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Alexandria BAR pauses final sign-off on City Hall renovations after hours of public comment
Summary
The Board of Architectural Review reviewed revised designs for the City Hall renovation—including Market Square shade structures, 5th‑floor glazing, hyphens (stair/elevator enclosures) and the central entry—and voted to continue the item to a future hearing to allow the design team to supply additional detailed drawings and staff to review finish/connection details.
The Alexandria Board of Architectural Review on Nov. 5 delayed final action on the City Hall renovation project at 301 King Street after more than two hours of public comment and detailed questioning from board members. Janine Kataub, assistant director for capital projects in the Department of General Services, and the design team presented refinements to four major elements: Market Square shade structures, the 5th‑floor glazing and its visibility from street intersections, the glazed hyphens that enclose stairs and elevators, and the three‑story central bay and entry.
Designer Irina (lead) outlined the changes: squared‑off metal canopies with a choice of stone bases (granite or Seneca…
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