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PROJECT: Fishermans Watch, Swampscott, MA BUILDER: Groom Construction Co., Inc. ARCHITECT: Grazado Velleco Architects INTERIOR DESIGN: LDa Architecture & Interiors Groom Construction purchased the former Swampscott High School property located at 71 Greenwood Avenue to develop a high-end luxury condominium complex. The property will deliver 28 units, including penthouse suites with panoramic ocean views, first floor units equipped with Beacon Hill-style gardens, common rooftop entertaining area, workout facility and other amenities including underground parking. Fisherman's Watch is perched atop the highest elevation in a quiet neighborhood just one block from the town's picturesque harbor. The collection of 28 luxury boutique condominiums vary from two- to three-bedroom residences, each with its own unique layout, ranging from 1,400 to 2,500 square feet. The project was designed by Groom Construction and Grazado Velleco Architects with interior design work and finishes by LDa Architecture & Interiors and is slated for 2019 completion. "Over the yea rs, we've lea rned to adapt t o nei g h b orho o d bu i ld i n g r e s t r ic t ion s , striving to ba la nce conser vation with new development need s a nd work i n g closely w it h t he h i s t or ic a l s o ciet y, c l ient s a nd municipa lities," Tom says. A c ohe s ive t e a m a ppr o a c h i s a l s o a n i nt eg ra l pa r t of t he compa ny 's busi ness m o d e l , e x t e n d i n g f r o m e m p l o y e e s t o vendors to subcontractors. " B y work i n g w it h v i r t u a l ly t he s a me tr usted subcontractors a nd suppliers, we can adhere to tight schedules and receive a better f inished product, since the vendors and subcontractors understand our expec- t at ion s . T hey a l so ca n env i sion t he end results a nd coordinate with our in-house sta f f during a n entire project," Tom says. " We put a strong emphasis on prepla nning a nd adapting specif ic schedules for each project. This is pa r ticula rly cr ucia l in the r et a i l a nd c om merci a l s e g ment s of ou r bu s i ne s s , wher e t i me l i ne s s i s a lw ay s a top priorit y. This is ca rried over into our residentia l operations a s wel l. W hen we i nvolve ou r subcont ra ctors a nd vendors in the ea rly pla nning stages, we a re able to facilitate ever y project a s a g roup." Groom's ex per ienced project ma na ge- m e n t t e a m h a s a n i n c r e d i b l e d e p t h o f ex per tise, which brings exceptiona l proj- ects to their door a nd creates a distinctive si g n at u re. S ome projec t m a n a ger s h ave been with the compa ny for over 20 yea rs, creating a terrif ic working atmosphere in a fa mily business environment. Groom a l so va lues t he t ea m of d iver- si f ied a rch itect s t hey have worked w it h over the pa st 35 yea rs a nd is a lways eager to meet more. Col laboration a nd a tea m approach a re integ ra l to their bra nd a nd a ll their work. "We will never stray from our commitment to helping people live better lives by building exceptional homes and community-enriching commercial and retail projects, while estab- lishing lifetime relationships," Tom says. Wit h a sol id bu si nes s pla n a nd m a ny successful developments underway, including Fishermans Watch luxury condominiums in Swampscott and a high-end boutique hotel in Central Cambridge, Groom Construction will not only prosper but continues to thrive as a premier custom builder. For information about Groom Construction, call (781) 592-3135 or visit groomco.com . n COVER FEATURE 4 6 | Greater Boston Builder+Architect BOSTON.BUILDERARCHITECT.COM