The iconic 1970s-era building has been transformed into a community resource, the project team says. The facility contains fabricator labs for learning skills—such as carpentry and 3D printing—sound booths, offices for other District of Columbia services and a new fifth floor that features a two-level performance and exhibition space. Restoration of the historic facade and replacement of exterior glazing rejuvenated the beauty of the original design, reviving a downtown landmark, the team says.

Creating the new open interior layout required a year of demolition and lead paint and asbestos abatement. In removing the original four cores, non-contributing masonry walls and unnecessary floor-to-ceiling stacks, the project team salvaged casework, granite pavers, furniture and historic brick to be repurposed throughout the building.

创建巨大的楼梯和新的核心需要将四个30英尺乘60英尺的轴从屋顶切成三个级别以下。此外，将200个座位的礼堂的立管通过屋顶上的60英尺乘60英尺的更大，更大，屋顶上的孔驱动。为了将新框架连接到现有结构，同时保留其独特的悬臂开口，该团队制定了一种策略，以精心切割原始支撑梁的中间部分，然后将新的光束穿过开口。

To place much of the MEP equipment in the lowest level—which was not accessible for large material and equipment—the team cut a 10-ft by 18-ft opening into the sidewalk near the loading dock.