Like a New Penny
October 15, 2018
Historic project puts Graham’s expertise on display
The building at 1400 Woodward Avenue in Detroit has been around for a while. Now, thanks to a historic conversion project by luxury goods brand Shinola Detroit, LLC and partners, it will be around much longer.
Shinola is an American luxury-goods brand known for its watches, bicycles, and leather goods. It’s name is a nod to the former Shinola Shoeshine Company. It joins a growing list of elite brands entering the hospitality business.
Originally opened in 1915 as the T. B. Rayl & Co. hardware store, the building sits on what was once one of the busiest street corners in America during its 1920’s heyday. The striking terra-cotta façade is clad in ornate style, calling back to the artisanship of old.
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| Shinola’s Ornate Facade |
Scheduled to open this fall as the Shinola Hotel, the property will feature eight stories and 130 rooms of hotel space, including retail, dining and public space amenities.
Graham supplied over 380 windows and doors to help bring the building back to life. Featured most prominently is our SR6700 Steel Replica fixed window, some with false vents. Also used is our S7400 terrace door, S6800 fixed and 1200 offset fixed windows.
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| Adjoining Buildings Make Up the New Hotel |
To find out more about the Graham window and door products used on this project, contact Bruce Croak, Graham’s marketing manager.
Taking It to the Bank
September 18, 2018
A Landmark Reinvented
New York, NY — The landmark building at 49 Chambers street is entering a new phase in its history, and Graham’s historic windows are everywhere you look.
Built between 1909-1912 to be the headquarters for Emigrant …
Revitalized “Lathrop” Welcomes Tenants
August 28, 2018
80 year-old Complex Springs Back to Life
Chicago, IL — Leasing is now open for the first phase of the renovated Lapthrop residence complex on Chicago’s North side. Formerly “Julia C. Lapthrop Homes,” the development will continue to provide …
Graham Windows Grace Award-Winning “Motor City” Project
August 15, 2018
The Strathmore Hotel Apartments Revitalized
Once again, Graham Architectural Products played a role in an award-winning project.
The rehabilitation of the Strathmore Hotel, a jewel in the redevelopment of Detroit’s Midtown, was recognized with a 2017 Governor’s Award for …
Graham Windows Deliver Simple Elegance to New AC Hotel
July 25, 2018
AC Hotel Spartanburg, SC
Sometimes less is more. The Graham Architectural Products windows in the dazzling, new AC Hotel Spartanburg (South Carolina) provide a great example. “It’s a gorgeous building,” says Tim Cooper, Graham’s southeast regional manager. “The architectural …
Big Job in the Big Apple Gets Graham in the News
June 25, 2018
Some projects demand attention. Their scope is so large, their impact so dramatic, that the industry can’t help but notice.
Recent trade coverage of Graham’s work on the Starrett Lehigh Building in New York City is a prime example.
Starrett …
Timely Reminder: Graham Is a Leader in Hurricane Resistant Windows
May 21, 2018
You don’t have to batten down the hatches just yet, but you might want to keep your eyes on the horizon.
According to researchers at Colorado State University, the 2018 hurricane season could, once again, be above average.
This comes …
Donald Graham Inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame
May 7, 2018
Congratulations to Donald Graham, founder of our company, on his induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame.
Plastic news recently published a great article on their website about Donald Graham and his many achievements over the years.
Graham and Graboyes Team Up On Award-Winning Projects
April 23, 2018
Two historic projects featuring windows from Graham Architectural Products will be among the Grand Jury Award winners when the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia holds its 25th annual Preservation Achievement Awards in June.
The Awards recognize people and projects that …
A Long Time in Coming
April 10, 2018
The Hine School Development Project in D.C. is Looking Good
It started with the closing of the Hine Junior High School in 2007. After years of legal battles with local residents in the area around Eastern Market, Stanton Development …