Press Release – Page 8 – L.F. Jennings

L.F. Jennings Constructing The Shops at Dakota Crossing in Washington, D.C.

For Immediate Release
3/25/2016

L.F. Jennings is currently constructing four base buildings as well as numerous interior fit outs for Trammell Crow’s phase three of, The Shops at Dakota Crossing. The 44-acre site is located within the Fort Lincoln community, in between the Lowes and Costco. This distinctive location will allow it to become both a neighborhood town center and a shopping destination at the gateway into the District of Columbia from Maryland.

Phase three brings 4 major components to the project, including in-line retail space and 3 key anchors: Dick’s Sporting Goods, Marshalls, and Petsmart. This project delivers the first District stores to open for Dick’s Sporting Goods and Petsmart.

Once completed the entire project will be approximately 430,000 square feet. The development will contain a central pedestrian-friendly main street lined with retail tenants that connects the surrounding neighborhoods. The pedestrian walkways and gathering places are enhanced with decorative paving and landscaping. The shopping center will front an attractive facade featuring a lively mix of natural materials, canopies, a clock tower, masonry, and metal work. Four of the buildings under development will be LEED Certified. The project is scheduled to be completed first quarter 2017. Bignell Watkins Hasser is the projects designer.

For More Information:
Mike Killelea
L.F. Jennings, Inc.
Falls Church, Virginia

(703) 241-1200

Interiors Division Starts Construction on Pyramid Atlantic Art Center

For Immediate Release
3/3/2016

L.F. Jennings has begun construction on Pyramid Atlantic Art Center’s (PAAC) new space in downtown Hyattsville, Maryland. PAAC is a non-profit that was founded in 1981. They provide a setting for artistic collaboration and dialogue.

This project will bring new life to a near 100 year old deteriorating building by converting it into a full art studio for PAAC to occupy. Their new home was designed by Inscape Publico and will provide a truly unique settling to inspire creativity, experimentation and artistic excellence.

This project offers many distinct construction challenges; one of the main reasons L.F. Jennings was brought onto the job early to assist the architect and owner with the design process. There will be a lot of work done to re-purpose and improve the building which currently contains no mechanical systems.

One key task will be correcting a failing retaining wall that runs parallel with the rear of the structure. Another undertaking will be to restore four brick archways that have been sealed for decades with the support of L.F. Jennings’ Masonry division. This will insure the restored arches look remarkable and remain structurally sound. These are just two of the many unique challenges on the project.

Much of the building’s antiqued look will remain, such as the aged plastered walls, exposed brick and Corinthian accents. These irreplaceable vintage features will be partnered with a fresh new modern feel, creating a one of a kind space.

Construction is scheduled to finish this summer and PAAC’s programs and facilities are planned to be open to the public by this June.

For More Information:
Jeff Black
L.F. Jennings, Inc.
Falls Church, Virginia

(703) 241-1200

Cabela’s Coming to Gainesville

For Immediate Release
1/25/2016

L.F. Jennings has been selected to construct their second Cabela’s retail center, this time in Gainesville, Virginia. Cabela’s new retail center will provide hunting, fishing, camping, shooting and other related merchandise to the surrounding area.

CR Architects from Denver Colorado are responsible for the store’s striking design. The building will feature the company’s well-known lodge-inspired theme, featuring high ceilings, raw exposed wood, stone masonry and large windows. The one story, 80,000 (Approximate) square foot building will contain an extravagant gun library, ample retail space, a fudge shop and more. These features will be complemented by an impressive mountain display, lively aquarium and an attractive interior design.

The project site is located near the intersection of Wellington Branch and Limestone Drive in Gainesville Virginia near Lee Highway.

Construction is scheduled to begin by this winter and the anticipated completion date will be spring 2017.

For More Information:
Mike Killelea
L.F. Jennings, Inc.
Falls Church, Virginia

(703) 241-1200

L.F. Jennings Awarded Two New Contracts at Booming Pike and Rose

For Immediate Release
1/14/2016

L.F. Jennings was recently awarded two new projects at Pike & Rose; a premier and quickly growing mixed use development in the heart of Montgomery County. These two projects are Block 1A and Block 8. Both are free standing two story retail buildings, poised to be great additions to the successful mixed use corridor.

Block 8 located on Rose Avenue will host REI, an outdoor recreation and sporting goods store. REI’s new store will feature a rustic yet modern design. Reclaimed wood and brick are complimented nicely by contemporary vertical and etched metal paneling. The building will also allow for natural light to pour into the space through large warehouse style windows. Additionally, the store’s entrances will be framed by large wood and steel trellises. Callison RTKL is the building’s architect.

