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PROJECT: The Peck Building The rehabilitation
of the multistory B. Peck Building was a special project for Platz Associates. Built in
1899, Peck's was the department store in central Maine and the focal point of
Lewiston's downtown shopping district. When Peck's closed its doors in 1982, the building
became the symbol of the downtown's decline. However, through the foresight of local
developers, the building has been restored to its former prominence and now symbolizes a
revitalized downtown.
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Platz Associates was responsible
for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Management. The 100,000 square foot
interior has been completely redesigned as a modern office complex. Work included a bank
of three elevators, two new stair towers, a new environmental system, and upgrading the
structural system where codes and safety dictated. The main occupant of the building is
L.L. Bean's telecommunication center. Platz Associates designed this facility to
accommodate up to 650 operators who handle over 100,000 telephone orders a day. Employee
amenities include a cafeteria and a fitness center.