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BAR approves storefront replacement at Alexandrian Hotel site at 400 King Street with staff-recommended continuous awnings
Summary
The Board approved a landlord-led plan to subdivide and replace storefronts at the Alexandrian Hotel (400 King Street) with standardized storefront divisions, continuous canvas awnings and a coordinated sign band; the applicant will use aluminum storefronts rather than wood.
The Board of Architectural Review approved landlord-led storefront alterations at 400 King Street (the Alexandrian Hotel) that will subdivide and replace a long run of storefronts and establish a more standardized, hotel-associated storefront composition for future tenants.
What the BAR approved The application, proffered by the building owner and represented by architect James (Pandula/Padula) of KMP Architects, called for new storefront divisions, a continuous awning extended from the adjacent restaurant, a consistent sign band with applied wood moldings, and aluminum storefront framing rather than wood for cost and life-cycle reasons. The staff report recommended approval and suggested that the continuous awnings be canvas; the applicant agreed to canvas for the continuous awnings.
Discussion highlights Board members pressed for clarification that the project was a landlord scope (demising spaces and new storefront systems) and not tenant signage; the applicant confirmed tenant signage and outdoor seating will be reviewed when specific tenants submit individual signage and permitting. When asked whether aluminum storefronts met guidelines, staff confirmed that the building is a later-period building where aluminum storefronts are considered compatible.
Quote from the record "We're really just focusing on the storefronts," the applicant said, describing the landlord-led work to subdivide and standardize multiple retail bays. A board member asked whether awnings would be canvas and staff noted that staff recommended canvas; the applicant agreed.
Action and outcome A motion to approve the staff recommendations carried in voice vote and subsequent roll call. Work will proceed under the approved certificate-of-appropriateness conditions and tenant-specific signs and outdoor dining proposals will return as separate submittals.
