This project involved the comprehensive restoration and renewal of a historic early-1900s residence, including a multi-story addition, full structural reinforcement, and the preservation of original architectural detailing. The work was completed under strict oversight from multiple historic, architectural, and preservation review groups, requiring meticulous attention to authenticity and craftsmanship. Structural RenewalThe original home, built in 1900, lacked a concrete foundation capable of supporting the planned multi-level addition. To safely integrate the new structure, our team performed major underpinning, shoring, and structural reinforcement to create a stable, engineered concrete foundation.These upgrades allowed the new three-story addition to merge seamlessly with the historic structure while meeting modern load requirements. Architectural RestorationThe exterior façades and architectural elements were carefully protected, repaired, and restored to their original profiles. All new finishes - masonry, trims, moldings, roofing, and architectural components - were crafted to match the approved mock-ups and period-appropriate specifications.This process required balancing historic accuracy with modern performance, ensuring both authenticity and longevity. Carriage House PreservationThe restoration extended to the adjacent carriage house, re-purposed as a car garage in the early 1900’s when automobiles began replacing horse-drawn carriages.The structure received new systems, repaired building envelopes, and restored architectural detailing, allowing it to function as a fully renewed extension of the historic property while maintaining its original character. Outcome - A Unified Historic EstateThrough careful preservation and modern engineering, this historic home and its companion structures were transformed into a carefully restored, structurally strengthened, safe, functional, and architecturally faithful estate - honoring its history while preparing it for decades of continued life.
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