The Christman Co.

Architect:

SMBW Architects

Scope Of Work

The Supreme Court of Virginia was constructed in four separate sections, beginning in 1919 and ending in 1950. Originally housing the Federal Reserve Bank, it was later purchased by the Commonwealth of Virginia and converted to become the Supreme Court of Virginia. The exterior facade suffered from years of very little preventative maintenance, requiring restoration of the aged building.

The project included repair and repainting of steel window components, replacement of broken glass, removal of paint from windows, re-caulking of the interior and exterior of windows and minor plaster repairs of window openings. The stone masonry facade was painted and repaired and all sheet metal water table flashings were replaced. Site work also included new foundation drainage, foundation waterproofing and replacement of exterior sealants between the sidewalks and building.

The building needed to remain occupied and operational throughout the entire project, so the project was divided into multiple areas to minimize disruptions. Interior and exterior work was performed concurrently and work in unoccupied areas was done during non-critical times.

Christman served as the general contractor for this project and took on the additional role of assisting in the development of revised plans as the project schedule changed. They created a detailed schedule to remain efficient with the numerous phases of the project. In addition, the Christman team coordinated with the Clerk of the Court and building maintenance staff.

The restoration of the Supreme Court of Virginia ensures that the historic building will remain a notable landmark for years to come.