Historic Preservation

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

Community Education Center

PROJECT

Community Education Center Facade Restoration
Kalamazoo, MI

CONTACT

Kalamazoo Public Schools

SCOPE

Perform hands-on evaluation of deteriorated exterior brick and terra cotta masonry facade at old Kalamazoo Central High School buildings dating back to 1917. Develop recommendations for exterior restoration and develop construction budget estimate for complex project. Assist KPS with prioritizing the scope of repairs. Develop Construction Documents consistent with Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Identify suitable mortar materials to match historic masonry. Develop mold drawings for terra cotta replacement. Identify suitable patching and coating materials. Provide construction phase project management and observation.

DATE

2002

Battle Creek Youth Building

PROJECT

Historic Youth Building Repairs
Battle Creek, Michigan

CLIENT/OWNER

City of Battle Creek, Michigan

SCOPE

Evaluate deterioration of roof framing, floor framing and exterior brick and terra cotta facade of landmark 1927 building gifted to the City by W. K. Kellogg. Develop repair/restoration options and budgets for structural systems and building envelope. Develop construction documents for repair of damaged roof framing and installation of new roofing system.

DATE

1999 – 2000