HTC Commercial Flooring undertook the intricate task of enhancing a 375 – unit multifamily apartment, inclusive of amenity areas totaling 430,000 square feet in flooring scope and 90,000 square feet in wall tile scope. Acknowledging the formidable challenges posed by the expansive project scope and the demanding timeline, our team was well-prepared from the project’s inception. Commencing with the residential units, we curated a sophisticated flooring ensemble, incorporating Mohawk laminate flooring, Daltile ceramic tiles for bathroom floors and walls, and Emser tiles for the backsplashes. The corridors featured J + J carpet tiles, while Armstrong VCT adorned the storage closets. Within the amenity spaces, EF Contract Kinetexs was installed to the gym floors, complemented by Emser tiles for both floors and walls. Mapei products were employed for waterproofing, grouting, and mortar applications.
Unforeseen jobsite conditions surfaced, causing a project delay, necessitating a patient hiatus until resolution. Continuous engagement through weekly meetings enabled meticulous project oversight and ensured alignment with our commitments. Upon receiving clearance to resume operations, an accelerated schedule added a layer of complexity, compelling us to employ strategic measures to regain lost momentum and align with the original completion date. Our success in adhering to the stringent timeline involved bolstering crew sizes, introducing weekend work, and extending working hours. Despite the adversities, our team’s unwavering commitment and perseverance yielded a project completion that not only met the aggressive timeline but also produced aesthetically pleasing results, underscoring the collective dedication and diligence invested in the endeavor.
Nancy Thiel, founder and principal of Thiel Architecture + Design, is a licensed architect and an interior designer. With 40+ years’ experience working with luminaries in the architecture world, including Michael Graves, Robert A.M. Stern, and Rockwell Group, where she served as a studio leader, Thiel’s extensive portfolio includes single-family homes and multi-story residences, hotels, restaurants, retail, fitness clubs, offices, theaters, schools and shopping centers. She is a member of the AIA, holds NCARB certification and is a LEED accredited professional. Prior to her career in architecture, Thiel was a dancer and choreographer.
Thiel Architecture + Design is an award-winning multi-disciplinary architecture, interior design, planning, and product design firm with offices in CT and NY. The firm’s work focuses on high-end residential design as well as hospitality, contract, and retail projects. Thiel Architecture + Design’s work has been featured in Interior Design, Architype, New York and Connecticut Cottages and Gardens, Connecticut Magazine, Archello, and Fast Company magazines. In 2022, the firm received a Connecticut AIA Excellence award for Interior Architecture. Thiel earned a BA from Penn State University and her Master of Architecture degree from Syracuse University.