The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is an agency of the Federal Government that is responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector. Formed in 2011, the CFPB was authorized by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in response to the financial crisis of 2007-08. They were to take over the space previously occupied by the office of Thrift Supervision. The new headquarters location at 1700 G Street NW was chosen because it is in the heart of Washington, D.C. just across from the White House complex.
Before they could move in, major renovations had to be done to make the spaces public-friendly as well as up to the current building codes. Grunley Construction Company, a D.C. area and award-winning full-service construction firm, was chosen to lead the project. RTKL, a global architectural planning and design firm, was awarded the role of designing as well as overseeing the 300,000 square foot, six-story build out.
Part of the vision was multiple all glass and stainless-steel staircases that rose from the ground to the top floor. Grand, alluring, and dramatic, the staircases granted full transparent movement throughout the building. Grunley chose GBA Architectural Products + Services to provide and install the glass treads, risers, and landings. All treads and landings were five-ply, low iron, 3/8" laminated glass units with a translucent inner layer and contrasting strip for safety. These units were approximately 2" thick to meet all requirements. The risers were two-ply, 1/2" laminated optically clear glass units. The Ted Turner Company supplied and installed the stair stringers as well as stainless-steel cladding. The result was magnificent and at GBA we are appreciative and honored to perform our portion of work on a building with such an importance to the consumers of our great country.
"Work was done very professionally with outstanding quality. Your crews were very attentive to detail & made sure to protect surrounding work surfaces from damage. They communicated well with my field team to ensure we & the Owner were satisfied with the end product. Job well done." - Russell Stafford, RNGD A Palmisano Company
"We were lucky to have GBA on our project at Lutheran East High School. From the front office to the field supervision and crew were very knowledgeable with our project. Took extra care not to damage the building during demolition. The quality of materials and their labor force was top-notch." — Peter Powell, Carey Construction Group
"We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the glass block at Lutheran East High School and have received many compliments on the design. The glass block windows give the building a nice “pop” of color on the exterior each side of the gym and helped to maintain the identity of the school." - Rick Jozity, Meraki Architects, L.L.C
"I saw the final glass block wall in person and it really is a work of art. We are so grateful for your team’s hard work on this." – Crister Cantrell, Gensler
"As the Senior Project Manager for the general contracting company responsible for completing all aspects of the historical restoration, structural rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse modifications to the derelict Triboro tuberculosis hospital, one of the most difficult challenges was finding capable and qualified subcontractors for the key restoration trades that are both committed to quality construction and respectful of the historical restoration process. I am lucky enough to have worked with GBA on previous successful projects and was glad to bring them into this project. GBA provided the essential expertise and quality craftsmanship that this project needed and was a reliable partner helping us convert the Triboro Tuberculosis Hospital into the T Building Residence." – Senior Project Manager, Bill Harwood for the GC, Mega Contracting
"On behalf of me, my project manager and CGC; I would like to reach out to applaud the quality and workmanship of the crew sent out to do the glass block wall outside of the theater here in Hudson. Dan and Nate went above and beyond to keep their work area organized and clean, even protected our finish trim and VWC in the mixing area with plastic. If only more companies active on site would follow in your companies steps these buildings would be cut and dry and run very efficiently. Thank you! - Jake M. Behler, Cameron General Contractors
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