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New URI welcome center serves as ‘front door’ to South Kingstown...

Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center, University of Rhode Island 45 Upper College Road, South Kingstown Building owner: University of Rhode Island Architect: DBVW Architects Developer/General contractor: E.W. Burman...
FULL REVAMP: The building was revamped inside and out, giving it a brand-new appearance. The interior was upgraded with fresh paint and design improvements. The refurbishment incorporated a modern, nautical design. / PHOTOS COURTESY COLDWELL BANKER/JIM CAHOONE

Former real estate office renovated to become Coldwell Banker franchise

Coldwell Banker Coastal Homes, 1182 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett Building owner: James Cahoone Tenants: Coldwell Banker, Dana Carlson Enterprises and Path2Harmony Architectural firm: N/A Developer/General contractor: Dana Carlson Enterprises Cost: N/A Groundbreaking:...
MODERN FIXTURES: Gone is the outdated greeting area, which has been replaced with a sleek, sculptured modern desk and fixtures. / COURTESY LIFESPAN CORP.

Newport Hospital Emergency Department undergoes renovation to expand capacity

Building owner and occupant: Newport Hospital Architectural firm: E4H Environments for Health LLC Developer/general contractor: Suffolk Construction Co. Cost: $12.5 million Groundbreaking: June 29, 2018 Completion: Sept. 30, 2019 Use:...
EXPANDED OPERATION: Sprout CoWorking has revamped its Providence office space, expanding 25% to add more room to its operation. / COURTESY SPROUT COWORKING LLC

Sprout CoWorking renovates, expands footprint at Rising Sun Mills

Building owner: Armory Revival Co. Tenant: Sprout CoWorking LLC Architectural firm: Armory Management Co. Developer/General contractor: Armory Management Co./Timothy Viveiros, project manager Cost: Not disclosed – no public...
BREAKTHROUGH RENOVATION: The new three-story staircase required breaking through three levels of the building, which will help with wayfinding, orienting visitors to all the major-service areas and connecting the library’s two buildings. / COURTESY PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Fresh Design: Providence Public Library

Providence Public Library | 150 Empire St., Providence Building owner and tenant: Providence Public Library Architect: designLAB architects Developer/General contractor: Bond Bros. Inc. Cost: $27 million Use: The Providence...
WATERFALL VIEW: The new Breast Imaging Center waiting area is accented by a wall-mounted waterfall. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND MEDICAL IMAGING INC.

FreshDesign: Rhode Island Medical Imaging Inc.

Rhode Island Medical Imaging Inc. 1526 Atwood Ave., Johnston Building owner: Atwood Medical Properties LLC; managed by First American Realty Tenant: Rhode Island Medical Imaging Inc. Architect: Vision...
IMPROVED ENVIRONMENT: The newly renovated Gaige Hall building on the Rhode Island College campus lets in more natural light and has improved acoustics.

Fresh Design: Gaige Hall

Gaige Hall | 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence Building owner and tenant: Rhode Island College Architect: LLB Architects Developer/General contractor: H.V. Collins Cost: $17 million Use: Gaige Hall was...

Bank building renovation blends old design with new

BankNewport | 10 Washington Square, Newport Building owner and tenant: BankNewport Architect: DBVW Architects Developer/General contractor: Farrar Associates of Newport Cost: $5 million Use: The renovation of the historic...
FACELIFT: In need of updates and repairs, Craig-Lee Hall at Rhode Island College underwent renovations on both its interior and exterior, resulting in a more modernized appearance.

Craig-Lee Hall building at RIC undergoes renovation

Building owner and tenant: Rhode Island College Architect: LLB Architects Developer/General contractor: H.V. Collins Cost: $15 million Use: One of the first buildings constructed on the Rhode Island...
A HUB IN PROVIDENCE: The former Brown Office Building at 164 Angell St. near Thayer Street in Providence was recently refurbished as a multidisciplinary hub for Brown University, housing five of the university’s entities.

Former Brown Office Building becomes multidisciplinary education hub

164 Angell St., Providence Building owner and tenant: Brown University Architect: Architecture Research Office Developer/General contractor: Shawmut Design and Construction Cost: WND Use: The upper floors of the former...
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