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Embassy of the Ukraine, 3350 M Street, NW Washington, DC

Owner: Embassy of Ukraine

Contract Amount: $3.8 Million

 

On December 31,1992, the Government of Ukraine purchased the Forrest - Marbury House for the Embassy of Ukraine.
Substantial portions of the house infrastructure (circa 1788 through 1856) remain today and have been incorporated in the restoration. The exterior has been restored with original material to reflect the Greek Revival Period (circa 1835) based upon a Civil War era photograph of the house. The interior of the Forrest-Marbury House incorporates elements of the Federalist (circa 1788) and the Greek Revival periods, as exemplified by the second floor trim and woodwork and the central staircase. All work conforms to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation. Complementing the rehabilitation of the Forrest - Marbury House, construction of what is now called Forrest-Marbury Court, was in strict keeping with the historical significance of the property.

Australian Embassy Ramps, 1601 Massachusetts Ave, Washington, D.C. 

Owner: Embassy of Australia

Contract Amount: $120,000         

The project involved removal of two existing below-grade garage entrance ramps and installation of a Wirsbo tubing system for ice control.  The ramps descend steeply from the surrounding street and one of the slabs is directly located over the existing boiler room.  This was a design-build project. 

Australian Embassy (Head of Defense Staff Residence), 3115 Woodland Drive, NW, Washington, DC

Owner: Embassy of Australia

Contract Amount: $550,000 

Restoration of a large stone mansion built in 1930 to upgrade to current standards throughout the residence including the renovation and enlargement of the kitchen, modernization of all bathrooms and complete restoration of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems throughout the house.

Australian Embassy, Deputy Head of Mission Residence, 3150 Cleveland Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

Owner: Embassy of Australia

Contract Amount: $400,000

Renovation to the residence of the Deputy Head, including construction of new driveway, interior renovations and repairs to facade and utilities.

Australian Ambassador's Residence, 3140 Cleveland Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

Owner: Australian Embassy

Contract Amount: $1.2 Million   

Phase renovation of this historic property.  Design/build for the replacement of the entrance driveway/traffic circulation system, including a new security perimeter. Renovation of the kitchen and service wing of the residence. Major structural relocation of the center of the property due to a collapsed floor system.  This included the renovation of public areas and the Ambassador’s private suite. Restoration of the exterior façade and portico, and replacement of windows. Renovation of attic, office area and service areas of the residence. 

British Embassy, 3100 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC

Owner: British Government

Contract Amount: $3.5 million

 

Various Projects including the following:

Renovation of 8 ornate bathrooms, dressing room, replacement of plumbing risers and installation of kitchenette in the Ambassador’s residence. The original design was by Sir Edwin Lutchens in 1929 and built by Harry Wardman, the famous Washington developer of the 1920's and 30's.

Construction of a waiting room and auxiliary facilities for the Ambassador's offices.

Renovation of the main corridors on six floors at the offices of the British Embassy at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. 

Installation of new coffered ceiling grids and new oak trim.

Renovation of stone and brick on main compound exterior wall.

Exterior re-pointing and renovation of Embassy government house. 

 

Norwegian Embassy and Residence, 3401 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.

Owner: Norwegian Embassy

Contract Amount: $375,000                                                  

This project involved the removal and replacement of a roof/patio used for entertaining located over the top of a lap pool.  The project also involved extensive stucco repair to the entrance of the main building.  

Embassy of Kazakhstan, 1501 16th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 

Owner: Embassy of Kazakhstan

Contract Amount:$250,000 

Renovation of existing 1860’s building to a new Embassy enclave. 

Embassy of New Zealand, Ambassador’s Residence,  3 Observatory Circle, NW, Washington, DC

Owner: Embassy of New Zealand

Contract Amount: $100,000

Renovation of the Ambassador’s residence lower level into new state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, and the interior renovation of this 1930 building.

Embassy of Venezuela, Ambassador’s Residence, Washington, DC

Owner: Embassy of Venezuela

Contract Amount: $90,000 

Renovation of the Ambassador’s residence on a phased basis. 

The Embassy of Namibia, 1605 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC

Owner: Embassy of Namibia

Contract Amount: $242,000 

Renovations to the Embassy’s Chancery including repair and replacement of roof and masonry point up, complete remodel of interior, painting of interior and exterior, front entry rework, landscaping, fencing, carpeting, installation of kitchen and remodeling of basement into reception area with a wet bar.

The Embassy of Namibia Ambassador’s Residence, 4509 W Street, NW, Washington, DC

Owner: Embassy of Namibia

Contract Amount:$337,000 

Renovations to the Ambassador’s residence including complete renovation of the interior structure, new kitchen cabinets and appliances, new wood flooring, ceramic tile, carpeting, architectural wood trim, new fireplace mantels, painting, roofing, and master bath remodel.

The Swedish Ambassador’s Residence, 3900 Nebraska Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 

Owner: Embassy of Sweden

Monarc provides maintenance and service to the Ambassador’s residence under a term contract.  This service agreement covers all aspects of the residence, i.e. heating and cooling, electrical, plumbing, day to day repairs, painting, cleaning, etc.  We also provide snow removal and maintenance of the existing grounds.  Once a year in the spring, Monarc conducts a survey of the property and prepares a list of work along with pricing for the work that requires to be carried out during the Ambassador’s summer absence.  We provide an emergency on call service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  Service is provided within 2 hours of the call for emergencies and within 24 hours (next business day) for non-emergency situations.  This contract commenced in 1988 when Monarc worked with the Swedish contractor, Skanska to renovate the residence.  Monarc has also undertaken installation of a complete perimeter security fence with automatic gates, lights, etc.  We have also completed the renovation and rebuilding of the driveway and drainage system, upgrading of the heating system controls and replacement of all windows and doors. 

Diplomatic Service Contracts

Through its Service Division, Monarc Construction, Inc. is under contract to maintain the Diplomatic properties for the Embassies of Sweden and The European Union, and we have a constant workload working on the Diplomatic properties for the Embassies of Australia and Britain, throughout the Washington Area.

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