This project highlights The Allied Group’s ability to successfully complete a high profile project with unique and custom design elements on an extremely aggressive schedule.
The work consisted of a full lobby gut to the infrastructure and a re-fit of the space beginning with new mechanical and life safety systems, elevator upgrades and electrical systems. The finish package required several different ceiling elevations with suspended custom manufactured millwork and low voltage lighting and custom-dimming systems hidden in pockets behind architectural glass elements. The entire perimeter wall space had a stacked wood panel system designed and manufactured by
Allied’s exclusive Millwork manufacturer. In addition, vintage metal art elements were custom fabricated by one of Allied’s architectural metal and millwork suppliers to fit the theme of the historic newspaper district of “Herald Square.” The floor surface was transformed from a dull ceramic tile to a custom Italian marble surface in 10 separate phases that appeared seamless to the guest. The Lobby was renovated while the hotel remained in full operation, checking in guests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
All of this work was staged and performed within 8 weeks in the heart of New York City while the hotel remained in operation, checking in high-value guests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.