Reconstruction & Renovation

West Hollywood drug den to be remade into boutique hotel

San Vicente Inn, a cluster of century-old historic bungalows, known as a haven for nudists and drug users, in West Hollywood, Calif., will be converted into a boutique hotel. Plans call for an extensive rehab to create 33 guest rooms. Most (23) of the rooms would be in a new building behind an old Victorian post office which would become a lounge area for guests.
Jan. 2, 2014
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San Vicente Inn, a cluster of century-old historic bungalows, known as a haven for nudists and drug users, in West Hollywood, Calif., will be converted into a boutique hotel.

Plans call for an extensive rehab to create 33 guest rooms. Most (23) of the rooms would be in a new building behind an old Victorian post office which would become a lounge area for guests.

Three bungalows that now make up the bulk of the inn will be remodeled for new uses: a high-end restaurant; a bar and lounge, restrooms, and cabana; and one will be reconfigured into three suites. A two-story multipurpose structure for yoga classes or events, a new reception area, and another two-story structure with six or seven suites will be constructed.

(http://la.curbed.com/archives/2013/12/sunset_tower_owner_during_nudist_weho_drug_den_into_a_fancy_boutique_hotel.php)

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Drew Ballensky is general manager of Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.’s central U.S. facility in Iowa and company spokesman for Duro-Last’s cool roofing, sustainability and architectural education programs. He is past-president of the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association and chairman of CFFA’s Vinyl Roofing Division. Drew earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial technology from the University of Northern Iowa and master’s degree in business administration from Florida State University. Drew has over 29 years experience in business and industry in various engineering and managerial capacities. He has worked in the U.S. and Canadian operations for a major international manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings, was a financial analyst with a major athletic apparel manufacturer and was an owner of a general contracting company.
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