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Midstate Construction has recently
completed the historic Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
& Spa. The renovation consisted of exterior improvements
as well as a complete mechanical and aesethetic remodel
of 99 rooms, lobby and office in three phases. The
schedule and work environment were very tight but
the team worked in unison to succesfully meet the
owners occupancy needs.
One of the stringent requirements
of this remodel was the hotel's historical landmark
classification. Certain requirements were placed upon
the aesthetics, architecture and modernization which
required an extra step of construction management.
To ensure continued guest comfort
and energy conservation the mechanical refurnishings
included an overhaul of the climate control per room;
each room is now equipped with an unobtrusive heat
pump and A/C unit on the roof. New energy efficient
double paned windows were installed, utilizing internal
mechanisms designed to avoid depreciating or otherwise
changing the aesthetic of the hotel.
After the main reopening of the lobby
and rooms in the first phase, construction continued
on the second and third phases. This included the
completion of the remaining rooms and office. Each
phase had an independent opening.
The most visible change to the Fairmont
Sonoma Mission Inn is the approach and valet station
at the main guest entry. Three obtrusive eucalyptus
trees were removed and a circular display was built
around a large centered Elm tree. The circular arrangement
is enhanced by the newly built valet station which
provides a pleasing symmetrical view of the exterior
elevation. The new guest entry is complementary to
the beauty of this historical landmark building.
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