The Korean Legislation Museum is a historically significant and architecturally distinguished building that reopened to the public in 2017 following a comprehensive program of repairs and restoration. CVM provided structural engineering, building enclosure, and historic preservation services to support the building’s transformation into a museum while protecting its historic character. The project included extensive façade repairs and roof rehabilitation, along with improvements to the building’s water management systems to address long-standing moisture and durability issues. Structural interventions were implemented in areas where existing systems were failing, ensuring the long-term stability and safety of the building.
In addition to enclosure and structural work, the scope included landscape planning, reconfiguration of existing floor plans, and coordination of new MEP systems to support the building’s updated use as a public museum. These upgrades were carefully integrated to respect the historic fabric while meeting contemporary performance and code requirements. CVM worked closely with the project team to balance preservation goals with functional and operational needs. The completed work extended the life of this important historic structure and enabled its successful reopening as a cultural and civic destination.
Location: Washington, DC
Prime Consultant: CVM
