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December 2015

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What’s Inside: 4 STUDIOS CEO, Todd DeGarmo, 15 Seven-Year Restoration of 20 Robert Gavin, Citco’s insights 26 How tech companies are discusses key trends St. Patrick’s Cathedral to managing 1M sf changing workspaces

Contents Top: ©Building Images Photography. row, Second Sanidad. ©Jasper row, Second left: right: ©Evan Thomas/studiothomas. Third row, ©KPN Photography. left: Third row, right: ©Corporate Photographics. Fourth row, right: ©Nikolas Koenig. the cover:On St. Patrick’s Cathedral, ©Building Images Photography 4 View from the Top: An Interview with Todd DeGarmo STUDIOS Architecture CEO discusses the trends driving our industry 6 Revitalizing HSBC’s HQ in Hong Kong Renovating an historic building during active banking operations 7 110 First Street Residential Tower Opens in Jersey City, NJ Pavarini McGovern builds 35-story luxury residential building despite record snowfalls 8 Blue Cross Blue Shield Builds Well-Being into Their New HQ BCBS of Mass brings their core values of well-being, collaboration and sustainability to life 10 Check Out These Amazing Spaces Tour some recently constructed inspiring projects 12 Edelman’s Global Playbook Alice Hogueisson shares insights from successfully renovating more than 1.5 million sf in the last seven years 15 14 Vineyard Vines HQ Epitomizes their Brand The wildly successfully apparel company creates a nautical haven 15 Restoring St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City An extraordinary seven-year effort to strengthen New York’s Iconic Church 19 Prudential’s New HQ Revitalizes Downtown Newark, NJ The 733,000sf tower’s entire fit-out was completed in just 14 months 20 Citco’s Robert Gavin’s Mission is Employees’ Health 8 12 Providing healthy workspaces is key to attracting and supporting world-class talent 22 MFS Investment Management DIRTT wall partitions provide MFS with the quality and flexibility to meet future needs 24 Penn Medicine Builds New World-Class Trauma Center LF Driscoll renovated and expanded the new acute care facility while the 14 20 hospital remained open 26 How Technology Companies are Changing Workspaces Lafferty’s John Rattigan and Rory Quinn share their insights, working with the world’s leading tech firms. 28 Novartis Builds a Sustainable Data Center in Fort Worth, TX This 100,000sf facility is largely powered by renewable energy 29 Marriott International Converts a New York City Landmark The New York EDITION sets a new standard in boutique hotels 26 29 30 Giving Back

©Copyright Structure Tone Inc., 2015 The Structure Tone Journal is a publication of the Structure Tone corporate marketing department 770 Broadway, New York, NY Editor, Derek Creevey | Art Director, Sarah Lembo The Structure Tone organization includes: Structure Tone, Inc., Structure Tone International, Structure Tone Southwest, L.F. Driscoll Company, LLC, Pavarini Construction Co., Inc., Pavarini McGovern LLC, S&techs/Structure Tone Asia Locations: Boston, Dublin, Dallas, Hong Kong, Hartford, London, Houston, Shanghai, New York, Philadelphia, Shenzhen, Suzhou, San Antonio, Stamford, Washington, DC, Woodbridge

December 2015 | 3 Insights from the Top: An Interview with Todd DeGarmo Todd DeGarmo, CEO of STUDIOS Architecture, discusses current trends driving our industry

Above  Todd DeGarmo, CEO of STUDIOS Architecture

We’re seeing the continued resurgence in urban Millennials comprise one-third of today’s workforce. development, in both established neighborhoods and How are their expectations driving design? emerging areas. Are we in a golden era of “the city”? Without a doubt, millennials have ushered in the Organizations and employees want to engage with, death of cube farms. and be part of, vibrant communities. When I start- Both millennials and their predecessors, the boom- ed working, cities were in bad shape. Corporations ers, want flexibility. Companies realize that employ- moved to the suburbs, in part to provide employees no longer have to be in the office to do their ees with greater safety—but it also isolated them. work, so we’re helping them provide space that both As cities got safer, they began moving back into excites and enables them to do their best work. urban centers, primarily into self-contained corporate buildings. What have your clients gotten right in their Today, we’re entering a new phase. STUDIOS is see- workplace design? ing organizations embrace mixed-space neighbor- That the solution is no longer generic. To take real ad- vantage of each building and neighborhood, we can’t Without a doubt, millennials have hoods all across the US. That’s why Brookfield repositioned Brookfield Place in downtown Manhattan, simply apply corporate standards. STUDIOS sees the ushered in the death of cube farms.” “ and Hudson Yards is being developed with 17M sf of best spaces being realized when a real estate broker commercial, residential, green and retail space. and our design team come together to provide a solution that is unique to each building we evaluate. It completely changes our approach. Rather than designing self-contained buildings, we are design- For Georgetown University, STUDIOS found and trans- ing campuses that engage the community. We’re formed a vacant, dated television studio with unus- making it easier for staff to access amenities around able vaults under the sidewalk by removing the floor them, like restaurants and gyms. We also see organi- slab between two studios. We created a four-level atri- zations asking what they can give back to the com- um, pulling daylight deep into the nether regions, to munity, and creating facilities and infrastructure they make this a space ideal for their school of continuing can share with their neighbors. studies—a solution only suited to that building. What are you experiencing in emerging markets Today, many media companies are rethinking how that will impact workplace design? they’re organized. They traditionally had to choose between organizing by brand or by function—locat- In developing markets, the process has to be faster ing their sales people with the brand or putting all and less expensive. We’ve learned that by creating the sales people together so that they can learn from more prototypes, rather than relying on drawings, it each other. Most organizations need to do both. helps people make informed decisions quicker.

