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Tocci Building Companies 660 Main Street Woburn, MA 01801
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Most building conversions and preservations present unique challenges. The creativity, experience, and intelligence of the Owner/Designer/Constructor team make the difference between a successful project and a frustrating experience. In our experience, solutions to these challenges result in some of the projects’ unique and signature elements. Problem solving also enhances the teams’ affection for the buildings as members see their contributions realized in the final design.
c o o l c a l m constructed 3 CORPORATE OVERVIEW methods. He has grown the company into a multi- each project: RELEVANT EXPERIENCE million dollar firm servicing private and public reduced fit and technical problems Historic Preservation and Adaptive Re-Use is in the HISTORY residential, commercial and institutional owners minimized cost overruns Tocci-DNA. This company focus starts with our and developers. Tocci Building Companies are third generation minimized schedule delays own home in Woburn, Massachusetts. Once the successors of John Tocci & Sons, a general minimized non-discretionary change orders source of custom created tiles, tiles that are housed TOCCI SERVICE TOCCI contracting business founded in 1922 by zero safety issues and lost work days throughout American 19th Century and early Giovanni Tocci. Giovanni, a skilled mason, Tocci has devoted the past thirty years to minimized litigation 20th Century iconic structures, today we have emigrated from Italy to Newton, MA, in 1917. promoting better company and industry practices: revitalized this once neglected and dormant space RECOGNITION By 1922 he had formed his own enterprise—a bettering business conduct, partner relationships into a structure that proudly houses our uniquely general contracting service providing multi-trade and project execution. Virtual Design and We motivate the whole team to “work for the imaginative and collaborative occupants. It expertise for building single family homes and Construction and Building Information Modeling project.” This philosophy rewards stakeholders with continues through the attached examples. In each small commercial buildings. In the mid 1950s (VDC/BIM) are central to the success of this a highly satisfying project experience. And often of these dramatic structures, there are examples mission. Our use of VDC/BIM enhances design leads to professional recognition. of how the Tocci-approach towards teamwork and and building performance and measurably 2011 AGC Build New England Performance early communication of solutions brings dramatic improves the product we deliver through our broad Award, Park 87 and welcomed results. Each of these examples range of services. contribute to stitch together a picture of how a 2010 International Interior Design Best Office company that is ready to think and doesn’t take Our services include: Award, Autodesk AEC HQ short cuts can work with architects and owners Pre-construction 2009 BusinessWeek & Architectural Record with similar vision to re-create magnificent ancient VDC/BIM Project Execution Planning Design Award, Autodesk AEC HQ buildings. These buildings simply can no longer LEED® Project Support 2009 AIA Technology in Architectural Practice be built in today’s culture and climate. We are General Contracting Building Information Model (BIM) proud to contribute to the continued life of these Construction Management at Risk Award, Autodesk AEC HQ special buildings, and moreover breath into them his son, Valentino Tocci, assumed control of the Agency Construction Management 2009 AGC Build New England Honor Award, new beauty that mixes their earned patina of a firm. Val, an expert mason and accountant, Design-Build Autodesk AEC HQ century (or more) of use, with modern fabrics grew the company into a respected medium- Integrated Project Delivery 2008 ABC Merit Construction Award, sympathetically incorporated. This rugged blend sized concern specializing in public construction Turnkey Services Element® and Aloft® Hotel Campus for of existing and modern, of used and new, creates including schools, libraries and municipal housing. Many of our VDC/BIM protocols have been Starwood an atmosphere that could simply never be created John L. Tocci, Val’s son and current CEO, took adopted by the American Institute of Architects and 2008 ENR Top Newsmakers of the Year, John otherwise. the helm in 1985. John is a widely recognized the Associated General Contractors of America Tocci early adopter and innovative user of advanced as recommended best practice. They significantly building science technology and project delivery contribute to achievement of the goals we set for
