VIDEO/REVIEW: Cleveland Restoration Society
2011 Celebration of Preservation Awards
The American Institute of Architects’ local chapters and Cleveland Restoration Society pay tribute to the best architectural restoration projects with this year’s thirteen winners of the Celebration of Preservation Awards.
Listen in as Doug Price of K & D Group recounts how the redevelopment of a bulldozer-ready historic building right downtown on Euclid Avenue has turned into a vibrant, high-end residential complex called The Residences at 668 Euclid. Doug also explains the how residential development downtown is scarce right now and is an exploding market.
Eavesdrop as Mark Gillis of ARRC (Architectural Restoration Renovation Consultants, Inc.) tells us about a 10-year project for Stan Hyet Hall and Gardens which was started in 1996. First a study of the estate was conducted, the historic grounds were restored, the foundation under and around the 65,000 sq. ft. manor house was shored up and waterproofed, and finally the interior of its basement is being brought back to its original state.
Finally Kathleen Crowther, president of Cleveland Restoration Society, shares her favorite award winning restoration projects, including an incredible private residence on the East side and an airport terminal in Akron. She also reaffirms how important historic preservation is to NEO.
Find out more about Cleveland Restoration Society and take advantage of the restoration resources available on their website.