In an October city council meeting, developer with Herring Hotel Partners, Todd Harmon and the founder of Campo Architecture, John Campo, presented plans to transform the nearly 100-year-old Herring Hotel into a boutique hotel, with the project estimated to cost around $100 million. They aim to reopen the 50-year-vacant hotel within two years as a four-and-a-half-star establishment featuring 226 guest rooms, two restaurants, a pool deck, and a rooftop bar with views of the downtown.
Read MoreHerring Hotel developers must meet requirements for $900K incentives
TIRZ board approve developer agreement with Herring Hotel Partners, LLC.
Read MoreDevelopers propose $100 million restoration of Herring Hotel
“This building has quite a bit of character-defining elements in the historic fabric that you’re seeing,” Campo said. “So part of our job is to make sure that we’re satisfying the standards for rehabilitation and preserving the historically significant portions of this building, but what we like to do is a very intense survey to preserve what is left.”
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A one-of-a-kind, limestone-clad building at 906 Grand Blvd. — reopened in May as one of Kansas City’s premiere hotel destinations — reflects architectural details that developers no longer pursue when building new, said Blair Allen.
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Constructed in 1912 and expanded through 1953, the historic Georgia-Pacific power plant once thrived as a symbol of Savannah’s industrial growth with its smokestacks standing as sentinels over the city’s industrious past.
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When the original Rialto Building, a five-story structure, was destroyed by fire in 1909, real estate icon Albert Marty prioritized building a new fireproof skyscraper that would be used to house medical professionals. Completed in 1911, the 13-story steel-frame skyscraper featured Commercial-style architecture by renowned architects Smith, Rea, and Lovitt and was constructed by George L. Brown & Son.
Read MoreAC Hotel Kansas City Downtown opens →
The AC Hotel Kansas City (Mo.) Downtown has opened in the historic, 112-year-old Rialto Building following a $73 million renovation. Previously known as the Ozark National Life Insurance Building and United Missouri Bank, the 13-story hotel was renovated by Beechwood Pinnacle Hotels and now has 239 guestrooms and 11 suites.
By Jennifer Glatt
Read MoreHotel Equities Selected by Beechwood Pinnacle to Manage New AC Hotel by Marriott Kansas City in Historic Rialto Building
VCC is the general contractor for the hotel alongside architect, John T. Campo & Associates, Inc, both whom are also co-owners in the project.
Published by Hospitality.net; Press release prepared by Hotel Equities
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ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH - "Inside the $82 million dollar deal" →
By Steph Kukuljan
Amid the dust caking downtown’s vacant Chemical Building, John Campo Jr. felt inspiration spark.
The unique architectural details of the 127-year-old property at Eighth and Olive streets captured Campo’s attention as a potential redevelopment. Data highlighting St. Louis as a competitive hotel market — coupled with nearby blockbuster real estate developments — made it a done deal, he said.
Read MoreNEW ORLEANS CITY BUSINESS - “Power List: Construction Industry” →
By Lance Traweek
President | Founder John T. Campo was included in the City Business 2023 "The Power List" for the Construction Industry!
WSFA12 NEWS - “A look inside the new Trilogy Hotel in downtown Montgomery” →
By Ashley Bowerman
“Trilogy Hotel Montgomery, located in the former Montgomery WaterWorks building on Coosa Street, includes unique rooms, fine-dining restaurants, and banquet spaces..”
AAA MAGAZINES - “Tank Trip: What to do in Monroe/West Monroe, Louisiana” →
By Cheré Coen
“With the addition of 5 Louisiana Cultural Districts between them, along with recent recognition for their Main Street districts, the duo defines revitalization.”
MYARKLAMISS - “Downtown Monroe meeting to raise grant” →
By Latrisha Parker
“On NBC 10 News Today, community leaders discussed phase 2 of the strategic plan to date and requested public comment on the plan’s ongoing development.”
Read MoreENR TEXAS & LOUISIANA - “Award of Merit, Residential/Hospitality Hotel Indigo - French Quarter” →
By Bruce Buckley
“General contractor DonahueFavret Contractors converted the historic 10-story Royal St. Charles Hotel into Hotel Indigo New Orleans.”
Read MoreTHE OUACHITA CITIZEN - “Monroe to host Rollin' on the Riverfront” →
By the Ouachita Citizen
“The city of Monroe plans to host Rollin’ on the Riverfront at the Monroe River Market Sept. 17 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. as part of Phase 2 of the strategic plan for redevelopment in downtown Monroe. This event is an opportunity for the community to come together and share their ideas for downtown.”
Read MoreBIZ NEW ORLEANS - “Salas and Gilmore Make Partner at Campo Architecture and Interior Design” →
By Biz New Orleans
“Miriam Salas and Mary Gilmore have joined John T. Campo Jr. as partners at Campo Architecture & Interior Design.”
Read MoreTHE OUACHITA CITIZEN - “Monroe Hosts Strategic Plan Design Camp” →
By the Ouachita Citizen
“The city of Monroe hosted a strategic plan design camp last week to give student the opportunity to participate in the creation of the strategic plan for downtown Monroe.”
Read MoreMONROE NEWS-STAR - “Monroe Kids Help Design New Downtown Area Day Camp” →
By Ian Robinson
“The City of Monroe and Campo Architects held a free interactive design camp Friday at the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum. Kids got a chance to imagine the future of downtown through activities such as drawing, modeling building, and diagramming.”
Read MoreENR TEXAS & LOUISIANA - “ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2022 Best Projects Winners Revealed” →
By Louise Poirier
“ENR Texas & Louisiana is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 Best Projects competition!”
Read MoreSTATE OF THE CITY MONROE - “Phase 1 Master Plan Findings & Appendix” →
By State of the City Monroe
“The completion of Phase 1 of the Downtown Monroe Master Plan is a true example of community-based economic development and placemaking. This plan will provide the foundation needed to make Downtown Monroe an even more exciting and inviting place for the community to gather and a true destination for visitors.”
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