Fall 2002

Project Update

Return Engagement

Lee Kennedy Co. was specially selected to construct the office fit-out for the new corporate headquarters of Boston Properties at 111 Huntington Avenue, the company’s distinguished new office tower at Prudential Center. This was a return engagement for Lee Kennedy Co. who performed Boston Properties’ office fit-out in the Prudential Tower shortly after they acquired the Prudential Center. High-end finishes such as stainless steel, silk panels and distinctive carpet were installed throughout the 70,000 square-foot space designed by Add, Inc. The installation of an exclusive plaster finish, called Armorcoat, in the conference rooms required Lee Kennedy Co. to coordinate with a specialty contractor from Texas. Other unique treatments included anti-static vinyl composite tile (VCT) in the computer rooms.

Project Team: Paul Marks, senior project manager and Bob Hogan, superintendent

Fashion Statement

When Newbury Street’s Giorgio Armani store needed better-suited quarters, Lee Kennedy Co. put its best foot forward. Lee Kennedy Co. constructed a temporary store on nearby Arlington Street for Armani to occupy while LKCo renovated two levels of the existing store plus an additional third level. The enhanced space, designed by Richard H. Lewis Architect, features walls customized with an Italian marmorino finish, distinctive lighting and intricate stone and millwork installations. Making a bold statement is the store’s exceptionally unique, star-fire glass, curved storefront–the only one like it on Newbury Street.

Project Team: Sal Sachetta, project manager; Tom Wilson, superintendent

Lee Kennedy Co. transformed downtown corporate offices into an international squash court and athletic club. Fitcorp, at 100 Summer Street in Boston, encompasses 18,000 square feet of racquet facilities, exercise space, saunas and steam rooms. LKCo added a 3,500 square-foot mezzanine inside the space and installed all new mechanical equipment. The mezzanine reduced overall ceiling space so careful construction tactics were required to accommodate the mechanical equipment while maintaining an architecturally pleasing end product. John Cunningham Architects, Inc. designed the project that was completed on a demanding four-month schedule.

Project Team:
Lee Michael Kennedy, project executive; Chris Finch, assistant project manager; Jack Sweeney, superintendent

Fill ‘Er Up

Even the carpet in this radically innovative space is pleasing to the most artistic eye! Eleven different types of carpet– each piece being an individual piece of artwork–were installed to fit together and work as one pattern inside the new offices for Fitzgerald Communications Inc. That’s just one of the contemporary design elements Aston Pereira & Associates incorporated into this space at Boston’s World Trade Center East. The creative use of mirrors and fabric, high-end lighting, partial drywall with exposed studs, stretch wall ceiling, and exposed ductwork complete the contemporary design.

Construction took place while the 16-story base building was still being completed, and while other tenant construction was taking place on different floors. Diligent planning secured access to the building’s one freight elevator so the aggressive three-month schedule was met.

Project Team: Scott Giles, project manager and Tom Wilson, superintendent

Elevated Standards

Harvard University’s 19th century wood-frame building at 53 Church Street in Cambridge received more than just a facelift. The entire structure was lifted off its foundation and placed on elevated supports for eight weeks while the basement was excavated to accommodate a state-of-the-art computer classroom. A complete interior and exterior restoration followed. A new elevator and stair tower were constructed to bring the classroom building into ADA compliance and to merge it with an adjacent brick structure, creating an integrated complex with all new mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. The project was designed by BTA Architects, Inc.

Project Team: Steve Keith, project executive; Paul Marks, senior project manager;
Jack Maunsell, superintendent

Completed in 1861, the Arlington Street Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a City of Boston Landmark. The exterior was designed after the St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church in London. The interior was inspired by the Church of the Annunziata in Genoa, Italy. When this worldly landmark revealed blemishes from age, Lee Kennedy Co. rose to the occasion to revive the sanctuary to its original glory.

Complex scaffolding filled the entire, sixty-two foot high, vaulted nave which made scheduling all the trades challenging. Extensive millwork repair was performed and new upholstery was applied to the church’s 156 chestnut box pews. Ornamental plaster moldings were refurbished on the ceiling and Corinthian columns. A new wood floor was installed and existing wood floors restored. An extensive fire alarm system was installed throughout, reaching even the high points in the steeple. New paint was done throughout and historic chandeliers and other light fixtures were refurbished to complete the project designed by Goody, Clancy & Associates.