4 | December 2015 - - - December 2015 | 5 December  What does the workplace of tomorrow look like? of tomorrow does the workplace What au- for it is the search but fundamentally it yet, found quite haven’t We out. thenticity is still playing that one end of At design. to approaches contrasting are there Currently, the minimalistic look, embrace epito that the spectrum designers are which the Google approach there’s the other end, At Apple. by mized everyone wants the approach, No matter chaos. controlled embraces brickand façades loft-likea feel ceilings, high with warehouse a in be to space. the creative because it represents I personally am skeptical of the notion of activity-based I think design. of background problem the acoustic to solution it is only an interim to work activities people have that different for spaces Creating noise. opposes the notion time and ultimately more requires between switch of architecture solution is a combination real The balance. of a work/life take a video conference will enable someone to that and technology activity a group in the open without dis their desk or complete call at turbing their colleagues. from? get personal inspiration do you Where in created was that a design from comes work best Some of STUDIOS’ entrepre These change their business. to desire a client’s to response industries existing do business or have the ways reshaped neurs have with these work STUDIOS is fortunate to new industries. forged even to their commitment from our inspiration draw and we visionaries, the future. into lead their organizations Also, realize that trends will happen faster and faster. The sit/stand deskThe and faster. will happen faster trends that realize Also, of every 100% ago; today work of years just a couple a novelty was companies. surface many is sit/stand for Left brands many offices combine their relocated Inc.’s* Time, - - - with daylight floods Georgetown floods Georgetown University’s* new atrium new atrium University’s* A multi-level open staircase open staircase A multi-level It’s not unusual for a project with more than 500,000sf to begin begin to 500,000sf than project a with more not unusual for It’s that to imagine you have So, of occupancy. years in advance five start the time you from the even and needs will evolve, culture your the 15 years over mention in, not to move the time you to search with opportunity the space Design will be occupied. the space to elements— the core have you Ensure with minimal costs. evolve great much electrical—toand occupy elevators stairs, bathrooms, What piece of advice would you share with a client thinking about with a client thinking share you piece of advice would What now? years from their design needs five STUDIOS is working with Time Inc. to relocate their offices to Brookfield to their offices relocate Inc. to Time STUDIOS is working with ad horizontal enabled like-brands floorplates large to have The Place. across in the same location sales team then stacked their We jacencies. ap combined These vertical connections. multiple floors and created and function. brand by organize them to allowed proaches er density than today.

* The work shown here was not undertaken by the Structure Tone organization. ©Bruce Damonte Revitalizing HSBC’s HQ in Hong Kong A client of Structure Tone’s S&techs Hong Kong operation since 2011, over the past four years HSBC has engaged the organization to manage more than 152,000sf fit-out of multiple floors and an historic plaza level renovation at their headquarters, One Queen’s Road Central.

Originally built in 1985 and designed by Foster and Partners, the head sculptures dating to the 1930s. These sculptures had been in- striking 47-story headquarters contains more than 1M sf of space, corporated into the bank’s previous headquarters building, located does not have an internal supporting structure, and utilizes natural on the same site. light as the major source of internal lighting. Below  Project highlights include building out meeting rooms with video- One of a pair of lion heads in the plaza, symbolizing luck and prosperity conferencing capabilities; file and storage rooms with roller storage systems; break-out areas; private offices at the building’s perimeter and core; open plan office areas; copy and fax areas; storage and coat closets; and server rooms.

Working within the building posed many challenges, including:

Carrying out fit-out works within a live banking environment

Providing materials to suit the building’s unique design

Ensuring that completed areas were handed back to the bank in an expedited manner to ensure disruption to operations were minimized

Ensuring materials deliveries were carried out at key times given the busy central Hong Kong location of the bank

S&techs also oversaw the renovation of the plaza under the building, which now features a permanent exhibition comprising a giant historical map of Hong Kong’s development depicted in stone engravings, lighting and display panels, and two large granite lion

6 | December 2015 The One’s interiors provide residents with a hotel-like experience

Pavarini McGovern Builds 35-Story Residential Project in Jersey City, NJ Jersey City has been the fastest growing municipality in New Jersey since 2010, and a symbol of the Garden State’s revitalized urban core. Several major companies maintain operations there, including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and RBC Capital Markets. A newly opened, 35-story, 451-unit residential building at 110 First Street will help meet the city’s housing demand.

Pavarini McGovern provided precon- Pavarini McGovern generated a Lloyd Goldman, a real estate in- struction and construction manage- Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for vestor who owned the property ment at-risk services for the 641,760sf the work in conjunction with the for many years, joined with equi- residential building, along with an Jersey City Mayor’s office. ty partners Area Property Partners attached 10-level parking garage with and Kenneth Brown of Urban De- The luxury building is located in Jer- a swimming pool and amenity ter- velopment Partners to develop the sey City’s “Powerhouse Arts District,” race on the roof for use by the build- project. It was designed by DeWitt a former industrial area with man- ing’s residents. Tishman Architects, and is a signifi- ufacturing and warehouse facilities cant contribution to the transforma- near the Hudson River waterfront. The development was tion of this Hudson River neighbor The transformation of this neigh- while preserving the feeling of this completed on time in the borhood to an artist community has artist community. “ been a slow process, exacerbated by summer of 2015, despite two of the worst winters in effects of the recent recession. The project initially started construc- recent memory and a short- tion in 2008 but was put on hold age of inspectors due to the because of changing market condi- number of new buildings tions. The development restarted in Right  currently under construc- January 2013 with excavation and The 35-story building towers above pile foundation work. Jersey City, NJ tion” said Pavarini McGovern’s project manager Darren Allen. December 2015 | 7 BCBSMA’s new HQ features a living wall, infusing wellness and tranquility in the workplace

Blue Cross Blue Shield Puts Well-Being into Building Promoting the well-being of its members and associates is essential to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA). In a recent move to their new headquarters in Boston’s Back Bay, the 78-year-old premier New England health insurance company pursued this goal to the max for its own associates.

