Completion Date:
March 1998

Duration:
6 months

Work Performed by Brandt Construction, Inc.:
Demo, carpentry, finish carpentry, doors and hardware

Project Manager:
Jason Madden

Owner:
City of Lawrence

Project Architect:
RQAW

Mechanical Engineer:
RQAW

Electrical Engineer:
RQAW

Civil Engineer:
RQAW

References:
Jerry Firestone
RQAW
(317) 255-6060

Lynn Boese
Reuse Authority
(317) 377-3400

In November of 1997, Brandt Construction, Inc. began the renovation and restoration of what used to be The Service Club. The building, built in 1931, was used as a place for the military persons to come to for coordinated recreational activities. Brandt Construction, Inc. did refinishing throughout the entire building. The existing hardwood gym floor was preserved and refinished. All ADA accessibility was updated throughout the facility as well as the plumbing, electrical and HVAC. The bathrooms and the kitchen were remodeled to fit the needs of the new Senior Citizens Center. In coordination with the Parks Department, Brandt Construction, Inc. did an exterior makeover, which included the parking lot and the sidewalks.

Features:

• The existing kitchen was completely remodeled.

• The existing gym floor was preserved and refinished to make an activity room.

• All exterior features were kept the same to maintain the historic architecture throughout the Historic Fort Benjamin Harrison.

• The job was a coordinated effort with the Parks Department.

• Brandt Construction, Inc. worked to stay within the owner’s budget.

• All mechanical, electrical and plumbing were replaced or updated.

• A new sound system was installed throughout.