For Immediate Release:
The L.F. Jennings Central Virginia Team is underway with the Heights Church Expansion project in Henrico, VA.
This 40,000 SF project converts an old shopping center into a brand-new Sanctuary with a Stadium Seating design to accommodate 1,500 Church Members. Unique features of this project include raising the roof 10 feet, removing existing columns by suspending the structure from new steel trusses, and a 40’ tall curtainwall atrium entrance.
The project team includes Heights Church, INTEC Group, Inc., GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., Structura Inc. and General Contractor L. F. Jennings, Inc.
The anticipated completion for the Heights Church project is March 2024.
It is with heavy hearts and deep regret that we inform you of the untimely passing of Bobby Rucks. Bobby will always be remembered as a great leader of L.F. Jennings. During his tenure as President and later as CEO, he was instrumental in the growth and success of the company and also helped navigate the company through one of the worst recessions in the company’s history. His contributions to the company and our lives will not be forgotten and he will surely be missed.
A service for Bobby will be held Friday June, 2 at 11am at Our Lady of Good Council Church (8601 Wolftrap Rd, SE, Vienna, VA 22182) followed by a luncheon/reception from 12-2pm at Westwood Country Club Ballroom (800 Maple Ave., E, Vienna, VA 22180).
Please keep his family in your prayers during this difficult time.
https://www.moneyandking.com/obituaries/Robert-R-Rucks?obId=28024688#/obituaryInfo
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L.F. Jennings is pleased to announce the Central Virginia Office has begun construction on the 7000 Carnation project located within the city limits of Richmond, VA. This 175,000 SF ground-up multifamily development will total 218 apartments, spread between two buildings. Each building will consist of 4 stories above grade and the project will feature outdoor amenities, including a pool, patio, and fitness area.
The project is being developed by Lynx Ventures and is funded by the VHDA. The 7000 Carnation project team also includes, Walter Parks Architects, Kimley Horn, Balzer & Associates, Lu+S Engineers and general contractor L.F. Jennings. The L.F Jennings Central Virginia Office looks forward to working with the City of Richmond, residents and the rest of the project team to bring this exciting new development to fruition.
This project will provide much-needed housing options in the Richmond area and contribute to the growth and revitalization of the city. L.F. Jennings is committed to providing high-quality construction services that meet the needs of the community and reflect the values and character of the surrounding area.
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L.F. Jennings Corporate Interiors is pleased to announce commencement of construction for MV+A Architects Office Renovation and Expansion overlooking 12th and G St. NW in Washington, D.C. L.F. Jennings Corporate Interiors, formed in 2010, is approaching 700 completed projects, including regionally recognized honors of merit and excellence in the disciplines of building repositioning, adaptive reuse, street level retail, and interior renovation.
MV+A serves as both lead designer and tenant for this project, with engineering provided by Erdman Anthony. Improvements to the existing 5,200 SF office space include a new signature suite entry and reception area, an open and expanded pantry, new conference and quiet rooms, and an enhanced breakout space with an audio/visual focused feature wall. The firm is also expanding, adding another 2,000 SF to accommodate their growing team needs.
MV+A Architects is an award-winning architectural studio specializing in mixed use development, complex urban design, and retail across the greater Mid-Atlantic region. MV+A also designs retail experiences for Whole Foods Market® up and down the eastern seaboard and throughout the Midwest. MV+A is committed to creating the best possible built environments and transforming neighborhoods into communities with thoughtful planning and care.
1200 G St NW is owned and operated by Landow and Company, as part of a portfolio that stretches into both Maryland and Virginia. The building at Metro Center was completed in 1991 and contains more than 184,000 SF over 11 floors, including ground floor, transit-accessible retail.
The MV+A Renovation and Expansion project is expected to finish in Summer 2023.
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L.F. Jennings is pleased to announce construction has begun for the Whole Foods Market in the Walter Reed Town Center. This 43,000 SF grocery fit out was designed by Rounds VanDuzer Architects and features a deli, hot bar, coffee bar and lounge. This anchor grocer will provide the community with the traditional stock and thousands of products from close to 100 local vendors. New Whole Foods Markets continue to serve as lynchpin components to new neighborhood developments throughout the mid-Atlantic. The design team also includes Harold Hart & Associates, Gramlich & Associates, as well as Structura.
Whole Foods Market at Walter Reed Town Center is expected to be completed by July of 2023.
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L.F. Jennings is proud to announce construction is underway for Kastle Systems Headquarters repositioning and tenant improvements in the Lookout at 6400 campus in Falls Church, VA.
