TORPEDO FACTORY
OWNER:
City of Alexandria
Alexandria, Va.
PROJECT COMPLETION:
December 2006
NATURE OF PROJECT:
Old, outdated roller shades were removed and replaced with new. The project also required the replacement of broken glass as well as installation of solar film and vinyl graphics on the glass.
TYPE OF BUILDING:
This building was a Torpedo Factory during and after World War II.
COMPLEXITY OF THE PROJECT:
This building was built before WWII and is a three story concrete warehouse. The windows are very large and individual windows span the 2nd and 3rd floor. The sheer size of the windows made the installation challenging. To further complicate the project, artists occupy the entire building and valuable sculptures, paintings, crystal and pottery fill nearly every space in the building.
The openings were not uniform so a careful measuring and numbering system had to be used to ensure the correct shade went on the correct window.
Much schedule coordination was required to accommodate the artists as well as their work. Both the management and installers of Commercial Window Shield ensured the work flowed smoothly.
PROJECT MANAGER:
Terrence Davis
PHONE:
(703) 838-4770 office
(703) 930-1494 cell
EMAIL:
terrence.davis@alexandriava.gov
Mr. Davis was very happy and impressed with the way the project was planned and coordinated with the building occupants.
"Wayne, Thank you for your email. Based on the information you have provided me below, I will give Steve the appropriate documents he needs from me. We will take care of the change order as quickly as possible, keeping in mind many people are on vacation due to the Christmas holiday. I would also like to thank you and your team for the outstanding work performed. DIA is extremely pleased with how quickly the work was done and with so few disruptions to the employees. You have a very professional and reliable crew. Please pass on my sincere thanks for their outstanding work. Have a Merry Christmas!"
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Susannah T. Finch
P.E.