Regency Center’s The Abbot Wins Historic Preservation Award
Regency Centers' The Abbot in Cambridge, MA, has won the 2024 Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award from Preservation Massachusetts. This award recognizes transformative projects that embrace community, create partnerships, and revitalize historical elements. The Abbot, with roots dating back to the late 1800s, consists of three buildings: The Abbot Building, The Brattle Building, and a newly constructed infill.
Regency Centers partnered with PCA to restore and modernize the historic buildings while adding a complementary third structure. The project involved careful preservation efforts, including restoring the iconic curved glass storefront and preserving the "Dewey, Cheetham & Howe" sign from NPR's Car Talk. The Abbot now offers 60,000 SF of combined office and retail space in a prime location at the entrance to Harvard University.
Il The Abbot di Regency Centers a Cambridge, MA, ha vinto il 2024 Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award da Preservation Massachusetts. Questo premio riconosce progetti trasformativi che abbracciano la comunità, creano partenariati e rivalorizzano elementi storici. Il Abbot, con radici che risalgono alla fine del 1800, è composto da tre edifici: L'Abbot Building, il Brattle Building e una nuova costruzione.
Regency Centers ha collaborato con PCA per restaurare e modernizzare gli edifici storici, aggiungendo una terza struttura complementare. Il progetto ha comportato attenti sforzi di conservazione, inclusa la restaurazione dell'iconica vetrina in vetro curvo e la preservazione del cartello "Dewey, Cheetham & Howe" dal programma Car Talk di NPR. Il Abbot ora offre 60.000 piedi quadrati di spazio per uffici e negozi in una posizione di prestigio all'ingresso della Harvard University.
El The Abbot de Regency Centers en Cambridge, MA, ha ganado el 2024 Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award de Preservation Massachusetts. Este premio reconoce proyectos transformadores que abrazan a la comunidad, crean asociaciones y revitalizan elementos históricos. The Abbot, con raíces que se remontan a finales de los años 1800, consta de tres edificios: El Abbot Building, El Brattle Building, y una nueva construcción.
Regency Centers se asoció con PCA para restaurar y modernizar los edificios históricos mientras añadía una tercera estructura complementaria. El proyecto implicó esfuerzos cuidadosos de preservación, incluyendo la restauración de la icónica tienda de vidrio curvado y la preservación del cartel "Dewey, Cheetham & Howe" del programa Car Talk de NPR. The Abbot ahora ofrece 60,000 pies cuadrados de espacio combinado de oficinas y comercio en una ubicación privilegiada en la entrada de la universidad de Harvard.
레젠시 센터의 The Abbot가 매사추세츠주 캠브리지에서 2024 메이어 토마스 M. 메니노 유산상을 수상했습니다. 이 상은 지역사회를 포용하고, 파트너십을 창출하며, 역사적 요소를 재활성화하는 변 transformational 프로젝트를 인정합니다. The Abbot은 1800년대 후반까지 거슬러 올라가는 뿌리를 가지고 있으며, 세 개의 건물로 구성되어 있습니다: The Abbot Building, The Brattle Building, 그리고 새로 건축된 인필입니다.
레젠시 센터는 PCA와 협력하여 역사적인 건물들을 복원하고 현대화하는 한편, 보완적인 제3의 구조물을 추가했습니다. 이 프로젝트에는 상징적인 곡면 유리 상점을 복원하고 NPR의 Car Talk 프로그램에서 온 "Dewey, Cheetham & Howe" 간판을 보존하는 등 세심한 보존 노력이 포함되었습니다. The Abbot은 현재 하버드대학교 입구의 주요 위치에 60,000 평방피트의 오피스 및 상업 공간을 제공합니다.
Le The Abbot de Regency Centers à Cambridge, MA, a remporté le 2024 Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award de Preservation Massachusetts. Ce prix reconnaît les projets transformateurs qui renforcent la communauté, créent des partenariats et revitalisent des éléments historiques. The Abbot, dont les racines remontent à la fin des années 1800, se compose de trois bâtiments : le Abbot Building, le Brattle Building et une nouvelle construction.
