NIH BLDG 16 MECHANICAL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
Client: National Institutes of Health
Location: Bethesda, MD
CFR provided MEP engineering design for the replacement of fan coil units, HVAC, sprinkler system, and fire alarm system for NIH Building 16, “The Stone House”. This site is a part of the George Freeland Peter Estate listed on the Maryland Historical Trust Inventory of Historic Properties and is registered on the National Register of Historic Places by the Maryland State Historic Preservation Office. The scope of work included the replacement of the fan coil units and an HVAC upgrade to improve the infrastructure of the entire building. The design included an upgrade to Direct Digital Controls (DDC), piping repairs, and other MEP upgrades. The fire alarm system was upgraded to comply with the with fire alarm codes, CFR providing the fire alarm system design drawings and fire suppression and fire alarm technical specifications.
NEW YORK AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Client: New York Ave Presbyterian Church
Location: Washington, DC
Mechanical and electrical design services for the church including air-cooled VRF system, air-cooled AHUs, and a dedicated HVAC system for the organ chamber. CFR also addressed existing exhaust issues, leaky ductwork, and controls and dampers that were notworking correctly. Power systems were modified to support the new mechanical systems. For the dedicated organ chamber system, the design ensured the requested temperature and relative humidity chamber to support the organ. The church is an American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site.
D/B SERVICES FOR PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION TEAM OFFICE RENOVATION FY 2016
Architect: WFT Architect
Location: Washington, DC
This project was for the MEP engineering design for the renovation of Wing 1 from the basement to the 7th floor of the building located at 1800 F Street in Washington, DC in preparation for the 2016 Presidential Transition Team. The project was done in two (2) phases: first a full tenant fit-out design for the Post-Elect Presidential Transition Team (PTT), second was the restoration of the space to the pre-PTT conditions for GSA re-occupancy of the space. CFR designed new mechanical systems to properly cool and ventilate the space, modified, and designed new plumbing systems, power systems, lighting, fire alarm systems, and fire protection systems. The building contained existing historic materials that needed to be protected, which was achieved by working with the GSA Regional Historic Preservation Officer.
PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION TEAM RENOVATION FY 2022
Architect: CallisonRTKL
Location: Washington, DC
CFR provided MEP engineering design services for the renovation of secure office and support spaces to accommodate the incoming 2020 pre-election and post-election Presidential Transition Team (PTT) and all support agencies in the Herbert C. Hoover Building. The renovation was done in two (2) phases: first was the renovation design for the post-elect PTT, second was the restoration of the space to the pre-PTT conditions for GSA re-occupancy of the space. This renovation was based on the 2016 PTT Office Renovation. CFR provided the mechanical design to properly cool and ventilate the space, relocation of ductwork, plumbing system modifications, and new electrical systems as required to serve the new layout. The Herbert C. Hoover Building is protected by the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Therefore, CFR followed all NHPA requirements ensuring minimal project impacts to identified historic spaces and features.
GSA | 1800 F STREET COLLOCATION
Client: PCAC-MOTIR Construction
Location: Washington, DC
Size: 58,000 SF
CFR provided mechanical, electrical, and fire protection engineering services for the collocation of NCR operations and staff into the 1800 F St location with modest improvements to upgrade the space. The design included additional conference rooms, improved acoustics, alternative workspaces, and refreshing the existing childcare facility and auditorium. CFR provided the necessary modifications for the HVAC system, plumbing system, power, lighting, fire alarm, and fire protection systems to meet the scope of work. The building was constructed in 1917 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. CFR followed all National Historic Preservation Act requirements in order to ensure historical materials and features were maintained.
