Historic Renovations

Historic Renovations

We love saving historic structures and implementing building science knowledge so that they will last for many generations beyond us. We have had the honor to work on many historic structures over the years and bring them back from neglect. Using our understanding of building and material science we are able to generate designs that honor the original design while also creating durable and long lasting solutions. Our approach is not just to take the building back to the original form, but to create something that is easy to maintain and will last for many generations.

Historic Porch Restoration

 

Front of historic porch addition. Trees changing color into fall.

Working with this client to understand their goals we were able to combine the existing porch while adding back the original porch. The this round columns are a unique feature that provided some challenges. The second floor porch brings added exterior space to this home. 

Historic Minor-Nelson House

Historic Minor-Nelson House front porch.

Historic Minor-Nelson House

The original porch on this home was replaced at some point with a rounded stair and steel handrail solution. The building owners wanted to bring this beautiful lady back to the original form. Working from original photo we were able to restore the porch with durable long lasting materials.

Historic Farmhouse Renovation

Historic Farmhouse Renovation

This neglected farmhouse was begging for a restoration. Our clients were focused on making the house functional, efficient, and durable. We worked through building science challenges to make sure the old house parts would not be impacted with the modern comfort systems. We also added the needed space that will allow this family to live their dream life in this dream farmhouse.

 

Deering Hall

 

Deering Hall restoration in progress.

 

Still standing from the 1890’s, Deering Hall is a building local to Broadway, Virginia that houses over a century of history within its walls. It has adapted over the years and ushered in the changes of the decades by functioning as a town hall, school, opera house, and storefront for various local businesses. Our team jumped on the opportunity to partner with Anthony Slater in achieving his dream of seeing Deering Hall added to the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places.

Deering Hall: Restoring and Celebrating a Historic Landmark

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