Block 1A, also on Rose Avenue is a 2 story retail building, anchored by Pinstripes out of Chicago. Pinstripes offers a unique entertainment experience, combining all the fun of bowling with craft cocktails and Italian-American cuisine. Pinstripes’ entry faces the Pike & Rose central park and the restaurant and outdoor cafe seating are on the ground floor. The entire second level is occupied by Pinstripes and includes bowling lanes and an outdoor terrace on both the east and west sides of the building. The east terrace will have a bar and overlook the park. The remainder of the ground floor is street retail, anticipating 3-5 retailers/restaurants on the street. R2L is the building’s architect.

For More Information:
Mike Killelea
L.F. Jennings, Inc.
Falls Church, Virginia

(703) 241-1200

Construction Underway for West Broad Marketplace in Short Pump, VA.

For Immediate Release
10/28/2015

West Broad Marketplace, located in Short Pump Virginia, will be a 284,200 square foot neighborhood retail center, anchored by a Wegmans grocery store and a Cabela’s sporting goods store [An additional L.F. Jennings Project]. The site is situated along West Broad Street, Rt 250, where the Cabela’s and Wegmans are already well under construction.

The retail center’s architectural design blends the rustic language of the anchor tenants with contemporary forms. Monumental tapered Stone columns and open steel roof trusses highlight the sub-anchor Marquees. In addition to masonry and fiber cement siding, the materials palette includes various metal elements such as steel lintels, corrugated metal, and slatted metal sign bands. Bignell & Watkins Hasser is responsible for the buildings design.

This is an exciting project for the Short Pump area, and will deliver in total over 400,000 square feet of new retail space. The first tenant openings are planned for 1st quarter 2016.

For More Information:
Frank Martino
L.F. Jennings, Inc.
Richmond, Virginia

804-612-1999

L.F. Jennings to Complete the New Stohlman Subaru Dealership in Sterling, VA.

For Immediate Release
10/25/2015

A brand new Subaru dealership will be completed this November on Auto World Circle in Sterling, Virginia. The project was awarded to L.F. Jennings in 2014 and construction began in early December.

L.F. Jennings is responsible for completing all site work and building construction on the 6.62 acre lot. The project features approximately a 24,790 square foot service building and a large paved parking surface, all to provide ample space for a vast Subaru collection.

The service building will also boast a handsome storefront, featuring aspects such as; masonry work that includes both brick and stone, a wood engineered rain screen, large kalwall skylights and other high-end finishes. The architect responsible is Penny Design Group, LLC.

L.F. Jennings is excited to complete the project and make way for a brand new fleet of Subaru vehicles.

For More Information:
Mike Killelea
L.F. Jennings, Inc.
Falls Church, Virginia

(703) 241-1200

L.F. Jennings wins 4 awards at the 2015 ABC Excellence in Construction Awards

For Immediate Release
9/16/2015

L.F. Jennings won 4 awards at the 2015 ABC Excellence in Construction Awards Competition, taking home awards in the categories of Commercial, Commercial/Residential Renovation, Retail and Retail Interior.

Winning Projects:

The Sycamore House at the Willowsford Community – Ashburn, VA:
The Sycamore House is the centerpiece for the Willowsford Community. This 12,000 square foot clubhouse was designed to be elegantly in tune with the historic environment in which it was built. Over 70% of the wood used throughout the building was harvested on site. Furthermore, much of the stone and wood used in the clubhouse was re-claimed from a previous historical structure built on the property circa 1800. The Sycamore House’s styling features white brick, large pane windows, metal roofing and large columns.

Bill Page Honda- Falls Church, VA:
The Bill Page Honda dealership is a mixed use 240,000 square foot commercial center. The development contains a full Honda dealership, a parking garage, and 77,000 square feet of retail space. The dealership itself is housed in a four-story precast concrete building consisting of a 3 level, 158,000 square foot parking garage, overtop of a 63,000 square foot state of the art sales and service center.

Whole Foods- Columbia, MD:
Whole Foods received an entirely new 60,000 square foot interior. Some of the Whole Foods’ key features include a polished floor, decorative walls and wood work displays around the store’s perimeter to highlight the key sections such as the bakery or produce sections.

Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center- Washington, DC:
The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center is an exquisite project that seamlessly repurposed three buildings in downtown Washington, DC to become a 40,000 square foot, scholastic center for Omani culture. The exterior responds to the styling of the historic district while the interior emulates Omani architecture. The design also effectively captures traditional Omani symbolism and combines it with striking modern finishes. The building had entirely new mechanical and electrical systems installed with high-end mill work.

