Crowne Plaza Hotel

Newton, MA

ARCHITECT: LAFRENIERE ARCHITECTS

PHOTOS BY GREGG SHUPE

Phased eight-month project replacing all 298 floor-to-ceiling window units in the Newton Crowne Plaza Hotel building, which stands over the Mass. Turnpike at Exit 17. The hotel remained operational while Chapman replaced the original 40-year-old steel windows with a thermally broken aluminum window system that incorporates insulated and low-e coated glass for increased efficiency and lower heating and cooling costs.

 

Project also included architectural glass facade and vestibule with automatic sliders. Entry canopy upgrades including new architectural metal panels, black iron perimeter fence, custom lighting and waterproofing upgrades. Extensive HVAC upgrades in fitness center/pool to improve overall performance