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 […]
NCA designed the addition that incorporates 6,000 square feet of additional classrooms and a new administrative wing. The design includes a new elevator and handicap ramp. Renovations to the existing granite Romanesque style church built in 1895 include a fully addressable fire alarm system, egress enhancements, roofing and copper work, meeting rooms, restrooms, columbarium, new finishes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Riverfront Community Center represents Phase 1 of Glastonbury’s Riverfront Park. The design opens frontage on the Connecticut River for recreational and recycles former industrial and tank farm sites. NCA’s design reflects Glastonbury’s historical heritage and allows for future development. The 21,000SF facility offers a comprehensive program that includes classrooms, computer labs, workshops, exercise rooms, […]
NCA designed the Boston Golf Clubhouse. Gables, roof overhangs, rafter tails and clapboards reflect Adirondack style. Foundation, chimneys and battered stone walls lend an organic aesthetic. Asymmetrical pavilions separate programming and socializing spaces. The bag drop, pro shop, offices and locker rooms occupy one building, while the commercial kitchen, bar, grill room, pool room, porch […]
The new 17, 000 square-foot Parish Hall establishes an axial relationship with the church to create a consolidated campus. The new building cuts into the hill to take advantage of the grade. Column-free multipurpose space for services and events is on the main level and classrooms that open to a courtyard are on the lower […]
NCA restored and expanded the 1928 theater. The stage house, lobby, arcade, proscenium, wall, ceiling and loge were restored. Seating, carpeting, wiring, and fire escapes were replaced. A chandelier was designed for the main dome. A rare organ was installed. A sound system, computerized HVAC system, sprinklers, smoke detection equipment and lobby audiovisual equipment were […]
NCA restored the church designed by Pietro Belluschi in 1960. The project reinforced the structure, refurbished the 60’ spire, improved energy efficiency, and added chandeliers without altering Belluschi’s aesthetic. Extensive water damage warranted that all 136 of the 28’ clerestory frames be replaced with old growth timber. To ensure the original glass pattern was not […]
NCA designed a worship center for Christ Church. An octagonal narthex rising from a masonry base lifts it spire as an invitation for worship. The heavy timber construction enhances the structure’s character. The upper level features a worship hall that seats 250. The lower level houses classrooms, offices, and nursery. The project received a National […]
The Girl Scouts of Rhode Island enlisted NCA to renovate their camp facility in Newport, RI. The project entailed restoring the historic lodge and building adjoining facilities to meet new space requirements. NCA’s incorporated series of L-shaped pavilions and verandas that joined the restored lodge with newer buildings. Updated amenities include a bunk area, dining […]
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 […]
NCA conducted a conditions assessment for the 1847 lighthouse followed by any required preservation work. NCA set about an approach to retain all historic materials wherever possible. Important architectural features and elements of the building that should have been conserved and those that could have been replaced or modified were identified. All the damaged or […]
NCA created a three-story facility within the envelope of the barn. The building acts as a transition between farm buildings and the campus designed by Pietro Belluschi in the 1950s. An art gallery, ceramics studio, classrooms, and outdoor terrace occupy the main level. A photo laboratory and two classrooms comprise the lower level. And painting […]
Ralph Adams Cram designed Harbour Court’s main house, carriage house and related structures in 1900. The New York Yacht Club acquired the property in 1987. NCA designed boat storage and maintenance structures that blend into the historic context. The facilities echo the style of the estate’s original carriage barn, feature drive-through access, and complement the […]
Church Community Housing enlisted NCA to convert the historic school into 34 senior housing units. CCHC retained NCA for a second project that involved restoring the original windows, re-pointing the brick exterior, upgrading the heating, electrical and fire protection systems, and replacing the roof. Solar photovoltaic panels were installed on the roof and generate 20% […]
NCA designed an art and music center for a private high school campus comprised of small buildings situated on grounds designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The 27,000 square foot learning environment houses a 300-seat auditorium, theater, photography lab and classrooms. A brick entry vestibule, tower, cross gable roofs and continuous band of clerestory windows distinguish the facade. […]
When the Secretary of State visited Newport, Rhode Island in 1790, Touro Synagogue was among the classical buildings from which he drew inspiration. Secretary Thomas Jefferson admired Peter Harrison’s 1763 design replete with portico entry, arched windows, metalwork, balustrades, English paneling and ionic columns. Touro Synagogue remains the oldest extant synagogue in the country and […]
The new 24,700 square-foot library sits on a former 19th century mill complex beside the Clear River and represents Phase II of the Stillwater Mill Master Plan. Blending architecture with industrial surroundings, mastering the technological needs of a modern library, and allowing for 20% future growth presented the greatest challenges. The project earned Rhode Island […]
Established in 1875, the Hope Club was chartered by the state of Rhode Island in 1876 and is hailed as one of the oldest social clubs in America. The landmark is located on the Renaissance City’s Mile of History. NCA designed eight new suites on the third and fourth floors. The project entailed restoring period elements […]
Two carriage houses and stables from separate Gilded Age mansions were united to form the Antone Academic Center for Culture and the Arts at Salve Regina University. NCA adapted the building for modern use while preserving the 19th century historic character. The center houses a new 150-seat lecture hall, gallery, dance studio, black box theatre, […]
NCA designed an adaptive reuse plan for the International Yacht Restoration School at Aquidneck Mill, which servesas IYRS’ 2.5 acre waterfront campus. NCA created programming space for yacht restoration and boat building, maritime research library, and 15,000 square feet of commercial office space dedicated to the marine trades. Aquidneck Mill earned the Doris Duke Historic […]
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