BCBSMA built its new 308,000sf space to provide Working with Structure Tone, BCBSMA leased Abundant natural light and a living green wall 1,000 associates with a state-of-the-art environ- floors 6 through 20 in an existing class-A commer- spanning two stories create a connection with ment to support collaboration, productivity and cial facility for the new headquarters, designed by the outside world. wellness—mind, body and soul—in an efficient Elkus Manfredi Architects and managed by Bos- Structure Tone installed a wellness center with a and sustainable environment. ton Properties. With an eight-month preplanning yoga room, floating floors, mirrors, locker rooms phase and an actively involved owner, the team and moveable partitions for exercise and med- developed the massive fit-out design and a com- Our new headquarters is trans- itation breaks. To integrate exercise with work, plex logistics plan for moving materials and equip- associates can reserve walk stations—desktop forming the way we work, improv- ment in and out, scheduling trades, and converting “ surfaces with treadmills beneath and plug-in ca- ing the well-being of our associates. the building into 14 floors of cutting-edge office pability. Sit-to-stand desktops and ergonomic We wanted to create—and with space. The work was staged in two phases, begin- chairs are standard, along with fully equipped hy- ning January 2014 and completed April 2015. Elkus Manfredi and Structure Tone dration stations. we achieved—a shining example Fostering Associate Wellness Enabling Collaboration and Productivity of an environment that encourages BCBSMA’s focus on wellness is paramount. The The extensive use of demountable walls is a healthy behaviors, collaboration, in- insurer dedicated 13,000sf of space to a cafeteria and kitchen offering predominantly healthy food critical element in the construction of the new novation and sustainability.” — Don- choices. Located directly below the building’s me- headquarters. Structure Tone installed 13,000 ald DiPanfilo, VP, Corporate Real Estate and Ad- chanical floor, construction of the cafeteria, kitch- linear feet of pre-wired movable walls to create 12 floors of efficient and highly flexible work- ministrative Services, BCBSMA en and service elevator had to be carefully coordi- place, capable of meeting current and future nated with the infrastructure requirements above. needs. To enable collaboration, a variety of for-

8 | December 2015 December 2015 | 9 December room the onsite yoga yoga the onsite break and utilize and utilize break Associates take a Associates  Below healthy bustling cafeteria offers The options and plenty of daylight - - in a 50% reduction in paper stor age—translating an astounding to total 6,000sf reduction in BCBSMA’s handle the To requirement. space ameni- occupancynumerous load, requirements, ties and technology MEP sys upgraded Tone Structure shafts, including 50 plumbing tems, electrical new duct service, gas lines, drains. and storm work ------ tion via soft phone systems, Lync Lync tion via soft phone systems, facilitate Rooms that Innovation virtual- con meetings and remote tech and click-share sharing, tent The technology-forward nology. can be convert center conference each rooms, six separate ed into system. AV dedicated with its own a web-based program, Blue Space, up-to-the-minutecontains - wayfin and also serves ding information mo for as a reservation system bile workstations. Left new BCBSMA’s in use at A walkstation health and wellness promoting HQ, Creating a SustainableCreating Environment certi set LEED® Platinum BCBSMA minimizing the as a goal, fication and incorpo of the office footprint such features, energy-saving rating with 96% daylighting as optimized to access having of all workstations savings and daylight light, natural - compris system lighting a into built fixtures. LED of types different 40 ing A full-service program recycling and materials office for is in place mate compostable of disposition BCBSMA the move, to Prior rials. undertook resulting a paper purge - The new offices provide associates associates provide new offices The loca- with connectivity any from mal and informal meeting spaces meeting spaces mal and informal along with intercon built, were staircases steel floating necting, link multiple floors. that ENR New England 2015 ENR New Renovation/ Best Project: Restoration Award Winner Award

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“Thank you to the men and women ofStructure Tone for restoring and strengthening the integrity, grace, and beauty of Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, so that we can continue to serve the entire community for decades to come.”

TIMOTHY MICHAEL CARDINAL DOLAN Archbishop of New York

December 2015 | 15 Exterior: To replace cracked stone and Tuckahoe marble, the exterior restoration contractor stone cutters sourced and created matching stone for the façade and blocks for the carvings on site, enabling invisible repairs.

The design team located some original mortar from the 1880s, sent it to a lab for analysis, and then recreated its composition to match the color and compressive strength. By repointing masonry joints stone by stone, the masons restored the integrity of the exterior façade.

A mixture of water and baby powder-fine crushed glass mixed with compressed air was shot out of a nozzle at a pressure of 35 pounds per square inch (PSI) creating a vortex to scour the stone and to remove toxins.

The project involved stabilizing parapets, pinnacles and stone caps, reconfiguring flashing, conserving the slate and copper roof, and modernizing the controls for the Cathedral’s 19 bells.

