Construction
Where’s the Red & White Banner?
Construction is underway on a number of Arrowstreet projects. We decided to snap some photos of the red and white Arrowstreet construction banner on some of our current projects in Massachusetts.
KIPP Construction Update
I’m pleased to share the above recent construction photos from KIPP Academy. The fiber cement siding on one elevation of the high school wing has just gone up, so we finally have a near-complete exterior wall. Prime painting has begun on the interior; things are moving along quickly at this point, and we remain on track for an August completion.
Finally Under Construction: Chestnut Hill
After more than a decade of work with New England Development to master plan, design, and permit the redevelopment of the former Omni Foods site on Route 9 in Chestnut Hill, MA, we can finally announce that the project is under construction. Demolition, blasting and removal of rock, and site excavation are well underway in preparation for the construction of this mixed-use development that includes retail, restaurants, a Wegman’s grocery store, health club, office, and a parking garage as part of the first phase. Stay tuned for more updates as the structures begin to take shape!
Worcester CitySquare Building H Topping Off Ceremony
Arrowstreet recently celebrated a big moment with the City of Worcester, Unum, and many others when the steel frame was finally topped off at the CitySquare Development’s newest office highrise on January 4th. It was a brutally cold day, but a well-attended and warmly welcomed milestone for the many people involved. The patriotically painted beam was signed and hoisted 120 feet up into the air to be placed in its final home. What an impressive sight: an evergreen tree on one side and the American flag on the other, flying up in the sky marking the building’s official presence in Worcester’s skyline…
Wonderland South Garage – Progress Update
Visible signs of progress are on display at the Wonderland South Garage project in Revere. The first in a series of stainless steel mesh panels have been installed at the south façade; these panels offer a nice play on opacity, especially given the nature of the precast structure. When complete, these panels will be illuminated with blue LED lighting, adding color and visual interest at night…
Structural Insulated Panels in Lake Winnipesaukee
I have been working on a private residence on an island in Lake Winnipesaukee utilizing innovative structural insulated panels (SIPS). The system was developed by a company in Rhode Island for outfitting ships at sea, was subsequently adapted to provide demountable structures for the US military in Afghanistan, and is now being adapted further for home building…
KIPP Academy Lynn Update
The New KIPP Academy Lynn project is being delivered using the “CM at Risk” procurement method. Consigli Construction Co. is the Construction Manager for the project, and we have been working with their team during construction to leverage the Building Information Model (BIM) that was originally used to design and document the project…
LEED for Homes: Multifamily Midrise
In late 2010, the United States Green Building Council expanded the LEED for Homes certification with a new Multifamily Midrise category, in order for 4-6 story residential buildings to pursue LEED certification. As the original LEED for Homes certification was designed for single family and low rise multi-family, the program did not accommodate the special demands of the slightly taller projects, especially with the increased density of living units…
Freeport Village Wins Excellence Award
We are proud to announce that the Arrowstreet-designed Freeport Village Station was awarded the Associated Builders and Contractors’ Excellence in Construction Merit Award. The awards program is a premier competition, and Freeport Village’s win designates it one of the most outstanding construction projects in the nation…
Revere Transit Infrastructure Project Groundbreaking
On September 13th, the second phase of Waterfront Square at Revere Beach kicked off with the groundbreaking of the Transit Infrastructure project. The Arrowstreet-designed project, part of a public/private partnership between Eurovest Development, the City of Revere, the DCR, and the MBTA, includes a signature pedestrian bridge symbolizing the City’s commitment to the ongoing redevelopment of historic Revere Beach, recognized as the first public beach in the US. The public plaza and bridge will directly connect the beach to mass transit and public parking. This groundbreaking follows almost a year to the day after the groundbreaking of Phase 1, our 1465-car parking facility for the MBTA’s Wonderland stop…