The George Washington University
Plaza Rehabilitation
Washington, DC 

This major rehabilitation was designed to resolve ongoing deterioration at the brick paved plaza that serves as a major passageway to the university's three-building academic center, which includes Smith and Phillips Halls. Hoffmann Architects conducted a comprehensive investigation into the causes of the deterioration and provided design through construction contract administration services for the work. The rehabilitation included removal of the existing plaza down to the waterproofing membrane, cleaning of the membrane and adding a second layer of rubberized sheet membrane. A new overburden system of drainage board, insulation and patterned concrete was installed.