Shoring Up D.C.s Historical Foundations: Collection 14

“Nestled between Meridian Park and Howard University in the heart of Washington, D.C., the historic block between 14th, V and W streets Northwest featured several original structures, many of them dating to the 1800s. During its rich history, this square block has been home to a variety of different organizations including automobile showrooms and repair businesses, a parking garage, various industrial warehouses, and, in recent years, the headquarters of the renowned D.C. nonprofit Martha’s Table.”

That’s the opening of an article, “Shoring Up D.C.’s Historical Foundations: Collection 14,” appearing in the July/August 2023 issue of Deep Foundation magazine. It features Steele Foundation LLC’s award-winning pre-construction foundation work that helped transform a historical city block in Washington, D.C. The landmark project, known as Collection 14, preserved the character and culture of the historic neighborhood while revitalizing the block with modern construction elements.

The complexity of the project, coupled with difficult subsurface conditions. required specialized and extensive sheeting, shoring and underpinning work. In fact, Steele Foundation’s deep foundation solutions were honored with a 2021 Craftsmanship Award from the Washington Building Congress.

To read the full byline, from Steel Foundation’s Alan Quiroga and J. Andrew Steele, view the full article online.