Smithsonian Institution Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Freer|Sackler)

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Smithsonian Institution Renovate Education Offices at the Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Freer|Sackler) in Washington, DC

General Synopsis 

This project was for the renovation of the Education Offices located at the Smithsonian’s Freer Gallery of Art (FGA) and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery (Freer|Sackler) in Washington, DC. 

The work included the demolition and renovation of current Education Offices located on the Second Floor Level below Grade. The demolition work included the removal of walls, doors and frames, carpeting, miscellaneous built-ins and finishes, lighting, mechanical diffuser and some MEP related equipment. The new work included the gypsum board and metal stud partitions, glazed aluminum framing and doors, a translucent feature wall, new carpeting, ceiling and lighting. The sprinkler, fire alarm, speaker and the mechanical systems were modified to work with the current layout. All the main lines and control systems remained. 

This work was completed in a fully occupied building. The affected areas were screened off and all construction activities were staged in a manner to be the least disruptive to the adjacent spaces. All egress paths remained open and in use for the building occupants. 

Further Details 

This project involved the following disciplines: 

Division 2 – Existing Conditions
Division 6 – Woods, Plastics and Composites
Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection
Division 8 – Openings
Division 9 – Finishes
Division 11 – Equipment
Division 21- Fire Suppression
Division 23 – Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
Division 26 – Electrical
Division 28 – Electronic Safety and Security

One project modification was issued for the Sacklers Archives Cold Storage renovation. The work was for the demolition to include the evacuation of the refrigerant from the cold storage equipment and compressors. Complete the disconnections and make safe dehumidifier and fan coil unit and remove equipment from site. Disconnect existing controls and make safe. The new work included the installation of a new rigid supply and return ductwork, 12×12 fire damper with access door, supply and return registers, fire stop penetrations and the insulation on new ductwork.

National Security Administration Fort Meade

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National Security Administration (NSA) Renovate Serverland Room 2 at Fort George G. Meade

Meltech completed this important project for the National Security Administration for the renovation of the Serverland Room 2 at Fort George G. Meade in Fort Meade, Maryland. This project was for the National Security Administration Upgrade Infrastructure in Serverland Room 2. The work includes the following and all incidental related work: Convert Machine Room to Lab Room including demolition of select existing systems, retention and reuse of other existing systems, and installation of new architectural, mechanical, and electrical and fire protection systems/equipment. The work was conducted in a single phase. Work in this phase was required to be substantially complete and ready for occupancy within 210 calendar days after No-tice to proceed.

Major products and systems include the following:

  1. Reuse existing architectural components (walls, raised access floor grid, and acoustical tile ceilings.)
  2. Reuse resisting “house” mechanical system (overhead air distribution.)
  3. Modify chilled water distribution.
  4. New chilled water computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units.
  5. Modify existing lighting system,
  6. New power distribution to server racks and cooling equipment.
  7. Modify existing fire suppression/alarm systems.