NAC|Architecture - Restoration, Historic Preservation Projects: Architects, Seattle, Spokane, Los Angeles, Denver

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Restoration|Preservation Projects:

Fox Theater, Spokane Symphony, Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, Spokane, Washington: 2010 Preservation Honor Award, National Trust for Historic Preservation; 2009 Honor Award, American Institute of Architects (AIA)/Northwest & Pacific Region; 2009 People's Choice Award, City of Spokane Mayor's Urban Design Awards; 2009 Merit Award, City of Spokane Mayor's Urban Design Awards; 2009 Architecture Honor Award, United States Institute for Theatre Technology; 2008 Merit Award, American Institute of Architects (AIA)/Spokane. The Fox Theater, a 1930 art deco treasure, is one of only five large restored art deco theaters in the United States and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in the newly revived downtown Spokane arts district and home to the Spokane Symphony, the theater stands as a symbol of past grandeur and future renewal of this sector of downtown. The Fox is an example of historic preservation at its finest. Meticulous work was done to restore its art deco detailing and uncover the original murals` splendor. The performance auditorium`s sightlines were reconfigured along with an overhaul of the HVAC and electrical systems, while preserving the hall`s outstanding acoustical qualities. Primary components of this transformation included an expansion of the lobby space, new dressing room facilities, support spaces, and a loading dock to serve symphony functions and a variety of traveling shows.

Federal Building/U.S. Post Office, Spokane, Washington: 1996 Honor Award, American Institute of Architects (AIA)/Spokane; 1994 Annual Prospectus Project Award Winner, General Services Administration; 1994 Historic Preservation Award, Eastern Washington State Historical Society. Endowed with a superb site, and created with an enduring architectural style, the historic Federal Building/U.S. Post Office in Spokane has regained its position as a truly productive and prestigious part of the city's downtown urban fabric. The four-story building was originally constructed in 1909 in a style representative of the end of a relatively long period of monumental federal buildings designed by the Treasury Department, with an extension to the north completed in 1941. Completion of a comprehensive renovation of the entire facility brings a valuable building in risk of outliving its usefulness back to a secure future of productivity.

Spokane Masonic Center, Spokane, Washington: 2006 Special Mention, American Institute of Architects (AIA)/Spokane. For this restoration project, NAC|Architecture undertook test cleaning and repair of the century-old landmark and subsequent oversight of the actual cleaning and repair construction. Monumental in style, the Spokane Masonic Center is part of the Riverside Avenue Historic District. Test cleaning and repair were conducted as a forensic exercise and prelude to overall cleaning and repair of the Riverside Avenue cast-stone façade of the Neo-classical building. The historic restoration is consistent with guidelines of the Secretary of the Interior.

Patsy Clark Mansion, Spokane, Washington: 2004 Best Renovation Project Honorable Mention, Northwest Construction. Built for mining magnate Patsy Clark and his family in 1897, this beloved Spokane landmark was designed by Kirtland K. Cutter, the region’s most celebrated architect. The finest materials and furnishings were incorporated in the 12,000-square-foot, three-story mansion, including sepia sandstone imported from Italy for the exterior and stained-glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany. After serving as the Clarks' residence until the mid-1920s, the building passed through a series of owners, at one time housing a popular upscale restaurant. An extensive renovation was undertaken in 2003 to convert the building into offices for a law firm. NAC|Architecture was commissioned to provide design services for general repair and detail work as well as oversee its execution in order to maintain the structure’s historic integrity. On the exterior, masonry walls and verandas were carefully repaired, a handicap-access ramp was sensitively integrated in the main-entrance terrace, and a new roof was installed. Interior work included repairing and refinishing the hardwood floors and intricately carved woodwork; restoring masonry fireplaces; cleaning or replacing elegant wall coverings; and adding a new bathroom, which complements the renovated dining room, on the first floor. Electrical wiring and plumbing were also replaced. The balcony’s cantilevered hallway was sagging due to incorrect installation. To protect the historic gold leaf, plaster and hand-carved beams, the flooring was removed and supports were installed from above. Its original splendor restored, the Patsy Clark Mansion is once again leading a productive life.

Lewis and Clark High School, Spokane Public Schools, Spokane, Washington: 2005-2006 Citation, AIA/Committee on Architecture for Education; 2003 Citation of Excellence, Learning By Design; 2002 Award of Merit, AIA/Spokane; Northwest Education-"Building on the Past, An historic school in Spokane emphasizes leadership and advocacy"; National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities - Historic Neighborhood Schools Deliver 21st Century Educations; Masonry: An integral part in historic Lewis and Clark renovation; Cabling Installation & Maintenance - Lewis and Clark discovers advanced communications: Historic high school in Spokane, WA now boasts high-capacity network; Built in 1912, Lewis and Clark High School had not undergone any major improvements to its historic main building in over 80 years until this comprehensive modernization and major addition was undertaken. The finished 316,000-square-foot school includes a total modernization and restoration of the main building, including repair of the exterior brick and terra cotta facade and replacement of the wood sash windows. A 12-classroom addition to the main building blends seamlessly with the existing architecture. Featuring a contemporary design, the addition, with its brick and precast-concrete facade, evokes images of the original building. Inside the renovated structure, the auditorium has been restored to its original grandeur and all classrooms have been entirely reconfigured and updated with the latest technology for fiber-optic telecommunications and mechanical systems, flawlessly integrated into the building. The sensitive restoration extends to the historic wood panel doors, marble stairs and partitions, and terrazzo floors, which were refurbished and reinstalled. A new building containing an events field house and athletic complex, band and choir facilities, and underground parking is linked by a pedestrian sky bridge to the modernized older structure. The new building was designed as a contemporary interpretation of the traditional academic style - complementing the original building with its massing, materials and details - yet is restrained and subdued, paying respect to the splendor of the original refurbished building. Off-site amenities include a renovated athletic facility, complete with locker rooms, located at an existing athletic field complex.

Bing Crosby Theater, Spokane, Washington: Built in 1915, the Bing Crosby Theater (formerly The Metropolitan Performing Arts Center) was considered state-of-the-art in its day. Designed by noted theater architect Edwin W. Houghton, the building evokes the subdued Neoclassicism of stately movie houses from a bygone era. A comprehensive renovation of the theater, which seats 700 patrons, has breathed new life and vitality into the beloved Spokane landmark, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Collaborating with the owner's in-house architectural staff, NAC|Architecture was responsible for the interior design and restoration.

Rogers High School, Spokane Public Schools, Spokane, Washington: 2009 Mayor's Choice Award, City of Spokane Mayor's Urban Design Awards. John R. Rogers High School’s original 1932 three-story structure has been renovated and modernized as part of a $49 million project that also includes a major addition to the school – one designed to complement the classic art deco design of the original high school building. The restoration work is consistent with preservation standards of the Secretary of the Interior, and the school district will be seeking nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Restoration efforts included cleaning and re-pointing exterior masonry, repair and replacement of exterior cast-stone ornaments, and replacement of exterior windows with new historically consistent insulated glass windows. New mechanical, electrical and tele-data systems were seamlessly integrated into the original structure in a manner consistent with the original interior. The school, with its 170,000-square-foot addition, is now positioned to serve students for years to come in a state-of-the-art educational facility.

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