Jefferson Memorial

Washington, DC
McKissack & McKissack


An original adaptation of Neoclassical architecture, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial is modeled after the Pantheon of Rome. Architect John Russell Pope used Jefferson’s own architectural preferences in the design of the monument.

As part of a term contract with the National Park Services, RSA developed structural repairs for deteriorated historic elements of the monument involving the marble volutes of the Ionic column capitals and interaction of steel framing and marble cladding for the north portico. RSA also provided structural engineering consultation for the design of perimeter security landscape elements, including assistance with blast/threat analysis to establish perimeter security criteria and design of vehicle barrier systems.

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