As a part of overall renovations to The Watergate Hotel, SK&A’s Repair & Restoration Division conducted a comprehensive condition evaluation of the iconic structure’s exterior envelope, including the building’s façade, roof, plaza, and balconies. Designed in 1966, the contemporary building has 13 stories above ground with three levels of parking below. The hotel is constructed of conventionally reinforced, lightweight concrete slabs used throughout, and the balconies are constructed of cantilevered concrete slabs.
The condition evaluation was conducted over several phases, including: schematic design/design development, 75% and 100% construction documents, and construction administration. Examples of services provided during the evaluation include: