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Owner
Manhattan East Suite Hotels
Location
New York, New York
Total Area
152,000 sf
Scope
RSA with our Associate Interior Designer, DiLeonardo Intl. performed Architectural services and coordination of all engineering services
Site construction administration and coordination services
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The Benjamin Hotel
Program
Complete renovation of 26 story hotel constructed 1920s, including complete mechanical, electrical, plumbing and communication replacement
Restoration of limestone facades, bronze entrance doors and canopy
Interior renovation including restaurants, meeting rooms and health spa
The new hotel was designed to be a modern, high technology
four star business hotel
Challenges
Completion of construction documents for the entire project in ten weeks
Integration of the new HVAC, electrical and plumbing risers into existing structure, working within the constraints of limited floor to floor heights and an extremely tight floor plan
Preservation of the hotel's historic integrity and artistic detailing while incorporating state-of-the-art utilities
Awards
The Year's Best Design - 1999
Upscale Suite
Lodging Hospitality
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