Installing a Sustainable Geothermal Mechanical Plant: Constructed 35 Stories of Scaffolding: It took seven months to build Under the building, the undercroft the framework: a lattice of stairs, (chamber) straddles 200 ft. long tunnels ladders, braces, frames and that extend from the high altar west platforms, creating a 225,000sf to Fifth Avenue to house the new and scaffold lattice. technologically advanced mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Highest point reached 47 levels or 335ft. A confined space permit was required by those workers who entered the The Cathedral rector, Msgr. Robert undercroft. They worked closely with the Richie, took the required NYC FDNY on rescue protocol. Department of Buildings scaffold training course so he could climb The Structure Tone team is currently the scaffolding and watch the putting in a geothermal system by restoration unfold. installing 10 wells more than 2,000 ft. through bedrock. The system will supply There were 6.9 miles of 240 tons of cooling and heating capacity scaffold deck on the exterior for the entire St. Patrick’s campus. of the Cathedral.

With sustainable upgrades, St. Patrick’s is There was .9 miles of interior moving toward meeting the City of New scaffold decking with a structure York’s sustainable goals for the year 2030. of 80,000sf of static work deck.

16 | December 2015 | 17 December 2015 December Removed fewer than six percent of the approximately of the approximately than six percent fewer Removed 3,200 stained glass panels. the unchanged from methods used were Restoration 1850s design. original Conducted solar radiation modeling to determine how how determine modeling to solar radiation Conducted gain impactedsolar heat the stained glass during each and and performed temperature of the year, week assess condition. humidity to during monitoring one year and humidity build-up of heat in the space combat To glazing, the stained glass and its protective between air create devised to was system venting a discrete is not visible venting This the space. through movement reversible. and is Cathedral the floor of the from Restored 75 Unique Stained Glass Windows: 75 Unique Stained Glass Restored Worked closely with FDNY to modify to closely with FDNY Worked with will work so the system design to response operational the FDNY the Cathedral. The mist system uses a nitrogen pump pump uses a nitrogen mist system The high pressure, under water propel to in the sprinkler microscreens through The condition. a fog create heads to of water uses a minimal amount system and maximum suppression generate to ceiling. the plaster damage to minimize Installed mist fire suppression in the in the suppression Installed mist fire fit the to specifically the nave above attic which is a network of 300ft. long space, trusses and post and beam timber roof and walkways. lath, wooden Emergency Suppression to Fire Egress Ceiling: and Plaster Wood Protect the The ornate confessional panels were hand carved Historic the Kingswood at panels were confessional ornate The woodwork. existing the to match NY, in Buffalo, workshop existing units into of fancoil retrofit required system heating of the new design The accordingly. of the enclosures and reconfiguration enclosures radiator Installed new state-of-the-art A/V/security/IT the backbone fiber optic integrating support is able to IT system new wifi users in 1,500 simultaneous The BMS system. the Cathedral. The main bronze doors, which weigh 8,800lbs. each and measure 6’-9” x 16’-8” x 16’-8” 6’-9” and measure each 8,800lbs. weigh which doors, main bronze The restoration. for removed were apply a natural to marble was interior cleaning the to approach most common The the remove to mask it off like a face and then peel let it dry, poultice; latex-based dirtdust, and debris. Interior:

All photos on these four pages: ©John Baer/Building Images Photography In Summary, the Restoration Included: Constructing 35 stories of scaffolding to ensure the Reopening skylights over the side chapels, that have been Cathedral remained safely and continuously open to more covered since the 1970s. than five million visitors per year. Restoration of the gallery organ, chancel and triforium Conserving/restoring exterior marble, roofing, metal, organs comprising more than 10,500 pipes. New integrated plaster, wood, Beton Coignet cast stone and all fiber optic controls were installed for all three organs interior surfaces. Upgrading and replacing mechanical, electrical and fire Decorative painting of all plaster and Beton Coignet wall suppression systems. surfaces above the marble walls. Decorative painting Installing life safety systems. of the plaster ceiling, plaster ribs on the ceiling as well Using BIM 360™ technology to track and communicate in as decorative boss elements on the ceiling, column real time the status of nearly 30,000 individual repairs for capitals and pendants. the interior, exterior and attic spaces of the Cathedral. Cleaning, stabilizing and conserving 3,700 stained glass Vacuuming and washing of all interior and exterior wall panels, and 300 wood pews with 3,200 separate panels. surfaces, ceilings including the underside, and vacuuming Removing, conserving and reinstalling the two main doors the top side of attic ceiling. weighing 8800lbs. each, as well as all door bronze transoms and the bronze doors at the north and south vestibules.

Project Specific Challenges Coordinated the removal, preservation, relocation and reinstallation of Galeros of past Cathedral Cardinals from the sanctuary to the ambulatory ceiling.

Coordinated removal, restoration and relocation of Baldichino from the south Our Lady of Guadalupe chapel to the original location over the Cathedral on the main altar.

Renovated the undercroft, comprised of eight tunnels of 200ft long and just 2ft tall.

Erected scaffolding to support a spire in replace the structural steel.

