Restoration
Marvin
Marvin is a manufacturer of wood windows and doors that creates products inspired by how people live. They have a variety of product lines that carry over 11,000 standard sizes as well as custom shapes and sizes, and specializes in historic rehabilitation.
A Greek Revival Home with Southern Charm
Historical Concepts designs a Greek Revival home with Southern roots.
The Condition and Character of Restoration Projects
Proven strategies and resources for documentation in your restoration projects.
Beaux-Arts Revamp
Hartman-Cox Architects renovates one of Jules Henri de Sibour’s Beaux-Arts crowning achievements for 21st-century use.
Editors' Picks: Windows
Our editors highlight multiple articles on windows, from wood windows to restoring bronze and steel windows, even stock options. Read on to learn more.
Ike Kligerman Barkley Renovates an Arts & Crafts Home
Focusing on proportion and purpose, architect Tom Kligerman, of Ike Kligerman Barkley, brings an early 20th-century gem out of the shadows and into the light.
The Bird Cage Stair: Pilkington Spacia™ Restoration Project
Learn how the iconic “Bird Cage" staircase at the Milwaukee War Memorial has been fully restored using Pilkington Spacia™ Vacuum Insulated Glazing.
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The Bird Cage: Renovation Project
See how the iconic "Bird Cage" staircase, of the Milwaukee War Memorial, has been fully restored using Pilkington Spacia™ Vacuum insulated glazing.
Innovation for Historic Restoration
In this video, learn how Pilkington has recently expanded their technology into the North American market by introducing the world's first commercially available vacuum glazing, Pilkington Spacia.
Restoring Fair Lane, The Henry Ford Estate
Once home to Henry and Clara Ford, Fair Lane is undergoing a restoration of epic proportions.
Restoring Frank Lloyd Wright's Darwin D. Martin House
After two decades, the restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin D. Martin House nears completion.
Gracie Mansion: A Celebration of New York City's Mayoral Residence
A review of the book, Gracie Mansion: A Celebration of New York City's Mayoral Residence, by Ellen Stern
How To Restore & Repair Historic Lime Plaster
Traditional lime plaster is a good candidate for restoration, if you have the know-how.
Alterations and Additions to a Historic Residence
Originally designed by architect F. Burrall Hoffman in 1902, Westlawn is a shingled Revival house located in Southampton, New York.
Barn Addition to a 19th Century Farm
This 19th Century New York barn addition represents a classical appreciation of early American history tied to the functionality of modern minimalism.
The Beekman: A Thompson Hotel
This New York hotel renovation project demonstrates how technological solutions make historic restoration and renovation possible.
Webinar: Restoring American Heritage Tilework
Earn 1 AIA HSW Learning Unit for attending this informative webinar on the restoration of historic ceramic tile, brought to you by the Traditional Building Conference's Online Education Series.
Spanish Colonial Revival
Making a fragment whole again— reimagining a George Washington Smith house.
Haute Design from Architect Spence Kass
Architect Spence Kass transforms Philadelphia’s townhouses into livable gems.
Rebuilding a Greek Revival House in Maine
Jan Gleysteen Architects rebuilds a historic Greek Revival house to reflect the style of early American democracy.
The Sanctuary: Adaptive Reuse Meets Historic Preservation
Seattle-based Runberg Architecture Group's preservation and adaptive reuse of a historic church wins them a 2013 Palladio Award for Residential Multi-Unit design.
Triple Creek Farms: A Restoration and Renewed Life
Architect Don McDonald's restoration of Triple Creek Farms in Fredericksburg, TX, includes a series of sympathetic smaller buildings.