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OVERVIEW Design Preserve Build Architecture, PLLC. (DPB) offers historic preservation services for institutional, corporate and residential properties as well as monument conservation throughout New Jersey, Long Island, New York City and vicinity. A distinguishing characteristic of DPB is its team of core consultants, highly experienced industry professionals, who are able to provide comprehensive services from planning to implementation as well as coordination of necessary expertise to fulfill the requirements of historic preservation projects. These resources are highly versatile and have substantial industry networks that provide additional expertise when required. AREAS OF FOCUS
• Preservation Design & Planning • Adaptive Reuse/Interior Restoration • Plans/Specification/Cost Estimating • Project/Construction Management
• Assessment & Documentation
• Building Pathology/Forensic Investigation • Architectural Conservation & Repair • Implementation of Restoration Trades
REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS/PROJECTS Corporate
Institutional
Monuments
• Bank of America • Capital One Bank • Cartier • Chase • Drake-Swiss Hotel • Fred F. French Building • Hammacher Schlemmer & Co. • Home Savings Bank • Oheka Castle • Plaza Hotel • Ritz Tower • Rockefeller Center • The Seagram Building • Sephora Store (Scribner’s) • Sony Building Tower • Time Equities • Versace • Waldorf Astoria • Williamsburg Savings Bank
• Babylon Historical Society • Carnegie Libraries • Caumsett Foundation; Caumsett State Historic Park • Century Association • Coe Hall, Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park • First Presbyterian Church (Smithtown, NY) • Green-Wood Cemetery • Kean University/Liberty Hall • Nassau County Department of Public Works • New York Public Library • North Star Academy • Salmagundi Club of NYC • Science Museum of Long Island • Smithtown Historical Society • Town of Babylon • Town of Brookhaven • Town of Huntington • Town of North Hempstead • Town of Smithtown
• Barnard Greek Games (Barnard College, NY) • Father Duffy & George M. Cohan (Times Square, NY) • Fitch Mausoleum, Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx, NY) • George Washington (New York City Hall, NY) • Nathaniel Conklin House Cornerstone (Babylon, NY) • The Lions (The New York Public Library, NY) • Maine Monument (NY, NY) • Memorial Arch (Grand Army Plaza, NY) • Old Burying Ground (Huntington, NY) • Old Westbury Gardens exterior / interior figures and statues (Old Westbury, NY) • Pulitzer Fountain (NY, NY) • Soldiers Monument, Green Wood Cemetery (Brooklyn, NY)
DESIGN PRESERVE BUILD TEAM
Design Preserve Build Architecture (DPB) PLLC, is a subsidiary of JRS Architect, P.C. Teaming closely with Steward Preservation Services LLC, DPB provides a wide array of historic preservation services. Each firm brings complementary services and depth for the delivery of client solutions.
JRS Architect, P.C. JRS is a full-service architecture and interiors firm that has produced celebrated and award winning work in the Greater New York region for over 25 years. The firm’s multi-faceted portfolio of projects includes the adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of traditional buildings and interiors in historic communities, as well as planning and design for innumerable contemporary commercial, educational, medical and institutional facilities. JRS offices are located in Mineola, New York and Princeton, New Jersey. Steward Preservation Services LLC SPS is a full service consulting and management firm specializing in diagnostic investigation, assessment services and restoration trades for historic preservation projects. They provide specialized expertise and technical assistance for all restoration and conservation programs, project design/development, management and construction supervision.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Web address:
www.designpreservebuild.com info@designpreservebuild.com
E-mail:
181 East Jericho Tpke. Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: 516-294-1666
Fax:
516-294-1669
116 Village Blvd., Suite 304 Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609-688-9100
Fax:
609-688-9060
JOHN R. SORRENTI, FAIA, FRAIC JRS ARCHITECT, P.C., PRESIDENT
Licenses/Education Registered Architect, State of Connecticut (1997) Registered Architect, State of Pennsylvania (1997) Registered Architect, State of New Jersey (1996) Registered Architect, State of New York (1980) Master of Business Administration, New York Institute of Technology (1978) Master of Architecture, Ohio University (1974) Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology, New York Institute of Technology (1972) Professional Experience
