Tag: hospitality
Using Technology to Advance Traditional Hotel Design
by Harry Wheeler Technology is changing the face of hospitality design. It’s evolving the way in which we approach and conduct our work; providing options for new products and ways to leverage mobile apps to improve the design and guest experience; and increasing our accessibility to innovative resources and materials. Let’s look at the many […]
Revitalization of the West End
by Matthew Guarracino Since its debut last fall, Phase I of The Hub on Causeway has brought new life to Boston’s West End neighborhood. This mixed-use development features 1.5 million square feet of shops, restaurants, offices, hotel rooms, and residences, as well as an expansion of nearby TD Garden and improvements to North Station. […]
Dimeo Awarded Hilton Expansion
Boston – Dimeo Construction Company was awarded the Hilton Garden Inn Expansion in East Boston. This 48,960sf project, designed by BMA Architectural Group, consists of a five-story, 83-room addition, and associated site improvements. Existing amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness center, a business center, flexible meeting and event space, and Garden Grille & Bar, […]
Kaplan Project Gets Three Awards
Boston, MA – Kaplan Construction, a WBE general contractor and construction management firm, announced that the renovation of the Revolution Hotel in Boston has been recognized as a winner in the Adaptive Reuse category at the Massachusetts Historical Commission’s 41st Annual Preservation Awards. In addition, the project was recognized with the Mayor Thomas Menino […]
JCJ Architecture Promotes Seven
Hartford, CT – JCJ Architecture has announced the promotion of seven leaders within its growing architectural and interior design practice. Paul M. Hamel, RA, project director, has been elevated to principal. He has 25 years of experience in project development and management and has led large interdisciplinary team in the delivery projects for gaming, hospitality, […]
Providence Homewood Suites Opens
Providence, RI – Joint venture partners James Karam of First Bristol Corporation and Joseph R. Paolino, Jr. of Paolino Properties announced the opening of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence at a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 8. The eight-story, $30 million extended stay hotel is located at the once-vacant lot at the intersection of […]
Homewood Suites/Hampton Inn Anchor Woburn Landing Site
submitted by PCINE Woburn, MA – Concord Hospitality selected Woburn for its first property in the Boston area, the dual-branded Homewood Suites and Hampton Inn. The hotels will anchor $55 million Woburn Landing, the new mixed-use development. The Hampton Inn side is six stories with 132 guest rooms, while the Homewood Suites side will include […]
Boston’s Revolution Hotel Completes Renovation
Boston – Kaplan Construction, a WBE general contractor and construction management firm, announced it has completed renovations for the Revolution Hotel, converting a former hostel into an urban boutique hotel located at 40 Berkeley St. in Boston. Designed by Prellwitz Chilinski Associates, Inc. of Cambridge, the hotel was built within the existing walls of one […]
R.I. Commerce Corporation Approves Hotel
Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation has approved a package of tax incentives for a $55.2 million hotel proposed for the I-195 Redevelopment District. The new 6,300sf, seven story Aloft brand hotel – as part of the Wexford Innovation Complex – will provide 169 guestrooms. The developer is CV Properties. This district development looks to open up […]
PROCON Constructs Dual-Branded Hotel
Chelsea, MA – PROCON, of Manchester, N.H., has started work on the Fairfield Inn by Marriott, located at 200 Maple Street in Chelsea. The 26,000sf building is an addition to the existing Residence Inn. Upon completion, the structure will become a dual-branded hotel totaling 200 guest rooms. The completed hotel will stand at the junction of […]