Awards Won: Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award New York Landmarks Conservancy Best Practices/Safety Culture Award Building Trades Employers’ Association (BTEA) North American Copper in Architecture Copper Development Association Prudential’s 19-story atrium allows natural light to flood in on 665 Broad Street in Newark, NJ

Prudential’s new, tranquil Zen garden

Prudential Opens New HQ We had a very tight window to fit-out“ a massive amount of space. We had to be perfect in our coordina- Tower in Downtown Newark, NJ tion, following immediately behind On a once-blighted corner of downtown Newark, today a striking the core and shell contractor. Rely- ing on BIM to detect conflicts early 19-story glass and stone tower hums with business activity. on, and working 24/7 in the last six The new Prudential Tower is a testament to the company’s months of the project, we were able commitment, persistence and optimism for the future of Newark, to deliver for Prudential,” says Chris a city it has called home for 140 years. It is also a study in the Mills, Structure Tone vice president and execu- power of partnership for the design and building team, delivering tive-in-charge on the project. the financial giant’s new 733,000sf corporate home in less than two and a half years. Project Team

Dedicated to the redevelopment of Newark, and many employee wellness amenities, including a Lead Architect with expiring leases on its Gateway offices, Pru- zen garden, a 3,700sf gym, a 50,000sf rooftop ter- Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates dential needed to relocate 2,400 employees and race with outdoor seating and walking trails, and Structural Engineer make room for 600 more, fast. Upon securing lots electric car charging stations in the parking garage. Thornton Tomasetti at Broad and Halsey Streets adjacent to the land- The tower is pursuing LEED® Gold certification, Development Manager marked Hahne’s department store, the company with carbon dioxide monitoring, a sophisticated, SJP Properties put construction of the new tower on a fast-track, all LED lighting system with occupancy sensors, breaking ground in May 2013 and opening its Interior Fit-Out CM the use of sustainable materials in the common Structure Tone doors in August 2015. areas and a built-in water conservation system. An Interior Architect Structure Tone completed the interior fit-out and under-floor air distribution HVAC system was de- Mancini Duffy had the facility ready for occupancy in 14 months. signed and installed to both reduce energy con- The building features a spectacular 19-story atri- sumption and allow flexibility in office configura- MEP Engineer Cosentini Associates um, open plan workspaces, a trading floor, state- tion. Targeting local workforce utilization, nearly of-the art-video conferencing capabilities, cafe- 12% of total project man hours were expended by Audiovisual Consultant teria, LED media wall, two living green walls and Newark residents. Cerami Associates

December 2015 | 19 Wellness Is Essential to Citco’s Strategy What keeps Robert J. Gavin, the global leader of facility engineering and real estate for the Citco Group of Companies, awake at night? In one word—wellness.

The Citco Group of Companies (Citco) is a glob- When Farrells and Associates and Leonard Engi- al leader providing services for Industry lead- neering partnered with Structure Tone in 2014 to ing hedge funds and private equity firms. The renovate Citco’s 12,500sf iconic, 300-year-old Geor- firm, founded 74 years ago, operates in 43 coun- gian SII*-listed building in London, they replaced tries with 6,000 employees located in more than the mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) and 1M sf of space. air conditioning/fresh air systems, as well as the restoration of the original plasterwork, staircases, The key to Citco’s success is its ability to attract and roofing and design sensibilities, while the building retain the industry’s best talent. Robert and his remained fully occupied by company staff. team contribute to this success by providing Cit- co’s staff with working environments that combine To ensure their employees have a healthy work en- collaborative work practices with state-of-the-art vironment, Citco does a lot of due diligence before healthy workspace. Staff wellness is the guiding moving into a building, and finds that many facili- principle that drives all Robert’s office space. ties fall short in providing staff with access to fresh air. Further, before moving into a new space in Hal- Building a Healthy Environment to Support ifax, Canada, Citco engaged the landlord/owner , Above  Healthier Lifestyles Robert J. Gavin, Citco’s Global Manager, Facility Wolfgang Thiel, to open a health-oriented deli on It is their attention to employees’ health that sets Engineering and Real Estate the premises, design and install a park complete Citco’s working environment apart for employ- with a running track, as well as provide Citco’s re- ees. In addition to providing staff with key health quired shower blocks and bike racks. benefits, including gym memberships, shower blocks and bicycle racks, Robert is relentless about ensuring all their buildings have ample fresh air to minimize the amount—and effect—of re- cycled stale air. Robert looks for a construction partner“ who thinks beyond scope, price and schedule.”

Right  Citco recently renovated their 300 year-old listed building in Albemarle St., London

20 | December 2015 | 21 December 2015 December  Above  Above modern amenities space features Dublin’s Left start-up facility provides Gateway York New Citco’s clients with contemporary workspace ------Partnership is Key Robert goals, a con looks for Citco’s achieve To struction price partner scope, who thinks beyond He seeks a partnerand schedule. who can proac as well the designer make suggestions to tively familiar with the lat and is intimately as his team, ceiling, furniture, finishes, est building products, Recent solutions. lighting and sound abatement project manager—Gary How Tone’s Structure ly, Robertard—took of newly a number of tour on a Europe companies’ global technology completed how see first-hand in Dublin,an HQs could so he Efforts implemented. be a product solution would a healthy help deliver to all intended like these are employ for environment and comfortable work ees and clients. ------spects, Asia and Europe are slightly ahead of the slightly are and Europe spects, Asia further they are because along regard this in US - combin developments, with building mixed-used and parks with commercial retail ing residential, with the opportunity employees provide to space balance. work-life a better for Space “Gateway” Start-Up Citco’s start-up with state- provides uniquely clients Citco of-the-art the world, in key markets around space and Amster Luxembourg including Singapore, and Moudis & Associates Ted dam. In July 2015 the renova completed York New Tone Structure New Avenue, Park at 350 tion of the 13th floor in fronts, office modifying and relocating by York, existing reusing ceiling, stalling a specialty wood finishes and blend existing protecting materials, to pro existing materials ing the new finishes with with a world-classvide their clients facility in the heart of Manhattan. Robert sees wellness as a global trend. In many re InRobert many trend. as a global sees wellness

DIRTT Provides MFS with Quality and Flexibility to Meet Future Needs When MFS, a 90-year-old global investment manager with offices across the world, renovated their 24,500sf office in central London, they used a partition system solution that combines contemporary style with customization and sustainability.

