Pentagon Renovation—The Phoenix Project
Close“Like the mythical Phoenix bird, the building, too,
has risen from its ashes to be reborn.” – Deputy Secretary Wolfowitz
The Phoenix Project involved rebuilding the section of the Pentagon that suffered structural damage as a result of the September 11 attack. The area of work extended from Corridor 4 to Corridor 5 through the outer three rings of the Pentagon - E, D, and C. The 400,000 square feet of space fell along the dividing line of Wedge 1 and Wedge 2.
The Phoenix Project scope of work included rebuilding the core and shell of Wedge 1 and shell of Wedge 2. In the weeks immediately following the attack, 10,000 tons of debris was hauled from the collapsed area of the building to safely continue the recovery effort. A total of 50,000 tons of debris were moved from the site during demolition.
Introduction
Crash of Flight 77
Hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 slams into the Pentagon at 530 miles-per-hour, carrying approximately 10,000 gallons of jet fuel...
09/11/2001
Demolition Delayed
The decision is made to delay the start of demolition until after the memorial ceremony held on October 11, 2001 at the Pentagon...
09/25/2001
Service of Remembrance
A Service of Remembrance is held at the Pentagon site. The large American flag that was draped over the top of the building on September...
10/11/2001
Demolition Begins
The full-scale demolition began of 400,000 square feet of space, beginning with the removal of the limestone on the exterior of the building...
10/18/2001
Reconstruction Begins
Demolition is completed and reconstruction begins, one month and one day after demolition began. Working two 12-hour shifts seven days...
11/19/2001
First Window Installed
The first blast resistant window is installed in the newly constructed E-ring of the Phoenix Project. By this time, the concrete slabs are...
02/05/2002
Final Concrete Pour
Workers make the final concrete pour on the Phoenix Project. A topping out ceremony, attended by Secretary of Defense...
04/05/2002
Final Piece of Limestone Placed on Pentagon
Nine months after the crash, the final piece of limestone, still stained and scarred from the impact of Flight 77, is put into place on...
06/11/2002
First Tenants Return to Offices
The first E-ring tenants return to their offices, 28 days before the September 11 goal. The final Wedge 1 tenants are moved back...
08/15/2002
Ceremonies Held
Two ceremonies are held on the Phoenix Project site. Over 12,000 people attend the “United in Freedom” ceremony, held in the morning...