The preservation of our architectural heritage and the continuation of the buildings from the past as viable settings for contemporary life are important to the life of society. We believe that restoration, renovation and adaptive reuse, all fundamental sustainable design strategies, should embody the idea that the first responsibility of any architectural intervention is to make the whole better.

Our approach to restoration is based on a rigorous evaluation of the building fabric. We design intervention protocols to ensure that the restoration process respects the history of each building and addresses both the natural behavior of building assemblies and the construction deficiencies that often hasten decay.

We also explore existing architectural and structural patterns to identify opportunities to integrate the the requirements and attitudes of today respectfully into the fabric of historic buildings. In this way, the new can reinforce the enduring traditions of society while accommodating the unfolding of human history.