First-Ever Use of DIRTT in the UK Migrating Risk The DIRTT partition system is a global standard for MFS because MFS retained Structure Tone on a design/build project basis for the it provides them with the ability to completely reconfigure future renovation. We engaged HLW International as the architect, and space. DIRTT partitions are a floor-to-ceiling system that can be Green Building Design as mechanical and electrical consultant, be- repositioned without creating any problems for the end-user. The cause of their experience with projects of this size and complexity. pre-engineered panels are made with environmentally friendly materials. The key to the system is the expandable and flexible con- To reduce MFS’s risk, Structure Tone entered into an agreement nections that adapt to different interior angles and curves, without with the landlord to undertake a complete MEPs validation and the need to dispose of wire and cables every time there is a move, architectural condition survey, and to rectify any issues that could addition or change. As part of our assignment for MFS, Structure potentially cause program delays. To coordinate with simultaneous Tone installed an energy efficient lighting control passive infrared projects in the building, Structure Tone met with the landlord and sensor (PIR) system in the ceiling, and connected the power and contractors weekly to discuss the upcoming week’s deliveries, per- data to the desking via grommets in the raised floor. mits and scheduled work.

22 | December 2015 Future Proofing the Project meeting rooms, offices, tea-points, a café, com- Above  To avoid delaying the entire project due to the munication and traders rooms, glass lobby eleva- High quality millwork and stone finishes complete the complexity and design of an extensive A/V solu- tor doors and high end joinery to match the Dirtt sleek contemporary feel tion, trunking was installed inside the walls to cre- partition system. ate a cable highway from underneath the raised To enable the millwork to completely match the access flooring and above the ceiling. This ap- high quality natural stone used for the reception proach enabled the walls to be closed prior to fi- desk and area, Structure Tone project manag- nal installation of the A/V suite, and kept the entire ers traveled to Italy to select the stone and mill- project on schedule and budget. work templates. They specified that the stone Fit-Out would be cut so the grain completely matched, Structure Tone installed new IT infrastructure, se- giving the impression the material was cut from curity system, telepresence conference rooms, one solid piece.

Project Team Project Architect HLW International Ltd Mechanical & Electrical Consultant Green Building Design Consultants Ltd. Quantity Surveyor MFS VP/Director

Left  DIRTT system in place, dividing space for more collaboration opportunities

December 2015 | 23 ©LF Driscoll/Mike Verzella - - - Keeping the Hospital Open the Hospital Keeping included a member of the hos project team The expe clinical and administrative with both pital “They knew the efforts. help coordinate to rience preps nurse or a works OR an of how details inner at project executive said John Haught, surgery,” for “They didn’t Driscoll. if we that understood also L.F. or a function of medical equipment a piece move The result is the PPMC Acute Care Expansion, a Care Acute is the PPMC result The I trau add a new Level to expansion 216,000sf ma center, including expansion of the operating of the operating including expansion ma center, plus ICU, Neuro ICU, spaces, recovery PACU suite, a and CTadditional for suites, MRI space scanners, helipad. new roof - - As Penn Medicine, which is the number one hospital system in which is the number one hospital system Medicine, Penn As in the country and seventh per U.S. News & World Philadelphia Presbyterian Penn they targeted Report expand, to , continued Trauma 1 (PPMC) as the new home of their Level Medical Center services. and related Center services the critical care PPMC, to move In to order an expansion undergo need to building would the ex shutting down and renovation—without vital a too already isting hospital because it was serving PA, Philadelphia, West in medical center per year. nearly 40,000 patients on time because be completed project had to The Medi Penn relocate would the new expansion to home is Center—which Trauma I Level cine’s and surgeons—from team trauma top the region’s to Pennsylvania of the Hospital of the University this project would in turning over delay Any PPMC. Penn Med- rest of a domino effect on the had have operations. icine’s Building a World-Class while Center Trauma 1 Level Serve to 40,000 Continuing Patients December 2015 December 24 | Above  Above The on time. Project and completed expanded scope stories be five designed to was Pavilion Care Advanced support to engineered an additional but was tall, project to the year in was added one floor That floor. construction.to Backfill renovations to the existing facility upgraded the capacity of the emergency and radiology departments

areas of the jobsite, water systems added to accelerate the fit-out and Below  At-a-Glance to limit waterborne pathogens, ensure that the project would be A new ambulance entrance and Project protective barriers, and rerout- completed on time. expanded emergency department Renovate and expand Penn ing air handling and ventilation improve patient flow within the Presbyterian Medical Center to so that what was coming out of facility. become Penn Medicine’s new the construction site never im- Level 1 Trauma Center pacted patients. Building On Time and On Budget, Despite Five-story, core and shell Challenges construction with structural During excavation, the project steel slab on deck and augercast team found unexpected PECO high pile foundation voltage electric service inside the Project Architect footprint of the new building foun- & Structural Engineer dations. Moving the high voltage EwingCole ductbank would have created a Size substantial delay and cost. Instead, 216,000sf the team worked closely with PECO, and architect and structural engi- Groundbreaking neer Ewing Cole, to design a can- May 2013 tilevered footing that could bridge over the ductbank and allow construction to continue on schedule. of the existing hospital on time, we weren’t going to hit our com- Erection of the structural steel frame pletion deadline.” and concrete decks were impacted during the winter of 2013/2014, as Adhering to Infection Control Risk Philadelphia experienced one of the Assessment (ICRA) Standards harshest winters on record and the By adhering to strict ICRA stan- project lost 33 days due to weather. dards, not one dust mote from The team minimized the impact of construction entered active pa- the weather on the core and shell tient areas. This was accomplished of the building, and double shifts by not allowing any food on active and weekend work crews were

December 2015 | 25 How Technology Companies are Changing Construction Dublin, Ireland, with a population of just 1.3 million, is home to nearly every major global technology firm you can imagine, including Facebook, Google, Intel, Oracle, Yahoo!, Ancestry.com and Prometric. Structure Tone spoke recently with John Rattigan, Managing Director, and Rory Quinn, Associate Director, Lafferty, Project Managers | Architects based in Dublin, whose clients include Yahoo!, Workday and Twitter, to discuss how design and construction in the Irish market is evolving.