4 Tocci Building Companies c o o l c a l m constructed 5 Adaptive Reuse Portfolio Tocci Building Companies Corporate TEAM LEADER to find and implement problem solving without Building jeopardizing existing fabric as various solutions Location Woburn, MA are examined. Tocci often joins projects at their Client Tocci Building Companies Valentino J. Tocci Abbot Mill onset since we provide advanced budget, sched- Location Westford, MA Architect Bergmeyer Associates Senior Project Manager Stats 2000 . factory to office conversion uling, and brainstorming solutions at the earliest TOCCI Client Yule Development Valentino Tocci (“VJ”) has a TOCCI Architect Ganek Architects preconstruction stages of a building. Tocci and our Landmark at Monastery Heights graduate degree in Architec- Stats 2012 . 134 unit mill to apartment Location West Springfield, MA BIM expertise help maximize coordination of de- ture in Historic Preservation. conversion . $23.0m Client Simsbury Associates, Inc. sign and construction principles. VJ’s primary role He has been a specialist in Monarch Lofts Architect EGA Architects during preconstruction is to head up the examina- Stats 2001 . 105 unit monastery to ALF restoring antique architec- Location Lowell, MA tion of existing fabric and to filter design concepts conversion . $7.3m ture since 1992 and has Client Mass Innovations through a real construction practical review. Once worked on museum level Architect Finegold Alexander Architects Searles Building the project enters into construction, VJ leads the architecture such as Mount Stats 2012 . 198 unit mill to apartment Location Methuen, MA procurement process of subcontractors (contract conversion . $21.0m Client Bergmeyer Development Vernon (George Washington’s award and scope), establishes and maintains 280 Summer Street Architect Bergmeyer Architects home), the Octagon Museum (Washington DC), Stats 1998 . conversion of historic school . construction schedule, facilitates the communication Location Boston, MA the Lars Anderson House (Washington, DC), as $14.3m between design team (architects and engineers), Client Bulfinch Development well as prominent institutional buildings such as subcontractors and Owner, and tracks monetary Architect Muzzey Condominiums Bergmeyer Architects the Massachusetts State House, the John Adams Stats 1988 . renovation . $7.2m Location Lexington, MA issues (adjudicate change orders, assure sched- Superior Courthouse (Boston, MA) and has utilized uled progress payments, track budget vs. actual Powder Mill Square Client Noyes Corporations Architect Notter, Finegold and Alexander this combination of experience and education in Location Andover, MA costs) and confirms each subcontractor fulfills their Stats School to condo conversion adaptive re-use of mill buildings. Ancient buildings Client Northpoint Realty Development construction obligation. Architect Chan Krieger Sieniewicz Harbor View Hotel contain surprises that often don’t materialize until Stats 2006 . mill property; 120 units in new Location Martha’s Vineyard, MA construction is well underway. Being prepared for and re-purposed buildings . $14.3m Client First Winthrop Corporation these invisible occurrences and having an aptitude Education Architect The Preservation Partnership One Russell Street towards seeing solutions that resolve the issue, University of Texas Stats 1990 . gut rehab of historic hotel Location Cambridge, MA while maximizing their architectural contributions is Austin, TX Client One Russell Street LLP a knack of VJ’s. MS Architectural Studies/Historic Preservation Architect Weaver & Associates Architects Worcester Polytechnic Institute Stats 2007 . 24 unit nursing home to condo VJ combines his skill set and his experience with Worcester, MA conversion . $6.5m an ability to communicate and share information. BS Civil Engineering As an advanced innovator in Building Information Modeling, Tocci Bldg Corp is uniquely positioned
6 Tocci Building Companies c o o l c a l m constructed 7 Affiliations The Octagon Museum [cultural | H.P.] Location Gardner, MA Employment Client City of Gardner National Trust for Historic Preservation Location Washington, DC Tocci Building Corporation Stats Interior and exterior restoration . $0.24m Historic New England/Society for Preservation of Client American Architectural Foundation Woburn, MA New England Antiquities Stats Interior and exterior restoration . $3.5m George P. Schultz National Foreign Affairs 2009 - Present Training Center [public] Lars Anderson House [cultural | H.P.] Federal Capital Partners Licenses Location Arlington, VA TOCCI Location Washington, DC Washington, DC TOCCI Client United States Government Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License Stats 06 . restoration . $5.0m 2007 - 2008 Stats $40.0m Mount Vernon (George Washington’s Residence) Triton Real Estate Partners Career Experience John Adams Courthouse (Suffolk