John R. Sorrenti is the founder and president of JRS Architect, P.C. Since its inception in 1986, the firm continues to thrive and has received numerous design awards under his leadership. JRS has developed a design expertise in the corporate, education, financial, healthcare, hospitality, retail and residential markets with a strong emphasis on preservation. John is recognized as a pioneer of alternative project delivery methods and marketing strategies. In 2008, John received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Long Island Chapter. Mr. Sorrenti’s work in historic preservation has spanned many years and includes projects with which he is involved as a Commissioner of Landmarks for the Town of North Hempstead, NY. Associated with the organization since 1997 and serving as Chair since 2015, Mr. Sorrenti has been involved with the direction of appropriateness of historic building use in design, material selections and code compliance. He was one of the lead Commissioners in the restoration of the Dutch Revival 1800’s Draper Moore House in Roslyn Heights, which is now the Famed Roslyn Country Club. Mr. Sorrenti worked with the owner and his architect, to obtain the correct fenestration for the addition, roof proportions, exterior materials, lighting and exterior color to bring this once grand building back to life. In 2008 seeing a need for quality preservation of structures, John founded Design Preserve Build Architecture, P. C. For over 20 years, he has been reviewing and directing many architects on the most prudent path to refurbish structures and believed that this new firm could help clients bring to light the best avenues and alternatives to preserve their historic structures. Additionally, he has assisted other historic property owners investigate elements to determine original building materials. Realizing that the exact duplication of materials may not be possible for a variety of reasons, Mr. Sorrenti worked with the owners to identify substitutes that do not mitigate the integrity of the preservation effort. Mr. Sorrenti has also been involved with dozens of renovations and additions to the numerous homes in both the Port Washington Historic District and the Roslyn Heights Historic District. He also served as co-chair of the Town of North Hempstead Historic Preservations Guidelines committee which authored the guidelines for both Historic Districts in the Town of North Hempstead and authored the Certificate of Appropriateness which has been incorporated into the Town’s Historic Preservation Guidelines. Mr. Sorrenti has worked with the Society Preservation of Long Island Antiquities, SPLIA as co-chair for the AIA Long Island Tour Guide to Architecture, which has printed and sold over 5,000 copies of the book. He was instrumental in organizing and deciding along with SPLIA, which buildings would be included into the book.
JOHN R. SORRENTI, FAIA, FRAIC JRS ARCHITECT, P.C., PRESIDENT, Cont’d.
Mr. Sorrenti has been responsible for several façade renovations and restorations for Chase Bank in NY, NJ and CT. Other noteworthy project work includes the ceiling restoration of 110 East 42nd Street, NY which is now Cipriani Restaurant and the Roslyn Bank Building in the Historic Town of Roslyn, NY. Over the past twenty-five years, he has held such positions as the President of the New York State AIA and Vice President of the National AIA. John is immediate past Chancellor of AIA’s College of Fellows and is an Extended Board Member on the New York State Education Board of Architecture after serving ten years including a term as Chair. Previously, he served a three-year term on the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) where he helped to set model law to regulate the architectural laws for all 50 states. In 1989 Mr. Sorrenti on behalf of the AIA helped to form the guidelines for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and in 1993 assisted with the New York City ADA Code. As a result, JRS Architect has successfully completed over 3,000 audits. Mr. Sorrenti has also served on the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) committee for college accreditation programs and has performed reviews of his peers for the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). With nearly forty years of experience, Mr. Sorrenti has covered the full spectrum of the design profession, designing many buildings from the ground up as well as numerous relocation and interior design projects. In 2001, he designed and constructed the firm’s headquarters in Mineola, New York. Professional Affiliations New York State Board of Architecture, State Education Department - Extended Board Member: 2016 - Present Board Member: 2005 - 2015 Chair: 2011- 2012 Vice Chair: 2009 - 2011 Review cases for NYS Office of Professional Discipline: 2007 - Present Committee on Design Build: 2007 National AIA - Member 1975 - Present
College of Fellows Executive Committee – Chancellor: 2016 College of Fellows Executive Committee - Vice Chancellor: 2015 College of Fellows Executive Committee – Bursar: 2012 - 2014 College of Fellows – National Chair for Regional Representation: 2008 - 2011 College of Fellows Regional Representative: 2002 - 2007 Vice President: 1997
College of Fellows Member: 1996 - Present National Advertising Committee: 1996 - 2001 Regional Director: 1994 - 1996
Co-Chairman, Political Action Committee: 1994 New York State AIA - Member 1975 - Present President: 1992 Chairman, Political Action Committee: 1992 Member of various task forces dealing with licensing, taxation & governmental affairs: 1990 -1992 Vice President: 1991
JOHN R. SORRENTI, FAIA, FRAIC JRS ARCHITECT, P.C., PRESIDENT, Cont’d.
