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Commercial

Hall Block Renovation Project, 210 College Street

Project Scope

Complete renovation of all five floors (25,300 s.f.) and exterior of a historic commercial building in the downtown area. All work included compliance with the National Park Service Historic Preservation Standards (Burlington, VT.)

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Design Challenges & Solutions

  • The original building appearance was researched and the facade was brought back to match the original appearance in order to comply with the National Park Service Historic Preservation Standards
  • Integrated new energy efficient MEP, sprinkler and telecom systems into existing infrastructure
  • All work completed in a phased manner in order to maximize leasable space
  • The building was brought into compliance with current life safety and accessibility codes
  • Received the 2003 Preservation Trust Award, from the Preservation Trust of Vermont
 

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