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St. Elizabeths Center BuildingConsulting Parties Meeting

May 19, 2015

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1010 Wisconsin Ave NWWashington , DC 20007202.342.2200 www.sbaranes.com

General ServicesAdministration

7th & D Streets, SWWashington, D.C. 20407T: 202-708-4517F: 202-205-3452

United States Department of Homeland SecurityHeadquarters

St. Elizabeths West CampusCenter Building

GSA Contract: NDC00256

Volume 1 & 2 of 6

LANDSCAPE

JMA300 West Main Street,Suite 201Charlottesville, VA 22903

CIVIL

Gordon Civil Engineering4501 Daly Drive,Suite 200Chantilly, VA 20151

INTERIORS/ SPACE PLANNING

IA Interior Architects600 New Hampshire Ave. NW,Suite 200Washington, DC 20037

STRUCTURE

Thornton TomasettiStructural Engineers2000 L StreetWashington, DC 20036

MEP / FA

Vanderweil625 N. Washington St.Alexandria, VA 22314

SECURITY

Protection Engineering Group14585 Avion ParkwaySuite 150Chantilly, VA 20151

15020 Shady Grove Road, Suite 500Rockville MD 20850240-399-2000 www.grunley.com

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35/19/2015ST. ELIZABETHS CENTER BUILDING: CONSULTING PARTIES MEETING

CENTER BUILDING TIME-LINEMarch 9, 2010May 13, 2014June 24, 2014July 22, 2014

July 2014

September 30, 2014

Winter 2014

April 2015April/May 2015

May 19, 2015May/June 2015June 2015

June & July 2015

Summer 2015

Summer / Fall 2015

Fall 2015

Fall 2015

Fall 2015

Fall 2015

Fall 2015

Fall 2017

PREVIOUS CP MEETINGS

STRUCTURAL EVALUATION & MATERIAL TESTING REPORT

DESIGN/BUILD PROJECT AWARDED

SURVEY - STRUCTURE & ARCHITECTURE

PRE-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES - PHASE IDC SHPO Concurrence

Work Commences

PRE-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES - PHASE IISection 106 Consultation

Pre-Construction Activities Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)Work Commences

EXTERIOR TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS /DESIGN PROPOSAL SECTION 106 CONSULTATION

PRELIMINARY DESIGN CFA

PRELIMINARY DESIGN NCPC

INTERIOR TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS /DESIGN PROPOSAL SECTION 106 CONSULTATION

PROJECT UNDERTAKING MOA

FINAL DESIGN CFA

FINAL DESIGN NCPC

PROJECT COMMENCES

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION

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PREVIOUS CONSULTATIONSMarch 9, 2010 Initial Design Presentation

• Design Goals• Design and Development Guidelines and Standards• St. Elizabeths and Center Building History• Center Building Complex

May 13, 2014 Past & Present Design Goals• Center Building History• 2010 Existing Conditions• Updated 2014 Investigations & Forensics• 2010 vs 2014 Recommended Concept Comparison• HSRZoningandCharacterDefiningFeatures• Recommended Treatment for Exterior Enclosure – Roofs, Walls & Windows

June 24, 2014 Center Building Design Concept • Landscape/Site Improvements• Continued Loss of Material Integrity• Non-historic Additions to be Removed• Temporary Connector and Rebuilt Porches at Building 8• Updated Structural - Including Expansion Joints & Mat Foundation• Reconstruction & Restoration of Exterior Elements • Roof Elements & Parapet Reconstruction• Exterior Walls & Windows• Paint Colors and Finishes

July 15, 2014 Structural Design Report issued by Goody Clancy | HDR and Robert Silman Associates

July 22, 2014 Meeting - Follow up on Structural Design Report. CP Concerns Included:• July 15th Structural Report • OngoingDeterioration&MoistureInfiltration• Extent of Damage• Structural Design – wall bracing and underpinning• Loss of all Interior Walls• HSR Restoration Zone• Floor and Ceiling Heights• Reconstruction of Ezra Pound Suite


Grunley Construction Co, Inc.

Shalom Baranes Associates

Thornton Tomasetti

John Milner Associates Preservation

R.G. Vanderweil Engineers, LLP

IA - Interior Architects

Gordon

JMA Landscape

GHD Ltd

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

General Contractor

Architect

Structural Engineer

Preservation & Conservation Consultants

Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing Engineer

Interior Design

Civil Engineer

Landscape Architect

Security / IT / Fire Protection Systems

Waterproofing/Roofing

DESIGN/BUILD TEAM


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Key: Limits of Disturbance (LOD) Building Footprint


PURPOSE

• Resume consultations.

