1 Hotel

Development of a new brand, 1 Hotel by Starwood Capital. Conversion of an existing 19 story commercial office building into a 230 key luxury lifestyle hotel at 1414 Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan.

Challenges

• selective demolition and asbestos removal working around two existing tenants
• existing tenant (Dentist on 18th floor) remained throughout construction. All MEP and egress was redesigned around occupied areas. Maintained 2 means of egress and 2 elevators plus all services at all times

Features

• façade restoration and construction of new entryways including custom steel storefront
• renovations to core including relocation of stairwells and construction of new elevator shaft
• innovative VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) HVAC system
• custom box-bay replacement windows
• fully integrated IT with Crestcon systems, iphone central for room control
• LEED certified
• custom built three tiered roof dunnage to house HVAC equipment
• creation of high end social spaces and restaurant “Jams” by star chef Jonathan Waxman
• fully irrigated living exterior wall at storefront and 3 levels of façade and guest entry
• reclaimed wood from old water tanks and barns used for paneling of guestroom walls and ceilings

Services

Construction Management