850 Fountain St., Cambridge

Scope

Included the design concept for 4 studios, assessing the construction and overall project costs, preparing a proforma, then provided a project feasibility report. Provided Program Management services to assist in the design process, then prepare the feasibility report.

Solution

Conestoga College identified an opportunity to construct 4 sound stages at their Fountain St. campus. THL was retained as the overall project managers to develop a design concept, prepare a project cost estimate, forecasted revenue and proforma, then recommend the financial feasibility of the report. Some of the fundamental points were based upon THL’s experience on the construction of the Pinewood stages. Our final report indicated that the yield justified the construction. Work has now been paused as the college reviews their options for proceeding.

Type

Commercial

Scope

It is a new, second rental building on the same property as the original rental building. THL was contacted by the Owner to assist in resolving the final complex design issues to obtain the Notice of Approval with Conditions. Plus provided an overall project cost analysis and scheduling plan.

 

Solution

THL focused on addressing the key City and design issues such that the Notice of Approval with Conditions (NOAC) was issued 6 months after we began work.  THL is now retained to oversee the entire project, which includes resolving the NOAC conditions, completing the Parkland Dedication, and leading the design team in preparing the permit drawings. As part of this THL conducted a Value Engineering exercise to optimize the building design.

Type

Residential