The document summarizes a project to convert an undercroft basement area of 5,000 square feet into a multi-purpose room for an historic church in Washington D.C. The design carefully worked with the existing exposed concrete structure and piping, painting areas to diminish the piping while brightening the central space. New oak flooring and carpet inserts improved acoustics and created a formal, finished space for concerts from a formerly dingy area. Services included drawings, approvals, design, furnishings, and construction consultation.

1. T H E O F F I C E O F
A L E X I A N. C. L E V I T E, L L C
A R C H I T E C T
ALL SOULS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Washington,
D.C.
Conversion of existing the basement undercroft area of an
historic building into an inviting multi-purpose room with
stage area and food service facilities.
The existing area of 5,000 SF had an exposed concrete slab
and beam structure with exposed piping at perimeter of the
ceiling for the heating system. The existing exposed
utilities and structure were carefully mapped out in order to
create a design that would leave the existing concrete
structure exposed and work with leaving the piping
exposed. The lighting for the space was redesigned with a
drywall and reveal patterned ceiling designed into the
coffers between the concrete beams. The perimeter areas
were painted with a darker color to diminish the
appearance of the existing piping, while the central area
was painted a bright white to enhance the pavilion-like
feeling of the exposed columns and beams. Oak flooring
was installed with a pattern that reinforced the beam layout
above and accent areas of custom carpet insert panels
installed along the perimeter to helped soften the acoustic
qualities of the hard surfaces. The final appearance
achieved was formal and finished, turning a dingy and
rarely used area of the building into a rentable, brightly lit
space which hosts many concerts..
Services: Before
Preparation of existing condition drawings.
Working with church community for After
approvals.
Interior design.
Furnishings selection and procurement.
Consultation during construction.