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the completion of Moxy Chelsea in NYC , a 35-story hotel with five key areas ; four dining and drinking areas for Feroce and The Fleur Room , which is a glass-enclosed rooftop lounge at the top of the hotel , providing panoramic , 360-degree views . “ Then , I was promoted to Project Manager and was assigned to manage the Gansevoort Hotel project , which consisted of 198 guest room renovations , as well as constructing a new lobby and café ,” he continues . “ Located in the heart of NYC ’ s Meatpacking District , the hotel provides stunning views of the city and boasts a handful of luxury amenities : an American bistro , The Chester ; a rooftop bar and lounge ; gym ; conference room ; sushi restaurant ; and a year-round heated pool with exclusive guest access .
“ However , the Gansevoort Hotel renovation was complicated by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic ,” Ab recalls . “ We started work there just before the pandemic , so we spent a lot of time working out how we could continue the renovation in line with regulations and safety protocols . With no paying customers , the hotel owner allocated the third and fourth floors to us and allowed our staff to stay on-site to minimize the risk of spreading the virus . In the end , we completed the project in eight months , way ahead of the original 12-month build schedule .”
Commitment and accountability
C & A Seneca has some exciting projects in the pipeline for 2023 . “ Today , I manage three-to-five projects a year , often overseeing multiple builds at any given time ,” Ab details . “ We currently have two venues at the Gansevoort Hotel under construction . The first is a cellar lounge and the second is a new Mediterranean restaurant . The latter
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