An Award-Winning Renovation Project in Washington D.C.
The renovation of the historic building at 888 16th St. NW in the nation’s capital included a complete transformation of the façade, down to the precast structural members. The new façade is comprised of Portuguese limestone, granite, curtain wall and larson by Alucoil metal composite panels.
Renamed the Jack Valenti Building in 2005, the existing facility was transformed into a 180,000-square-foot “trophy-class” office building. Nine of the 12 stories are above grade. Robert Blabolil, senior associate and designer with Gensler D.C., cited a number of reasons larson panels were chosen for the façade.