The Department of Human Services for the DC government at 645 H St is a 100,000 sf office and service center renovation as well as building modernization. 645 H St is a 1980’s office building conversion to a mixed use project with a DC Government Tenant over a 10,000 square foot retail space. This LEED certified project has 1 level of underground parking with 5 levels above grade. The flagship for this DC government service center features high end, rich finishes that provide a sense of comfort and trust for the DC residents. The ground floor entrance lobby offers independent access and circulation for the employees and service center patrons. A vertical tower of textured porcelain tile wraps the elevator core and provides a backdrop for the interconnecting staircase with glass handrails to the second floor service center. The balcony overlook frames out stylized pendants and rich textured wall and ceiling paint. Service center guests wait in a comfortable lounge featuring new technology for calling and servicing patrons. A new computer center allows DC residents to perform many needs that previously required meeting with an agent, speeding up the process and making the visit more enjoyable. Signage and way finding also add to the ease of circulation and use of the space. The upper floor office levels feature an open plan contributing to its LEED certification and bringing in natural light to the space. The Core restrooms were upgraded on each floor and pantries and conference spaces are provided throughout. The third floor features a large conferencing and training center with retractable partitions and training tables. The retail façade and office lobby entrance on street level were modified to have modern metal panels and storefront and were enhanced with layers of lighting, signage and a granite base. New roof top HVAC and screening were coordinated to provide appropriate fresh air requirements for LEED Certification.
