Projects

Angling Road Barn Reconstruction

PROJECT

Angling Road Barn Reconstruction
Kalamazoo, Michigan

CONTACT

Landmark Depot

SCOPE

Assist Owner in reviewing candidate barns for relocation to Owner’s property. After identifying suitable 100-year-old hand-hewn timber frame barn in fair condition, assist with development of repair details for damaged posts, plates and timber frame joinery. Design new foundation and floor system for the barn. Assist Owner with appropriate detailing and installation of fieldstone foundation facing materials. Provide design to upgrade lateral load resistance and strengthen bracing and hold-down connections. All repair work done with salvaged, hand-hewn materials and concealed metal connectors where required.

DATE

2005

Timber Frame Design Classes

PROJECT

Timber Frame Design Classes

CLIENT/OWNER

Tillers International

SCOPE

Present a series of lectures on timber design and engineered joinery as part of annual weekend-long timber frame design class. Conduct full scale load tests on traditional mortise and tenon joinery to illustrate joint behavior and verify joint strength using various wood species, peg sizes and joint configurations.

DATE

2001 – Present

Herb Nehring Blacksmith Shop

PROJECT

Herb Nehring Blacksmith Shop
Kalamazoo, Michigan

CLIENT/OWNER

Tillers International

SCOPE

Provide structural design of timber-framed blacksmith shop, including foundations, diagonally-sheathed shear walls, braced frames, and traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Project part of a week-long timber framing workshop at Tillers International.

DATE

2003

Iannelli Fountain

PROJECT

Iannelli Fountain Evaluation
Kalamazoo, Michigan

CLIENT

City of Kalamazoo

SCOPE

Evaluate deterioration of historic Art Deco concrete fountain designed by Alfonso Iannelli in 1939. Provide recommendations for concrete restoration and protection, and general functional improvements relating to algae and stain control, pump room maintenance, and fountain plumbing and lighting.

DATE

2006

401 – 409 East Michigan

PROJECT

401 – 409 East Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan

CONTACT

Nelson Nave Architect and Arcus Foundation

SCOPE

Perform detailed, hands-on evaluation of historic brick and Lake Superior red sandstone facade. Develop recommendations for restoration. Work with architect to identify sources of replacement stone. Develop details and technical specifications for paint removal, stone removal and replacement, and brick masonry restoration. Analyze interior historic framing and develop designs for modification and strengthening as required. Perform structural engineering for new 4-story office building addition at north side of site. Provide project management and technical assistance during construction phase for paint removal and masonry restoration.

CONSTRUCTION COST

$4,000,000

DATE

2003 to 2007

Landmark Depot

PROJECT

Landmark Depot
Kalamazoo, Michigan

CONTACT

Cambridge Seven Associates and Arcus Foundation

SCOPE

Perform condition audit of 140-year-old masonry passenger depot and freight warehouse buildings. Evaluate masonry facades, wood floor and roof framing, heavy timber trusses and stone foundations. Develop recommendations and cost estimates for structural modifications and repairs, and restoration of the historic exterior. Identify suitable replacement materials for sandstone, historic brick and mortar. Develop plans, details and specifications for masonry restoration, wood framing repairs, timber truss repairs, repair and underpinning of foundations, and new steel framing and concrete foundations for modern structural glass-enclosed winter garden addition. Provide construction phase support to masonry restoration and structural activities.

DATE

2002 to 2004