The Metro project in Kingston, New York, is coming together nicely! This community-focused project will revitalize a century-old manufacturing warehouse into safe, supportive space for creativity.
The 75,000-square-foot renovation will incorporate offices, multipurpose rooms, community gathering and assembly spaces, a training and catering kitchen and associated café, and a 20,000-square-foot fabrication center.
The main focus is currently on final finishes for the first phase – the 20,000-square-foot fabrication center. Final painting and permanent power will be completed in November as coordination with the client and their equipment vendors continues behind the scenes. The final space – which will feature new technologies such as 3D printing as well as traditional tools for woodwork, metal work and textiles – will be turned over by year-end.
The second phase – tenant suite core and shell construction – continues as the owner works with the community to thoughtfully design these spaces. The “Metro Downtown” – standalone CMU structures built within the existing building – are topped out at their final height as we await design input on structural framing and façade finishes. This work is targeted to be completed in Spring 2026.
Future work – the commercial kitchen, teaching kitchen and community salon – continue with design development, with construction scheduled to go through 2026.
We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with the owner and architect as we help to bring this beautiful new facility to fruition. There is something special about being part of such a community-focused project. Upon completion, The Metro will positively impact the lives of so many for years to come, and we are so excited to be a part of it all!