Best Renovation/Restoration: Metro DC Headquarters
The transformation of this eight-story 1970s structure created a unique and engaging workplace that celebrates the site’s urban connectivity.
Because its location above active transit tunnels and near an elevated railroad precluded the use of tower cranes, the project team gained approval to use a luffing crane mounted atop an adjacent roof to safely handle material and equipment lifts. Another constraint of the urban setting—limited laydown space—necessitated just-in-time deliveries, which also minimized waste and trash.