Client
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Designer
SmithGroup
Location
Washington, DC
Size
78,000 Square Feet
Completion Date
1987
Delivery Method
General Contracting
National Museum of Women in the Arts is a 78,000-square-foot renovation of a 1907 Masonic Temple. The restoration includes the installation of patterned Turkish marble floors and sweeping marble stairways to establish a dramatic entrance and reception area in the Grand Hall. New construction blends expertly with the building’s original elements to create modern galleries, office space, and a 200-seat auditorium.
Awards
1988 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Marble/Granite Masonry)
1988 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Painting/Wallcovering)
1988 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Restoration)
1988 WBC Craftsmanship Award (HVAC)
1987 Building Design + Construction Building Team Award (Honorable Mention)
1987 ABC of Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Award (Renovation)