The Phillips Collection opened in 1921. The four-story Georgian Revival residence was constructed in 1897 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum wanted to upgrade their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning...
Whiskey Row comprises six adjacent historic distillery buildings on Louisville’s Main Street that were abandoned and left to deteriorate for many years. The four-story buildings, constructed between the mid-1800s and early 1900s, feature...
The oldest portion of Magill Library at Haverford College was constructed in 1864 and with a 1898 addition is known as the Heritage Building. Subsequent additions were added to the stone masonry building in 1912 (the Quaker Special Collections...
Designed by H.H. Richardson and Frederick Law Olmsted in the 1870s, the 203-acre Richardson Olmsted Campus began as the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane. The 38-building site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was...
Duke Ellington School of the Arts, a DC public high school, offers a curriculum focused on both arts and academics. The original 1898 building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and the subsequent additions were no...
Constructed in the late 1800s, Waverly Hall is part of the Harvard Square Historic District. The owner wanted to renovate the residential building to create modern micro apartments while maintaining its historic character. SGH worked as the...
The retail development at 706 Madison Avenue is five above-grade and two below-grade stories of new construction surrounding an existing landmark building. The project included preserving the two street-facing facades and a complete interior...
As part of the Preservation Easement Program, Landmarks Illinois oversees the preservation of properties with designated easement on their facades. Working for Landmarks Illinois, SGH evaluated the condition of landmarked facades and roofs in...
Located in Moline’s Overlook District, the Deere-Wiman House and Butterworth Center were constructed in 1872 and 1892, respectively. These neighboring, historic mansions are now managed by a non-profit organization. Working with the...
On 7 October 2015, a fire at Shrine of Christ the King significantly damaged the building. The Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest undertook a fundraising campaign to stabilize and restore the 1923 church. SGH investigated the condition...
The Association for Preservation Technology Northeast Chapter (APTNE) held their 2015 Annual Symposium in New York on 6 February 2015. At this symposium, Nathaniel B. Smith and Milan Vatovec gave a presentation titled, “Wood for...
On 14 January, WoodWorks Wood Products Council presented a webinar titled “Durable Design: Lessons from Historic Wood Structures,” featuring SGH's Matthew B. Bronski. The webinar had almost 1,000 attendees, which is one of...
Part one of a four-part series focuses on commonly encountered structural issues in the foundations of historic houses of worship and provides guidance on ways to address them. Parts two and three will focus on wall and roof systems,...
Abstract: "What would Gropius do?" Anyone might reasonably assume that restoring an early- to mid-20th-century Modernist house designed by an internationally acclaimed architect would be easier than restoring the late-19th-century house...
Abstract: Many historic buildings used mortar-set architectural terra cotta as decorative roof elements that relied on the terra cotta system as "waterproofing." Such systems frequently leak or deteriorate over time due to ongoing water...
Abstract: Existing buildings represent an opportunity for environmentally responsible design due to their tremendous embodied energy and, in many cases, their proven longevity. However, renovations to existing buildings, especially those with...
At 14 stories and 185 feet to the parapet, Boston's Ames building is one of the tallest masonry bearing wall buildings in the world. But the building is distinguished not primarily for its height, but rather for its beauty. Designed by...
Abstract: After a catastrophic fire, fear of enemy attack during a world war, a major mid-century alteration, and years of darkness, intense research and restoration efforts return light and beauty to the New York State Capitol's Great...
Many historic buildings are subject to deterioration from water penetration through the building envelope and into the building components. Unless the underlying structure is inspected and repaired concurrently with the failed building envelope...