NYR. Facade in Final Stages for World Trade Center Project

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NYR. Façade is close to finalizing the spectacular World Trade Center Marriott Project at 133 Greenwich Street in New York. The WTC Marriott was designed from the creative vision of Danny Forster with Peter Poon as architect of record. The location, in the middle of the financial district and facing the Freedom Tower, provides astounding views of the 9/11 Memorial and beyond for guests of the hotel and visitors of the rooftop lounge. The slender, streamlined 31-story tower, which cantilevers eight feet over the adjacent five-story, building features quality façade elements that provide a pleasing visual presence in the downtown … Read more

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History in the Making

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Historic renovation challenges, best practices and real-world takeaways By Todd Sachse and Steve Berlage A well-executed historic renovation can result in a masterpiece: a building with a blend of historical resonance and modern conveniences, where the preservation of architectural details and the original bones of the structure can help contribute to a memorable and defining sense of place. At a time when everything from residential towers to office space and from hotels to retail venues is looking for a way to stand out from the competition, a historic renovation makes it possible for the property owner to present something truly … Read more

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Los Angeles U.S. Courthouse Reaches Substantial Completion

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – After three years of construction, the Design-Build team led by Clark Construction Group and project partner SOM has reached substantial completion on the General Services Administration’s new United States Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles, California. The 12-story, 631,000-square-foot facility will be the new home for the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, meet the needs of the U.S. Marshals Service and provide trial preparation space for the U.S. Attorneys’ Office and the Federal Public Defender. Clark and SOM delivered a cost-effective and sustainable project to the GSA that meets its functional and aesthetic demands. Referred … Read more

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Tutor Perini-Led Team Sets Record in Philadelphia on the W/Element Hotel

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Tutor Perini has recently set a record in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with the mat foundation pour for the W/Element Hotel. Beginning at 2 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, Tutor Perini Building Corp. and the team responsible for the construction of the new W/Element Hotel development made history in Center City Philadelphia. Five thousand eight hundred fifty cubic yards of concrete were placed to build the massive steel-reinforced mat foundation of the 51-story, 755-room dual-branded complex operated by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. The 28-hour effort – completed at 6 a.m. on Sunday, July 10 – resulted in … Read more

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Linbeck Group Finishes Sunset Coffee Building Rehabilitation

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HOUSTON, Texas – Linbeck Group has recently completed downtown Houston, Texas’ historic Sunset Coffee Building located at Allen’s Landing near Main and Commerce streets. Purchased by Buffalo Bayou Partnership in 2003, as part of its master plan to transform a 10-mile stretch of the neglected Buffalo Bayou into a thriving waterfront, the 12,700-square-foot former coffee-roasting facility required extensive work to rehabilitate the 1910 industrial building. It is now a recreational and cultural center that features a rooftop terrace for events, an outdoor plaza, a canoe, kayak and bike rental facility, café and office space for BBP. Total cost for the … Read more

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