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50 Washington Square
Project Information
- Project Location:
- RI
- Status:
- Completed
- Structure Type:
- Apartments & Condominiums
References
- Architect:
- Newport Collaborative Architects
- Client:
- 50 Washington Square, LP
Scope Of Work
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Behan Bros., under strict historic preservation guidelines, renovated all exterior facades, including masonry repointing and cleaning, window restoration and replacements and iron and wood finish details. On the interior, all electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems were replaced, including installation of low-flow plumbing fixtures, high efficiency HVAC systems and energy star electrical fixtures and appliances. The key challenge to completing this project on time and within budget was the owner’s need to house all occupants in the space during the interior renovations. These included the conversion of seventy five (75) sleeping units into fifty-five (55) efficiency apartments, renovations to twenty-three (23) one-bedroom apartments, and renovations to fifteen (15) existing efficiency rooms.
PROJECT FACTS
Non-Profit, 93 Unit Multi-use Facility, fully occupied
Historic Restoration under Local & Federal guidelines
Partnering in pre-construction phase for budget & scope development
Constructibility review and value engineering input
Energy efficiency concerns
Fixed, lump-sum contract
Public financing requirements
Local and state agency involvement
Ornate Carpentry, Masonry, & Plaster restoration