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Emerson College — Little Building Reimagining

Project Description

Originally constructed in 1917, the 12-story building had nine floors of office space, a two-story shopping arcade, post office, restaurants, and tunnels connecting it to the subway and neighboring theaters. Elkus Manfredi reprogrammed and reimagined the building into a mixed-use student residence for 1,054 students.
The repositioning effort included a major façade renovation and restoration that employed laser scanning and digital reconstructions, infill of the lightwells to create upper-story common rooms, and improvements for structural and MEP building systems.
A cornerstone of Emerson’s campus, the building also hosts additional instructional and collaboration space as well as ground floor retail.

Photographer: Robert Benson

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Miami Worldcenter

Project Description

This certified LEED Silver master plan creates a 27-acre redevelopment over nine city blocks that represents a 15% expansion of the Central Business District.
This pedestrian-centered district combines art, culture, international trade, and sustainable design.
The first phase of the four-million-sf development includes 1,000 residences, 350,000-sf retail, parking, vibrant new public plazas, and car-free walkways.

Renderings by Digital Blackmagic (DBM)
Photo: PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter team and affiliates, © Kevin Vildósola / ODP Architecture and Design

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The Peninsula Chicago

Project Description

Landmark mixed-use project on Chicago’s “Magnificent Mile” along North Michigan Avenue incorporates two development phases: Phase 1, the 235,000-sf retail block, and Phase 2, the 390,000-sf Peninsula Chicago hotel, built above the retail.
With 339-rooms, the hotel is set back from the Avenue to reinforce the three- to four-story street-level scale; a two-story “sky lobby” welcomes guests.
The flagship shopping destination for six national retail brands engages pedestrian’s on all four sides of the block.

Photography: Jon Miller / Hedrich Blessing

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The Ohio State University – South Campus Gateway

“We have felt very satisfied, very comfortable with the decision to hire Elkus Manfredi. They really understand the demands of urban design and the complexities of mixing uses in buildings.

Terry Foegler

Former Associate Vice President, Planning and Real Estate Operations at The Ohio State University

Project Description

This 887,000-sf mixed-use development has transformed a neglected urban area—and the main entry to the campus—to create a welcoming college-town environment and sense of arrival to the OSU campus.
Strategically planned mixed-use programming included 225,000-sf of street-level retail, 12 restaurants, an eight-screen cinema, 180 residences, and the relocated University bookstore.
A unifying urban design project, the Gateway has made the University’s cultural resources more available to the City of Columbus, creating incentive for junior faculty and others to live in surrounding residential neighborhoods, thereby reclaiming the formerly rundown area.

Photographer: Brad Feinknopf

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The Grove

“It was very important for me to try to transport people to a better place and time. I wanted to create a Main Street for a city that does not have one.”

Rick Caruso

CEO, Caruso Affiliated

Project Description

Winner of seven national awards, the 600,000-sf open-air development is a thriving, urban, pedestrian-oriented retail and entertainment destination.
Connected to the Los Angeles Farmers Market and centered around a “Main Street” and a “Town Green” – in a city that has neither – the master plan uses active, welcoming public spaces as anchors.
Pedestrian-scaled streetscapes and an overall European aesthetic creates a spirited sense of place.

Photographer: RMA Architectural Photographers

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The Americana at Brand

Project Description

An eight-block mixed-use redevelopment, this thriving family lifestyle destination revitalizes its neighborhood and provides 600,000 sf of stores and restaurants, 338 residences, a 1.6‑acre park, and parking.
Planned along Brand Boulevard and around a new park, the development includes active street-level shops and restaurants.
New and existing streets connect the site with its surrounding urban context; sidewalks are wide, with specialty paving, planting, and lighting.

Photographer: RMA Architectural Photographers

AWARD

Los Angeles magazine

Best of LA — Shopping Perks

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The Shops and Restaurants at Hudson Yards

Project Description

One-million-sf luxury retail podium provides a vibrant setting for 100-plus stores and unifies the multi-building Hudson Yards development on Manhattan’s West Side.
As the most publicly-experienced destination in Hudson Yards, this seven-story hub features non-linear circulation, distinct shopping districts, and a five-story, glass-walled atrium.
The podium’s penthouse-level anchor, Manhattan’s first Neiman Marcus store, invites shoppers to move upwards to explore the full extent of this vertical lifestyle experience.

