Spanning the upper and lower access roads to the main terminal at T.F. Green Airport, metropolitan Providence and the region’s major airport, the 1,200-foot, elevated and enclosed steel and glass skybridge acts as a symbolic gateway for travelers coming to and leaving Rhode Island.

More than a bridge, the Intermodal Station includes a new vertical transportation atrium from the terminal building to the glass enclosed elevated horizontal pedestrian corridor, terminating in a vertical enclosure down to short term parking, rental car customer service and MBTA passenger service.

The design echoes the gracefully sloped wing of an airplane and the roof of the main terminal while giving departing passengers a vista across the bustling runways.

RGB was retained by RIPTA to design a $41million expansion of their facilities. The project consists of three major components: RIPTA Administration Offices; RIde Para-Transit Bus interior storage; RIde Para-Transit bus maintenance.

The intent of the building design was to create a new facility with state-of-the-art equipment to accommodate RIPTA’s existing and future Para-Transit fleet needs while respecting turn of the century industrial history of the Elmwood area.

This was done by designing the 139,400 SF structure using steel and masonry in modern techniques in traditional form. The facility incorporates the latest in security, data, and repair equipment. A white reflective roofing system helps to keep the building cool and large skylights are designed to bring 80 fc of natural light into the maintenance facility.

RGB was retained by RIPTA to design a $20 million expansion of their Providence, RI, maintenance facility. RGB utilized the planning and mechanical engineering services of the internationally respected firm of Stone & Webster.

The site, which now houses this new 95,000 SF state-of-the-art facility, was once an old trolley barn. The building represents the first facility of its type in the New England area that can accommodate Compressed Natural Gas.

The existing trolley barn look and feel was retained by preserving various elevation elements. Original granite cornices were salvaged and relocated. The result of these special efforts has been the delivery of a design that allows this 21st century facility to continue to fit into the historic character of the neighborhood.

"Best Institutional Building/Government", Masonry Construction’s 2003 Project of the Year

The Avis Vehicle Service Center, located at T.F. Green  Airport, is designed to provide maintenance and service for the 300 vehicle rental fleet.

This $2.5 million project consisted of a new administration area, vehicle maintenance area, fuel/service island/canopy and car wash.  The 2,800 SF administration area has offices for the District Manager, Manager, dispatch, as well as locker/toilet facilities and an employee break room.  The 5,600 SF vehicle maintenance area has service bay lifts, maintenance equipment and systems, car washing ability and parts storage/mezzanine.  The 5,500 SF fuel/service island/canopy has 8 fuel dispensing stations, fluid distribution equipment, a 12,000 gallon underground fuel storage tank and vacuum system.  There is a 1,328 SF automatic car wash system.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority retained RGB to provide construction documents, survey damage, and make recommendations to repair and convert two buildings at its Metrobus-Bladensburg Division to house a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station capable of refueling a new 100-bus fleet of gas-powered urban transit buses.

 The modifications/upgrades, totaling $12 million, to the two buildings principally involved gas protection, fire proofing, life safety code compliance, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, some plumbing and roofing, and considerable gas/fire protection equipment. The intent was to convert the facilities to house CNG-powered vehicles.

The Excell Manufacturing Company outgrew its quarters in the Jewelry District of Providence, and opted to relocate to a brownfield site on the City’s industrial perimeter. Working with a team that included Boston Industrial Consulting and the F.H. French Company, RGB established the design of the new facility and set the standards for construction. Included in the $3 million project was the master plan of 5.6 acres with 40,000 SF manufacturing space. Also included was 7,500 SF executive and administrative offices, a 20,000 SF addition, and air conditioning. RGB also designed all interior spaces for the owner.

The Hudson Companies retained RGB to design their 8,000 SF operations building for Hudson Liquid Asphalt. The building, for which The Hudson Companies acted as their own general contractor, combined three previously separate functions: fleet truck parking, truck maintenance, and quality control testing into one unified facility. This design/build project included a quality control testing lab for liquid asphalt, a dispatch area with raised floor for extended sight line onto lot, four bay maintenance garage to service Hudson’s fleet of tractor-trailers, locker facilities for drivers and mechanics, and offices for the operations staff. There is parking for a fleet of over 40 trucks and an above ground fueling facility. RGB also provided design services to renovate a two-story former mill building into a corporate headquarters for The Hudson Companies. Amenities included a library area, lounge with kitchen facilities, and a workout room including locker and shower rooms. A new wood entry vestibule replaced the old aluminum vestibule. Executive offices contain individual heating and cooling controls. Two new conference rooms were designed and furnished with a lighting addition that complements the dark hardwood trim and rich carpet, in addition to new double-hung windows and wood transom windows.

RGB served as the associated architect for the Manchester Street Station repowering plant addition and renovation. The project consisted of two major components. In Phase I, RGB completed the Master Plan with Carol Johnson, LA, William D. Warner Architects and Planners, Bechtel Power Corporation, Narragansett Electric and New England Power Company. Phase II included the restoration of the existing principal structure. The $514 million required major site improvements of 50 acres. RGB provided a boat launch, piers and walkways, and a new public waterfront park. This project allowed the plant’s capacity to triple while reducing key air emissions. Winner of AIA/Rhode Island 2002 Design Awards

RGB provided architectural and engineering services for the construction of this regional distributor of Anheuser Busch products. The 115,000 SF, $7 million project included new offices, a warehouse, distribution center, and vehicle maintenance shop.

RGB provided architectural and engineering services for the new construction of this regional distributor of Anheuser Busch products. The 92,000 SF facility contains offices, warehouses, a distribution center and a vehicle maintenance shop for a total construction cost of $6 million.

RGB teamed with Boston Industrial Consultants to perform a comprehensive industrial master plan for TPI’s Warren, RI facility. The fast-track project also addressed design issues for TPI’s corporate headquarters and product showrooms.