The Grand

The Grand began life in 1913 as a smallpox hospital and was long-vacant when placed on the market 70 years later.  The challenge of the renovation and adaptive re-use of the two existing buildings into 42 high-end condominiums was overcoming the antiseptic, sterile reality of both the buildings and the image of the parcel in the eyes of the public. 

Accordingly, the project was given a livelier, late 1920s “Art Deco” theme to overcome its previous image, along with the recognition that such a unique approach would distinguish it in a crowded condominium marketplace.  Its “piece de resistance” was “The Empire Suite,” at the top of the main building, the first million-dollar condominium in the greater Boston area.  It featured sweeping views of the city skyline and became a “tourist destination” during the marketing of the project. 

The Grand was extremely successful and was sold out coincident with the opening of its doors for occupancy.  The architecture for the project was done “in house” by the developer, along with the marketing and sales.  Construction was performed by CB Construction.