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Award Winner : Fulcrum
Architectural Excellence : This modular hotel achieved architectural excellence through several different elements. First, the use of a glass curtain wall at the southeast corner of the building and higher than typical glazing at the lobby level created a considerably brighter appearance, both inside and out. Additionally, the increased size of the lobby itself with it open design, in combination with the added glazing, produced a significantly more open feel, noticeably more natural light, and grander guest experience. The exterior use of glazing, color, eye-catching lighting, and a porte cochere makes for a stunning visual appearance from the moment a guest arrives.
Cost Energy Effectiveness : This project is a prime example of the cost-effective power of modular construction when compared to conventional onsite construction! The disciplined and proactive design approach along with a “Build your team first” mindset of the owner during the pre-construction phase created a nearly flawless construction phase and resulted in the occupancy of this project eight months faster, at a minimum, than conventional construction. Speed to market analysis of the actual data from the owner proved to be nothing short of spectacular! With 155 total guestrooms, an average occupancy of 73.5%, and an average daily rate of $185 per night, the resulting revenue capture was $5.23MM. Additionally, the use of offsite modular construction utilizing Boise, ID non-union labor rates, as opposed to onsite conventional construction in the heavily unionized labor force of the San Francisco Bay Area, resulted in $2MM in hard construction cost savings. The total savings and revenue capture was $7.23MM!
Design Firm Name : Aries Studio Architects
Engineering Firm Name : HCP Engineering
Green Building Description : The owner made a number of powerful decisions in the area of Green Building methods. The use of modular reduced construction debris and waste by an estimated 15%. Modular significantly reduced carbon emissions produced by the reducing the number of daily vehicle trips of laborers, material and heavy equipment delivery drivers, inspectors, consultants, etc. to the site. The reduced onsite construction team, reduced daily trips to the site, and the substantially condensed schedule reduced the negative environmental impact on the local vicinity, including nearby schools, churches, businesses, and retail spaces. The use of solar reduced operational costs and the building’s carbon footprint. Trash compactors were installed to reduce the number of annual trash pick-ups, further mitigating carbon emissions. Last, the owner lyme-treated the site to reduce dust and air quality issues as well as reduce sediment migration off of the site by reducing the muddy conditions during winter months.
Installer Firm Name : ProSet
Occupied Date : 6/13/2019
Owner Firm Name : Akshar Development
Production Start Date : 5/16/2018
Project Location City : South San Francisco
Project Location State Name : California
Technical Innovation : Instead of building a separate corporate office elsewhere, this owner pushed the existing allowable height limits of wood modular construction, built 5 additional modules (consisting of approximately 2,500 sf), and placed them atop the hotel, creating a 6th story which is used as their private penthouse and corporate office.
Total Square Feet : 87120
Category : Permanent: Hotel: over 10,000 sq. ft.