County) [cultural | H.P.] Annapolis, MD [public | H.P.] Abbot Mill [residential | H.P.] Location Mount Vernon, VA 2006 - 2007 Stats 95 . exterior restoration Location Boston, MA Location Westford, MA Client Commonwealth of Massachusetts Muckle & Associates, Inc. Client Yule Development Fairfax Square [commercial mixed use] Stats Restoration . $13.6m Lawrence, MA Designer Ganek Architects, Inc. Location Tysons Corner, VA 1997 - 2005 Stats mill conversion . $23.0m Stats Offices and retail . $50.0m Lowell Superior Courthouse [public | H.P.] Location Lowell, MA A.H. White Construction Management Monarch Lofts [residential | H.P.] Client United States Postal Service Client Commonwealth of Massachusetts Alexandria, VA Location Lowell, MA Black Rock Congregational Church [religious] Stats Exterior restoration . $1.0m 1995 - 1997 Client Mass Innovation Location Fairfield, CT Designer Alexander + Fiengold Associates Client Black Rock Congregational Church Marlborough Superior Courthouse [public] Daniel Mann Johnson Mendenhall Stats 11. mill conversion . $21.0m Architect Wiles + Architects Location Marlborough, MA Arlington, VA Client Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1995 “The Monterey” [residential] Stats 12 . $23.0m Stats Exterior restoration . $1.0m Location Washington, DC Emmanuel Church [religious] Tidewater Restoration Client Federal Capital Partners Location Boston, MA Massachusetts State House [public | H.P.] Fredericksburg, VA Stats 06 . 214 unit renovation . $40.0m Client Episcopal Diocese of Boston Location Boston, MA 1994-1995 Client Commonwealth of Massachusetts Somerset House Tower II [residential] Stats Exterior restoration . $0.20m Clark Construction Stats Exterior restoration . $5.0m Stats 06 . condo restoration . $5.0m Cambridge City Hall [public | H.P.] Bethesda, MA The Pentagon [public | H.P.] 1989 - 1993 Congregational House [commercial | H.P.] Location Cambridge, MA Client City of Cambridge Location Arlington, VA Location Boston, MA Stats Exterior restoration . $1.9m Client United States Government Stats Exterior restoration . $0.28m Stats Renovation Lynn Public Library The Legion Building [cultural| H.P.] [public | H.P.] Location Lynn, MA Location Gloucester, MA Client Town of Lynn Client American Legion Stats Exterior restoration . $0.20m Stats Interior and exterior restoration . $0.20m Gardner City Hall [public | H.P.]
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HISTORICAL RENOVATION + PRESERVATION EXPERIENCE ABBOT mills Westford, MA | 134 units | 4 stories | 209,000 sf
Abbot Mill is a classic American mill building complex. This building represents a success story which needs to be remembered. Perhaps, in fact, it provides some valuable insight on how this TOCCI country can improve its current economic conditions. In the mid-19th century an industrious TOCCI entrepreneur begins manufacturing blankets from wool. As each decade passes he finds an increasing demand for his product and as such the need for more manufacturing space. This rapid expansion resulted in a building complex with a myriad of corridors connecting mill building to mill building (including an enclosed bridge structure to connect the mill directly to a large storehouse building). This mill complex was providing fabric and coincidentally became the fabric of this region as it supplied employment to hundreds of workers and goods to thousands of consumers. This expansion started from its first structure in 1865, through additional buildings in 1890, 1908, and ultimately its final building (a power plant to power the mill complex) in 1950.
This hodge-podge collection of mill buildings was brilliantly re-purposed into breathtaking finished residential space. Each apartment is unique and each resident can boast “Yes, I like your apartment but let me show you mine”. In the center of this connection of multiple buildings exists the Atrium. It is lit from above from a 70’ long skylight. It is bookended on either side by an exposed elevator structure to the East and a magnificent, bare steel, cantilevered stair system climbing three stories high to the West. These architectural features frame a resulting meeting space that is the pride of the revitalized complex.
Abbot utilized a unique combination of industrious and imaginative team members that partnered to recreate something that’s its originator would appreciate. Once a dormant space that spent 25 years waiting for its re-birth, the Abbot Mill incorporated a passionate Owner that has a distinct vision, an architect that has brilliant adaptive skills, and a Contractor that finds ways to say “yes! We can do that!” and the result of this special collaboration is a building that maximizes it’s energy resources and found methods for highlighting unique architectural elements that initially appeared as obstacles and ended up as indispensable features.
