The new outdoor dining area replaces an aging exterior concrete patio with a bright and airy new dining space.
Year-Round Dining Expansion
The newly enclosed outside dining area provides roll-up doors for al-fresco meals during the warm months and converts to expanded inside seating for a year-round solution for increased capacity.
This renovation of an aging and dark outdoor dining area included enclosure of the space, installation of overhead doors, and MEP upgrades. The existing overhead awning prevents direct overhead light from reaching the space. Project designer Corgan addressed this challenge through lighting and materials selection to create a bright and airy space.
Loven Contracting collaborated with APMI and project stakeholders to redesign the kitchen and dining spaces, as well as the outdoor patio, to meet current Northern Arizona Healthcare standards.
New Features & Clean Finishes
The transformed dining room and kitchen include deli counter serveries, salad bar, hot entree and grill counter, a gas-fired pizza oven, and beverage counter with clean finishes.
Loven Contracting collaborated with APMI and project stakeholders to revitalize an aging dining and kitchen space, bringing it to current organizational standards for design and finishes. The design + build preconstruction process included budget development, design phase management, scope development, plan review, bid evaluation, bid preparation, permitting and design approvals, scheduling, subcontractor scope preparation, and value engineering.
Careful project phasing enabled the healthcare facility to maintain food service throughout the project duration. Phase one of the project encompassed all kitchen scopes of work, including constructing a temporary kitchen in the former dining area for use by hospital nutrition staff. Once the kitchen was complete, the temporary kitchen was demolished, and the second phase remodel of the dining area commenced.
The transformed dining room and kitchen now offer deli counter serveries, salad bar, hot entree and grill counter, a gas-fired pizza oven, and beverage counter. In addition, a new concrete surface on the exterior patio offers additional dining to comply with physical distance requirements while meeting programming needs for dining capacity.
In partnership with Little America Hotels, Loven Contracting completed an award-winning multi-phase interior and exterior renovation on the 224,458SF hotel on an accelerated schedule.
Little America Hotel Remodel
This project was completed in multiple fast-track phases, including night and weekend work that enabled the hotel to remain open throughout the entire project.
Construction Without Disruption
Every phase was delivered on the agreed upon schedules, enabling the Owner to maximize revenues and quality of guest experience throughout the construction period.
Highest Quality Construction Methodology and Finishes
The Grand America Hotels and Resorts are renowned for high-quality finishes. The Loven Exclusive construction methodologies were a perfect match for these exquisite interiors.
Little America Hotel Remodel
New energy efficient LED lighting and controls were installed throughout all facilities.
Little America Hotel Remodel
Banquet kitchen and back of house facilities were remodeled and upgraded without disrupting conference, wedding, and restaurant service.
Little America Hotel Remodel
The existing restaurant was remodeled with a partial new roof structure and enlarged to include higher ceiling heights with increased daylight and dramatic views to the wooded landscape that surrounds the entire property.
Loven Contracting completed a 224,458SF remodel of the Little America Hotel Main Lodge and Guestroom Lodges located in Flagstaff, Arizona. This project transformed the aging 1972 hotel and lodge, both in design, and operational and systems efficiencies.
The revitalized hotel features a contemporary design with updated finishes, local textures, and natural elements and is now considered one of the most desirable hospitality options in Flagstaff, providing a wide range of accommodations.
Little America Hotel’s ability to maintain the majority of their revenue stream throughout the construction process was the key to the project’s success, and the construction team hit key phase dates for multiple temporary returns to 100% occupancy during the remodel. This was accomplished through strategic phasing of the work into single buildings with targeted completion for holidays and special events. A robust safety plan — enabling all other facilities to remain 100% functional throughout construction — was essential to a high quality experience for hotel guests and staff.
The scope of work included:
Remodel of the Main Lodge: all ballrooms, meeting rooms, reception lobby, gift shop, restaurant, public restrooms, banquet kitchen, administration offices, and storage areas.
Construction of an outdoor dining terrace.
Remodel of 250 guest rooms in four individual lodge buildings.
Replacement of HVAC equipment and sewer lines in all buildings.
Enhanced ADA compliance via installation of new elevators in three guestroom lodges, new accessible entrance features, accessibility upgrades to all public restrooms, and the remodel and addition of new accessible guestrooms to current codes.
Roof replacement and installation of fire sprinkler systems and fire lines in all buildings.
Potential long term savings were achieved via key system upgrades, including a new roof with open cell foam insulation on all renovated facilities, energy efficient LED lighting to meet APS Energy Efficiency Rebate standards, energy efficient HVAC system and controls, and water conserving fixtures.
