Dickstein Shapiro, LLP

Washington, DC

417,000-SF interior build-out

OWNER:

Dickstein Shapiro, LLP

DEVELOPER:

CarrAmerica

ARCHITECT:

Gensler

DURATION:

12 Months

The Dickstein Shapiro project involved the build-out of 10 floors at the International Square building located at 1825 Eye Street, NW.  Prior to the build-out, DAVIS performed a complete demolition of the entire space along with mechanical, structural, lobby, and entrance upgrades for CarrAmerica.  One major component of the interior space is a connecting staircase that combines all ten floors.  Each existing concrete slab is cut to accommodate this stairway as well as the installation of a dramatic backlit glass wall that runs the full height of the stair.  The space features finishes that include Australian Lacewood and lacquered wall paneling; unique marble and granite surfaces; glass walls; clerestories; custom fabrics; specialty paints; and Decoustic and Ecophon ceilings.  Additionally, the roof of the 12th floor conference center was replaced with a raised saw tooth steel and glass structure.  A new stair connects the conference center to a glass-enclosed entry that guides guests through a covered walkway to a renovated and covered rooftop terrace.  DAVIS joint ventured with Corbett Construction on this project due to their enduring relationship with Dickstein Shapiro on smaller construction projects.

AWARDS:

Award of Merit

IMAGE BY:

Robin Lynn Wallace