12 Tocci Building Companies c o o l c a l m constructed 13 ABBOT mills Westford, MA | 134 units | 4 stories | 209,000 sf
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14 Tocci Building Companies c o o l c a l m constructed 15 monarch lofts Lawrence, MA | 198 units | 6 stories | 360,000 sf
In 1908 William Wood recognized, there must be a better way. He was well acquainted with the neighboring mill city of Lowell, MA and he readily believed it had deficiencies that could be TOCCI improved upon. This is America in the early 20th Century, where each generation was devoted to TOCCI improving the advances of the generation before it, and our entire country was benefiting by this effort.
When Wood was finished, he had created two buildings, stretched side by side that were each 1500 feet long, 123 feet wide and six stories (100 feet) high. Wood had created 2.2 million square feet of mill structure devoted to fabrication of worsted wool. Put into perspective, the Sears Tower (actually Willis Tower now) is 1451 feet tall. The Wood Mill was longer than the Sears Tower is tall.
Fast forward to the early 2000’s, through two world wars, unionized labor, the flight of the manufactured industries to the South and then, ultimately, overseas and this colossal building still stands but is horribly underutilized. Her sister to her North which matched her brick for brick in width and height and length had been demolished decades before, and this mill building stood waiting for someone to put her to use for something other than dry storage.
In 2012 the rejuvenated structure, reborn as the “Monarch Lofts”. These apartments contain soaring 16’ high ceilings, and windows that are 14’ tall by 8’ wide. These windows, in turn, bringing in light to illuminate 200 apartments with exposed wood beams, wood posts, and brick walls. Once the broad shoulders and core structure of the industrial revolution, it is now the stately residence to young and old who appreciate that we can save buildings, and in turn they can offer us magnificent living space that would otherwise be impossible to duplicate.
The Monarch Lofts is a tribute to a man who built a mill which created a city which in turn changed American History. It stands in a renewed existence stating what was and what is and what can be. Tocci considers it an honor to have been an important part of the team that breathed new energy into a structure that stood for so much that is and was America.
16 Tocci Building Companies c o o l c a l m constructed 17 monarch lofts Lawrence, MA | 198 units | 6 stories | 360,000 sf
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18 Tocci Building Companies c o o l c a l m constructed 19 T uoCCI B ilding Companies Woburn, Ma | 2 stories | 22,000 sf
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20 Tocci Building Companies c o o l c a l m constructed 21 280 Summer street Boston, MA | 10 stories | 23,000 sf
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22 Tocci Building Companies c o o l c a l m constructed 23 POWDER MILL square Andover, MA | 120 units | 4 stories | 293,658 sf (3 buildings)
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24 Tocci Building Companies c o o l c a l m constructed 25 one RUSSELl STREET Cambridge, MA | 24 units | 4 stories | 41,047 sf
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26 Tocci Building Companies c o o l c a l m constructed 27 landmark at Monastery heights West Springfield, MA | 105 units | 4 stories | 85,000 sf
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28 Tocci Building Companies c o o l c a l m constructed 29 Searles Methuen, MA | 5 stories | 28,000 sf
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30 Tocci Building Companies c o o l c a l m constructed 31 MZ UZ eY CONDOMINIUMS Lexington, MA | 120 units | 3 stories | 175,000 sf
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In 1984 Tocci transformed this beautiful building from its dated and well-used purpose as one of Massachusetts (and the US’s) finest public educational buildings into unique and welcoming condominium housing. Details that were lost due to years of neglect were brought back to life. For example the decorative cornice around the roof line was painted to match historic photos and brought back to life, brickwork was repointed and cleaned to restore former appearance, the monumental windows were restored and continue to be (with its belfry) a signature architectural element.
Modern touches, such as skylights to bring natural light into interior atrium spaces, were incorporated with these revitalized antique elements to provide a special living space which continues to be a coveted residential environment.
32 Tocci Building Companies c o o l c a l m constructed 33 harbor view hotel Edgartown, MA | 114 keys | 4 stories | 66,000 sf | General Contracting
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