777 Main St.
Becker + Becker Architects
Bridgeport, CT – The historic 26-story skyscraper that sits at 777 Main Street in the heart of downtown Hartford is finally getting the facelift it deserves. Viking Construction has begun work on this 1967 landmark. The $50 million renovation project, which has been designed by owners and architects Becker + Becker Associates Inc. of Fairfield, is expected to be completed before the end of 2015.
Currently, Viking is working on abatement and complete demolition of floors 2-25, that will be renovated into 250 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 500 – 1,150sf each.
The 26th floor will be restored and refurbished to contain common amenities such as a fitness room, pool tables, a screening room, common kitchen, and library. This floor also will include a covered terrace with seating to enjoy views of the Old State House, Science Center, Connecticut River, and beyond.
The building’s lobby, which was home to Hartford National Bank and Trust Co. before ultimately becoming part of Bank of America, will remain intact and restored as much as possible. Viking will renovate this 35,000sf ground floor for retail and office use.
The 300,000sf building originally had 10 elevators – several featuring marble and 60’s decor. To accommodate the new design, four “low-rise” elevators will be removed, and the remaining will be preserved and upgraded to service all floors.
Upon completion of the project, Viking expects the building to earn a LEED silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