• Introduce the Design-Build Team.

• Outline the Design/Build Team Due Diligence and Approach.

• Reach concurrence on Pre-Construcion activities affecting contributing features of the Center Building.

• Present the Pre-Construction activities required to protect the building from further deterioration and to stabilize the building for construction.


PRE-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES OVERVIEWPhase I:

1. Asbestos abatement.2. Removal of window protection boards.3. Removal of one-story non-contributing additions.

Phase II:1. Removal of dayrooms and wooden porches.2. Removal of all plaster at interior face of exterior walls.3. Disassembly / removal of all window sash and trim. 4. Facade bracing / underpinning5. Structural masonry repair. 6. Removal of decorative contributing features and select landscape features.7. Disassembly of porte cochere and bay windows.8. Removal of all masonry parapets and chimneys (except Building 6 & 8).9. Removal of all roofs.

10. Removalofallinteriorwallsandfloors.


PHASE I: ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL OF NON-CONTRIBUTING ELEMENTSActivities:

1. Asbestos abatement.2. Removal of window protection boards.3. Removal of one-story non-contributing additions.

Purpose and Approach:• The Abatement and Removal of Non-Contributing Elements is necessary to make the building

safe for additional due diligence necessary to better inform the Design/Build teams design treatment recommendations and is the initial step to ready the building for construction.

• The DC SHPO concurred on these Phase I activities in April 2015 and the Design/Build team has commenced work.


PHASE I: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

Level 2: Highlighted areas are representative of areas requiring asbestos removal.

Condition:• Deterioratedflooringandpipeinsulation

contains asbestos.Purpose of Removal:• To remove hazardous material.

Method of Removal:• Removal will be done using hand tools in

order to prevent damage to contributing features.

• Work to be done in accordance with DDOE and Federal regulations and in conformance withSecretary’sStandardsbyqualifiedprofessionals.

Level G: Highlighted areas are representative of areas requiring asbestos removal.


PHASE I: REMOVAL OF WINDOW PROTECTIONCondition:• Not applicable.

Purpose of Removal:• To expose the windows to further evaluate

their condition.Method of Removal:• Removal will be done using hand tools in


• No pry tools are to be used.• No scraping of the window assembly or

caulking.


PHASE I: REMOVAL OF NON-CONTRIBUTING ELEMENTSCondition: • Not applicable.

Purpose of Removal: • To remove non-contributing mid-20th

century utilitarian additions per the HSR recommendations.

• To expose and restore exterior facade.Method of Removal: • Removal will be done using hand tools in


• Work to be performed in accordance with theSecretary’sStandardsbyqualifiedprofessionals.


PHASE I: REMOVAL OF NON-CONTRIBUTING ELEMENTS

BLDG 1 & 2BLDG 3BLDG 5 BLDG 4 BLDG 6 BLDG 8

NON-CONTRIBUTING ONE STORYSTRUCTURES TO BE REMOVED


Purpose and Approach:• These activities represent the balance of the initial steps necessary to protect the building from further

deterioration and to stabilize, brace and ready the building for construction. • The Design/Build team has carefully evaluated the necessity and methods related to all work impacting

contributingfeatures.AllworkdescribedaspartofPhaseIIwillbedonebyqualifiedpersonnelinaccordancewith the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Rehabilitation (Secretary’s Standards), in compliance with the Programmatic Agreement (PA), Historic Structures Report, and the Master Plan, and will be subject to a forthcoming Section 106 Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) for Pre-Construction Activities.

• Any work requiring additional information, work plans or review will be reviewed and approved by GSA’s RegionalHistoricPreservationOfficer(RHPO).Thedesignofthebuildingandanyassociatedrecommendationsand treatment of contributing features removed in Phase II will be consulted upon in a future Section 106 consultation. and will be part a future Section 106 MOA for the Project Undertaking.

PHASE II: STABILIZATION AND BRACING OVERVIEWActivities:

1. Removal of dayrooms and wooden porches.2. Removal of all plaster at interior face of exterior

walls.3. Disassembly / removal of all window sash and

trim. 4. Facade bracing / underpinning5. Structural masonry repair.

6. Removal of decorative contributing features and select landscape features.

7. Disassembly of porte cochere and bay windows.8. Removal of all masonry parapets and chimneys

(except Building 6 & 8).9. Removal of all roofs.



PHASE II: REMOVAL OF EXTERIOR DAYROOMS AND WOODEN PORCHESCondition:• Severe deterioration at isolated areas of porch

framing,floordeck,roof,andpartialcollapseatBuilding 8.