Long Island Chapter AIA - Member 1975 - Present LI Chairperson AIA Archi Awards: 1997 President: 1989 Vice President: 1988 Other positions held: Treasurer: Head of Document Services; Co-Chairman Continuing Education; Co-Chairman of the AIA Guide to LI Architecture; Program Chairman - 1982 -1988 National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) - Director on National Board: 2011 - 2014 Governance Committee: 2012 - 2013 Committee on Education: 2011 - 2012 Chair of Region 2: 2011 Committee on Professional Development – Chair: 2008 - 2011 Vice Chair and Treasurer of Region 2: 2008 – 2010 Committee Member: 2006 - 2014 Other Leadership Roles Director and Various Committees Member, Hanover Bank: 2012 - Present Town of N. Hempstead Historic Landmarks Preservation Commission: 1993 – Present, Chair 2015 – Present Director and Committee Chair, Madison National Bank: 2008 - 2012
Greater New York Construction User Council: 2006 NAAB College Accreditation Committee: 1997 - 2003
International Facilities Management Association: 1996 - 2005 National Committee on Governmental Affairs: 1995 - 1996 American Society of Interior Designers: 1993 – 1997 American Council of Consulting Engineers, Peer Review Committee: 1992 - 1997 New York Society of Architects: 1992 Advancement for Commerce and Industry: 1982 - 1997 Professional Award and Honors 2020 AIA College of Fellows Leslie N. Boney Spirit of Fellowship Award 2017 Community Service Honor Award, AIA Long Island Chapter 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award , AIA Long Island Chapter 1995 DeGardio New York State AIA Award 1992 Who's Who in Interior Design 1986 Who's Who in the East
JOEL C. SNODGRASS PRINCIPAL – CURRICULUM VITAE
Over thirty years’ experience in the preservation, restoration and construction industry, with specific training in Historic Preservation and Architectural Conservation , Building Construction, Supervision and Project Management. Education The International Center for the Study of the Preservation of Cultural Property (ICCROM), Rome, Italy, University of Pennsylvania, Certificate in Conservation of Architectural Surfaces, (1990) New York Microscopical Society, Certificates in reflected and polarized light microscopy (1987-1989) Master of Science in Historic Preservation/Architectural Conservation, Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (1987) Bachelor of Science in Historic Preservation/Minor in Architecture; Magna Cum Laude, Roger Williams University (1985) Boston Architectural Center, Architectural degree program; related course work in historic preservation (1979 1981) Associate of Science in Building Construction/Architecture, Dean College (1979) Phi Theta Kappa/Alpha Chi National Honor Societies Professional Experience Mr. Snodgrass has professional experience in a broad range of building and preservation services, including research / surveys, diagnostics, assessment and recommendations, technical experience specializing as an architectural conservator in the preservation of historic structures, as well as project training / oversight and construction management of restoration projects. He has directed research, conservation and restoration programs for a wide range of regional governmental, institutional / cultural and private projects, and at the national and international level he was responsible for development and coordination of restoration programs and implementation teams for a variety of historic resources, structures and monuments. Mr. Snodgrass is a founding Principal of S TEWARD P RESERVATION S ERVICES LLC , a full service consulting and management firm specializing in research and surveys, diagnostic investigation, assessment services and restoration trades for historic preservation projects. He provides coordination, research and technical assistance for restoration and conservation project design/development, as well as management and construction supervision. Projects include: Restoration Training Program for the Old Baptist Cemetery, Oyster Bay; pilot program survey for adaptive-reuse of historic structures in Suffolk County parks; Brookhaven town-wide historic resources update survey; phased designation/expansion of the Roslyn Heights Historic District; National Register designation of Manhasset Town Hall; and executing a NYS Historic Resources Survey for the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities (SPLIA). Mr. Snodgrass additionally provides diagnostic assessment and construction management of prominent regional historic structures, including: historic branches for Bank of America (1895 1928); restoration of “Village House” (1793/1888) / Oysterponds Historical Society; stabilization assessment for the 1838 Montauk Lighthouse “Keeper’s Quarters”; adaptive reuse of the 1680 Mill Pond House / Town of Oyster Bay; restoration of the 1880 Liberty Hall Carriage House, Kean University / Liberty Hall Museum; and storefront restoration for the 1935 Williamsburg Houses - Brooklyn.
