Conservation
We have assembled a multi-disciplinary team of historians, architectural conservators, restoration architects, conservation scientists, engineers, design consultants, and craftspeople who will draw from their knowledge and experience with historic materials, technologies, and structures to develop and implement the most appropriate conservation treatment and restoration program for the Noble Hardee House.
What principles guide architectural conservation design?
Our proposed design for the exterior treatment of Noble Hardee House is a preservation approach that meets the criteria set by The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Conservation treatments are designed to be physically and aesthetically compatible with the historic construction materials and finishes; they will be implemented to stabilize extant historic materials and slow their deterioration, allowing their natural patina and weathered appearance to remain.
Where elements are deteriorated beyond repair or have previously been replaced or altered with historically inappropriate materials, new replacements will be provided. These materials will be consistent with the building’s selected period of significance, established as 1888-1898. During this period, the facade took on its current form with the extension of the metal balcony wrapping the east elevation (the balcony at the north elevation was installed between 1869-1888).
Our Conservation Methodology
Historical Research
Examining sources to uncover a property’s development, uses, and cultural significance over time.
Building Conditions Assessments
Detailed field surveys and systematic on-site evaluations of a structure to identify deterioration, cause and effect relationships, and repair priorities.
Materials Investigations
Laboratory and in-situ analysis to support development of architectural conservation specifications and intervention strategies.
Maintenance and Stewardship
Ongoing care, preventive maintenance, and management of Noble Hardee House to preserve cultural and architectural significance.
How do we learn who owned and lived in the building?
We set out to confirm the ownership, occupants, and use of the Noble Hardee House over time. Find out what documents we used and learn how you can do this for your own building.
