It’s no easy task designing to the National Historic Preservation Act, Secretary of Interior Standards and Guidelines, and the Code of Federal Regulations Protection of Historic Properties. But we did it, and we didn’t stop there. We went on to design an award-winning LEED Gold renovation that also happens to be one of only a handful of structures in the nation utilizing our complex vertical post-tensioning seismic measures.
GLMV performed this full facility restoration at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. The 24,942-square-foot renovation consisted of adapting a vacant apartment building into a business center. New mechanical and electrical systems were incorporated, a new entrance and elevator were added, and all finishes were rehabilitated. The building contains offices, a conference room, a SIPRNET room, and locker rooms.
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This building is located within the fort’s National Historic Preservation District as part of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) complex. Originally constructed in 1904 as the bachelor officers mess hall, our team worked carefully to rehabilitate the building, bringing it up to current codes through restoration work while maintaining its historic nature.
With a nod to our firm’s 1919 roots and an eye to the future, we undertook this renovation in a juxtaposition of historical preservation and state-of-the-art sustainability. Contemporary finishes and furnishings are included within the confines of original, exposed building elements, resulting in a beautiful work environment and the creation of a local landmark that has spurred downtown growth.
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