Purpose of Removal:• Remove contributing porches to stabilize and

brace building.• Remove non-contributing mid-20th century

dayroom additions to expose original exterior wall.

Method of Removal:• Removal will be done using hand tools in order

to protect adjacent contributing features.• Work performed in accordance with Secretary’s

Standards.• Decorative features of the porches will be

evaluated for salvage to be reviewed and approved by GSA RHPO.


BLDG 1 & 2BLDG 3BLDG 5 BLDG 4 BLDG 6 BLDG 8

NON-CONTRIBUTING ONE STORYSTRUCTURES TO BE REMOVED (PHASE I)

NON-CONTRIBUTING DAYROOMSTO BE REMOVED

CONTRIBUTING PORCHESTO BE REMOVED

PHASE II: REMOVAL OF EXTERIOR DAYROOMS AND WOODEN PORCHES


Condition:• Severely deteriorated.

Purpose of Removal• To expose masonry to evaluate the structural

integrity of the wall and make required repairs.


to prevent damage to contributing features.

PHASE II: REMOVAL OF ALL PLASTER AT INTERIOR FACE OF EXTERIOR WALL


Condition:

• Varies.

Purpose of Removal:

• To install bracing to stabilize the building

and to protect the windows from further

deterioration.

Method of Removal:

• Window sash and trim to be disassembled/

removedbyqualifiedprofessionalsin

accordance with the Secretary’s Standards.

• Approximately 10-15% of windows sash and

all trim in sound condition will be stored and

retained for restoration to be consulted on in a

future Section 106 consultation.

• All of the window frames will be abated for

lead in situ as part of the Phase II activities.

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PHASE II: DISASSEMBLY / REMOVAL OF ALL WINDOW SASH AND TRIM


PHASE II:BRACING AND UNDERPINNING

OUTSIDEINSIDE

Purpose:

• To protect, stabilize, and brace the building

to enhance the overall structure and ready

the building for construction.

Method:

• Vibration and movement monitors are

inplace.Plansandnotificationstobe

reviewed and approved by GSA’s Structural

Engineers and GSA RHPO.

• GSA is consulting with the DC

Archaeologist on all measures associated

with the ground disturbing activities

associated with this work.

• All efforts will be taken to avoid or minimize

effects to contributing features to the extent

possible.


PHASE II:BRACING AND UNDERPINNING

*Plan is representative of entire building.


Existing Condition:• Walls are several wythes thick and are missing

material and/or failing throughout the building.Purpose of Removal:• In order to stabilize and protect the building from

additional harm.Method of Removal:• Salvage exterior face brick for reinstallation.• Structural repairs to be addressed at the lowest

levelofthebuildingfirst.• Work to be performed in accordance with the

Secretary’sStandardsbyqualifiedprofessionals.• Masonry repairs and materials to be reviewed by

GSA RHPO.• 100% repointing and cleaning of the exterior

wall will occur during the construction phase and will be consulted on in a future Section 106 consultation.

PHASE II: MASONRY REPAIR


Condition:• Varies.

Purpose of Removal:• To protect decorative contributing features.

Method of Removal:• Removal will be done using hand tools in order to

protect adjacent contributing features.• Work to be performed in accordance with the

Secretary’sStandardbyqualifiedprofessionals.• Extent of materials to be salvaged will be

determined in consultation with GSA RHPO and future Section 106 consultations.

Stenciling

Wood trim

Plaster molding

Pressed metal

Bullnose edgeIron grillsDecorative metal railings

PHASE II: REMOVAL OF DECORATIVE CONTRIBUTING FEATURES


PHASE II: REMOVAL OF DECORATIVE CONTRIBUTING FEATURES

Wood or Plaster CornicesInterior Wood & Glass Room Dividers

Wood & Iron Built-in Features Folding Lavatory Fireplaces & Hearths


Typical Existing Condition (2010)

Brick Paving

Landscape Preservation &

Management PlanProposed Treatment

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June 24, 2014

Items:• Brick paving skirt at perimeter of the building.• Lamp bases at the south entry.• Circular pond and fountain at east courtyard at

southern entry.• Remnants of two bird baths at east courtyard at

southern entry.• Decorative iron fencing at east courtyard at southern

entry.• Relocation of two trees at southern entry.

Condition:• Deteriorated

Purpose of Removal:• Toprotectcharacterdefiningfeaturesduring

construction.Method of Removal:• Removal will be done using hand tools in order to

protect adjacent contributing features.• Method and storage of removal will be reviewed and

approved by GSA RHPO and Horticulturist.• During construction these materials will be stored

on-site and are slated for re-installation in their original locations upon construction completion.

