Torrey Architecture

Dreaming of a French Château? Consider, instead, a pair of French doors to unlock the beauty of your home and garden!

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https://www.torreyarchitecture.com/projects/le-portail-francais/

Need a new spot to enjoy the Fall Colors? Something like this expansive deck would provide you with breathtaking panoramic views of the changing leaves' natural beauty!

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https://www.torreyarchitecture.com/projects/dramatic-deck/

Reconnect with Nature! Torrey Architecture is happy to help 'unlock' your access to the natural world.

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https://www.torreyarchitecture.com/projects/garden-doors/

While we’ve all been adapting to life during a worldwide pandemic, our living spaces have served as places of refuge, and for many, as workplaces. This added attention to our homes has prompted many to consider changes to improve functionality, add amenities, save energy and make the most of their properties’ potential. This newsletter offers examples of transformational projects we have recently implemented for our clients. Read on.
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Transformation-Tales-by-Torrey-Architecture--Continued.html?soid=1117991550633&aid=WUZKU7CZeGA

Our recently completed renovation of the front door retail space of Brookline's S.S.Pierce Building was the subject of an article by the President of the Brookline Historical Society. I recommend a visit when you are in Coolidge Corner.

http://brooklinehistory.blogspot.com/2018/02/an-echo-of-ss-pierce-in-coolidge-corner.html

An Echo of S.S. Pierce in Coolidge Corner

Torrey Architecture envisions new life for existing structures. For this warehouse renovation, see our design rendering followed by a photo series of the Transformation.

A New Era for an Old Warehouse
For this vacant ca.1900 furniture storehouse located in the heart of Wi******er, MA, Torrey Architecture’s adaptive re-use design revitalized its masonry exterior while highlighting the interior’s massive timber framing.

About the Project
Serving as expansion space for Construction Managers John Moriarty and Associates, this three-story 9,500 SF commercial building was completely renovated for office and retail use.

Core and shell improvements included cleaned and repointed brickwork with stone trim, new windows, storefront and glass block glazing, a new roof, full envelope insulation, a new elevator, staircases, kitchenettes and toilets, with all new infrastructure for life safety, accessibility, fire protection, and mechanical/electrical services. Common area and tenant fit-out included new entrance lobbies, new private and open office spaces, conference rooms, storage and all new finishes.

The upper level windows were replaced according to archival documentation, while the street level commercial garage doors were reimagined as a mercantile storefront complementary of the handsome façade, animating the streetscape in Wi******er’s Center Business District. The former loading dock apron was transformed into a fully-accessible planted terrace with granite and ironwork detailing, and a new entry canopy was designed to be compatible with the original structure’s three-bay classical design.

The interior office floors were finished to showcase the exposed timber framing of this former warehouse, and the company gym provides an additional amenity for this productive work environment created out of raw industrial space.

The local Planning Board Design Review process for this designated historically significant structure within the Center Business District was complimentary of our attention to historic details and concealment of rooftop equipment. The review board was appreciative of the new “eyes to the street” provided by our welcoming façade for the revitalized 18-20 Park Street building.

Team
Architectural Team:
Torrey Architecture
RJ O'Connell & Associates
JML Engineering

Furnishings:
FCi Boston

General Contractor:
John Moriarty and Associates

JMA Design/Build:
Lake HVAC
Lynco Fire Protection
Interstate Electrical Services Corp

Photography:
Peter Lewitt

Client:
John Moriarty and Associates has grown to become one of the most respected construction management firms in the industry, with a track record of delivering a predictable result on a variety of project types; from high-rise office construction in urban settings to complicated laboratory and health care facilities to residential projects of varying standards to finally the suburban office building that needs to be built quickly and effectively.
http://www.jm-a.com/about-us/

JMA was the Construction Manager for the award-winning revitalization of 131 Clarendon Street in Boston’s Back Bay for Brookline Bancorp’s headquarters. http://www.torreyarchitecture.com/working/brookline-bancorp/
http://www.bostonpreservation.org/programs/awards-2013.html

Location:
The Town of Wi******er updated its zoning in 2015 with new by-laws to encourage thoughtful development of the Center Business District. John Moriarty & Associates' rehabilitation of 18-20 Park Street exemplifies the goals of this planning approach.
https://www.winchester.us/

Announcing the new Banking Rotunda in Coolidge Corner:
When Brookline Bank acquired the flagship tenancy of Coolidge Corner’s landmark S.S. Pierce Building at 1324 Beacon Street in the heart of Brookline’s busiest commercial district, Torrey Architecture was commissioned to re-design the bank’s largest branch for its new location.

About the Project
Torrey Architecture’s design for the new interior of this historic structure evokes the grand banking halls of the past while taking full advantage of 21st century materials and construction techniques, including demountable aluminum-framed glazing, laser-cut ceramic tiles and LED-lit stretched fabric ceilings.
The architect’s task of transforming the vacant 3750 SF into an inviting, comfortable and safe working environment for a dozen bankers to serve their many loyal customers was made challenging by the space’s irregular shape, ten large window bays and nine closely-spaced structural columns.
Seven private offices, a glazed conference room, 24-hour lobby, three teller stations and a gallery for local art installations ring the elliptical banking hall, delivering on Brookline Bank’s commitment to personal service.
Visible through arched windows from the busy sidewalk, the rotunda’s luminous stepped ring ceiling is visually supported by three columns centered within the elliptical circulation path, connecting visitors with bankers, tellers and investment advisers.
The acoustical properties of the stretched fabric ceiling and its glare-free lighting combine with unobtrusive multi-zoned climate control to provide a pleasant working environment and welcoming visitor experience for the bank’s many loyal customers.

Team
Architectural Team:
Torrey Architecture
D.M.Berg Consultants
BLW Engineering
East Corp Electrical Services
Interiors:
Sheehans
General Contractor:
CBC Construction
Photography:
Peter Lewitt
Client:
Brookline Bank, a full-service financial institution, provides individuals and businesses with deposit and lending services, residential mortgages and home equity lending, commercial and CRE banking, cash management, merchant services, and access to investment services. https://www.brooklinebank.com/
Torrey Architecture has designed nineteen out of Brookline Bank’s twenty-five Boston area branches. http://www.torreyarchitecture.com/working/
Location:
About Coolidge Corner: http://www.brooklinehistoricalsociety.org/history/pehlke/coolidge.asp

Torrey Architecture listens carefully to homeowners' desires for change while studying the unique character of their existing properties before designing renovations and additions that complement their settings and express the lifestyles of their inhabitants. These selected projects illustrate innovative modifications and additions to existing homes to connect interiors to their surroundings, thus providing comfortable shelter in tune with the natural environment.
Woodland Residence, Eastern Massachusetts
House on Cape Cod Bay, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Craftsman Kitchen, Eastern Massachusetts
Mid-Century Update, Eastern Massachusetts
All Season Retreat, Eastern Massachusetts
Tuscan Revival Renovation, Eastern Massachusetts
Light-Filled Kitchen, Eastern Massachusetts