Boston, MA (December 16, 2009) — Leading project management firm RF Walsh Collaborative Partners recently helped mark a key milestone in the renovation and construction of the Modern Theatre.
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, Suffolk University president David Sargent, RF Walsh Collaborative Partners and local community members marked the official topping off of the Modern Theatre project during a late fall ceremony. Those in attendance celebrated the important construction milestone of Suffolk University’s newest residence hall, which includes the restoration of the landmark Modern Theatre and continual revitalization of the Downtown Crossing neighborhood.
The new Modern Theatre, which is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2010, includes the creation of a 184-seat theater with a first floor viewing gallery and a new residence hall on Suffolk University’s campus. RF Walsh Collaborative Partners is the project manager on the project.
“I’m delighted to be here today to begin the process of bringing the Modern Theatre back to life,” said Mayor Menino during the ceremony. “Since taking office, I have made historic preservation of theater space a top priority of my administration. I am so proud of how far we have come in reaching this goal. Restoring the Modern is the last piece, and I’m proud that as we complete this restoration we will also be advancing Suffolk’s goal of creating more on-campus housing for students.”
The Modern Theatre, for which Suffolk University will attempt LEED Silver certification, will be able to convert between a classic theater-style format and a flat-floor function room that enables lectures, films, performances and receptions.
“We are proud to be a part of the Modern Theater project, which will play a critical role in the revival of the Downtown Crossing area,” said Jack Hobbs, president and CEO of RF Walsh Collaborative Partners. “One of our specialties at RF Walsh Collaborative Partners is historic preservation, and it is gratifying to help lead the restoration of this beautiful building so that it can be utilized by students and community members for generations to come.”
“It is exciting to be part of the rebirth of the Downtown Crossing area,” said Suffolk University President Sargent during the ceremony. “Restoring the handsome facade of the Modern Theatre will help with the continuing revitalization of Washington Street, and the new residence hall will allow more of our students to take advantage of a full residential college experience.”
RF Walsh Collaborative Partners is currently providing project management services for more than 25 clients throughout New England, totaling over $1.5 billion in project development. The firm has spent 30 years serving a variety of industries, including healthcare, life sciences, education, and commercial and residential real estate.
RF Walsh Collaborative Partners Recently Participated in Celebration of Modern Theatre Project Milestone – Historic preservation project will restore a major Boston landmark and bring new theater to Downtown Crossing
Leading project management firm RF Walsh Collaborative Partners recently helped mark a key milestone in the renovation and construction of the Modern Theatre.