Kastle an industry leader in property technology, providing value for commercial and multifamily real estate, as well as office workplaces nationwide. Kastle’s scalable, open architecture, cloud-based software provides flexible and custom solutions in critical infrastructure areas such as access control, visitor management and surveillance.
Designed and conceived by OTJ Architects with engineering support from Salas O’Brien, improvements to this 55,000 SF office environment include modernized lobbies, upgraded conference and meeting rooms, and expanded and enhanced pantries in a new and dynamic office open workspace concept. The crown jewel of this four-floor fit out will be the expansion of and updates to the interconnecting monumental stair, rising the entire height of the project, from plaza level to the executive suites. Following project completion, Lookout at 6400 will house Kastle’s command and operations divisions, security and access control monitoring, and C-Level offices.
Recognized as BoundTrain Real Estate’s premier office and amenities offering, Lookout at 6400 has undergone substantial renovations and improvements since the February 2019 acquisition. Enhancements include a new tenant lounge, multiple shared conference and training rooms, a new fitness center and bike room, upgraded restrooms, lobby enrichment, and vacant space preparation, in addition to addressing infrastructure improvements and base building upgrades.
The Kastle Systems Headquarters project is expected to be completed Spring 2024.
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L.F. Jennings is pleased to announce construction is almost complete at the U.S. Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center for the Trust for the National Mall! This state-of-the-art, home for the U.S. Park Police Horse Mounted Patrol Unit was completed under a design build effort by L.F. Jennings, Inc. and Tasos Kokoris. The facility is roughly 16,000 SF and features 14 horse stalls, 3 grooming stalls, 2 wash stalls, a medical paddock and a full-service tack room. The building also includes an education center and an office building with a locker room and meeting space to be used by the U.S. Park Police.
The surrounding areas have been improved with pedestrian pathways as well as new sustainable drainage storm water management systems. Importantly, the project also includes the construction of a permanent and accessible pathway connecting the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial to the core of the National Mall.
The U.S. Park Police Stables Education Center will open to welcome the public to learn about the horses and their history in the Spring of 2023!
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L.F. Jennings is pleased to announce the Vista Fairfax Corner is officially topped out. This tremendous milestone was celebrated by the entire project team including our excellent trade partners. The Vista Fairfax Corner is a 12- story high rise residential tower built for the Peterson Companies and designed by DCS Design. The residential building consists of 9 residential floors over 4 levels of parking (one level below grade, three above). The 228-unit luxury apartment community will feature one-, two- and three- bedroom units, elevated courtyard, and a rooftop terrace. Other amenities include a fitness and yoga center, coffee bar, business center, and 330 parking spaces.
The new residential tower will take the place of an existing surface parking area in the southwest corner of the Fairfax Corner Station mixed use community. The tight site is bordered by commercial and retail establishments in a high traffic area for both vehicles and pedestrians. This is the first residential high-rise development for the town center and will spearhead a new, denser live-work-play dynamic for the area.
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The L.F. Jennings Central Virginia Office is pleased to announce the completion of 629 E. Main St., The Residences at Richmond Trust. This 14-story historic office building in the heart of Richmond’s financial district was transformed into 177 residential units totaling 136,500 SF. This adaptive reuse project entailed completely renovating the interior of the building while preserving and restoring the unique historic interior and exterior architectural features.
The newly renovated residential building features 11′ ceilings along with 10′ windows providing ample natural light into the units. The loft-style apartments include a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. A host of common area amenities includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, co-working space, roof-top, and open lounge seating areas. The building was fully renovated with base building upgrades to the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Designed by ADO – Architecture Design Office for Douglas Development Corporation
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L.F. Jennings is completing core and shell renovations at 700 H Street NE in preparation for a new Nike Store location.
Built in 1949, 700 H Street NE has served as a home for various retailers, commercial operations, and pop-up art facilities before lying vacant. This renovation and lease represent a renewed interest in development along the celebrated H Street Corridor.
L.F. Jennings is preparing the 16,800 SF building for its new tenant by replacing all building systems, upgrading utilities, and adding an elevator and monumental stair, which will open and connect the renovated basement to the ground floor. Additional work includes new roofing, new glass and storefronts, new walls on the interior perimeter, and new metal mesh and decorative EIFS to the exterior.
Designed by Emotive Architecture for Brando Realty, the renovations to 700 H Street NE are slated for completion summer of 2022.
