An Architecture Firm Future Proofs a Landmark for Its Own Office
As architect Carl Elefante so eloquently put it, “the greenest building is one that’s already built.” The Essex, built in 1905, prominently stands in the…
historic restoration
Historic Church’s Bell Tower Is Repaired
Quapaw Quarter United Methodist Church in Little Rock, Ark., was designed in 1921 by prominent architectural firm Thompson and Harding. Built in stages from 1921…
The Nation’s First Commodities Exchange Now Is a Top-tier Food Hall
The Bourse is a 125-year-old building located in the heart of historic Philadelphia. Built in 1895, it is one of the first steel-framed buildings in…
What’s Hot in Architectural Woodwork in 2020
Up until the last 20 years or so, architectural woodwork was mainly about windows, doors and staircases. Nowadays, it is so much more than that,…
River District Tower Hosts Medical Services and a Restaurant While Honoring Its Textile Past
The city of Danville, Va., established in the 1790s, can trace its history through several industrial eras that have driven its evolving economy. The city…
Restoration and Renovation on the Northern California Coast Creates a Showplace of Building Legacies and Local Lore
Large-scale historic preservation and retrofit projects are big enough challenges already, but what happens when the building is located in an isolated area with few…