The planned Cambria Hotel in Somerville, Mass., has found its lead architect. CambridgeSeven will work alongside The Noannet Group, the project’s developer, to design the upscale hotel.
Construction is set to begin on Aug. 1, 2019 at 515 Somerville Avenue. The hotel will provide 164 rooms across six floors and 98,000 sf. A a 150-seat restaurant with outdoor seating and greenspace will also be included. The greenspace will improve the overall streetscape as well as provide a little breathing room between neighboring residential buildings and the hotel.
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The project, which will focus on using sustainable materials during construction, is slated for completion in February 2020.
Courtesy CambridgeSeven.
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