For More Information:
Mike Killelea
L.F. Jennings, Inc.
Falls Church, Virginia

(703) 241-1200

L.F. Jennings Awarded Contract to Build Local Motors’ New Micro-Factory and Retail Center at National Harbor

For Immediate Release
9/3/2015

L.F. Jennings will build Local Motors’ state of the art development hub at National Harbor this year. Local Motors is a revolutionary company that has become famed for their unique approach to building highly customizable vehicles at unprecedented speeds. For example, Local Motors was the first company to manufacture a road ready 3-D printed car. This new facility will produce these vehicles and be responsible for the world’s first fleet of 3-D printed cars. Local Motors also produces a high performance off road vehicle, a vintage racing motorcycle, a motorized bike and a motorized drift trike (All pictured above).

The facility will be a 20,000 sf interior fit out project, designed by Bignell Watkins Hasser. The finished job will be comprised of: a lab for the co-creation and research of their vehicles, a showroom/retail center, and a build floor for the assembly of the various products and vehicles. One of the signature features of the facility will be a winding ramp from the second to first floor, perfect for displaying the capabilities of the companies drift trike, The Verrado.

L.F. Jennings is proud to be a part of this cutting edge project and we are excited to see the first Local Motor vehicles roll off the production floor.

For More Information:
Jeff Black
L.F. Jennings, Inc.
Falls Church, Virginia

(703) 241-1200

L.F. Jennings Awarded Contract for New Multifamily Development on the Corner of Florida Avenue and Champlain Street in Washington, DC.

For Immediate Release
9/1/2015

L.F. Jennings will begin construction of a new market rate rental apartment project for Kettler Inc. The project will be conveniently located on the corner of Florida Avenue and Champlain Street, in the Adams Morgan District of Washington, DC. R2L Architects is the architect for the project.

The building will consist of 4 levels of wood framed apartments over a 2 level podium which contains additional apartment units, amenity space, and a parking garage. Residential gross square footage will be 106,000, and include 132 apartments. The parking garage will contain 19,900 gross square footage and will allow 46 resident parking spaces.

Tenants will have the option of either a studio, 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom apartment, some of which have private rooftop patios. The building’s unit mix distribution includes 36% studios, 59% 1 bedrooms and 5% 2 bedrooms. The average unit size will be 640 net square feet.

The planned apartment building will be an attractive upgrade for the corner of Florida Avenue and Champlain Street. The new building will replace the existing unappealing parking garage and two story retail structure, both of which will be razed in the initial phase of the project.

The project’s facade will feature a number of masonry materials and aluminum windows keeping within the architectural style of the neighborhood. Brick selections of various colors and coursings as well as cast stone accents will be the predominant materials used. The roofline will feature a detailed cornice with roof structures clad in metal panels and fiber cement siding. An inviting courtyard and carriageway lead to the main lobby, leasing center, and interior amenity space. A rooftop amenity space and roof deck are also planned. This luxury apartment complex is scheduled to open first quarter of 2017 and provide many well needed residences to the Adams Morgan District.

Jim Fowler, the head of L.F. Jennings’ multifamily division, stated “It has been a pleasure working with Kettler to get this project off the ground. We appreciate the opportunity we have been given and look forward to a team effort in the execution phase.”

For More Information:
Jim Fowler
L.F. Jennings, Inc.
Falls Church, Virginia

(703) 241-1200

Corporate Interiors Division at LF Jennings Awarded Numerous New Projects

For Immediate Release
7/7/2015

The Corporate Interiors division at LF Jennings, headed by Jeff Black, has recently been awarded multiple new contracts in the DC Metro area to be delivered this fall 2015. Here are a select few of the division’s newest projects:

The Fitness Equation at One Loudoun: This new luxury health club will be located in the Building A at the rapidly growing development, One Loudoun. The base building (Building A) is also an L.F. Jennings project and The Fitness Equation will occupy the structures top two floors. The health club will feature a rock wall, basketball court, a full spa, a yoga room, fitness class rooms, and all of the essential exercise equipment and weights. This is a project for Potomac Development and was designed by Fabiano Designs International.

Vantage Apartments at Merrifield: L.F. Jennings will be upgrading the common areas of this luxury apartment complex in the Mosaic District. Tasks include the rental office, fitness center, courtyard amenities, an upgraded pool area, and new elevator lobbies. The project is for Kettler Inc. and the architect is Ortega Design Architecture Studio.

Management Concepts in Tysons Corner: Tenant renovation and expansion for two floors at their Tysons Corner headquarters. This includes all new finishes, updated break rooms, and a lobby/reception area upgrade. The M group is the architect responsible for the 30,000 square foot project.

Dimensions Data in Ashburn: Dimensions Data is further expanding their Ashburn location. This will be a 10,000 square foot expansion with high end finishes. The project will add a new conference room and main reception area. DBI is the architect responsible and the owner is Lenkin Property Management.

L.F. Jennings is excited to be a part of all of these new projects.

For More Information:
Jeff Black
L.F. Jennings, Inc.
Falls Church, Virginia

(703) 241-1200