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Historic Preservation Design Approach
From national landmarks to local civic treasures, Finegold Alexander brings decades of experience and creative solutions to help owners and communities revitalize historic spaces—sustainably, accessibly, and with care. We collaborate closely with clients to preserve, restore, and thoughtfully adapt historic buildings for contemporary use, while honoring their architectural character. By listening carefully to both the building and the community it serves, we help chart the course for the most appropriate path forward. While every historic property reflects its own time and place, we believe all buildings benefit from modern technology, sustainable strategies, and inclusive design—approaches we have successfully implemented across numerous National Register and Landmarked sites.
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“The careful balancing of historic preservation with contemporary needs has positioned the building as a sought-after venue for hosting programs that extend learning outside of the classroom … This restoration and rehabilitation project has returned the Old Chapel, with its distinctive stone tower, clock, and carillon, to its rightful place as the actively used, emblematic center of the UMass Amherst campus.”
William F. Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN APPROACH
Finegold Alexander excels at collaborating with clients to preserve, restore, and reuse historic buildings. We listen to your building as closely as we listen to you and your community – helping you determine the most appropriate and thoughtful course of action. While every historic property reflects its own time and place, we believe all buildings can benefit from sustainable design strategies, inclusive design, and modern technology – solutions we’ve successfully implemented into numerous National Register and Landmarked sites.
Preservation Powered by Design
Sustainability
Our decades-long commitment to sustainable design is reflected in FA ENERGY—a division that helps institutions meet their commitments toward a carbon-free future at all scales. We provide informed recommendations to enhance the energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprints of historic buildings.
WE CAN HELP YOU:
- Integrate energy upgrades with minimal architectural impact
- Choose healthy and low-carbon materials for your project
- Lower long-term costs by reducing energy consumption
Universal Accessibility
Finegold Alexander designs creative solutions for accessibility within the highly sensitive context of historic buildings and properties. We share your passion for inclusive historic structures where everyone has the opportunity to participate, learn, and enjoy!
WE CAN HELP YOU:
- Ensure unobstructed entries, restrooms, and circulation
- Provide multiple design options for the full range of users
- Leverage today's technology for equal access throughout
Technology
Finegold Alexander implements cutting-edge tools and technology to enhance our preservation and reuse projects. We utilize a full array of tools to uncover unforeseen conditions and to present proposed designs.
WE CAN HELP YOU:
- Capture existing conditions precisely using 3D scanning
- Assess hard-to-reach areas with drones and robotics
- Integrate 3D and virtual models into the design process
Historic Tax Credits
Finegold Alexander’s experience with the tax credit application process has enabled us to help clients unlock critical funding to support the revitalization of historic buildings.
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We'd welcome the opportunity to work with you in exploring what's possible for your one-of-a-kind historic property.
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“We were very pleased with Finegold Alexander. They were great partners in designing and managing the restoration and repurposing of our 103-year-old historic “Castle.” Not only were they the most creative in the competition among firms vying for the project, but they did an amazing job of reconciling our modern space needs with (the) preservation of an architecturally significant landmark building.”
Steven Hall, Vice President for Alumni Relations, Boston University
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