Submitted by Boston Preservation Alliance

Ten projects demonstrating a variety of exciting contributions to the character of Boston's built environment have been selected for Preservation Achievement Award recognition. Cutting across the spectrum of work-from restorations to new construction, from industrial buildings to, new this year, a book-our winning projects hail from Brighton, South End, North End, Fenway, Back Bay, Copley Square, and Charlestown.

Winners will be recognzed at the Preservation Achievement Awards Ceremony and Reception, which will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the historic Fenway Park at State Street Pavilion, 20 Yawkey Way.

Shawmut Design and Construction Headquarters, Office Renovation at 560 Harrison Avenue in the South End will be one of the projects recgonized. Owned by GTI Properties; with the team of CBT Architects, Red Thread Spaces, Shawmut Design and Construction

"Historic spaces can function in the most modern ways, " said Greg Galer, Executive Director of the Boston Preservation Alliance. "In fact, embracing the historic character of a space rather than covering it up can create an environment that energizes innovation and creative thinking. Shawmut applied the skillful hand they'd honed over hundreds of historic projects in their own space, demonstrating that modern, high tech offices and historic buildings go hand in hand."

For more information visit: http://www.bostonpreservation.org/