Client
George Washington University
Designer
Ayers Saint Gross
Location
Washington, DC
Size
330,000 Square Feet
Completion Date
2016
Delivery Method
Construction Manager at Risk



The George Washington University (GWU) District House is a 14-story building that offers housing for students and faculty. There are two below-grade levels featuring commercial food venues, a central campus mail facility, a housekeeping facility, a 150-student lecture hall, offices, public restrooms, and laundry facilities. The project included the demolition of three existing residence halls and the preservation and restoration of the buildings' historic façades.
Awards
2016 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Cast-in-Place Concrete)
2015 ABC of Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Award (Excavation)
2014 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Sitework/Underpinning/Foundations/Excavations)