Posted by admin in on November 18, 2014
Noted architect Bruce Price designed the Audrain Building in Newport, Rhode Island that was constructed in 1903. The commercial building represents one of four Gilded Age buildings that form an architecturally significant block on Bellevue Avenue. The three adjoining historic buildings include the Travers Block designed by Richard Morris Hunt; the Newport Casino designed by […]
Posted by admin in on March 18, 2013
The Florence Griswold Museum is considered the home of American Impressionism. Though a humble vernacular structure, the barn was the subject of many famous paintings. A meticulous restoration allowed for the adaptive reuse of the structure as an exhibit space focusing on garden and landscape history and as a lecture/demonstration space. NCA worked diligently to […]
Posted by admin in on March 16, 2013
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Blithewold was designed by Kilham and Hopkins in 1907–1908. The English Country Manor style home was constructed of rough stone and features steep pitched roofs with medieval style ornamentation. NCA was selected to restore this landmark museum. The first phase included extensive roofing work, and selective masonry […]
Posted by admin in on March 12, 2013
NCA worked with the City of Middletown and The Connection to rescue, relocate and repurpose a Greek Revival structure. By moving the period home to a city-owned parcel, Middletown’s gateway was enhanced. NCA also found a home for the KID CITY museum. Northeast Utilities’ public service campaign highlighted the museum’s geothermal heating system and generated […]
Posted by admin in on March 7, 2013
Freemasonry reached the height of its popularity in the 1920s. During that era Freemasons built monumental concert halls, libraries, and museums in cities across the nation. The Rhode Island Freemasons commissioned noted architects Osgood & Osgood to design the Veterans Memorial Auditorium as a Grand Masonic complex in 1927. The Great Depression halted construction and […]
Posted by admin in on March 7, 2013
Vernon Court was designed by Carrère and Hastings in 1898. NCA designed a set of As Built record drawings of the structure and worked with the client to obtain permitting and mechanical layouts for the National Museum of American Illustration. The French Chateau’s stucco edifice is remarkable for its monumental scale and beautiful gardens. The tall […]
Posted by admin in on February 25, 2013
Richard Morris Hunt, the Dean of American Architecture, designed Le Chalet on Bellevue Avenue in Newport in 1870. Hunt chose the Stick Style for the 9,700 square-foot summer cottage after garnering significant attention for his Stick Style design of the Griswold House, now the NewportArt Museum. Hunt’s original plans for Le Chalet called for an […]
Posted by admin in on February 18, 2013
Rose Island Lighthouse was built in 1870. The Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation was organized in 1984 to restore and operate the lighthouse. NCA volunteered its services to restore the maritime landmark. The project entailed restoring the century-old keeper’s quarters and creating a living museum. The project earned Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission Preservation […]
Posted by admin in on February 15, 2013
Fort Adams is among the nation’s largest coastal fortifications. NCA orchestrated over $6 million of work including master plans, site/safety improvements, interpretive museum facilities and restoration of the earthen ramparts, green roof, north casements, youth barracks and redoubt/jail. The restoration of the redoubt/jail included many sustainable design elements. The project earned the Doris Duke Preservation […]
Posted by admin in on February 15, 2013
NCA created an addition for the 1760 Georgian mansion that allowed the inn to expand from nine to eighteen guestrooms. NCA also designed a parterre with an enclosed museum-style courtyard and central fountain. The new rooms are situated in two symmetrical pavilions that frame the private courtyard. The project received the AIA/RI People’s Choice Award.
