DFS Wins Two ABC Awards in Excellence

The ABC of Metro Washington and Virginia recognized our excellence in construction for the newly renovated DFS Construction office space and MCRT, a lobbyist firm in Washington D.C.

The Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards annually honor and celebrate exceptional projects completed by ABC members in the Washington area. This prestigious competition aims to elevate construction standards industry-wide by highlighting the exceptional craftsmanship of its participants and showcasing the outcomes of their commitment.

The redesign and interior build-out of the new DFS office strikes the perfect balance between entertainment and work functionality. The open workspace creates a learning environment by promoting cross-communication and knowledge-sharing through its layout. Informal collaboration areas are placed strategically around the open workstations to encourage staff to have quick meetings. Even some of the architectural features were designed to be a learning opportunity, such as the glass column enclosure that showcases electrical cabling and wet stacks, while also serving as a whiteboard. The office’s leadership is located throughout the office, reinforcing an open-door policy, and the use of glass and orientation of the desks ensure visibility and easy accessibility.

The front-of-house areas features a formal boardroom, smaller team rooms, an expansive bar and island, and a lounge-style golf simulator area, celebrating gathering in many forms. Custom display millwork and branding walls showcase DFS’ identity while highlighting the level of craftsmanship and quality at which DFS works.

Our firm successfully completed a tenant-in-place renovation for Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen Thomas in 2018, the company grew enough to necessitate an expansion to the floor below. MCRT assembled the same design team and construction team from the initial project to complete the task. This time around, the challenge was cutting a massive hole in the 11th floor slab to install a new feature staircase without disturbing their daily operations.