OVERVIEW
The Salem Probate and Family Court, a 3-story, 45,000 square foot structure built in 1909, required exterior restoration and interior renovations to meet current and future needs. There was also an existing 5-story addition that was built in 1979, which was fully demolished and replaced with a new 5-story addition
The existing 1909 courthouse was completely abated and gutted down to the core and shell with only select historic elements left in place. The exterior granite and brick façade underwent a full masonry restoration, and the interior was reprogrammed to increase functionality. Finish details included high-end millwork and marble finishes throughout, which blend with the preserved historic elements.
The new addition is a 30,000 square foot steel structure built on over 200 rammed aggregate piers. The interior shares the same high-end finishes as the restoration, and the exterior consists of an exotic granite and limestone façade.
Location: Salem, MA
Completion: 2017
Contract Value: $41 million
Size: 75,000 SF
Type: Historic Restoration / Addition
Owner: DCAMM
Designer: Perry Dean Rogers, Boston, MA
Delivery Method: CM-at-Risk (MGL Chapter 149A)
Awards and Honors:
- 2017 Preservation Award from the Salem Historical Society
- AGC Build New England 2017 Performance Award
“W.T. Rich has produced an amazing facility. Their attention to detail and the response to any issues that arose was first class. I was always treated with the utmost respect, and my opinions as the end user were always heard and addressed.”
Norman J. Eldredge, Salem Facilities Management & Capital Planning
Salem Probate and Family Court
“W.T. Rich has produced an amazing facility. Their attention to detail and the response to any issues that arose was first class. I was always treated with the utmost respect, and my opinions as the end user were always heard and addressed.”
Norman J. Eldredge, Salem Facilities Management & Capital Planning
Salem Probate and Family Court
“The work performed by W.T. Rich Company as the Construction Manager deserves special recognition due to their 'can do' attitude, unflagging professionalism, and team mindset in their approach to construction. The efforts of the entire project team have made this project immeasurably better than most of the ones our agency executes in terms of design, quality and simplicity/smoothness of execution.”
Jeffrey A. Novak, DCAMM
Salem Probate and Family Court
"The contribution of the staff of W.T. Rich Company to this tremendous success cannot be overstated. The efforts and effectiveness of field staff, supervision and management were fundamental to the extraordinary results achieved by the entire project team. In my professional experience, I have rarely had the pleasure of working on a project with such strong players at every position."
Louise Outler, Court Capital Projects, Office of Court Management
Salem Probate and Family Court
“W.T. Rich brought their professionalism, enthusiasm and team-approach to the project from day one. It became apparent that this positive attitude is deeply embedded in W.T. Rich Company’s culture, from project management staff to field personnel. Throughout three years of construction, PDR experienced a genuine, respectful and very enjoyable working relationship with each member of WTR’s project team.”
Tom McCarty and Anne Brockelman, Perry Dean Rogers Architects
Salem Probate and Family Court