Middle East Institute  
Washington, DC

Owner: The Middle East Institute
Architect: Gensler Architects

The townhouses at 1761 and 1763 N St. NW in Dupont Circle were built in 1865 and served as the home of the Middle East Institute since 1954. The renovation and expansion project included 5 new levels, installation of new utilities, modern security infrastructure, ADA-accessible entrance, and interior elevator. The building features a new Art Gallery, Conference Center, office spaces, and classrooms fitted with state-of-the-art audio/visual connectivity, a grass roof, energy efficient design, and stormwater managements features complying with modern green codes.

Union Station Parking Garage
Washington, DC

Owner: Union Station Redevelopment Corporation
Architect: Studio 27 Architecture

Seeing a high demand for a new bus terminal within the existing Union Station Parking Garage, at the Bus Deck Level, Monarc was contracted to build two new ticketing pavilions, restroom pavilion, and waiting area pavilion.  The project also included resurfacing the finish floor in the plaza area, installing Ipe wood decking, and new electrical and plumbing work. 

Award: AIA Virginia Society Honor Award for Excellence

Glen Echo Park Rehabilitation Montgomery County, MD

Owner:   Montgomery County
Architect:   Vietta Architecture

This restoration project was performed in two parts.  The first consisted of the historical restoration of the Spanish Ballroom, and the second was the reconstruction of the North Arcade. Recognized as one of the best ballroom dance floors in North America, the Spanish Ballroom was preserved and restored using historically correct materials and methods. The North Arcade, on the other hand, had deteriorated so badly that it was considered impractical to renovate.  Accordingly, the building was rebuilt capturing the original Art Deco architectural style and elements.

Awards:  ABC Award of Excellence in Construction
                ABC Montgomery Preservation, Inc. Award
                The Maryland Historical Trust Preservation

Mexican Cultural Institute Washington, DC

Owner: Mexican Cultural Institute
Architect: Powe Jones Architects

Built in 1910-1911 by architects Nathan Wyeth and George Fuller, this beautiful building was commissioned by Emily MacVeagh as a surprise to her husband, Franklin (the Secretary of the Treasury under William Howard Taft).  After his wife died, MacVeagh made the building available to the federal government as a guesthouse for visiting dignitaries.  In 1921, the Mexican government purchased the mansion for the use of its embassy. This project required Monarc to add new sprinkler, fire alarm and security systems; upgrade the electrical and plumbing; and restored 146 historic windows, tiles, hardwood floors, stairs and exterior facades.