MANCINI·DUFFY/WINSTANLEY RECEIVES NAIOP AWARD

MANCINI·DUFFY/WINSTANLEY RECEIVES NAIOP AWARD

Old Town Alexandria Project Named “Best Building Renovation”

Washington, D.C., February 16, 2011 — Mancini·Duffy/Winstanley, a full-service architecture, planning and design firm with offices in New York City and Washington, D.C., was recently awarded Best Building Renovation Adaptive Re-Use: Award of Merit for their project at 107 N. West St. in Old Town, Alexandria at the Best of NAIOP Northern Virginia Awards program. The NAIOP Awards recognize the best in the Northern Virginia commercial, industrial and mixed-use real estate community. The awards program highlighted the dedication of outstanding individuals and companies that contribute to the success of the region.

The design theme for the107 N. West St. project was to renovate a semi-abandoned 4,350 SF warehouse in a mid-block location to accommodate Mancini·Duffy/Winstanley’s Virginia office and a photography studio. Mancini·Duffy/Winstanley utilized all the sustainable components that were possible within the scope of the project, such as rehabilitation, daylighting, energy conservation, natural ventilation and public transportation. The building was marketed by the real estate broker as a “tear-down and rebuild” development opportunity, but because the new owners intended to be owner-occupiers, economic factors such as Small Business Administration financing and tax credits allowed them to salvage the existing structure and renovate it.

“We are thrilled to have been recognized by NAIOP for 107. N. West St. This is a developers’ award, and we’re architects,” said Michael Winstanley, AIA, AICP, Mancini Duffy Winstanley’s CEO and Design Principal. “It’s a great feeling to be honored by our clients’ peer group.”

“Mancini·Duffy/Winstanley is extremely proud of this renovation, because it directly relates to two issues that are critical in American society: restoring safe and lively urban environments and supporting small businesses,” said Winstanley. “The preservation of this building contributed to the retention of the historic fabric and character that makes Old Town the special community that it is.”

Joining Mancini·Duffy/Winstanley on the 107 N. West St. project team were 107 N. West Street, LLC, Simpson Properties and Nardi Construction. The building currently houses Jessica Marcotte Photography and the Mancini·Duffy/Winstanley planning practice.

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ABOUT MANCINI·DUFFY/WINSTANLEY

Founded in 1920,Mancini·Duffy/Winstanley is an architecture, planning and design firm with offices in New York City and Washington, D.C. Mancini·Duffy/Winstanley’s strong portfolio includes retail, residential, transportation, hospitality, corporate, and college and university projects. For more information, please visit www.manciniduffy.com.

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