JOEL C. SNODGRASS PRINCIPAL – CURRICULUM VITAE, Cont’d
Mr. Snodgrass previously provided similar specialized services as a founding Principal of Historic Construction Management Corp. , projects included: c. 1812 Setauket Presbyterian Church Steeple restoration; historic roof restoration of c. 1795 Kissam House / Huntington Historic Society; and budget analysis/restoration specification of the c. 1829 Wiles House for the Town of North Hempstead. Complimentary work includes: phased restoration, conditions assessment, budget analysis, project design/specification and construction management of c. 1917 Old Town Hall / Town of Babylon; restoration of the c. 1740 Old Arsenal and the c.1830 Manor Farm house / Town of Huntington; and restoration of the c. 1790 Prosper King house / Hampton Bays Historical and Preservation Society - which encompassed specialty site work, complete foundation re-design and construction, timber-frame restoration and replica millwork. As a Conservator in Private Practice, Mr. Snodgrass provided architectural conservation consulting specializing in historic preservation, and the development of conservation programs for historic structures and monuments. Services included tailored project design, coordination and management, as well as implementation and on-site supervisory services. Project highlights included: assessment of Stanford University Memorial Church, Palo Alto, CA; site conservation of Planting Fields State Historic Park, Oyster Bay, NY; diagnosis of the Moab Sandstone Monument, Moab, UT; conservation of Historic St. Peter’s Burying Ground, Philadelphia, PA; and restoration supervision of Georgian Court University structures and Bridge, Lakewood, NJ. As a Restoration Specialist for both The Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities (SPLIA) and A.G. Wetzel Construction Corporation , Mr. Snodgrass conducted and oversaw the coordination, administration, and implementation of research and survey projects, grant-stimulated capital improvement and restoration projects, and provided in-house technical expertise for restoration and architectural conservation. Projects included: field work, interface with municipal governments to establish historic preservation protocol / advocacy guidelines, facilitation of historic districts, enforcement of preservation covenants, grant administration, as well as coordination of restoration specification and construction supervision for field work. As Director of Integrated Conservation Resources, Inc., Mr. Snodgrass coordinated all conservation services regarding historic buildings and monuments, including: project management, training and supervision of site crews, documentation, laboratory analyses, testing of materials, and the development and execution of treatment programs. Project highlights include: Grand Central Terminal, NYC; Minnesota State Capital, St. Paul, MN; St. Gauden’s Caryatids, Buffalo, NY; Silverton Town Hall, Silverton, CO; West Virginia State Capital, Charleston, WV; and the Provincial Legislative Complex, Toronto, CAN. As Senior Research Specialist for the Architectural Conservation Laboratory, Graduate School of Fine Arts, University of Pennsylvania, and Senior Staff Conservator, Center for Preservation Research, Columbia University, Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation , Mr. Snodgrass provided coordination and oversight of technical research and survey teams, and architectural conservation research/laboratory testing for the examination and treatment of historic buildings and monuments. Projects highlights include: Drayton Hall National Historic Site, Charleston, SC; The Rookery, Chicago, IL; Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Savannah, GA; Center Church Historic Crypt, New Haven, CT; as well as the phased Vieux Carre / French Quarter Finishes Analysis and Cabildo Pedimental Sculpture Stabilization, New Orleans, LA. Mr. Snodgrass has taught courses and has lectured on numerous levels. At the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Fine Arts he taught a Graduate level Conservation Seminar and was an Adjunct Lecturer at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation . He has lectured at national and international conferences including: Restoration International Conference; annual international conference of the American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works/AIC; and the annual international conference of the Association for Preservation Technology/APT. He has also lectured for regional training seminars: National
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Park Service Restoration Training Program, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS-OPRHP), and the International Masonry Institute. He has been published in technical bulletins and trade journals , including: Bulletin of Association for Preservation Technology (APT Bulletin); Journal-American Institute for Historic/Artistic Works (JAIC), and Traditional Building Magazine. Specialized Experience Mr. Snodgrass has broad experience with grant funded restoration projects , from successful development and awarding of grant applications, to development of full plans and specifications, to complete construction management and supervision of field execution phases. Some examples include a FEMA based restoration and repair grant for the Town of Babylon, Oak Beach Community Center, as well as New York State – Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) grant projects such as the 1745 James A. Havens Homestead on Shelter Island (Shelter Island Historical Society); the 1795/1888 Village House in Orient (Oysterponds Historical Society); the 1836 Onderdonk House in Manhasset (Onderdonk Landmark Society); Colonial Old Burying Ground in Huntington (Town of Huntington); the 1892 Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building in Huntington (Huntington Historical Society); the 1842 historic Methodist Episcopal Church in Cold Spring Harbor (Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities); and the 1812 Setauket Presbyterian Church in East Setauket (Setauket Presbyterian Church).
