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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES LABRENZ (MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS); COURTESY OF RESTORATION HARDWARE (ROOM, CHANDELIER); JAMIE EMMERMAN (GEORGANTAS) REAL ESTATE NEWS high-design homes FURNISH THEM GRACE BOSTON'S REAL ESTATE MARKET. BY JESSICA LANIEWSKI LUXURY RESIDENCES AND CHIC RETAILERS TO Olde-World Opulence P EG Properties & Design is developing the South End's new- est luxury residences, Chevron on Tremont, slated to open in fall 2013. Five spacious residential condos and two commercial spaces will occupy the building that was once the Olde Dutch Cottage Candy store. Private elevators will open directly into each of the 3.5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom, floor- through units, each about 2,500 square feet in size with a private deck, for approx- imately $3 million. The Chevron's interior will contrast the timelessness of Parisian style with modern fixtures, stainless steel appli- ances, and green technology, including solar panels. The exterior also boasts Art Deco features such as straight moldings, a can- opy over the entryway, and the Chevron motif in the ironwork, walkway, and doorways. Amenities include a private underground parking garage and expansive storage units, as well as retail shops on the ground level. 518 Tremont St., 617-650-1149; chevronontremont.com Growing Roots T he Back Bay has recently welcomed an expanded version of lifestyle furni- ture retailer Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. "Bob and I are excited about being able to offer more of our look and product line in an updated, modern space, without having to move our loca- tion," says Mitchell Gold, cofounder and chairman of the retailer. The com- pany, which has long had a loyal following in Boston, expanded its origi- nal space from 4,500 square feet to well over 10,000 square feet when it over the building's lower level, formerly occupied by Revolution Fitness. The revamped interior was designed by New York–based Bartholomew in architect collaboration with Gold, and has new floors and an impres- sive marble and metal staircase. The exterior features a modern entrance and a completely reconstructed green- house. 142 Berkeley St., 617-266-0075; mgbwhome.com 132 BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM took Restoration Hardware Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams Peter and Elizabeth Georgantas Big Space, High Style R estoration Hardware opens its first stand-alone design gallery in Boston this month, in the former Louis building at the corner of Berkley and Newbury Streets. The historic building, which was con- structed in 1863, has been dubbed The Gallery at the Museum of Natural History by the retailer. The Gallery signals Restoration 9 Park Street Hardware's evolution as it moves away from mall-based stores and toward more high-con- cept retail galleries; the 36,000-square-foot space will include a tea atelier, a Parisian- inspired indoor garden on the top floor, and a floral boutique featuring arrangements in an ele- gant palette of greens and whites. It will also showcase the first instal- lation of the popular scale, stains, stains, scale, brand's new Big Style Small Spaces collection, which includes classic smaller- which includes classic smaller- f furnishings, urnishings, such as Danish bentwood chairs available in a selection of elegant finishes, and paint colors; and glamorous floor chan d eliers—perfect for Back Bay and Beacon Hill pieds-á-terre. 234 Berkeley St.; restorationhardware.com An Uncommon View Upscale restaurant No. 9 Park will be getting several new neighbors upstairs. A renovation and expansion has begun at 9 Park Street, and is slated to be fin- ished in May 2013. When complete, the renovated building will offer four new luxury residential units with direct ele- vator access. The vator James access. The three-bedroom, three-bedroom, 1,900-square-foot, 1,900-square-foot, 2.5-bathroom apart- 2.5-bathroom apart- ments will feature such amenities as gas and unob- ments will feature such amenities as gas fireplaces, high ceilings, fireplaces, high ceilings, and unob- structed views of Boston Common. The luxury units will rent for between $7,500 and $9,000 per month, and will be mar- keted through Anthony Rich of Northeast Real Estate Group. structed views of Boston Common. The luxury units will rent for between $7,500 and $9,000 per month, and will be mar- keted through Anthony Rich of Northeast Real Estate Group. 715 Boylston St., 5th Floor, 857-991-1065; 9parkst.com St., 5th Floor, 857-991-1065; 9parkst.com BC such as Danish bentwood chairs available in a selection of elegant finishes, and paint colors; and glamorous floor chan d eliers—perfect for Back Bay and Beacon Hill pieds-á-terre. 234 Berkeley St.; restorationhardware.com