Boston Private
Hingham and Beverly, MA
Hingham - Boston Private Bank decided to rehabilitate this 19th century commercial building in downtown Hingham Square as its South Shore presence. The challenge was to transform it into a functional banking facility that was secure, structurally sound and provided full access to all levels while meeting town and state requirements for the renovation of historic buildings.
Beverly - The first floor consists of a welcoming banking hall with a salon for customer use overlooking Central Street. The focus is a granite compass rose and domed ceiling. We excavated and stabilized the crawl space for mechanical equipment. The second level is for administration, and the third level for future expansion. A new two-story, 5,700 square foot building serves as a gateway from Beverly to Wenham and Hamilton on busy Route 1A. The Georgian-inspired brick structure is an appropriately dignified landmark for the bank's North Shore location. Customers at the entry level are welcomed by a dramatic two-story banking hall leading to conference rooms, sitting areas and offices for their personal use, in addition to areas for tellers and bank officers. A travertine floor and sweeping curved stair lead to a mezzanine level. Provision has been made for the exhibition of paintings and sculpture throughout. A full basement also allows for future expansion.
About Us
Strekalovsky Architecture has built a reputation for creativity, knowledge of construction, permitting skills and cost control for a wide variety of public and private clients for over 40 years. Projects include multi and single family housing, mixed use, commercial, civic, religious, medical, veterinary, educational, corporate, recreational, and “house doctor” services for a variety of town, county and State entities. We have received several awards from the Boston Society of Architects and are noted for buildings that fit well into their environment.
Our Services
Our clients are as varied as they are demanding; Here are some of our abilities:
Architecture
• Site Design
• Master Planning
• Consulting Engineering
• Life Safety Code Analysis
• Neighborhood Integration
• Community Design Sessions
• Grant Application Assistance
• Historic Preservation
• Sustainable Design Solutions
Planning
• Goals and Visioning Sessions
• Master Planning
• Program Analysis and Development
• Site Evaluation and Selection
• Project Budget Determination
• Physical Conditions Assessment
• Long Term Scheduling
• Permitting and Regulatory Approvals
• Community Forums
Project Management
• Program Management
• Design-Build Partnering
• Contract Administration
• Construction Management
• Cost Estimate Development
• Value Engineering Sessions
• Bid Documents Review
• Facilities Budget Assessment
Portfolio Selections
A curation of our extensive works.
Testimonials
Our Customers Love Us and We Love Them!
Alan Perrault
Harbor Bath HouseTrustees of Hingham Bathing Beach
As someone who has worked in both construction and community planning and development for over forty years, I most appreciate architecture when it is tasteful and complementary to its setting. The projects designed by Strekalovsky Architecture always reflect this objective. Vcevy and Mark take the time to understand the context of the building or addition that they are designing and, as a result, their finished products, while being architecturally distinctive, still fit seamlessly into their settings.
Working with Vcevy and Mark at Strekalovsky Architecture was as much a partnership as we could have hoped for. They led us through plans and ideas that not only met our vision but improved upon them. Their ability to work with construction managers, contractors and various town departments saved time and money that was dearly needed.
Vinny Harte
CEO of Wellspring Multiservice Center
Carolyn Carey
Director, Harwich Community Center Unobtrusive and timeless, structural elements and the design work seamlessly and blend well, providing both contrast and connection so that together they form a unified, useable and amazing space. In short, Vcevy built the Community within the Harwich Community Center. I submit my highest recommendation. Vcevy’s work is mature, timeless and treasured. He is amazing with his construction management and collaborative skills and beyond a pleasure to work with.
Vcevy worked well with our building committee and the contractor, which resulted in an attractive building that fully met our needs. The new sanctuary that he designed is very beautiful.
Gerry Bennett
S. Shore Baptist ChurchChairman, Building Committee
Matthew Falconeiri
President, Falconeiri Construction, Inc. Working with Vcevy and Mark is a pleasure. They are flexible and encourage dialogue that leads to effective decision-making through introduction of design and construction options – anticipating issues before they arise. I can state unequivocally they are real team players, bringing skill and professionalism to our projects and to public forums in which they participate.
Recognition
Some of our accolades through the years;
Build Boston – Boston Society of Architects
Oxford High School, Oxford, MA
95 Tremont Street, Duxbury, MA, Medical Office Building
Whiting Lane Condominiums, Hingham, MA
Historic Preservation and Restoration
Medfield Town Hall, Medfield, MA
Masonry Institute – “Innovative Use of Masonry Materials”
Symphony Road Townhouses, Boston, MA
Vinyl Products Institute –
“Innovative Use of Maintenance Free Products”
Harwich Community Center, Harwich, MA
Boston Society of Architects
Gloucester Mill Housing, Gloucester, MA
Keystone Apartments, Boston, MA
Private Residence, Cohasset, MA
American Institute of Architects, Western Mass. Chapter
Clubhouse for Klondike Campground, Otis, MA
Housing Magazine Feature Article - “From Factory to Housing”
Keystone Apartments, Boston, MA
S. Shore Living Magazine Home Design Competition –
New Construction Over 3500 sf
Private Residence, Osterville, MA
Our Team
Our Core Group of Architects and Managers
Vcevy Strekalovsky
PresidentVcevy Strekalovsky received a BA from Middlebury College and a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania in the era of Kahn, Venturi and Giurgola. Urban design expertise evolved at the University of Edinburgh and at the Boston Redevelopment Authority. He served as Chairman of the Art and Architecture Committee at the Boston Society of Architects. In 1978 he formed his own firm in Hingham. His projects have included educational, civic, religious, mixed use and single and multifamily residential which won several design awards. He is a registered architect in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Mark Coughlin
Project ArchitectMark Coughlin received a BS in Architectural Engineering Technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology and joined SAI in 2003 after fifteen years with Carlson Associates. He is experienced in education, corporate, retail, municipal, veterinary, medical, scientific, industrial, financial and critical facilities. He is a registered architect in New York.
Michael Kim
Project ArchitectMichael Kim received a BS degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Diploma from the Architectural Association in London. He has been an associate with Moshe Safdie and has had his own firm, Michael Kim Associates, in Brookline. Experienced in housing, restaurant and commercial projects for which he has received many awards, he served as Chairman of the Massachusetts Designer Selection Board and on the Board of the Builders Association of Greater Boston. He is a registered architect in Massachusetts and New York.
Susan Vaughan
Manager With degrees in both business administration and interior design, Susan has been utilizing her skills and abilities for over 16 years at SAI. Her career working with architectural firms and in the design field allows her creative freedom to assist wherever necessary and her business acumen and organizational skills keep everything running smoothly.Contact
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