Cornerstone Bank Tatnuck Square
Location: Worcester, MA
Client: Cornerstone Bank
Architect: Studio Q Architecture
Madigan completed this 2000 square foot branch bank renovation project for a repeat client - but calling the project a renovation does not quite do justice to all that was done.
In order to build the branch bank our client wanted to bring to the community, the building interior had to be demoed completed down to the building structure, as well as all landscaping, and several areas on the building exterior as well. In addition, we also provided an all-new roof and insulation at exterior walls to bring the building up to the latest building and energy code requirements, abated unforeseen hazardous materials in several locations, provided all-new Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, all new doors, windows, and storefront assemblies, removed an existing double-reinforced 2' thick concrete vault wall and door, and constructed a new tower at the bank entrance, to align with the client's brand standard for their facilities.
Madigan was also deeply involved in the pre-construction process, including assisting with exploratory demolition, design meetings, multiple rounds of budgeting, value engineering, and driving the permitting/variance processes with the local municipality. With the project being an existing building renovation, the unfortunate reality is that several unforeseen conditions popped up that Madigan needed to, and succeeded at handling. Some of these challenges included the discovery that branches coming off of the municipal water and sewer lines were damaged, and needing to be completely replaced and rerouted, as well as a significant amount of asbestos that was uncovered beneath existing building components. Despite these challenges, Madigan was able to deliver the project on-time, ahead of the owner's desired Grand Opening date that was scheduled before a permit was even issued.
Highlights
- 2000 sf renovation of an existing structure to be a new branch bank
- Help drive pre-construction, design, and local municipality variance processes