Posts Tagged ‘historic buildings’
Yates Building
Aeon was recently hired by FLBE Inc. to assist them in a major reroofing project at the SydneyR Yates Federal Building which is home to the US Forestry Service. Built in 1880 as the original home of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing it was later used by the Treasury Department to house their Auditing…
Read MoreNational Gallery Stone Repairs
Aeon conservator Zasha Guzman has been taking a leading role in QA/QC inspection of masonry repointing work at the National Gallery of Art. Aeon is working with Dan Lepore & Sons providing project administration, mortar analysis, and quality control services.
Read MoreCustom LED lighting at VA Building Canopies
Aeon recently completed installation of new marquee lighting at the entrance canopies to the Veterans Administration Building. Using custom recessed lighting fixtures manufactured by Belfer, Aeon installed an array of low voltage 8-watt LED bulbs to provide uniform illumination at each entrance. Kudos to our lighting designer Bruce Dunlop for this help in conceptualizing this approach.
Read MoreCleaning Tests at the Sherman Building, Armed Forces Retirement Home
Aeon principal conservators Lane Burritt and Alfonso Narvaez recently performed cleaning tests on the marble Sherman Building located on the historic campus of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, DC. Built in 1857 the Sherman Building was badly damaged in last years’ earthquake. Aeon was brought in by The Christman Company to assist them and designers Quinn…
Read MoreVeterans Affairs Canopy Restoration
Aeon is providing construction management services for the conservation and restoration of three large ornamental cast iron entrance canopies at the Veterans Affairs Headquarters building in DC. We are collaborating with a great team of specialty subcontractors including Independent Custom Metalworks of Bladensburg, MD, AV Smoot, Delray Glass and others in this challenging restoration project.…
Read MoreHecht’s Warehouse
Aeon is working with Douglas Development and Shalom Baranes Architects to aid in the preservation and adaptive reuse of this iconic mid-Century Modern masterpiece. This wonderful Art Deco structure retains much of its original architectural integrity and beauty. Aeon is assisting in these efforts by providing condition assessment and materials conservation expertise.
Read MoreNational Gallery of Art West
Aeon is excited to announce that Dan Lepore & Sons (DLS) and Aeon have been awarded the National Gallery of Art – West Building Stone Repairs project. Aeon will provide testing, quality control, and project management services. Work is to begin in late summer.
Read MoreK Street Historic Buildings on the Move!
Aeon is working with Shalom Baranes Architects to preserve four small historic buildings located on the future site of the AAMC Headquarters on K Street near Mt. Vernon Square in DC. The buildings will be temporarily relocated off the site while excavations and construction occur for the new building, then moved back into position and…
Read MoreNPS Awards Volcano House Concession to Ortega Family Enterprises
Aeon is pleased to announce that our client and teaming partner, Ortega Family Enterprises, has won the rights to provide hospitality services at the historic Volcano House located at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Aeon worked closely with OFE and the whole project team last year to help them craft a winning bid focused on the sensitive…
Read MoreSilver Gull Beach Club and the Breezy Point Beach Club
Aeon is pleased to announce that their client and teaming partner, Ortega Family Enterprises, has won the concessions for Silver Gull Beach Club and the Breezy Point Beach Clubs at Gateway National Recreational Area in NYC. Aeon helped Ortega (doing business as JBAY, LLC) perform a detailed site evaluation to support their winning bid for these…
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