FR320 – Reimagining Aging Structures: The WMATA

Discover the transformation of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) headquarters into a dynamic civic building.

This session will share strategies for activating public spaces, creating vibrant workplaces, and achieving LEED Platinum® v4 certification. It will also cover the challenges of seamlessly integrating security while preserving the visitor and employee experience.

Join the discussion to gain insights from the challenges and successes of this fast-paced 18-month project. You'll leave with actionable knowledge to reimagine aging structures into modern, sustainable, and engaging civic hubs.

Learning Objectives

  1. Recognize the critical factors and challenges involved in transforming aging structures into modern civic buildings.
  2. Develop strategies for activating public spaces within architectural projects and creating vibrant community hubs.
  3. Practice applying sustainable design principles and strategies to architectural projects, with a focus on achieving LEED Platinum v4 certification.
  4. Learn innovative ways to conceal security elements while maintaining a welcoming and safe environment for visitors and employees in public buildings.