In the lobby beyond, the team restored the existing decorative ironwork detailing the marble portals\u2019 arched transoms, framing them with new dark-oxidized bronze screens featuring an abstracted version of the same triangular motif\u2014a contemporary yet continuous expression. Overall, the scheme centers on interventions that compliment, rather than copy, the existing elements, Levine says. \u201cThe interior is an amalgam: We kept the best of the old and contributed new features intended to hold up just as well.\u201d In that same vein, Studios installed terrazzo floors<\/a> in a custom mix throughout, a \u201ctimeless and incredibly durable material that marries well to both the modern and the historic,\u201d Heath explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe vibe of welcoming access extends to the community center occupying the building\u2019s north end. A mix of work and lounge areas furnished with clean-lined pieces lends abundant adaptability, as do retractable walls that subdivide the space as needed. Besides serving as an event venue for confabs like community board meetings and nonprofit fundraisers, the 1,750-square-foot multipurpose center gives spatial expression to JPMorgan Chase\u2019s recent financial commitment to supporting the greater Washington economy and helping close the racial wealth divide in the region through measures like flexible low-cost loans and investment in philanthropic capital.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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