Case Study – The Brandywine
Case Study - The Brandywine
LOCATION
Radnor, Pennsylvania
PROJECT
Hospitality /Commercial
SCOPE
Over 50,000 Sq. Ft.
Lower Level: Rubber Athletic Flooring
Lobby & Restaurants: Herringbone Hardwood & LVP
Corridors: Custom Milled Carpet
Rooftop Bar: Custom Tile Face & Porcelain Stone Floor
Guest Rooms: LVP
Guest Room Bathrooms: Ceramic Floor and Wall Tile
Client Objective
The Brandywine Realty Trust's goal for The Brandywine, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio, was to pair timeless elegance with modern conveniences, reflecting a relaxed sophistication designed to provide leisure and business travelers with spaces that feel calm, welcoming, and comfortable.
Challenge
The property's close proximity to Villanova University meant that being open for 2026 graduation weekend was a must. This put the project of a fast track leading to a truncated timeline.
Turning an ambitious deadline into a shared commitment to get it done and done well.
Our Response
In an effort to maximize productivity without sacrificing quality, Arko followed these steps:
Increased crew capacity, prioritize critical-path areas, and maintain daily communication with the project team to quickly address material, access, or coordination issues.
Coordinated closely with the GC and other trades to identify areas that can be released early, allowing flooring installation to proceed in multiple zones simultaneously.
Deployed dedicated installation crews on nights and weekends, allowing work to continue beyond normal operating hours without waiting for the next phase to begin.
Results
Hotel was able to welcome guests on graduation weekend.
The GC and Development teams were pleased with our expeditious approach without resulting in extended punch lists.
