Marlborough, MA Universal Window and Door, a leading manufacturer of custom window solutions for historic restoration and commercial construction projects, provided historic replica windows for three projects honored by Preservation Massachusetts, the non-profit historic preservation organization dedicated to preserving the Commonwealth’s historic and cultural heritage, at their 40th annual Preservation Awards event. This year’s event was be held at the 521 Overlook at historic Fenway Park on June 6th.
Universal Window and Door supplied windows for three of the commercial buildings that were recognized, with winners in two separate categories: The Paul & Niki Tsongas Award, which celebrates “people and projects that have displayed the highest level of commitment to historic preservation in the Commonwealth,” and the Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award, which honors “projects that are transformative, catalytic, embrace the community, create partnerships, and revitalize the best of the past to make something good for the future.”
The Tsongas Award winners for Universal were:
• Stone Mill Lofts, Lawrence, MA – Developed by WinnDevelopment, designed by The Architectural Team, and constructed by Keith Construction. Stone Mill Lofts is one of the first all-electric mixed-income multifamily properties in Massachusetts. Originally constructed between 1845 and 1848, WinnDevelopment transformed the former mill into 86 mixed-income, energy-efficient apartments. The fossil-fuel-free design uses 46% less energy and emits 33% fewer greenhouse gases than a typical gas-fired multifamily structure – thanks in part to Universal’s high-performance, triple-pane 1060 Series.
• Knox Residences I & II, Marlborough, MA – Developed by First Resource Development Company, designed by The Architectural Team, and constructed by NEI General Contracting. Knox Residences transformed the Knox Automobile Company factory, constructed in three stages between 1891 and 1910, into 96 affordable units.
The Mayor Thomas M. Menino Legacy Award winner for Universal is:
• The Pryde, Hyde Park – Developed through a joint venture between LGBTQ Senior Housing, Inc. and Pennrose, designed by DiMella Shaffer, and constructed by NEI General Contracting. The Pryde is Boston’s first LGBTQ-affirming affordable housing community for seniors aged 62 and older. Located in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood, The Pryde transformed the 10,000 s/f historic Rogers Middle School site, built in the 1890s, into a vibrant community of 74 mixed-income rental homes with on-site amenities, supportive services, and a community center.
“It is once again an honor to be a part of so many projects that were recognized by Preservation Massachusetts. We’re especially proud of being a contributor to WinnCompanies pioneering Stone Mill project, which includes our recently rolled out, energy-efficient 1060 Series. Our contributions to these award-winning projects continue to enhance our reputation among developers and construction firms as the go-to custom window manufacturer for historic renovation projects,” said Jim Finn, president & CEO of Universal Window and Door.
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