LORING
is part of a team that was selected to renovate the 400,000
gross-square-foot historic U.S. Supreme Court Building. We are responsible for the complete replacement of the HVAC and
electrical systems, the partial upgrade of the plumbing systems and the
installation of a new code compliant fire alarm, smoke detection and
sprinkler alarm systems. The
most critical element of the scope of work is the requirement that the
building is to be maintained fully operational during construction.
The project is currently in the construction phase. The master plan
outlines all design issues, develops program requirements and outlines a
conceptual approach to the resolution and integration of the functional
requirements into the historic modernization design. The schematic design
evaluated various alternative proposals for the replacement of the
mechanical systems, selecting a system that proposes to replace and
modernize the entire HVAC system, while maintaining the existing systems
in operation.
In
addition to the services outlined above, the engineering design services
include:
·
Complete
modernization of the primary and secondary electrical distribution
·
New monitoring and
control systems to meet the demands of a modern,
multi-purpose facility (Courthouse,
Library, Museum, Exhibition Hall and
Offices)
·
Upgrading of the
existing lighting and lighting control systems
·
Implementation of a
new security system and police command center
·
Design of complete
infrastructure to support and enhance the installation
of a “state-of-
the-art” voice and data system
·
Incorporating
critical support systems with interior design elements
facilitating the development of a
variety of options for utility “pathways” and
built-in equipment storage areas to
meet future needs for increased
ventilation, power and
telecommunication systems in the context of the
historic interiors, thus minimizing
the visual impact of equipping the
building with modern systems.
Architect:
Architect
of the Capitol
Architect: Hillier Architecture
