Tag: February’20
Embracing the Unknown and Designing a Future with Intention
by Emily Langner On episode 21 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia talked with Matt Reiniger and Ben Callaghan, associate partners at Fathom, a future design firm helping manufacturers, architects, builders, and engineers go beneath the surface to reconnect people with what gives their work meaning and drives unprecedented performance. Reiniger and Callaghan shared how […]
Publisher’s Message: February 2020
February is our annual Restoration and Renovation focus, which I always find so intriguing. I love seeing the transformation of a neglected building turn into a modernized (and sometimes repurposed) facility, one that restores the beauty of the exterior and updates the interior. A prime example of this kind of project is the Horn Library […]
TFMoran Provides Structural Design for Nashawtuc Country Club
Concord, MA – TFMoran Structural Engineers continue to work closely with Maugel Architects and construction manager Dellbrook JKS on the Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord as the project approaches its planned completion in June. The 45,000sf renovation project consists of a substantial redesign and expansion of the existing clubhouse. The finishes were removed to expose […]
The Renovation of the Historic Foster’s Daily Democrat
by Katie Sweet Dover, NH – The Foster’s Daily Democrat building, a fixture of downtown Dover for over 100 years before its closing in 2006, has a new lease on life through the efforts of Hellenic Realty Partners. In its latest incarnation, Foster’s Place features modern apartments, as well as commercial and restaurant space that preserve […]
Setting the Standards for an Energy-Efficient Cannabis Industry
by Emily Langner In 2008, The Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) was signed into law, setting economy-wide greenhouse gas emission reduction goals for Massachusetts. Also in 2008, the Green Communities Act (GCA) was passed, which “promotes a dramatic expansion in energy efficiency and supports the development of renewable energy resources,” in an effort to meet […]
Revitalizing Historic Buildings: Merging Old and New
by Josye Utick Dormant manufacturing sites, derelict buildings, and warehouse complexes are not a foregone conclusion to a community but instead, are untapped springs for neighborhood revival. As members of the design and construction community, we have powerful tools to revive the continuum of history by transforming once-neglected historic structures back into impactful, aesthetically pleasing, […]
National Cannabis Industry Association: Creating Opportunities for Facilities Design in Legal Cannabis Markets
by Morgan Fox In the last several years, few industries have witnessed the type of growth and maturation as the legal cannabis industry. Changes in state laws and public perception have allowed the regulated industry to evolve at an unprecedented rate, and new innovations and opportunities are being created every day that are attracting entrepreneurs […]
Finegold Alexander Completes College Library Design
Wellesley, MA – Finegold Alexander Architects announced the completion of the new commons and first floor renovations for Babson College’s Horn Library. The project is a 10,000sf addition and major renovation to the existing library’s first floor and is a prominent new campus hub. Team members included construction manager Lee Kennedy Co Inc; landscape architect […]
Finegold Alexander Renovations Awarded
Boston – Finegold Alexander Architects announced that two design projects in iconic buildings were recognized at The Boston Society of Architects’ 2019 William D. Smith Memorial Awards for Accessible Design: Boston’s City Hall Council Chamber, with a citation, and Old Chapel at UMass Amherst, with an award. In each project, the designs involved creative interventions […]
Giving Back and Building Relationships with Team IMPACT
by Emily Langner On episode 20 of the Build Better podcast, Anastasia welcomed Jay Calnan, CEO of J. Calnan and Associates. Calnan shared the mission of Team IMPACT, a nonprofit he started in 2011 to connect and cultivate meaningful relationships between college athletic teams and children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses. As a kid, Calnan had […]