Regency Centers s'est associé à PCA pour restaurer et moderniser les bâtiments historiques tout en ajoutant une troisième structure complémentaire. Le projet a impliqué des efforts de préservation soignés, y compris la restauration de la vitrine en verre incurvé emblématique et la préservation de l'enseigne "Dewey, Cheetham & Howe" de l'émission Car Talk de NPR. The Abbot offre désormais 60 000 pieds carrés d'espace combiné pour bureaux et commerces dans un emplacement privilégié à l'entrée de l'université de Harvard.
Das The Abbot von Regency Centers in Cambridge, MA, hat den 2024 Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award von Preservation Massachusetts gewonnen. Dieser Preis erkennt transformative Projekte an, die die Gemeinschaft einbeziehen, Partnerschaften schaffen und historische Elemente revitalisieren. The Abbot, dessen Wurzeln bis ins späte 19. Jahrhundert zurückreichen, besteht aus drei Gebäuden: dem Abbot Building, dem Brattle Building und einer neu errichteten Ergänzung.
Regency Centers hat mit PCA zusammengearbeitet, um die historischen Gebäude zu restaurieren und zu modernisieren und eine ergänzende dritte Struktur hinzuzufügen. Das Projekt beinhaltete sorgfältige Erhaltungsmaßnahmen, einschließlich der Restaurierung des ikonischen, geschwungenen Glas-Schaufensters und der Erhaltung des „Dewey, Cheetham & Howe“-Schildes aus NPRs Car Talk. The Abbot bietet nun 60.000 Quadratfuß kombinierte Büro- und Einzelhandelsfläche an einem erstklassigen Standort am Eingang zur Harvard University.
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 23, 2024 / The Abbot, an iconic centerpiece in Cambridge, MA, recently received the 2024 Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award. Awarded by Preservation Massachusetts, this accolade celebrates transformative projects that embrace the community, create partnerships, and revitalize the best of the past to make something good for the future. The Abbot was one of eight projects honored with this award.
Since 1988, Preservation Massachusetts has recognized the best in preservation with its annual awards program. This year's "Lifetime of Preservation" theme celebrates the individuals and organizations that have made substantial, long-term contributions to historic preservation across the Commonwealth.
With roots dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, the site consists of three buildings: The Abbot Building, which anchors the corner of the site and faces directly into Harvard Square, The Brattle Building, and a newly constructed building between them.
Regency Centers partnered with PCA, one of Greater Boston's most innovative design firms, to restore and modernize the historic buildings and add a third one that complemented their aesthetic. The team carefully studied the architecture of Harvard Square, as well as that of the existing buildings, to bring the site back to its original condition. Preservation efforts largely involved connecting the two existing buildings with different grades and floor levels, stabilizing the original structures, and constructing a new infill building without causing disruption.
The Abbot Building's curved glass storefront was restored and remains an iconic focal point. Other unique design features include a top floor setback with glazing and a copper roof, vertical setbacks between the old buildings and the new addition, and the use of materials like brick, granite, metal detailing, and glazing to honor the historic nature. Green roofs on the top floor provide stormwater management and scenic views. Inside, the team honored the existing interior structures and preserved the iconic "Dewey, Cheetham & Howe" sign from NPR's Car Talk.
Originally commissioned by Edwin Abbot for commercial use, The Abbot has housed various tenants over the years, including a pharmacy and U.S. Post Office - a true testament to its longevity and versatility. The recent restoration not only honors The Abbot's storied past but also ensures its place as a vibrant, functional space for future generations.
We're immensely honored and proud to receive the 2024 Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award for our work on The Abbot," said John Fitzpatrick, Vice President, Project Management. "The Abbot's restoration is a testament to the dedication and collaboration of our entire team, and we are proud to have contributed to the enduring legacy of this iconic building.
The 2024 Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award is the second prestigious honor this project has received for historic preservation. Previously, The Abbot was recognized by the Cambridge Historical Commission with the 2022 Preservation Award, which honors property owners who conserve and protect the city's architecture.
The Abbot is a five-story block of contemporary retail, restaurants, and offices situated at the entrance to Harvard University in a highly sought-after location. The buildings offer 60,000 SF of combined office and retail space, featuring Central Rock Gym, Starbucks, F45 Training, The Comedy Studio, CAVA, El Jefe's Taqueria, Tiger Sugar, and more.
For leasing information at The Abbot, contact DavidSherin@RegencyCenters.com.
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