Balfour Beatty Construction Breaks Ground on 1700 New York Avenue, NW
Summary
A 122,000-square-foot, trophy-quality office with striking views of the White House and other Washington, D.C. landmarks, the new eight-story all-glass building will be constructed such that the top three levels will cantilever to the south over the Corcoran Gallery roof.“Future tenants will have amazing, unobstructed views of the White House and the Washington Monument –views rare in this city.” Balfour Beatty Construction has been working closely with Carr and SmithGroup to provide preconstruction services since June 2011.The Balfour Beatty team is carefully planning selective demolition, utility relocations, and new construction activity to ensure minimal disruption to the Corcoran Gallery’s operations.Balfour Beatty was selected by Carr Properties to provide both preconstruction and construction services for the new building, which is located less than two blocks from the White House and directly adjacent to the world-renowned Corcoran Gallery of Art.“Future tenants will have amazing, unobstructed views of the White House and the Washington Monument –views rare in this city.”Balfour Beatty Construction has been working closely with Carr and SmithGroup to provide preconstruction services since June 2011.