36 — November 2025 — Owners, Developers & Managers — M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal
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I Hotel features over 620 Crystal Series 8510 windows Crystal Windows “Star” at new hotel in Metro Dallas, TX
At Bala Cynwyd on City Avenue Federal Realty unveils Blayr, a premier residential building
RVING, TX — National manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Sys- tems provided state-of-the- art energy efficient picture windows for the new Sandman Signature Hotel in the Las Co- linas neighborhood of Irving, TX, in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Part of the 36-acre Star Park development, the new six-floor hotel features over 620 Crystal Series 8510 architectural aluminum fixed windows with custom trim pro- viding outstanding occupant comfort, great natural lighting, and expansive views. The hotel is part of the upscale Sandman Signature brand of Northland Properties Corporation . “Crystal is pleased to pro- vide our high-end architec- tural windows for this new hotel with Northland Proper- ties, the second one Crystal has supplied for this developer in Texas,” said Papo Perez , Crystal sales/branch manager and lead project manager for this property. “Our versatile Series 8500 product line offers all the features architects ex- pect, plus many more to make their designs extraordinary.” The Series 8510 fixed win - dow features a 2-⅝” frame depth of heavy-duty aluminum extrusion with a 1.25” glaz- ing pocket, and it achieves an AAMA structural rating of AW-PG85. Depending on glazing options, the Series 8510 fixed window achieves U-values as low as 0.28. For this hotel, the design called for various fixed window configurations for the guest rooms and common areas. Crystal supplied its Series “Throughout his 25-year tenure at Bancroft, Mike has made a transformative impact to our interdepart- mental processes, culture, and leadership,” said Sawka. “I couldn’t be more excited to see how Bancroft continues to grow and innovate under his leadership as president & CEO.” A graduate of the Univer- sity of Delaware (UD) with a degree in Civil Engineering, Petka serves on the Executive Board of the Delaware Con- tractors Association and on the External Advisors Group to the College of Civil Engineer- ing at UD. He has previously
Large combinations of Crystal Series 8510 architectural aluminum fixed windows provide great natural daylight and interior climate comfort for occupants and a beautiful exterior.
8510 aluminum fixed window in vertical two-lite and three- lite combinations and field mulled horizontally into two- and three-window configura - tions as wide as 84” and as tall as 103”. The vertical two-lite and three-lite combinations were factory assembled using a common master frame and inpost option. Crystal also sup- plied 52 insulated 1” HVAC panels in a custom stucco color, which replaced a vision glass panel in select window master frames. Crystal sourced and sup- plied insulated glass units (IGUs) with Vitro SB70 low-E coated tempered glass, argon gas filling, and a highly energy efficient box spacer dual-seal system. Depending on building orientation to the sun, select IGUs called for tinted grey glass for the exterior panes. To facilitate installation, Crystal provided the fixed win - dows with integral nailing fins and 3-piece mullions for mul- tiple window configurations. Crystal also supplied extruded drip caps above every opening. To achieve the specified inte - rior trim, Crystal designed and extruded a custom 1” x 5-¾” snap trim. The windows were finished with AAMA 2604 served as a Board Member for the Associated Builders and Contractors of Delaware. “We’re celebrating a major milestone of 50 years in busi- ness due to the exceptional leadership of both Stephen Mockbee and Greg Sawka,” said Petka. “I’m honored to take on the role of president & CEO and to work with a talented team as we forge ahead into the next chapter of Bancroft Construction.” About Bancroft Construction: Bancroft Construction is an award-winning, Mid- Atlantic construction man- agement firm servicing cli - ents throughout Delaware,
powder coat paint in black. The developer and builder for the Sandman Signature Hotel in Las Colinas was Northland Properties Cor- poration, headquartered in Vancouver, BC. Besides many Canadian hospitality venues, Northland is expanding into the US with new locations in Texas. Northland CEO Tom Gaglardi is the owner of the Dallas Stars NHL hockey team. The architect for this project was Studio RedDot of Dallas, TX. The 110,000 s/f Sandman Signature Hotel in Las Colinas features 205 guest rooms, a resort pool and gym, several meeting spaces, and an on- site Tavern restaurant, of the Northland Properties Tavern Collective brand portfolio. The Sandman Signature Hotel is part of the 36-acre Star Park, a mixed-use development with apartments, office and retail spaces, hotels, and restau- rants. Star Park is owned by Jerry Jones , CEO of Blue Star Land Development and owner of the Dallas Cowboys. Convenient to the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Star Park is located at the intersection of Carpenter Free- way and State Rte. 161. MAREJ Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. For 50 years, Bancroft has taken great pride in building not only physical structures, but also long-standing relationships. Bancroft commits to a part- nership approach for all proj- ects it manages from major developments to revitalizing world-renowned cultural landmarks. Centered on bettering our community, Bancroft supports clients from concept to completion with solutions in program management, estimating, construction management, owner’s representation, vir- tual design & construction, and sustainability. MAREJ
Blayr rendering - AEI ©
platforms exacerbating the challenges families face when trying to secure stable homes, such as poor credit or affordable housing. AI-driven rental plat- forms can also cause landlords to view affordable housing as a commodity rather than a necessity, or utilize algorithms to unfairly increase rent prices. Subjecting AI-driven pricing systems to bias audits and hu- man oversight is essential to ensure they promote access, rather than exclusion. To thrive in a landscape of increased regulatory scruti- ny, proptech platforms must empower landlords to be profitable without robbing renters of the benefits of free market competition. Adopt- ing that focus will allow de- velopers to create a healthy ecosystem that blends profit with purpose. Pedro David Espinoza is the founder & CEO of Pan Peru USA. MAREJ driven fitness technology, private work from home ar- eas, indoor garage parking with EV charging stations, pet spa, and a scenic walk- ing path that connects di- rectly to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail. Additionally, it is within walking distance to SEPTA train service to Center City Philadelphia via the Cyn- wyd line. Each unit includes luxury vinyl-plank flooring, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and in-home washer and dryer, with many units offering private patios or balconies. AEI provided architectural services for the project, in part- nership with Bohler , who pro- vided civil engineering design and permitting services. Stu- dio39 is the landscape architect and MSA Interiors is leading project interior design. MAREJ
or that incorporates certain anticompetitive features.” The impact the RealPage case could have on proptech Several key issues, including the rapid pace of development and deployment, have made it difficult for regulators to estab - lish an effective framework for AI oversight in the real estate industry. Yet, as the RealPage lawsuit shows, the government is not oblivious to the potential for using AI in ways that violate business laws. The DOJ case shows that future regulations will likely hold real estate companies ac- countable for how they utilize AI, even when they put their trust in third-party providers. At a minimum, real estate com- panies should expect stricter controls on data sharing and algorithmic transparency. The RealPage case also sug- gests that government offi- cials won’t tolerate AI-driven continued from page 2 BALA CYNWYD, PA – Federal Realty Investment Trust announced that Blayr, its highly anticipated residen- tial building at Bala Cynwyd on City Avenue, is now leasing with move-ins beginning ear- ly-March 2026. The 217-unit building represents a signifi - cant addition to the mixed-use development, marking a new era of sophisticated living at the gateway to the Main Line. Located at 145 E. City Ave. and near the intersection of City Ave. and Belmont Ave., Blayr offers studio, one, two, and three-bedroom units fea- turing airy layouts, refined finishes, and a sophisticated materials palette designed to elevate daily living. The LEED Gold-certified building features premium amenities including a fitness center with Echelon Fit AI-
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