PHASE II: REMOVAL OF CHARACTER DEFINING FEATURES - LANDSCAPE


PHASE II: REMOVAL OF CHARACTER DEFINING FEATURES - LANDSCAPE

EXISTING TREES TO REMAINPROPOSED TREES TO BE CONSULTEDBRICK PAVING SKIRT TO BE SALVAGED

Note: extent of materials to be salvaged will be determined by the GSA RHPO and consulted on in a future Section 106 consultation.

CIRCULAR POND AND FOUNTAIN

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IRON FENCES2

BIRD BATH REMNANTS

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LAMP BASES4

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RELOCATE TWO TREES & SHRUBS

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PHASE II: DISASSEMBLY OF PORTE COCHERE & BAY WINDOWSCondition:• Wood frame and trim of porte cochere is in

poor condition.Purpose of Removal:• To protect from further damage during

construction.• Access for support bracing and underpinning.


to protect adjacent contributing features.• Window sash will be disassembled / removed.

The window sash and trim will be stored and retained for restoration to be consulted on in a future Section 106 consultation.

• Decorative wood elements and railings to be salvaged for possible reinstallation.

• Work to be performed in accordance with theSecretary’sStandardsbyqualifiedprofessionals.


PHASE II: REMOVAL OF ALL MASONRY PARAPET & CHIMNEYS*

Condition:• Deteriorated.

Purpose of Removal:• To reinforce to meet structural requirements.• To create new weather-tight building

envelope.Method of Removal:• Removal will be done using hand tools in

order to protect adjacent contributing features.• Salvage face brick for reuse.• Work to be performed in accordance with theSecretary’sStandardsbyqualifiedprofessionals.

*except for Buildings 6 & 8.


Condition:• Severely deteriorated and/or missing.• Roof fabric is non-contributing except for

Buildings 6 & 8.• Not visible from ground, except for Buildings

1, 2, 6, & 8.Purpose of Removal:• To meet life safety requirements.• To reinforce for structural requirements. • To create new weather-tight building

envelope.Method of Removal:• Removal will be done using hand tools in

order to protect adjacent contributing features.• Protection of adjacent historic fabric.• Work to be performed in accordance with theSecretary’sStandardsbyqualifiedprofessionals.

PHASE II: REMOVAL OF ALL ROOFS


Condition:• Severely deteriorated and continues to

deteriorate.Purpose of Removal:• To meet life safety requirements.• To meet current structural & code

requirements.Method of Removal:• Removal will be done using hand tools in

order to protect adjacent contributing features.• Select sampling to be reviewed and

approved by GSA RHPO of contributing featurespreviouslyidentifiedtobesalvaged(stenciling, plaster molding, base trim and flooring,etc).

PHASE II: REMOVAL OF ALL INTERIOR WALLS AND FLOORS


Fourth FloorNo Zone 1 other than exterior.

Third FloorNo Zone 1 other than exterior.

Second FloorZone 1 - Center Corridors & Rooms.

First FloorZone 1 - Center.

PHASE II: REMOVAL OF ALL INTERIOR WALLS AND FLOORS


PRE-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES OVERVIEWPhase II:

1. Removal of dayrooms and wooden porches.2. Removal of all plaster at interior face of exterior walls.3. Disassembly / removal of all window sash and trim. 4. Facade bracing / underpinning5. Structural masonry repair. 6. Removal of decorative contributing features and select landscape features.7. Disassembly of porte cochere and bay windows.8. Removal of all masonry parapets and chimneys (except Building 6 & 8).9. Removal of all roofs.


QUESTIONS / DISCUSSION


NEXT STEPS

May 19, 2015May/June 2015June 2015

June & July 2015

Summer 2015

Summer/Fall 2015

Fall 2015

Fall 2015

Fall 2015

Fall 2015

Fall 2015

Fall 2017

PRE-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES - PHASE IISection 106 Consultation

Pre-Construction Activities Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)Work Commences

EXTERIOR TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS /DESIGN PROPOSAL SECTION 106 CONSULTATION

PRELIMINARY DESIGN CFA

PRELIMINARY DESIGN NCPC

INTERIOR TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS /DESIGN PROPOSAL SECTION 106 CONSULTATION

PROJECT UNDERTAKING MOA

FINAL DESIGN CFA

FINAL DESIGN NCPC

PROJECT COMMENCES

CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION

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