Right  Technology companies have also Rory Quinn (L) and John Rattigan (R) demonstrated increased capital expenditure in office fit-outs, providing staff talent with facilities like rooftop gardens, gyms, wellness spaces, cafés, fully catered kitch- ens and showers. Technology companies aim to provide everything employees need to be productive, comfortable and effective.

The new design environment created by the technology company reflects the company ethos. Structure Tone (ST): How have ancillary space for collaboration to technology companies changed allow time away from the group as ST: What are some of the best workspaces? needed. Previously designed large practices? John Rattigan/Rory Quinn (JR/RQ): meetings rooms for 10-plus persons JR/RQ: A Lafferty project, Ancestry. Technology companies brought have now been replaced with two com, was awarded Fit-Out Proj- an entirely different way of think- and four-person spaces for meeting ect of the Year in 2013. This repre- ing to projects. They’ve radically and collaboration. These provide sented a good example of a suc- changed how people experience comfortable areas to work. Break-out cessful project. spaces with soft seating, sit/stand spaces by exposing the buildings’ First, the architect had a compel- desks and game rooms are also be- raw materials—the structure, con- ling vision of how to transform the coming the norm. This work environ- crete walls/ceilings and floors, and space. Lafferty completed a detailed ment is conducive to the new way exposed services. due diligence process so the client’s technology companies are working best interests were protected prior Similarly, fit-outs have evolved from and communicating. We are also see- to legal signings. spaces that regularly were in cellular ing a high degree of video conferenc- configuration. Now employees work ing installation with a high degree of in neighborhoods of 30 or more with usage for US conferences.

26 | December 2015 “By using BIM 360™, we were able to show the U.S.- ST: What elements tend to be overlooked in the Above  based client team exactly how the designs would construction process? Lafferty worked with Structure Tone on Workday’s new work in the space, and elicit early input into the JR/RQ: It is rare to find a building that doesn’t have headquarters in Kings Building, Smithfield, Dublin design process, which enabled us to do the entire an issue, so undertaking a comprehensive due dil- onsite delivery of the project in nine weeks.” igence to assess the building’s statutory and technical status is paramount. This process enables a ST: What do corporations get right in their tenant to enter into a lease with full information approach to projects? about the condition of the property and what in- JR/RQ: The best clients have the right people in terventions or modifications are required. place to communicate the design principles of the projects. It is becoming more common for large ST: What one piece of advice would you share technology companies to assign an internal proj- with a client? ect manager or REW manager who understands JR/RQ: One should not underestimate the time the inputs required to the design process. The involved, from project initiation to completion, to U.S. companies are also very effective in engaging deliver a quality project in a controlled environ- internal stakeholders and user groups to review ment. The selection of the right team will aid this and sign off on key decisions, which ensures a process and it is equally important that the right smooth process. team is tailored to the right project. Several clients operate their own real estate, de- ST: How has your client evolved? sign and construction departments so they al- JR/RQ: The age profile and structure of client or- ready know what they want to accomplish, and ganizations have changed. Many of today’s clients provide clear and concise direction to the architect are in their 20s and 30s. Clients are more socially in terms of the look and feel, as well as key metrics responsible and have a desire to incorporate edgy such as occupancy, density, meeting room use, etc. design and health and wellness into their spaces. They’re designing sustainable, flexible, efficient The most effective clients think about their medi- and comfortable places to work. um- to long-term plans, as well as the immediate project. With the vision and metrics determined from the outset, the projects run smoother.

December 2015 | 27 Novartis Builds Sustainable Data Center in Fort Worth, TX To support their critical data needs across North and South America, global pharmaceutical leader Novartis selected and recently completed an essential sustainable data center—with the potential of doubling the size of the facility— partially powered by renewable energy in Fort Worth, TX.

Sustainability enhancements include photovoltaic cell arrays to and budget. The key to success was using a cloud-based design, supply the renewable power. The solar panels provide enough BIM and quality tracking tools to enable the team to collaborate electricity to power almost 30 average size homes. Rainwater is har- in real time on all aspects of the project. The building structure vested with a 20,000-gallon cistern, and a water purification system includes piers, grade beams, tilt wall panels and a structural steel provides grey water to the building and landscaping, greatly reduc- frame. As part of the project’s electrical infrastructure, Structure ing the consumption of city-provided water. Tone Southwest also built a partial substation across the street that includes 15kV switchgear to supply medium voltage power to the The center is capable of handling approximately 1,500kW of IT load. data center, which is seeking LEED® certification. It was designed based on the Uptime Institutes’ Tier III requirements, and employs cutting edge technology to achieve maximum Novartis selected Fort Worth, TX over other sites in the Americas uptime, operational sustainability and reduce the carbon footprint. because of proximity to its extensive manufacturing and R&D facilities and advantages of the campus, which is also home to several Serving the technical floor cooling needs are 11 Liebert DSE CRAC mission critical facilities. units with refrigerant economizers. These economizers provide an extra layer of efficiency by bypassing the rooftop condensers when outside temperatures permit. The office space HVAC system utilizes fan coil units and an energy recovery ventilator to achieve free cooling with favorable outside conditions. The lighting system includes all LED fixtures with occupancy and “smart” fixtures that can adapt to real time building loads and occupants.