Professional Affiliations Current: Board Member, Huntington Rural Cemetery Board Member, Friends of the Coltrane Home Restoration Association for Preservation Technology Preservation Alumni of Columbia University National Trust for Historic Preservation Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities Former: President and Trustee, Huntington Historical Society Commissioner, Town of Huntington Historic Preservation Commission American Institute of Architects, Liaison, Historic Resources Committee (AIC) Chair, Architectural Specialty Group (AIC) Board Member, Vision Huntington
JOEL C. SNODGRASS PRINCIPAL – CURRICULUM VITAE, Cont’d.
S ELECTED A DDITIONAL P ROJECT E XPERIENCE Historic Bedford School House Bedford Historical Society, Bedford, New York Analysis of historic stucco “mortar” and original painted surface finishes/lime washes of first period school house, including replication formulations, techniques and custom color matching. Town Hall National Register Nomination/Designation Town of North Hempstead, Manhasset, New York Building history research, assessment, interface with town government and development of thematic nomination of c. 1928 civic structure and subsequent building phases to National Register of Historic Places. Responsible for supervision of stabilization program for historic glass mosaics, including removal, conservation and reinstallation, custom design and installation of synthetic supports and stabilized wall housing. Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities Cold Spring Harbor, New York Contract consultant regarding historic research, resource surveys, advocacy, coordination / administration, implementation of grant-stimulated capital improvement and restoration projects, as well as in-house technical expertise in restoration and architectural conservation services. Montauk Lighthouse Keepers Quarters Montauk Light Station National Historic Landmark, NY Survey, conditions assessment and recommendations for stabilization and targeted restoration as part of overall site interpretation relevant to historic period of significance, including development of work scopes, budgets and project coordination. Long Island Maritime Museum Suffolk County Parks, Division of Historic Services, NY Coordination with County for recreation of thematic museum entry including conceptual design and presentation to Committee on Environmental Quality, custom fabrication and installation to create multi functional passive solar entrance. Tiffany Adoration Glass Mosaic Panels St. Mark’s Church, Mt. Kisco, New York
New York State Historic Resource Inventory Town of Brookhaven, Town of Oyster Bay, for the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities (SPLIA). Conducted in depth survey of historic structures as part of phased statewide Building Structure Inventory, including significance relevant to regional, local and thematic districts. Roslyn Height Historic District Nomination / Expansion Roslyn Heights, New York Generated comprehensive architectural survey and assessment of historic structures in proposed thematic district area. Nomination report and architectural history analysis of area resulted in approval of historic district with later expansion of district to over sixty-eight (68) structures. St. Paul's Burying Ground, National Historic Site Mt. Vernon, New York Responsible for designing and directing multi-phased conservation program for historic burial markers, including sequencing of work and budget planning. Pilot-Program Survey for Adaptive Reuse Suffolk County Legislature, New York Phase I survey of historic structures within County-wide parks for pilot program to facilitate potential adaptive-reuse through private-public partnerships, as alternate preservation process. John E. Roosevelt Estate Historic Finishes Analysis Suffolk County Division of Historic Services, New York Comprehensive interior and exterior historic finishes analysis, execution of field testing and recommendations for replication and adaptive-reuse as county offices.
JOEL C. SNODGRASS PRINCIPAL – CURRICULUM VITAE, Cont’d
Historic Branch Offices Restoration, Bank of America Jones Lang LaSalle; CBRE, New Jersey On-call consulting, conservation and field supervision/management for exterior restoration for turn of-the-century (1895-1928) branch offices, including all restoration material/procedure specification, training and interface with SHPO and local preservation regulatory agencies. Town of Babylon Village of Babylon, New York Investigative analysis and conditions assessment, restoration recommendations and phased cost analysis, development of budget estimates and Construction Documents (plans and specifications), and project management for phased exterior restoration program of historic Old Town Hall, including conservation of projecting cast stone cornice, slate roof and ornate cupola. Salon Dore’, Corcoran Gallery of Art Washington, D.C. Implementation of investigative historic research and analysis of ornate gold leaf and decorative faux paint work within c. 1714 museum period room, including recommendations for reinstallation and care.
