Region 7, Fort Worth, Texas

General Contractor: Gibbs Construction, New Orleans

Lead Design: PDG Architects, Houston

Civil: DBR Engineering Consultants, Houston

Electrical: Frischhertz Electric Co., New Orleans

Mechanical: Bernhard Mechanical Contractors, Metairie, La.

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