10/17/2017
A New Era for an Old Warehouse
For this vacant ca.1900 furniture storehouse located in the heart of Wi******er, MA, Torrey Architecture’s adaptive re-use design revitalized its masonry exterior while highlighting the interior’s massive timber framing.
About the Project
Serving as expansion space for Construction Managers John Moriarty and Associates, this three-story 9,500 SF commercial building was completely renovated for office and retail use.
Core and shell improvements included cleaned and repointed brickwork with stone trim, new windows, storefront and glass block glazing, a new roof, full envelope insulation, a new elevator, staircases, kitchenettes and toilets, with all new infrastructure for life safety, accessibility, fire protection, and mechanical/electrical services. Common area and tenant fit-out included new entrance lobbies, new private and open office spaces, conference rooms, storage and all new finishes.
The upper level windows were replaced according to archival documentation, while the street level commercial garage doors were reimagined as a mercantile storefront complementary of the handsome façade, animating the streetscape in Wi******er’s Center Business District. The former loading dock apron was transformed into a fully-accessible planted terrace with granite and ironwork detailing, and a new entry canopy was designed to be compatible with the original structure’s three-bay classical design.
The interior office floors were finished to showcase the exposed timber framing of this former warehouse, and the company gym provides an additional amenity for this productive work environment created out of raw industrial space.
The local Planning Board Design Review process for this designated historically significant structure within the Center Business District was complimentary of our attention to historic details and concealment of rooftop equipment. The review board was appreciative of the new “eyes to the street” provided by our welcoming façade for the revitalized 18-20 Park Street building.
Team
Architectural Team:
Torrey Architecture
RJ O'Connell & Associates
JML Engineering
Furnishings:
FCi Boston
General Contractor:
John Moriarty and Associates
JMA Design/Build:
Lake HVAC
Lynco Fire Protection
Interstate Electrical Services Corp
Photography:
Peter Lewitt
Client:
John Moriarty and Associates has grown to become one of the most respected construction management firms in the industry, with a track record of delivering a predictable result on a variety of project types; from high-rise office construction in urban settings to complicated laboratory and health care facilities to residential projects of varying standards to finally the suburban office building that needs to be built quickly and effectively.
http://www.jm-a.com/about-us/
JMA was the Construction Manager for the award-winning revitalization of 131 Clarendon Street in Boston’s Back Bay for Brookline Bancorp’s headquarters. http://www.torreyarchitecture.com/working/brookline-bancorp/
http://www.bostonpreservation.org/programs/awards-2013.html
Location:
The Town of Wi******er updated its zoning in 2015 with new by-laws to encourage thoughtful development of the Center Business District. John Moriarty & Associates' rehabilitation of 18-20 Park Street exemplifies the goals of this planning approach.
https://www.winchester.us/