Arbutus Log Cabin Restoration Town of Huntington, New York Conservation analysis, development of multi-faceted restoration program and project budget for phased implementation. c. 1835 Hiram K. Bedell House Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation & Museums, New York Survey, documentation, recording and recommendations for preservation and salvage of decorative components for stabilization and potential reinstallation procedures. Coe Hall/Planting Fields Foundation Oyster Bay, New York On-call preservation and conservation consulting and management regarding coordination and treatment of historic building components on site, planning and establishment of long-term preservation guidelines, and management of capital projects for mansion, outbuildings and grounds. Moab Sandstone Monument Moab, Utah Design of back-fill stabilization, drainage testing program and development of conservation implementation procedures regarding preservation and long-term repair methods for pre-historic National Monument site. Long Island City Courthouse Long Island City, New York Responsible for investigation development of restoration program for historic State Supreme Courthouse building, including restoration of faux interior surfaces, exterior masonry cleaning procedures, and interface with engineer.
Princeton University Princeton, New Jersey
Responsible for supervision and execution of a variety of conservation testing and recommendations development programs at various campus structures.
Grand Central Terminal New York, New York
Responsible for directing conservation program for interior masonry materials, including restoration procedures for cleaning of all interior faux stone surfaces with custom formulated 'dry' cleaning methods.
Yale University New Haven, Connecticut
Responsible for execution of a variety of conservation testing and recommendations development programs at selected masonry campus structures for on-going restoration at site.
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Provincial Legislative Complex Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario Responsible for management of conservation services for restoration Phases II and IV of monumental masonry legislative complex. Site supervision of conditions assessment, work quantification and project scheduling, testing, coordination, recommendations, oversight adherence to approved program, schedule, and budget. Drayton Hall, National Historic Site Charleston, South Carolina Responsible for coordination of survey team, documentation, site testing, assessment and preliminary design phase regarding Great Hall decorative plaster ceiling, including structural stabilization and conservation techniques. Silverton Town Hall Silverton, Colorado Responsible for coordinating restoration implementation program and reconstruction of exterior masonry facade, including development of repair procedures, site training and work sequencing.
Stanford Memorial Church, Stanford University Palo Alto, California Served as consultant regarding stabilization of earthquake damaged historic materials, replication procedures, and repair procedures for decorative plaster dome.
The Rookery Chicago, Illinois
Responsible for implementing field and laboratory analytical program for conservation of original surface finishes, including project design and development of contract specification documents. Minnesota State Capital St. Paul, Minnesota Responsible for coordination and development of exterior maintenance program for historic capital building, in cooperation with Minnesota Historical Society. Subsequent monitoring and development of maintenance program The Heckscher Museum of Art – Conservation investigation, engineering and design, structural stabilization, specification development and restoration management of nationally recognized “Dove / Torr Cottage”. Arthur Dove Cottage Centerport, New York
CHRIS RUDMAN, AIA, LEED AP JRS ARCHITECT, P.C., Project Architect
Licenses/Education Registered Architect, State of Rhode Island (2021) Registered Architect, State of Florida (2020) LEED Accredited Professional, Green Building Certification Institute (2009) Registered Architect, State of New Jersey (2008) Bachelor of Architecture, New Jersey Institute of Technology (2001)
Professional Experience Mr. Chris Rudman joined JRS Architect, P.C. in 2001. He is a graduate of New Jersey Institute of Technology and a Registered Architect in New Jersey, Florida and Rhode Island. His passion for maintaining the legacy of historic buildings has led to Mr. Rudman playing a pivotal role at Design Preserve Build Architecture, P.C. (DPB), JRS Architect, P.C.’s historic restoration/preservation subsidiary. He has been lead architect responsible for overall project management and coordination with preservation experts on a number of important commissions. Examples of such are as follows: North Star Academy, Newark, NJ At an historic building located in downtown Newark, Mr. Rudman conducted field assessments to document existing conditions and recommend repair actions to remedy cracking exterior limestone and terra cotta. He was also responsible for the overall project management and coordination of this restoration, working directly with preservation experts and ensuring that the work was completed according to local historic preservation guidelines as well as with This