Listed on the National Register, the adaptive reuse of the circa-1890’s Copeland Lumber building in downtown Flagstaff is a prime example of the power of historic places. As the headquarters for Lumberyard Brewing, this formerly derelict structure is now a social and business anchor in the heart of the community.
Lumberyard Brewery: Pre-Preservation Condition
Before this project commenced, the Copeland Building had been vacant for over 15 years. Significant abatement and demolition had to take place before any construction.
Construction During Winter Conditions
Construction took place during a record snowfall year in Northern Arizona. Loven Contracting is experienced in managing these conditions for on-time, on-schedule delivery of this and every other winter project.
Blending Historic Preservation and Sustainable Building Techniques
The brewery-to-be was constructed utilizing multiple sustainable building techniques, including reusing the original wood trusses and other wood material harvested during the demolition phase.
This project earned recognition from the Coconino County Sustainable Building Program and is a recipient of an Arizona Real Estate and Development Award (RED) Award.
Loven Contracting completed the adaptive reuse of the former Copeland Lumber facility into the Lumberyard Brewery Taproom and Grille. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the facility was selectively demolished and reconstructed into a 15,083SF restaurant and brewery using sustainable building techniques and processes.
Our construction services included:
Reusing the original wood trusses and decorated wood stemming from the original lumber harvested from the demolition phase;
Extensive structural repairs,
Abatement of asbestos-containing VCT floor tiles and gypsum wall board;
Replacing clerestory and main-floor windows with historically accurate replica stock; and
Reconditioning the brick perimeter using historically accurate mortar texture and color mixed on-site and sealed for longevity.
Located in Downtown Flagstaff Historic District in a high-traffic area with one-way streets, Loven Contracting implemented various safety and security measures to ensure worker safety and limit local traffic congestion, including rerouting pedestrian traffic and diverting construction traffic through a side street. In addition, construction took place in winter conditions during a record snowfall year in Northern Arizona. Loven Contracting maintained the project schedule and delivered on time. Lumberyard Brewery exemplifies the possibilities of combining sustainable building with historic preservation.
With demand for Mother Road Brewery’s product increasing daily, Loven Contracting was honored to provide a range of preconstruction and construction services for expanded taproom and brewery.
Artisan and Craftsman Partnership
Loven Contracting worked with the client and their preferred artisan partners for unique lighting and Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) solutions.
Back of House Compliance
From specialized mechanical, electrical, and plumbing requirements to ADA guidelines, health department codes, and fire/life/safety regulations – Loven Contracting was Mother Road Brewery’s knowledgeable partner throughout planning and construction.
Room for Future Expansion
Mother Road Brewery’s status as one of the most recognizable breweries in the state made room for expansion a requirement. Loven Contracting worked with brand stakeholders to define programming requirements for this expansion, thereby enabling long term savings.
Mother Road Brewery is one of the fastest-growing microbrew brands in the USA, and a cornerstone of the Flagstaff, AZ community. With demand for their award-winning product increasing daily, we were honored to provide a range of preconstruction and construction services for their new larger taproom and brewery.
The 8,000 SF build-out includes a taproom, dining and bar space, brewhouse, cellar, chemical, grain, and CO2 storage, packaging and canning facility, laboratory, executive and sales offices, and a conference room.
The new facility is already integral to the current needs of the company and offers room for future expansion as this successful Arizona brand continues to grow.
Loven Contracting is experienced working with corporate entities for brand standards and compliance with building design requirements.
Brand-Approved Finishes and Techniques
Our scope of construction services included a seating area, workroom, backbar, ADA-compliant restrooms, and outdoor patio, all with brand-approved finishes and construction techniques.
Completed on an Accelerated Schedule
The Starbucks in Tusayan, Arizona, was completed on an accelerated schedule with strict budget adherence.
Loven Contracting partnered with Delaware North Corporation to complete construction of a new Starbucks in Tusayan, Arizona. With Tusayan just 10 miles away from the Grand Canyon National Park, the Starbucks was completed on an accelerated schedule to service visitors to the Grand Canyon. Our scope of construction services included a new 2,000SF addition to the adjacent building, along with a seating area, workroom, backbar, ADA-compliant restrooms, and outdoor patio, all with brand-approved finishes and construction techniques.
To ensure the building designs and finishes complied with Starbucks requirements, Loven Contracting worked closely with the architect throughout the project. In addition, our team utilized value engineering processes to maintain budget.
