Construction Coordinators, Inc. (CCI) has completed the construction of a new office for The Perseus Books Group, an independent publishing company. CCI provided construction management services for the 12,000 s/f office at 44 Farnsworth St. in Boston.
Working closely with architecture firm Leslie Saul & Associates, CCI helped The Perseus Books Group transition from its long-time location in Cambridge to the emerging Fort Point Channel neighborhood in the city. CCI worked with the client and architect to create a visually transformed space that reflects the independent spirit of the company. The result is a vibrant and freshly laid-out interior that provides The Perseus Books Group's 30 employees with the workspace needed to offer marketing and distribution services to independent publishers, as well as house one of their imprints, Da Capo Press.
"CCI has truly lived up to its name: the seamless coordination of this construction project was evident throughout the process," said Carolyn Savarese, VP international sales, licensing and legal affairs at Perseus Books Group. "The tight communication between CCI and our employee committees ensured that everyone was apprised of developments and issues as they occurred. The result is a welcoming and engaging space that we are proud to call our new home."
One of the greatest challenges presented by the project involved the unexpected presence of a sprinkler pipe in one of the walls. Original plans called for the demolition of the wall to create a glass entrance and uninterrupted sight line into the library. CCI was able to rework the original plans to create a transparent and aesthetically pleasing library that is visible upon entering the office.
CCI is an established general contractor specializing in corporate interiors, restaurants and retail stores throughout New England. Since 1991, clients such as Harvard University, Simon Properties, and Hyatt Hotels have relied upon CCI for its expertise in complex project management and time-tested relationships with the most talented subcontractor firms.