Organization of American States
The GGA design for the Organization of American States (OAS) celebrates the Latin American culture through a comprehensive architectural modernization and renovation of the General Secretariat building located on F Street, NW, in the heart of Washington, DC. The overall renovation included the main entrance and building lobby: GGA partially removed a floor slab on the first floor, and connected a dramatic, naturally-lit, two-story reception space with a monumental staircase to the lower concourse level. Modern, international style graces the building through the interplay of sustainable Honduran mahogany, direct from Central America, with the limestone building-envelope. Spacious corridors, collectively dubbed “The Boulevard,” featuring the OAS’ extensive art collection, bring cultural zest to employee circulation and impromptu conversations. Substantial structural alterations granted the OAS freedom to expand its formal conferencing area into a state-of-the-art Conference Center, complete with simultaneous translation, interpretation and full audio-visual capabilities.
Location: Washington, DC
Facility Type: Office Headquarters
Project Size: 325,000 SF
Awards
2005 Pinnacle Award – Best-in-Show
IIDA, Mid-Atlantic Chapter
2005 Gold Award – Large Office
IIDA, Mid-Atlantic Chapter
2005 Inform Award
AIA, Virginia Society Chapter
2004 Design Excellence Award, Interiors
Washington D.C. Chapter of the American Institute of Architects