East Brown Cow

Fore Street Garage

Project at a Glance
Location

Portland, ME

Architect

Safdie Architects

Market

Corporate

Project Type

Renovation

Project Overview

  • Extensive façade renovations to include new curtainwall and install custom metal fabric screening
  • Installation of a rooftop solar array on the updated facility
  • Coordination around the active building and urban presence in the heart of the Old Port neighborhood

Part of the Canal Plaza complex, the four-story, steel-framed Fore Street Garage required a refresh. The project included the restoration of existing concrete and steel surfaces, as well as the installation of custom metal fabric façade screening with a unique lighting display. The façade was also restored at the lower front level, which offers space for retail tenants.

The updated parking garage houses a new rooftop solar array and curtainwall-enclosed stair tower. The existing elevator shaft was demolished and rebuilt. All work was managed while keeping the occupied building operational among the active urban presence in the heart of the Old Port. Consigli’s self-perform team managed the concrete work.