The Investment Building in Washington, D.C., is unique because it incorporates elements from an earlier structure of the same name. This original building was designed in 1910 by Jules Henri de Sibour and was eventually completed in 1924. At one point, part of the building was demolished, but its façade remained. Using the preserved façade and starting in 1999, a new building was constructed, and two floors added, as part of a complex architectural preservation project. The project ensured this historic landmark would stand for years to come.
Part of the restoration process included the recreation of many metal-clad windows that would become part of the façade. Kalamein windows, a specialized type of decorative metal window, were often used by designers to integrate seamlessly into the ornate trim features made using the same metal.
Working together with Niko Contracting, Heather & Little furnished new and replicated pressed decorative copper for this historic building in downtown Washington. Our craftsmen created more than 70 new Kalamein windows featuring a wood core clad in 16-ounce sheet copper. Additionally, we used sheet copper to create the cornice detail and intricate stampings adorning the decorative metal window frames.
For more information about Heather & Little’s Kalamein window restoration for The Investment Building in Washington, D.C., contact us today or browse the project images below.
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