Proj Overview

Project Overview

This project was a significant addition to and restoration of the American Pharmacists Association Headquarters, a National Historic Landmark on the Mall in Washington, D.C. Because the design required a great deal of detail and the color had to be controlled relative to the historic structure, the facade material choice was of critical importance. For those reasons, precast concrete was selected, providing design versatility at an economical cost.

Precast Solution

Numerous details—plane changes, belt courses, cornices, and window surrounds—were possible within the budget constraints. The color and finish were also controlled through the use of precast concrete, which was particularly necessary because of the relationship to the historic building.

The precast concrete was also helpful in accommodating the blast resistance required for the structure. The American Pharmacists Headquarters is a certified LEED gold building and the addition is a sympathetic background building to the historic landmark.

 

Awards_
2010 PCI Design AwardsBest Office Building: Mid-Rise
Project Team

Owner

American Pharmacists Association, Washington, D.C. 

Architect

Hartman-Cox Architects LLP, Washington, D.C. 

Engineer of Record

Thornton Tomasetti Group, Washington, D.C. 

General Contractor

Tishman Construction, Washington, D.C.

Key Project Attributes

  • Precast allowed for a flexible design process
  • Precast offered an economical cost compared to other materials

Project/Precast Scope

  • 360,000 ft 2
  • 565 architectural precast concrete column covers, spandrels, and window units
  • Light buff acid-etch finish
  • Certified LEED gold building
  • Project Cost: $60 million