Clarissa S. Kenney

Experience

Since joining WJE in 2004, Clarissa Kenney has investigated and overseen repairs of numerous existing structures and campuses. Her expertise is in historically significant buildings and structures, including many structures on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as well as Heritage Assets on Capitol Hill.

Ms. Kenney has experience with a wide range of building materials, including clay brick and terra cotta masonry; granite, limestone, and marble masonry; exterior stucco and interior plaster; cast stone and cast-in-place concrete; architectural metal panels; terne-coated standing seam and locked seam roofs; slate roofing; bituminous waterproofing; glazed wood, aluminum, and steel window units; bronze doors; discrete security fenestration; and discrete seismic retrofits. Following investigations, she has developed repair recommendations and associated contract documents, performed on-site construction observations, and managed quality control services during repair implementation.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Condition Assessment

• Rayburn House Office Building (1965, Architect of the Capitol Heritage Asset) - Washington, D.C.: Investigation and evaluation of distress and failure of marble, limestone, and granite masonry; development of repair recommendations

Structural Evaluation

• Prince William County Library Historic Homes (circa 18th c.) - Evaluation of existing wood-framed Chesapeake homes to prepare for relocation by truck several miles away; development of facade and structural repair contract documents
• Senate Underground Parking Garage and Plaza (1932, Architect of the Capitol) - Washington, D.C.: Investigation and evaluation of plaza waterproofing and concrete structure; development of repair bridging documents; Trusted Advisor to the Architect of the Capitol during construction and after substantial completion punchlist
• GSA Property (National Historic Landmark) - Washington, D.C.: Structural capacity investigation and load rating, materials testing, and repair of historic plaster assembly

Repair and Rehabilitation Design

• Virginia Governor’s Mansion and Cottage (1813, NRHP landmark designation) - Richmond, VA: Investigation of water infiltration and evaluation of historic coatings and paint; development of restoration contract documents for chimney repairs, roof replacement, and construction observation
• St. Elizabeths West Campus (1856–1929, NHRP) - Washington, D.C.: Facade survey and investigation of historic brick and stone masonry, slate, metal, and terra cotta roofing; work with below-grade waterproofing and wood windows; development of repair contract documents and construction observation of recommended restoration scope for ten structures
• Eisenhower Executive Office Building (1888, NRHP) - Washington, D.C.: Close-range investigation and documentation of interior and exterior historic building features; development of repair contract documents for cleaning, stone repair, and repointing
• Russell Senate Office Building (1903, Architect of the Capitol Heritage Asset) - Washington, D.C.: Constructability peer review design services and transition to EOR for construction; redesign of the stone facade and window restoration, including balustrade seismic retrofit, stone repairs, window restoration, bronze restoration, flashing replacement, and balcony waterproofing
• Harbour Square Cooperative (1962, NRHP) - Washington, D.C.: Design of expansion joint and reflecting pool waterproofing repairs; development of contract documents for restoration of wood windows and replacement of aluminum windows
• Robert C. Weaver Federal (formerly HUD) Building - Washington, D.C. (1968, NRHP): Design/Build Contract Document development for historic stone panel removal and reinstallation, interior fire protection investigation and analysis, and on-site quality control managerial services.
• Hart Senate Office Building (1982, Architect of the Capitol Heritage Asset) - Washington, D.C.: Investigation and evaluation of distress and failure of marble panels and anchorage system; development of investigation and repair recommendations; development of contract documents for window restoration, waterproofing, and stone panel repair

Professional Affiliations

Association for Preservation Technology International

Structural Engineers Association

Registrations

Professional Engineer in VA

Education

The Catholic University of America
Bachelor of Science, Architecture, 2004
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, 2004