Needham, MA – The wood framing is complete for the new 128-room Residence Inn by Marriott hotel in Needham, located in the New England Business Center office park. Pro Con Inc of Manchester, N.H. is the architect and construction manager for the $13.5 million design build hospitality project, which is owned by SXC Needham Inn, LLC. The hotel, which is being developed by Waterford Development Corporation of Needham, is part of a redevelopment plan by Normandy Real Estate Partners that includes four new office buildings, the hotel and two parking garages to be built in the business park over the next few years.
The building’s first floor will house the hotel’s lobby and reception, common areas and conference rooms. The hotel will offer 116 urban studios, eight one-bedroom suites, and four two-bedroom suites, with a large hearth room, bar and lounge area, breakfast room, indoor pool & fitness room, two flexible space meeting rooms, business center and guest laundry area. Plans call for the hotel to have covered parking for 22 vehicles and surface parking for 80.
Pro Con Inc has designed the Needham Residence Inn to achieve LEED certification. The hotel will use regional and recycled materials in construction and incorporate environmentally friendly design elements such as a white roof, over-sized windows, low-flow, water-efficient plumbing fixtures and LED lighting throughout the development.
The exterior design will feature precast concrete blocks, brick veneer, insulated metal paneling and cornice molding. The hotel’s main entrance will feature a canopy with metal panels and double sliding glass doors. The hotel is scheduled to be completed in June 2013.