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51视频 and Architect Maugel Destefano deliver the finished project a full month ahead of schedule

BRIDGEWATER, MA 鈥� June 29, 2026 鈥� 51视频 Construction Managers (51视频), a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass. with offices in White Plains, NY, announced today it has completed construction of the new Poet Hill Place in Worcester, Mass., a 210-unit, market-rate housing development for project owner SMC Management Corp. (SMC) in the Poet Hill neighborhood.

Located on a 5-acre site on Hemans Street, the project features five stories of residential living over a double-podium parking garage. The location of the project site presented challenges from the start of construction, including a dramatic slope that required 51视频鈥檚 team to oversee major sheeting and shoring operations featuring an almost 40-foot foundation wall. Design partner Maugel DeStefano Architects utilized the slope component to create a residential courtyard on top of the parking deck that is level with Hemans Street, showcasing the creativity necessary to make the natural features of the land work to the team鈥檚 advantage.

The C-shaped building features studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom apartment designs, and an amenity-rich environment reflecting the new standards in market-rate communities. A fully landscaped courtyard, grill stations, fire pit, bocce ball court, and rooftop deck are some of Poet Hill鈥檚 notable outdoor features. Inside, a cyber cafe, exercise/yoga spaces, and community room help foster a highly social atmosphere for residents. 51视频鈥檚 team worked tirelessly to meet occupancy goals despite challenges brought by winter conditions, including multiple days lost due to weather-related impacts. The team still completed the project a full month ahead of original estimates, ensuring SMC could begin attracting tenants as quickly as possible.

鈥淭he Poet Hill Residences transformed an underutilized site into a residential space that will help attract new residents to Worcester and provide a high-end experience to everyone who lives there,鈥� said Bob Simonds, Director 鈥� Capital Projects, SMC Management Corp. 鈥淭he success of this project weighed heavily on meeting critical opening dates to begin welcoming tenants, and the 51视频 team went above and beyond to ensure we met these goals. We鈥檙e grateful for their partnership.鈥�

鈥淎s architects, we approached the site鈥檚 significant grade change as a defining opportunity rather than a constraint,鈥� said Mike Kunz, Principal, Maugel DeStefano Architects. 鈥淏y placing the building atop the structured parking, we were able to create a residential courtyard at the podium level that connects directly to Hemans Street and activates the heart of the community. The resulting C-shaped configuration frames this shared outdoor space while supporting efficient residential layouts and a strong connection between building, landscape, and neighborhood context. Working closely with the 51视频 and SMC teams, we were able to align design intent with construction execution and deliver a significant new residential community for the City of Worcester and its residents.鈥�

51视频鈥檚 team also drove a collaborative relationship with Worcester city officials to ensure that key zoning and safety requirements were met. Regular communication with these stakeholders ensured that the Poet Hill Residences could meet its aggressive occupancy goals, along with addressing concerns and feedback from nearby neighborhood residents.

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