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Adair County Awarded Preserve Missouri 2024 Project of the Year Project with Veregy

Civil + Structural Engineer

The award was fittingly presented to the Adair County Commission in the historic 1917 Missouri State Capital along the banks of the Missouri River in Jefferson City, Missouri. The architectural integrity of Adair’s courthouse is a testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era, making its preservation paramount.

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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

Innovative building designed to collect, preserve and make all records available to the public Acclaimed national interdisciplinary design firm HGA is pleased to announce the completion of the Pennsylvania State Archives, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. HGA partnered with Vitetta in the design of the new facility.

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Lawrence Group Takes Care to Maintain Original Architect’s Vision While Renovating Library at Iowa’s Simpson College

Civil + Structural Engineer

Time had taken its toll on the iconic building, which had a leaking roof and obsolete building systems which contributed to a drag on the university’s operating budget. Central to the preservation effort was also replication of the library’s curtain wall module and cedar brise soliel (sun shade) on its south façade.

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Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul

Construction Specifier

This historic landmark offers 74 mixed-income housing units, retail, and commercial space. Renovation work included significant reinforcement of the original structure, restoration of historic interior trim, and upgrading modern mechanical and fire safety systems through original masonry walls.

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California orange factory transformed into diaphanous dance center

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Originally a historic orange packing house, the building has been ingeniously transformed by Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects (LOHA) while preserving its external character. Chapman University’s acquisition of the building showcases their commitment to preserving local history.

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Adventures in Renovation: The Historic Courthouse and the Stair and Elevator Tower Conundrum

Civil + Structural Engineer

In 2014, Page began work on a phased modernization project for the 770,000 SF occupied historic courthouse. What happens when you need to add a new stair and elevator tower to a landlocked historic building? What worked well for the upper floors to minimize disruption became challenging on the interior of the building.

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Investing in the Future of Communities: Amplify GR’s H.U.B. ‘07

Civil + Structural Engineer

Amplify GR uses a multi-generational lens to perform community development differently–working with neighbors, community partners, and businesses to preserve and widen pathways that create greater opportunity for neighbors to participate in and benefit from community growth. The AmplifyGR Community Hub (H.U.B. ‘07