Preservation
HISTORIC PRESERVATION | RESTORATION | REHABILITATION | BUILDING ASSESSMENTS
MCF upholds a rich tradition of undertaking sensitive yet transformational interventions in historic buildings and sites, spanning from esteemed National Historic Landmarks to cherished "signature" campus edifices. Our approach involves an in-depth understanding of each building's history, encompassing its original construction, subsequent modifications, and evolving uses over time. By gathering comprehensive information, we honor the building's past while looking towards a future that preserves its significance.
We recognize that intervening in historically significant buildings demands a delicate balance between reverence for the past and a forward-looking vision. Our interventions blend the essence of the building's heritage with contemporary aspirations, ensuring a harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation. With profound respect for the building's historical context, we breathe new life into these treasured structures, allowing them to evolve purposefully while remaining rooted in their storied past.
Wilkinsburg Train Station
WCDC
The Wilkinsburg Train Station scope of work includes the renovation of the two story train station, consisting of approximately 9,000 square feet of space. As a Historic Registered Landmark, the building is being restored within historically appropriate building guidelines. MCF initiated the work with a hand survey of the existing building and continued forward with a laser scan of the building and a topographical survey of the site.
TYPE Restoration
SIZE 9,000 sqft.
HIGHLIGHTS
Historic Restoration of Building Envelope
Historic Registered Landmark
Study of Rainwater Runoff
Authentic Plaster Detailing
Designation and Design of Parking Areas
Bentley Hall
Allegheny College
Originally constructed between 1820 and 1836, Bentley Hall is the signature structure on the Allegheny College campus and is one of the most significant historic academic buildings in Western Pennsylvania. While several minor renovations in recent years have updated portions of the building to modern standards and addressed deferred maintenance; the building has not undergone a substantial renovation since the 1920's.The building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and all of MCF's work will be completed in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
TYPE Restoration
SIZE 9,593 sqft.
HIGHLIGHTS
National Register of Historic Places
Geothermal heating/cooling
Sensitive insertion of MEP systems
Detailed Exterior Masonry Treatment
President's House Admission Center
Western Reserve Academy
The President’s House is the oldest building on the campus of the Western Reserve Academy and is listed on the National Parks Service - Register of Historic Places. In 2016, MCF was hired to renovate, restore and adapt the residence into a new home for the Admissions Office.
TYPE Renovation
SIZE 9,000 sqft.
HIGHLIGHTS
National Register of Historic Places
Geothermal Heating & Cooling Systems
Two Duplex Apartments
Interconnected Offices
ADA Entrances
Seymour Hall
Western Reserve Academy
In conjunction with MCF's renovation of the new Admissions Center, additional space in Seymour Hall was created allowing for additional classrooms and administrative offices. The restoration included a comprehensive exterior restoration, new energy-efficient windows, ADA upgrades, renovation of historic classrooms & offices, as well as the sensitive installation of all new MEP systems.
TYPE Renovation
SIZE 50,000 sqft.
HIGHLIGHTS