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Francis L. Cardozo Education Campus - Classroom with Historic Windows

Francis L. Cardozo Education Campus

Washington, DC

Francis L. Cardozo Education Campus (Cardozo High School) is a historic building in Columbia Heights, DC, serving 1,100 students across various programs, including a middle school, high school, construction academy, trade schools, robotics, and aviation. This comprehensive modernization created state-of-the-art teaching environments that meet the latest educational standards.


The project included a 355,400-square-foot renovation and a 47,000-square-foot addition, featuring a multi-purpose room, atrium, cafeteria, gym, auditorium, and classrooms. Exterior upgrades included playgrounds and outdoor gardens.


Award(s) Recieved

  • WBC Craftsmanship Award (x2): Flooring, Ceramic Tile and Terrazzo
  • DC Review Board Chair’s Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation
  • NAIOP MD-DC Award of Excellence: Best Renovation – Capital Improvements
  • NAIOP MD-DC Award of Excellence: Historic Resources
  • AIA | DC Chapter Awards Award of Excellence