American University Washington College of Law Tenley Campus
About
THIS PROJECT
The American University Washington College of Law Tenley Campus involved relocation of the entire law school. The 500,000 SF project included new construction of Yuma Hall and Warren Hall, renovations of historic Capital Hall and an adjacent chapel, and a 178,300 SF, 400-space, underground parking garage. The new school consists of:
PROJECT OVERVIEW
LOCATION:
Washington, DC
Mid-Atlantic
CLIENT:
American University
INDUSTRY:
Higher Education
PRACTICES:
BIM/VDC
Sustainability
square feet
acres
courtrooms
The historic portion of the project included Capital Hall and an adjacent chapel that date back to 1909 and 1920 respectively. The renovation of Capital Hall revealed a deficient structure, so a supplemental structural steel system and foundations were added to the building to upgrade and repair its structure. The building now houses the dean’s office, academic affairs, admissions and student services.
The historic chapel was a part of the Immaculata Seminary of the Sisters of Providence before the property was purchased by the University. The project transformed the chapel into the 60-seat Stephen S. Weinstein Courtroom and two other smaller practice courtrooms.
This project achieved LEED® Gold certification was awarded the 2017 WBC Craftsmanship award for mechanical.
