The Architectural Team

Interior Finishing Underway for First Phase of the Whittier Choice Redevelopment Interior finishing is now underway for the first phase of the Whittier Choice redevelopment in Roxbury. The redevelopment will create a total of 387 residential units plus around 7,600 square feet of retail space.  The new buildings will contain a mix of affordable and market-rate residential units ranging in size from studios to four-bedrooms.

Chestnut Place in Quincy Tops Off Chestnut Place in Quincy Center has officially topped off. The 15-story tower is Quincy's tallest building and will feature 124 luxury apartments.  The project will also include 4,000 square feet of retail space. Units will range in size from studios through two-bedrooms.

Interior Finishing Ongoing for Brighton Marine Interior finishing is ongoing for the 100 new apartments at Brighton Marine along Commonwealth Avenue. The project which will be leased with preference for veterans is expected to open this winter. Units range in size from studios three bedrooms and offer open-concept floor plans and modern kitchens.  Building amenities will include a fitness center, club room, and courtyard. 

Construction Ongoing at 100 Shawmut Construction is ongoing for the upcoming condo building 100 Shawmut Ave. in the South End. Work continues on the historic brick facade that is being preserved as part of the project. When complete 100 Shawmut will offer 138 luxury residences plus a suite of resident amenities designed for entertaining including an entertaining kitchen, caterer's kitchen, and billiard room. The building will be topped by a sky lounge offering sweeping Boston views.

64 Unit Condo Project Under Review in Mission Hill A 64 unit condo project is now under review at 154 Terrace Street in Mission Hill. The new 6-story building would feature a mix of one and two bedrooms plus parking for 27 cars. The project site consists of approximately 12,875 square feet of vacant land at 154 Terrace Street, which is currently used as overflow parking for the developer's abutting building at 166 Terrace Street, phase 1 of the project completed in 2011.  

Gas Permit Pulled for Slip45 Condos at Clippership Wharf The permit for gas service install has been pulled for the Slip45 Condos, the last building in the Clippership Wharf project in East Boston. Slip45 will offer luxury condos ranging in size from 513 square foot studios through 1195 square foot two-bedrooms. Construction on Slip45 is expected to wrap up in summer 2020.  

Plumbing Permits Pulled for Old Colony Phase III Two plumbing permits have been pulled by EM Duggan for upcoming new buildings along East 8th Street and Rev. Burke St. in South Boston as part of phase III of the Old Colony redevelopment. The project will replace 250 aging units of public housing with 301 new affordable apartments. 

Facade and Window Install Underway For Chestnut Place in Quincy Construction is rapidly progressing at Chestnut Place, as framing reaches the top floors and window and facade install are well underway. The 15-story tower, located in the heart of Quincy Center will feature 124 luxury apartments over 4,000 square of ground-floor retail space. The project will also include a small public park and numerous resident amenity spaces.

Luxury Interior Finish Install Underway at The Archer Residences in Beacon Hill The interiors of the 62 luxury condo residences at The Archer are starting to take shape with finish work underway. No detail will be left unaccounted for during this renovation of the two historic Beacon Hill buildings that comprise the project. Elegant finishes will include 5” rift oak flooring, crown molding and gas fireplaces in the expansive and open living areas. Spacious and bright bathrooms will feature natural stone tile, copper Waterworks fixtures, and waterfall showerheads. Along with beautiful finishes, The Archer will offer residents the convenience of a full-service, fully amenitized building, a rarity in Beacon Hill.  From 24-hour concierge service to valet parking, The Archer brings full-service living to Beacon Hill. The Residences at The Archer are expected to be completed next year with the sales gallery now open. For more information about The Archer, contact The Caulfield Properties Team at 857.305.3148 or via email at sales@thearcherresidences.com. https://thearcherresidences.com  

Construction Ongoing for Worcester Courthouse Redevelopment Construction is fast progressing on the redevelopment of the former Worcester County Courthouse with framing going up and MEPs being roughed in. The courthouse, which was originally built in 1843, is being converted into 114 mixed-income apartments, ranging in size from studios through 3-bedrooms. Amenities will include a resident club room, a fitness center, gallery and workspaces for artists and programming space. Photos: Tocci Building Corporation

PNF Submitted for 135 Dudley St. Project The proposed mixed-use project at 135 Dudley Street is now under review. Plans call for a 2 building development to feature 160 housing units, 15,512 square feet of street-level commercial space, a restaurant flexible space, tenant amenities, art space, and a parking garage for approximately 270 vehicles. Office space on the ground floor will be provided rent-free for 10 years for the Boston Chapter of the NAACP. The larger of the two buildings consists of a mix of one hundred and five one, two- and three-bedroom condominium units. The second building houses fifty-five rental units. The public face of the building facing Dudley Street will include commercial storefronts to bolster the Dudley Square commercial district. Two residential lobbies are prominently located – one in the center of the frontage, and one at the public park (east) end of the site with direct access to the public sidewalks. A multistory garage will be located at the rear of the site.

North America's First Raffles Officially Breaks Ground With demolition ongoing around the block at the project site, the development team behind the upcoming Raffles Hotel and Residences hosted a groundbreaking ceremony last night in Copley Square. Guests to the fancy fete included Mayor Walsh who said the project would be a "stunning and fitting addition to Boston and Back Bay".  The 33 story tower will feature 146 luxury condos above 154 hotel rooms with 16 spaces for people to gather or relax throughout the project including a speakeasy in the sky and residents only secret garden. Demo of the existing Boston Common Hotel & Conference Center has kicked off to make way for Raffles Boston. The tower, which has been 8 years in the making, will be Raffles first location in North America and promises to be truly unique by embracing it's Back Bay location while offering the excellent hospitality Raffles is known for across the globe. Jordan Warshaw of the Noannet Group with the new Raffles world map now including Boston, their first North American location.