Historic Preservation

Gem Theatre

PROJECT

Gem Theatre/Century Club Relocation/Renovation
New Parking Structure
Detroit, Michigan

CONTACT/OWNER

Forbes Management

SCOPE

Evaluate structures for relocation to new site. Develop interior framing to stabilize 100+ year old masonry walls in preparation for moving. Review steel framing used to carry buildings during move. Design new foundations for buildings. Design new floor framing for Century Club renovation to replace existing wood with steel and concrete, and to permit removal of deteriorated interior masonry walls. Design additions to the Century Club for kitchen facilities, stair/elevators and utilities.

DATE

1997 to 2000

Honolulu House

PROJECT

Honolulu House Foundation Restoration
Marshall, Michigan

CONTACT

Randy Case Architecture + Design and Marshall Historical Society

SCOPE

Evaluate deterioration of historic 135 year old sandstone ashlar foundation. Identify deterioration mechanisms and corrective measures. Develop repair and replacement options, repair details and specifications. Locate acceptable source of replacement sandstone, assist stonemason with reproduction of mortar proportions, joint finishing and textured finishes on sandstone. Design steel braces and timber struts to repair leaning chimney. Examine and evaluate wall cracks.

DATE

1994 to 2005