801 East Single Men’s Shelter — Washington, DC
Project Details
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Field |
Details |
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Size |
85,000 gsf |
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Stories / Height |
Basement + Podium + 4 stories of wood (max 90 ft) |
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Market |
Government / Supportive Housing |
Project Overview
The project is a new 375-bed men’s shelter on the St. Elizabeth’s East Campus in Washington, DC. It includes 375 dwelling units, 2,000 gsf of DHS office space, and outdoor amenities such as rooftop terraces, community gardens, and covered walkways. The structure consists of a basement, podium, and four stories of wood construction supported on deep pile foundations.
Structural Highlights
- Structural design of basement, podium, and four-story wood structure
- Structure was supported on 10′ concrete transfer girders at grade to span the width of 2 WMATA tunnels buried deep underground
- Preparation of structural drawings and specifications
- Construction phase site visits