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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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The LINQ Hotel & Casino

“The LINQ Hotel underwent a transformative renovation led by Elkus Manfredi, creating a property that appeals to the millennial customer through cutting-edge design, placemaking, and technology.”

Mike Salzman

Director of Development, Caesars Entertainment

Project Description

A reinvention of the former Imperial Palace hotel, the 2,250-room LINQ is an entirely transformed experience designed for millennials, the newest generation of Las Vegas guests.
Operational throughout the redesign and renovation, the new experience offers social connection, high-end technology, and a bold, graphic style; fresh, modern rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and Vegas-centric custom art.
Located on the Strip, the reimagined hotel now has a “living room” that welcomes guests into its social heart upon arrival and guides them to check-in, VIP lounge, gaming, and a luminescent lobby bar.
Unexpected textures, motifs, and colors create a refreshing, meditative environment for reflection and relaxation in a 15,000-sf spa.

Photographer: Andrew Bordwin, pool exterior courtesy Caesars Entertainment

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Pfizer at Six Ten Main/MIT

Project Description

Designed for optimum flexibility, this 597,000-sf, two-building research and development campus provides new laboratories and offices for Pfizer and further enriches Kendall Square’s world-leading life science cluster.
With a program that includes street-level retail, offices, and laboratory/research facilities, the campus also provides parking for 650 cars on three levels below-grade.
Pfizer’s research facilities fill the seven-story South Building and most of the North Building, accommodating the company’s neuroscience, cardiovascular, metabolic, BTX, and endocrine disease research units.
Other tenants include CRISPR Therapeutics, LabCentral, KSQ Therapeutics, Bayer LifeHub Boston, Casebia Therapeutics, and Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation.

Photographer: Chuck Choi

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The Innovation and Design Building

Project Description

The master plan for this repositioned 1.4‑million-sf former U.S. Army warehouse in Boston’s Seaport creates a dynamic district for innovators and designers; Elkus Manfredi also designed three tenant fit-outs in the repositioned building — Elkus Manfredi Architects’ office, Jamestown and Boston Art.
The transformed eight-story industrial building features cohesive signage and branding, and an animated pop-up market environment along its 1,400-foot-long pedestrian loading dock — now a promenade.
The first floor houses retail tenants in sync with the innovator/maker theme; upper floors are home to design, technology, and manufacturing.

Photographers: Chuck Choi, Jamestown LP

Innovation and Design Building Dry Dock Aerial

Innovation and Design Building Dry Dock Entrance

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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

Van Ness Residences Reception Lobby Green Wall

Van Ness Residences Ground Floor Elevator

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Lambeau Field Stadium Expansion and Renovations

Project Description

Phase 1 of the two-phased expansion of the south end zone of Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, increases the stadium’s capacity by 7,200 seats, and includes four new club and lounge spaces, and the completion of the stadium’s bowl circulation.
Full of new fan experiences, the expansion creates the new “Wall of Fans” and three dedicated bar and concession concourses; the top-floor Champions Club is dedicated to former Packers players, family, and staff.
Phase 2 adds a new mix of uses including the Packers Pro Shop, Packers Hall of Fame, year-round restaurant facilities, and expanded training facilities.

Photographer: Steve Ryan

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Sojourner Truth Apartments at the Yard

Project Description

Designed to support students’ transition from on-campus to off-campus living, these apartments sit atop a mixed-use ground level that includes 8,000 sf of restaurant and retail space, a tech-transfer lounge and collaborative space, and a 1,500-sf fitness facility.
With accommodations for 442 upperclassmen in two‑, three‑, and four-bedroom apartments, this 14-story building offers views of New Brunswick and Rutgers’ historic Voorhees Mall.
The north and south wings of the building shape a courtyard that serves as an active town square focused on creating community and 24/7 activity for students and the surrounding neighborhood.

Photographer: Brad Feinknopf

Rutgers Sojourner South From College Avenue

Rutgers Sojourner Promenade Looking West

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The Modern at Fort Lee

Project Description

Rising from a podium above the Palisades and the Hudson River and clad in taut glass curtainwall, this mixed-use lifestyle development makes a striking statement and creates a new landmark combining residences, retail, and dining with easy access to Manhattan.
The two 47-story towers offer 902 luxury apartments and a collection of shared residential amenities, including flexible lounge and dining areas, private outdoor barbeque niches, a large pool, a great lawn area with a jumbotron, fitness venues, a spa, and a business center.
The site’s 1.75-acre public park features a destination restaurant.

Photographers: Robert Benson (exteriors), Evan Joseph (exteriors and interiors), Adrian Wilson (interiors), Terrace aerial courtesy of Melillo + Bauer Associates

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Warrior Ice Arena at Boston Landing

Project Description

Designed to National Hockey League standards, this official practice arena for the Boston Bruins is a central component of Boston Landing, a mixed-use health and performance campus in Boston’s Brighton neighborhood.
Designed to accommodate 650 spectators for professional Bruins practice, amateur and intercollegiate competition, and public events, the 74,000-sf arena and and training facility includes retail space, a concessions concourse, function rooms, and the Bruins non-gameday home.
The 220-foot-long curtain wall creates a dramatic presence for the Bruins on the Massachusetts Turnpike at a location highly visible to commuters entering and exiting Boston. The arena is connected to 80 Guest Street, a 180,000-sf office building, and New Balance Headquarters by a landscaped terrace.

Photographer: Robert Benson