Restoration
Henry Street Settlement New York, NY
Li · Saltzman Architects draws upon its extensive knowledge of historic properties to provide design and construction drawings, specifications, and construction administration services for interior and exterior restoration projects. LSA’s experience in the restoration of historic properties represents a broad spectrum of building types, architectural styles, ages, construction techniques, materials, features and finishes. Representative projects include Greek Revival style frame houses; Italianate style masonry row houses; Romanesque Revival style masonry loft buildings; Gothic Revival style churches; 19th and early 20th century bridges and water towers; turn-of-the century masonry waterfront bulkheads; early 20th century theaters; Art Deco style skyscrapers; and mid-twentieth century modern buildings. LSA’s familiarity with historic materials, regulations and guidelines includes:
Masonry: bluestone, brick, brownstone, granite, limestone, marble, sandstone, slate and terracotta
Metals: cast-iron, wrought-iron, bronze, copper, galvanized sheet metal and aluminum
Windows & Glazing: bronze, steel and wood windows; stained, painted and opalescent glass
Decorative finishes: cast and run-in place plaster, painting, gilding and stenciling
Traditional, as well as state-of-the-art restoration construction technology
Knowledge of The Secretary of the Interior Standards and Guidelines for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission’s Rules and Guidelines
