News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: September 17, 2021
Project of the Month: Dellbrook|JKS completes work at Bancroft Lofts - a 400,000 s/f adaptive re-use renovation and construction
Framingham, MA New England construction management firm Dellbrook|JKS has completed The Bancroft at 59 Fountain St. alongside KPD Advisors and Bargmann Hendrie + Archetype, Inc.
The 150,000 s/f Bancroft Building is an adaptive re-use renovation of a historic mill building making room for 160 residential units. The project also included the conversion of an existing powerhouse building to a high-end amenity space. As well as the new construction of a 172,018 s/f, four-story-wood framed building over two levels of steel podium for an additional 96 units and a 224-space parking garage.
“We are really pleased with the finished result of Bancroft Lofts. It’s a gorgeous development that the project team can be proud of. With a new six-story structure alongside two adaptively re-used buildings that are a seven-minute walk to the commuter rail, it should be a great addition to the area.” said Eric Tanery, Dellbrook|JKS project manager.
Amenities at 59 Fountain St. will include a rooftop garden and function space, a pool terrace, common areas, a pet wash, a fitness center, workspace, bicycle repair station, and bicycle storage. 59 Fountain St. overlooks Farm Pond, nestled in downtown near the MBTA commuter rail station, Rtes. 9 and 30 and the Mass. Tpke.
Dellbrook|JKS provides a full range of construction services throughout the New England region. Their firm has over 30 years of experience and a team of more than 200 professionals with expertise to provide services across a variety of market sectors, building types and construction methods.
The project team included:
- Dellbrook|JKS - Construction Manager
- National Granite Flooring - Flooring
- Metropolitan - Cabinets
- B&M Restoration - Facade Restoration and Concrete Coating
- Wayne J Griffin Electric Inc. - Electrical
- Legacy Fire Protection, Inc. - Fire Protection
- Thermo - Architectural Window Installations
- MetroWalls - Framing, Drywall, ACT
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