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Nov 19
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Alessi Bakery Construction Commencement

By Florida, News

Summit Design + Build Begins Construction Of Alessi Bakery

Summit Design + Build recently began the build-out for the new location for Alessi Bakery a Tampa, FL staple for over 100 years.

The bakery is set to be relocated to the storied Tampa Letter Carriers building, which will undergo a comprehensive renovation to expand their baking capabilities and introduce exciting new features, including an expanded menu, a coffee bar, a liquor bar, and improvements to the current parking. Enhancements to the building will also include the addition of a mezzanine, new walk-in coolers and freezers, and an exterior patio.

JVB Architect, LLC is serving as the project architect, and completion is expected in mid-2025.

May 06
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Build-Out Complete for Taverna Toscana in Bradenton, FL

By Florida, News

Summit Design + Build Completes Construction of Taverna Toscana in Bradenton, FL

Summit Design + Build recently completed the build-out of Taverna Toscana, a luxury Tuscan-inspired steakhouse and seafood restaurant located in Bradenton, Florida.

Just minutes away from the river, Taverna Toscana is located on the plaza level of the SUNZ Insurance building. The 10,000 sf restaurant build-out features:

  • custom furnishings
  • bar/lounge area,
  • open dining area,
  • restrooms,
  • outdoor patio,
  • and a full-service kitchen.

Top Chef Fabio Viviani partnered with Babb Hospitality, as well as entrepreneur Steve Herrig to create this vision. Barker Nestor Inc. served as the project architect.

Taverna Toscana Imagery

Jan 10
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Summit Design + Build Expands Tampa Team

By Florida, News

Summit Tampa hires Director of Business Development, Southeast

Summit Design + Build, is pleased to announce the hiring of Terri Fleming, Director of Business Development, Southeast, who will work out of Summit’s Tampa office located at 100 S. Ashley Drive in Tampa, FL.

Meet Terri Fleming

As Director of Business Development, Southeast, Fleming will play a crucial role in bringing prospective projects and clients through the project pipeline and position Summit Design + Build as Tampa and the southeast’s leading general contractor and construction management firm.

Having spent most of her career in the architecture and design industry in Tampa, Terri joins Summit with a deep understanding of the AEC community. As a product rep for the past 18 years, she has been intimately involved in countless projects in the Tampa Bay area. Terri is currently a member of the AIA Tampa Bay Women in Architecture Committee. In addition, she was recognized as the 2019 AIA Tampa Bay Allied Member of the year.

Jul 15
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Summit recently began the build-out of Taverna Toscana

By Florida, News

Upscale Steakhouse and Seafood Restaurant Coming to Bradenton, FL

Summit Design + Build recently began the build-out of Taverna Toscana, a luxury Italian steakhouse and seafood restaurant located in Bradenton, Florida.

Set to be located just minutes away from the river, Taverna Toscana will be situated on the plaza level of the current SUNZ Insurance building. The 10,000 sf restaurant build-out is expected to be completed in the beginning of 2024, and will feature:

  • custom furnishings
  • bar/lounge area
  • open dining area
  • restrooms
  • outdoor patio
  • and a full-service kitchen

Top Chef Fabio Viviani has partnered with BABB Hospitality, as well as entrepreneur Steve Herrig to create this vision.

Barker Nestor Inc. is serving as the project architect.

 

Dec 28
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Florida Construction

By Florida, Industry Insights

Spotlight on Florida Construction

Out of the 15 fastest growing U.S. cities by U.S. News & World Report rankings, Florida dominates with ten spots on that coveted list.

People want to live, work
and play in Florida

As the country’s highest growing state in the last decade with a 14,6% population increase, the fourth highest gross domestic product, pro-business policies, and a streamlined regulatory environment, Florida is a hot-spot of corporate and residential growth.

“I think Florida is going to be the one place where things are not going to slow down,” predicts Victoria Auger, Director of Business Development, Southeast, Summit Design + Build, Tampa.

With no state income tax and all non-Union subcontractors, the process if building in Florida is easier and profitable.

FSU Student Housing – Tallahassee, FL

Summit is proud to
Build in Florida

Supporting growth in the Sunshine State, Summit has honed in on Tampa and surrounding west coast cities, building apartment complexes, restaurants, gyms, industrial facilities, and rehabilitating Hurricane-damaged properties such as Ocean Point Suites in the Florida Keys.

Summit’s “reputation as complex construction experts and their depth of experience means they offer their clients a fresh approach and out-of-the-box solutions,” wrote Mark Buckshon in a Florida Construction News article.

Oct 06
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Summit Starts Second Midtown Project

By Florida, News

Summit Design + Build Starts Second Midtown Construction Project

 

William Dean Chocolates to open Parisian-inspired café in Midtown Tampa

Summit Design + Build, recently started the build-out of William Dean Chocolates, a Parisian-inspired café. This will be William Dean Chocolates’ second location; the first location is a retail store located in Belleair Bluffs.

