PROJECT: The Arcade

LOCATION: Providence, RI

YEAR: 2015

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 43,500

The Arcade is the most exceptional historical restoration project Marathon has encountered to date. Constructed in 1828 as America’s first enclosed shopping center, Marathon was tasked with repurposing this notably historic building into a modern residential and commercial facility thereby preserving its historical significance as well as exemplifying Marathon’s expertise in historical preservation. 

What challenges did we overcome? As one would anticipate with any renovation there were significant coordination issues with the conversion of the top two floors to a first of its kind microloft residences. This coupled with the requirements by both the State and Federal government agencies relating to the design  made this project a challenge on a daily basis. Whereas the operational glass roof structure was also a crucial part of the original structure this presented unique challenges both from a heat gain standpoint and had to be tempered to prevent excessive heat gain.