Images courtesy Francis Dzikowski for Related Oxford

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Union Trust Building

“Having grown up in Pittsburgh, I have marveled at the Union Trust Building’s stunning design since childhood. Elkus Manfredi’s vision for the building enabled us to overcome the obstacles and transform it into a stunning and successful business destination, known not only for its grandeur and sense of dignity, but for its warmth, vitality and contemporary functionality. With Elkus Manfredi as a key partner, it’s beyond fulfilling to have realized the great potential of the property and to propel it into the future as a key part of the dynamic renaissance that the city is currently experiencing.”

Jon Davis

CEO, The Davis Companies

Project Description

Originally built in 1918 and filling a full city block in downtown Pittsburgh, this long-neglected Flemish Gothic masterpiece has been restored and repositioned, its interiors transformed from a drab pass-through into a vibrant work/play destination.
The extensive modernization program incorporates new energy-efficient HVAC and electrical systems, 12 upgraded elevators, below-grade parking for 190 cars, and renovation of the four tenant entries.
Highlights include repairs to the sandstone façades, terra-cotta-tiled mansard roof, and interior marble floors and walls; restoration of the 40-foot-diameter Tiffany glass dome; and the addition of spectacular custom-designed hand-tufted carpeting throughout the public spaces.

Photographer: Andrew Bordwin (interiors), Robert Benson (exteriors)

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“Union Trust was so much more than an historic restoration of this unique example of Flemish Gothic architecture; the sustainability aspect of this project was of equal importance. The fact that we could reposition a building of this era to successfully compete with new construction in today’s market was immensely gratifying.”

Ross Cameron RIBA

Vice President, Architectural Designer, Elkus Manfredi Architects

“Working in historic buildings always has its challenges, but sometimes you find treasures. Where someone may see a dusty mechanical space, unusable with trusses running through the middle, we see a dynamic fitness center, filled with character showcasing the heritage of the ‘Steel City.’”

CT Nguyen

Interior Designer, Elkus Manfredi Architects

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Ink Block

“Ink Block is a game changer, not only in the South End, but in the entire City of Boston. Elkus Manfredi’s design of the seven individual buildings that form the block has a fresh urban edge that is a catalyst for a thriving new neighborhood.”

Ted Tye

Principal, National Development

Project Description

This 463,000-sf mixed-use hub was developed on 6.2‑acre industrial site that was once home to the Boston Herald.
Five residential buildings, a hotel, and ground floor retail combine to create a dynamic 24/7 urban neighborhood.
Re-envisioned block honors site’s history and links formerly disconnected industrial and residential neighborhoods.
Three rental and two condominium buildings are each designed with a different aesthetic vernacular to appeal to multiple tenant profiles.

Gustav Hoiland (exteriors), Andrew Bordwin (interiors)

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“Pattern and texture are of critical design interest to me. More than mere surface treatment, they add depth, vitality, and meaning to architecture.”

Honor Merceret LEED AP

Architect, Elkus Manfredi Architects

“My favorite part of Ink Block is the strong vision for the site and the design concepts developed for each building. We took inspiration from the industrial history of the site, the printing presses from the Boston Herald factory, the cartoons from the newspaper funnies — the list goes on. Overall it was a fun, collaborative process with the client, and the concept drove our design to be a success!”

Karen Sakey IIDA, LEED AP ID+C

Interior Designer, Elkus Manfredi Architects

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Van Ness Residences

“Van Ness is a microcosm of the best of Boston. It has taken the neighborhood to a whole new level, bringing together a dynamic mix of professionals who live in its contemporary and striking residences, and those who work within its flexible office spaces. We are seeing a total transformation of the blocks between Van Ness and Boylston Streets with new restaurants and appealing retail continuing to sprout up, which is a testament to the impact of this project.”

Joel Sklar

President and Principal, Samuels & Associates

Project Description

This 116,160-sf tower with 172 apartments is the residential component of the 870,000-sf mixed-use Van Ness development, a major component in the revitalization of Boston’s Fenway neighborhood.
The nine-story building, built atop a four-level retail podium, features signature residential design and amenities, including a rooftop terrace, fourth-level landscaped terrace, plus a fitness center, gaming lounge, TV lounge, and executive conference room.

Photographer: Chuck Choi (exteriors), Garrett Roland (interiors), Jasper Sanidad (interiors)

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“The design was inspired by the Emerald Necklace, a continuous chain of nine public parks intertwined within Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. The reception area invites the outdoors in with an explosion of lush green living walls accompanied by natural timber and floral jewel-tone materials. The custom bronze welcome desk, showcasing a raised map of the surrounding neighborhood, grounds the space.”

Emily Bulkeley

Interior Designer, Elkus Manfredi Architects