Construction (21 entries)
1029 Westminster Street
A S.W.A.P. project on the West Side for income guided condominium housing. Architects: Durkee Brown Viverios & Werenfels.
139 Point Street
New construction or reconfigured old construction in the Jewelry District for office space. Architect: James (Jim) Barnes. Photographed May 31, 2004.
19 Fremont Street
An unconventional home (for Providence) in a conventioanl neighborhood. A project of James (Jim) Barnes, architect.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Construction began January 2008. Completion slated to be for early 2010. Architects Symmes Maini & McKee Associates.
Box Office
Ground broke on May 25, 2009. Most of the structure will be prepared off-site, so, new construction could happen rather quickly.
Brown University BioMedical Center
The existing BioMed center on Brown Street got a $95 million addition on Meeting Street for a new Biomedical Research center. Ground broke in October, 2003.
GTECH
A new centerpiece of architecture as you enter the city from I-95. Frankly, it could be better. Architect: Spagnolo Gisness & Associates. Start date: Spring 2005. Projected end date: Fall 2006
I-Way Bridge
A new bridge spanning the Blackstone River floated into place on August 27, 2006. 80 feet high, 400 feet long. Highway will be operational by 2008. Architect William D. Warner and engineer Patricia D. Steere. Beyond the Hurricane Barrier at the mouth of the Bay, Providence.
Jefferson Place/the 903
New construction in the Promenade District. Originally built by a Texas company,
then sold to Paolino and a New York firm for $81m. Photographed 2002-2005. 330 units.
Website:the 903.
Miriam Hospital Expansion
A new addition for the Miriam Hospital in the Summit neighborhood. Designed by HOK and built by Dimeo Construction.
One Ten Westminster
New construction in the Financial District. The largest new project in Providence. A joint venture between the local Granoff company and a Boston firm. 32 stories, 130 condos from $500k to $2.5m.
Parcel 6
Low rise condos along the Blackstone River and across Canal Street from Roger Williams Memorial Park, on the site of the former Blue Ribbon Beef. 7 stories and 255 apartments. Photos ongoing.
RI Credit Union
New bank construction on the edge of Capital Center near the State House. Architect: Newport Collaborative. Started late 2003, finished early 2005.
RIC Residence Hall
New construction mixed with the redevlopment of a small house, done in 1999. Developed by Armory Properties. Durkee, Brown, Viveiros & Werenfels Architects.
RISD Chace Student Center
What was a parking lot along South Main street will soon be a new student center. Architect: Rafael Moneo. Projected Start Date: Fall 2006, Projected End Date: ?
SWELL at 1577 Westminster St
The site of the WBNA Project House, awarded to William Kite Architects in 2003. 4 low-cost “green” condos, with construction to begin summer 2007. Photographed April 2006
The Watson Institute
A center for Brown University’s international studies students. Built 2001-02, photos April 2005. 56,000 sq feet. Rafael Viñoly Architects, NY.
The Westin Hotel Tower
Part of the Procaccianti Group’s plans to expand the Westin after they bought it from the state in 2005. 31 stories, 358 feet tall. A mix of retail, parking, hotel rooms and condominiums. Jung Brannen Associates. Projected finish July 2007.
Two Thomas Street
New construction mixed with the redevlopment of a small house, done in 1999. Developed by Armory Properties. Durkee, Brown, Viveiros & Werenfels Architects.
Vedanta Society addition
New construction on Angell Street for a meeting place and temple. KITE Architects, Providence, and TRAC Builders, general contractors.
Waterplace
New construction in Capital Center for two condo towers; one 19 stories (235 feet) and the other 17; to be completed in late 2007. Ground broken in May 2005. ADD Architects, Boston.
Updated Anecdotes
Dec 11: Eddy Estate Carraige HouseSep 22: Allen Printworks
Sep 22: Talk of the Town (Bar)
Sep 22: Gorham Silver
Jun 13: Improved Laminated Metals
Jun 13: To Kalon Club
Jun 13: Providence Aerial circa 1975
Jun 13: The Milk Can
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Aug 18: RI AuditoriumMar 16: American Woolen
Oct 16: Clark's Flower Shop
Mar 22: Gorham Silver
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Oct 14: Earl P. Mason Carriage HouseJun 10: Terminal Warehouses
Apr 26: Union Wadding
Apr 26: Ward Baking, aka Victory Plating
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- 1029 Westminster Street
- 139 Point Street
- 19 Fremont Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Box Office
- Brown University BioMedical Center
- GTECH
- I-Way Bridge
- Jefferson Place/the 903
- Miriam Hospital Expansion
- One Ten Westminster
- Parcel 6
- RI Credit Union
- RIC Residence Hall
- RISD Chace Student Center
- SWELL at 1577 Westminster St
- The Watson Institute
- The Westin Hotel Tower
- Two Thomas Street
- Vedanta Society addition
- Waterplace