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Levi + Wong Design Associates serves as architect, interior designer and landscape architect for Mary Ann Morse Nursing and Rehabilitation project

Levi + Wong Design Associates, Inc. provided as architectural, interior design, and landscape architecture services for the Mary Ann Morse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's 11,000 s/f addition and 10,000 s/f renovations. Attached to the north end of the existing facility, each of the addition's two floors is characterized by a unique layout designed for a specific purpose. The first floor Alder Unit is dedicated to short-term rehabilitation and the revitalization of body and mind. A rehabilitation gym equipped with the latest technology helps residents regain physical strength and provides access to an outdoor therapy area. The adjacent activities of daily living (ADL) apartment is geared to re-train residents in the finer points of residential living before returning home. The Alder unit addition includes six single occupancy short term stay rooms with a bathroom including a European shower. The second floor Birch Unit is dedicated to the care of residents needing memory support. With non-traditional single loaded corridors, or open plan, resident rooms overlook a central dining / living area. This design feature entices residents to leave their rooms and interact more with their surroundings. The dining / living area opens onto a secure roof deck, and is filled with an abundance of natural light through a clerestory feature. Besides the addition, there were other modifications made to the main building. Several new common areas were added throughout the building - a new living room, a library and a roof deck for the Long-Term Care Cedar Unit. The nurses' stations were completely renovated to accommodate current practices and provide a non institutional hospitality "front" and an enlarged work area that is out of sight. Insuring the transition between the addition and the existing was seamless, finishes were upgraded in many areas throughout the rest of building.
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Weston & Sampson earns award from ACEC for Arlington DPW job

Arlington, MA Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc., has earned a National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement in the American Council of Engineering Companies’ (ACEC) 58th annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA). The award comes for leading the renovation of the Arlington Department of Public Works (DPW) facility.
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State legislature ends session without passing PLA bill - by Joe Camilo

State legislature ends session without passing PLA bill - by Joe Camilo

Massachusetts taxpayers dodged a bullet when the state Senate didn’t take up legislation passed by the House in the waning moments of the legislative session that would have made it easier for municipalities and state agencies to use union-only project labor agreements (PLAs) on construction projects.
Ask the Electrician: Is summer a prime time for commercial electrical maintenance?

Ask the Electrician: Is summer a prime time for commercial electrical maintenance?

The answer is “Yes!” While January marks the official new year, many businesses view September as a fresh start. This makes summer an ideal time for commercial property owners to schedule long-term electrical maintenance projects.
Ask the Electrician:  How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?

Ask the Electrician: How do I prepare my commercial building for a disaster?

New England’s notorious weather – from fierce winter storms to summer squalls and fall hurricanes – can leave businesses in the dark. While power outages are often blamed on storms, they can also be caused by unforeseen events like accidents or construction mishaps. While it’s impossible to prevent disasters and power outages entirely, proactive preparation can significantly minimize their impact on your commercial building.
The design-build advantage: Integrated interior design solutions - by Parker Snyder

The design-build advantage: Integrated interior design solutions - by Parker Snyder

When it comes to corporate interior spaces for both commercial and industrial projects, partnering with a design-build firm with in-house interior design services can offer clients many benefits. Unlike traditional delivery methods where interior designers operate independently from the design and construction teams, often creating a longer project timeline as cost negotiations and revisions ensue