Despite biblical—‘100-year rainfalls’—across Texas, Structure Tone Southwest worked with project architect Integrated Design Group Above  (IDG), and delivered the preconstruction and construction on time North side view of the new data center

28 | December 2015 - December 2015 | 29 December Award Winner: Award MarriottInternational’s The EDITION York New Best Hospitality Project Construction York New Greater (GNYCUC) Council User Best Hospitality Project (NY) Regional ENR’s Best 2015 Projects Below  Below Stunning each of the 273 finishes throughout custom and suites rooms dark oak-paneled foyer and then greeted with a and then greeted foyer dark oak-paneled classical and contemporary mix of mid-century, rises staircase steel spiral A signature, furniture. wall is set on the a fireplace level; ground up from concrete, of backdrop stately and neutral a against a de end result: The plaster. Venetian and wood property—unpredictable and York cidedly New much like the city it inhabits. rare, Street, built in 1909 as the world’s world’s built in 1909 as the Street, - - - - rd ing required significant core upgrades, including upgrades, core significant ing required new two new elevators, the addition of three the new infrastructure stairs and shaft for space of the Reconfiguration the 41 stories. throughout to staggered was this infrastructure shell for core and the structural of the building, integrity ensure support to me the required logistics extensive tow including a new cooling chanical upgrades, Structure software360™ BIM iPads, on Using er. the and allowed quality maintained control Tone as issues identified any quickly to trades resolve progressed. work New MarriottThe International’s In 2015, February 5 Madison opened its doors at Avenue Edition York 2,100sfrooms and suites, guest 273 custom offering lobby an intimate and meeting spaces, of event a state-of-the-artbar, and spa, and center fitness a Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton. by restaurant Meeting the demands of the modern, experi preserving of the original elements traveler, enced and working decades of pri structure, around flexibility required and upgrades or renovations places, of the eclectic. Inand an embrace many fin- with new lighting, coexists millwork historic a by welcomed Guests are ishes and furnishings. ------

Working with the design team of Schrager, The The of Schrager, team with the design Working En and DeSimoneRockwell Consulting Group lead project Tone’s peak construction, Structure At force trade and a nine superintendents manager, build aging The on site. were than 320 of more The New York Edition York New The this 250,000sf, initiated Tone Structure gineers, project in January 2013. Struc $140M conversion Landmarks closely with the NYC worked Tone ture project The the process. throughout Commission areas— scoped discrete three into organized was electriand new mechanical all - renovation, core and high-endcal infrastructure, high-quality in carefully phases were These construction.terior off the original months four shave to sequenced project schedule. With the 2011 purchase of the landmarked proper the 2011 purchase With 4-sided clock atop the MetLife Tower at Madison Avenue and 23 Madison at Avenue Tower the MetLife 4-sided clock atop ty Marriott by with ho International in association the clock paused; Ian Schrager, and designer telier the become skipped to Slated a beat. Yorkers New hotels—unique, Edition fourth of the partnership’s location-centric properties—the upscale, MetLife and deftly a massive undergo about to was Tower a pre to and conversion renovation synchronized 41-story luxury destination. hotel mier, For more than a century, the heartbeat of New York could be conjured in the ticking be conjured of the 26.5ft, could York the heartbeat of New than a century, more For A Landmark Reimagined in New York City York in New Reimagined A Landmark tallest skyscraper.

Friends of Saint Dominic’s Home—a non-profit organization dedicated to the aid of disabled, disadvantaged or vocationally challenged—raised more than $1.2M at the 34th Annual Business and Labor Awards Dinner in New York City. The dinner was attended by over 1,100 business and labor union leaders and executives in the construction, development and real estate industry. Chairman of the Structure Tone was a proud sponsor of the Southern New Dinner Committee, Structure Tone’s Eugene Peter White, York Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s (R) recognized the late John A. Thomann, Vice President/ annual Race Against MS at the Belmont Park Race Track. General Manager, Turner Construction, with the prestigious In a separate event, pictured above, Team Structure Tone Victory Award for his commitment to charitable giving. successfully climbed 66 flights of stairs to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck in Rockefeller Center in ‘MS k Climb to the Top.’ 

Structure Tone London’s cycling team completed the Lon- don to Brighton Bike Ride, a 54-mile track to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation’s battle against heart disease.

Structure Tone Southwest supports efforts to create a l greater awareness of cancer by wearing pink.

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Structure Tone New York hosted high school students from NY Exploring considering careers in the construction field. During the five-week internship, the students learned how to read drawings, compile a budget and present their projects to Structure Tone staff and their peers. m

Structure Tone Dublin hosted their fifth Annual Golf Classic at the K Club, and raised €30,000 from friends and partners in the construction industry, to enable Michael Hickey the child pictured above to be treated by the St. Louis Hospital in the US. Since the event, Michael’s family has raised the €60,000 for the SDR (selective dorsal rhizotomy) surgery, Structure Tone Boston hit the trails at the annual and will be traveling to the US before the end of the year. Thompson Island 4K Run, raising more than $200,000 Structure Tone previously raised funds for two other chil- for Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center dren—Alex and Sophie—who needed SDR procedures, and youth programs. are both well on the road to recovery.

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