Award-winning Lithgow interior
Boston – Shawmut Design and Construction recently announced that its work on Codman Academy’s Lithgow Building was awarded Best Practice – Small Project at the 13th Annual International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Boston Awards of Excellence: Building Innovation ceremony in May.
To renovate the historic 1899 Lithgow Building, Shawmut completed a 13,000sf fit-out of the space, integrating new systems in the historic building, mitigating acoustical challenges of the wood frame construction, and combatting floor-to-ceiling height issues to meet Massachusetts Historical Commission requirements. The team also installed efficient lighting to maximize productivity and energy, enabling the project to achieve USGBC LEED Gold certification.
Codman’s Lithgow building interior view
Shawmut’s scope of work included building out core classrooms; a special education classroom; library; art room; dance studio; administrative facilities; cafeteria; and multipurpose room. The team worked with Miller Dyer Spears to embellish the space with elements of nature — natural wood, exposed brick, twigs, and wooden benches — to create a nurturing and safe environment for students, and is considered to be one of the first trauma-informed designed schools in the country.
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“It is an honor to be recognized among the best and brightest in the industry; I am especially proud of the steps the team took to ensure the Lithgow Building’s historic integrity stayed intact,” said Kevin Sullivan, vice president at Shawmut. “This award is a testament to our team’s determination to go above and beyond for our clients, epitomizing Shawmut’s commitment to client service.”