The new William Dean Chocolates café will be located within the Midtown Tampa development, a new $500 million mixed-use development located on the corner of N Dale Mabry Highway and Interstate 275. The 1,400-sf build-out of William Dean Chocolates is set to include:

  • A bakery and café counter,
  • A back of house area with an office,
  • A restroom,
  • Indoor seating for 12 – 14 and
  • A shared outdoor patio that will be able to seat up to 40.

In addition to William Dean Chocolates’ artisan chocolates, the café will also have breakfast and lunch options and coffee & tea service.

EMPAD Architecture + Design is serving as the project architect. Construction is expected wrap-up in December 2021.

Jul 13
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Summit Starts Construction of Midtown Tampa Restaurant

By Florida, News

Summit Design + Build Starts Construction of Midtown Tampa Restaurant

Upscale restaurant from James Beard-nominated chef Chris Ponte coming soon

Summit Design + Build, recently started the build-out of The Ponte, a Modern American restaurant that will feature a premium selection of steaks and local seafood within the Midtown Tampa development. 

Set to be located at the corner of West Cypress Street and Gramercy Lane, The Ponte will sit just off the main entrance of Midtown Tampa. The 6,774-sf restaurant build-out is expected to be completed in fall 2021 and will include:

  • a custom designed entry,
  • bar/lounge area,
  • open dining area,
  • restrooms,
  • patio
  • and a full-service kitchen.

The Ponte will be part of awarding wining chef Chris Ponte’s The Ponte Group, known for other local restaurants such as OLIVIA, On Swann and Café Ponte. EMPAD Architecture Design is serving as the project architect.

Feb 17
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Summit Completes Billy Bricks Pizza

By Florida, News

Construction Completed on Billy Bricks Pizza in Clearwater Florida.

The Southeast office of general contractor Summit Design + Build, recently completed the interior fit-out of Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza in Clearwater, FL. The family owned and operated pizzerias have been serving Chicagoland since 2005 and the new Clearwater location marks its 10th restaurant.  The restaurant is known for its thin-crust, Neapolitan Inspired pizzas baked in an authentic wood-fired oven.

The project, located at 1100 Cleveland Street, included the 2,506 square foot fit-out of an existing shell tenant space in an existing apartment building (1100 Apex). The build-out of the pizza restaurant included a kitchen with wood-fired pizza oven, dining area, bar area and restrooms.   

Kimmich Smith Architecture, LLC served as the project architect.

Billy Bricks Pizza in Clearwater Florida Imagery.

Oct 30
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The Rise of a Historic St. Petersburg Building

By Florida, Project Stories

The Rise of a Historic St. Petersburg Building

Why Adaptive Reuse?

Adaptive reuse construction is a great way to give new life to historic structures while also providing a sustainable and efficient construction option for building owners and developers. Summit Design + Build’s adaptive reuse project at 2151 Central Ave in St. Petersburg, FL is a great example of how to give new purpose to a nearly 100-year-old, vacant building.

2151 Central Ave is located in a core commercial corridor, just minutes from downtown St. Petersburg, FL. Built in 1926, it was the new owner’s vision to transform the former multifamily building into a mixed-use development. Plans for the new development included a modern renovation with first floor space for perspective retail and/or restaurant tenants and second floor office space with private offices, conference rooms, a break room, bathrooms and a private deck. The second-floor office would be the new home for the owner of the building, The Anderson Group.

The renovation of 2151 Central Avenue in dowtown St. Petersburg Florida is a great example of how to successfully complete a an adaptive reuse construction project.

Preserving History

It was important to The Anderson Group to maintain the character of the building, including its architectural characteristics which were popular in the 1920’s. The architect for the adaptive reuse project, Design Styles Architecture, helped to create a plan that would preserve those characteristics while also incorporating contemporary elements to bring the building into the 21st century. The new modern design would include skylights, which would bring natural light into the building, a new façade, all new windows and more.

Overcoming Adaptive Reuse Challenges

While working on the project, the Summit team had to overcome multiple challenges that often arise with an adaptive reuse project. Working with the existing shell structure and core of the building, many structural elements had to be re-built and reinforced to ensure the structural integrity of the building. The Summit team also installed a new elevator which required additional structural elements on the back of the building, allowing the building to maintain its ADA requirements. New MEP and life systems were also installed, corresponding with the latest building codes for commercial new construction in the area. With any adaptive reuse project, unique challenges are always expected and finding creative solutions is an exciting and rewarding element of these projects.

The adaptive reuse of 2151 Central Ave was completed in Summer 2020. Selecting the adaptive reuse construction method, as opposed to demolishing and re-building from the ground up, allowed the owner to save valuable time.

If you are considering an adaptive reuse project in the South Florida area, reach out to Summit Design + Build’s Florida team of adaptive reuse construction experts. We can help guide you through the adaptive reuse construction process from start to finish.

2151 Central Avenue Before and After Imagery