Carriage House was built in 1880 with an expansion in 1908 for the historic Liberty Hall, home to the first Governor of New Jersey, US Congressmen and Senators. Although shuttered for many years, the Carriage House remains as it was many generations prior. As part of a long term strategy to more actively use the building, the first stage was to further stabilize it by replacing the roof with Vermont slate, as it had been previously built. Mr. Rudman was the Project Architect for this restoration. All contract documents and specifications were done in accordance with guidelines of the New Jersey Historic Trust, New Jersey State Preservation Office. Bank of America, Union City, NJ As the project architect for the rehabilitation of this circa 1920 structure, the focus was on façade repair which had experienced heavy water infiltration over the course of many years. Original materials including terra cotta and limestone were aged and weakened, severely compromising the structural integrity of the exterior. Remedial measures included brick, terra cotta and limestone repointing, stitch repair of brick work, terra cotta reglazing and overall stabilization. The undertaking has received a special commendation from SHPO. Capital One Bank, Union City, NJ The scope of services at this banking center has at its centerpiece, the restoration of an ornate 30-foot high by 28-foot diameter dome that opens to the interior, a significant architectural feature of a late-19 th century commercial building. Surrounding the dome are original coffered plaster ceilings that are being restored. The project also encompassed the redesign of the facility to improve customer and employee flow, addition of barrier free access, and upgrading of power and data infrastructures thereby preserving an important architectural gem while satisfying the needs of a 21 st century business. State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Liberty Hall Carriage House, Union, NJ
CHRIS RUDMAN, AIA, LEED AP Project Architect, Cont’d.
Private Residence, Bedminster, NJ This mid-19 th century farm house had undergone a series of additions during the late-19 th and early-20 th centuries, transforming it into a grand farm-manor home of approximately 10,000 sq. ft. As the home expanded, so did the size of the property and the number of farm related support buildings. A reversal however occurred during the 20 th century with a carving up of the estate and reduction of the home to its current 7,300 sq. ft. Mr. Rudman and DPB are working with the new owners to rebuild a portion of the removed wing as well as to restore and upgrade the remaining structure with particular attention to the home’s historic and geographic context. Mr. Rudman has been the Project Architect on assignments covering a wide variety of other industries and settings. These have ranged from small scope projects to large requirements with multi-million dollar budgets. This versatility can be seen in his work with educators for such clients as Montclair State University and in the corporate sector for long time client Cablevision. His talents have also extended to retail, where he directed projects at two outdated shopping center properties that received a full exterior redesign and led the design work for a third new ground-up, 300,000 sq. ft. shopping center in Pennsylvania with a new urbanism approach that incorporated a community park. He has also worked extensively in the financial services industry with JPMorgan Chase, Roslyn Savings Bank, Capital One Bank, Peapack Gladstone Bank and Bank of America. For Capital One Bank in New Jersey, he was responsible for managing their retail expansion throughout the state. Irrespective of a project’s size or complexity, whether historic or modern, Mr. Rudman initiates a design problem with hand sketches followed by the use of 3-dimensional digital modeling. His approach brings life to the firm’s designs and develops the project into a reality the client can easily experience. Mr. Rudman’s success in this area has benefitted clients in their design discussions as well as relationships with Planning Boards and other necessary approving bodies. He has become the firm’s resident expert in digital rendering and is responsible for imparting these skills to his colleagues. Mr. Rudman believes in going the extra mile and maintaining a positive, open-minded working environment that facilitates healthy ongoing relationships with clients and team members. His diverse experience is a valued strength for the firm.
Preservation Design and Planning
Green-Wood Cemetery , Brooklyn, NY
A monument conservation program for historic Green-Wood Cemetery; Researched and developed Saved in Time, a monument conservation program for the historic cemetery; Prepared scopes of work, Requests for Proposals and supervised multiple projects on site.
The Bedell House , Old Bethpage, NY Architectural and Engineering Design Services for salvage and integration into new multi-use replica structure. In coordination with the salvage of historic decorative components, original windows will be retrofitted for reuse in addition to doors, trim and decorative features.
Liberty Hall , Union, NJ Research and analysis for grant funded project to remove the existing slate roof and restore to original condition including installation of a new slate roof in accordance with NJHT and NJSPO.
Old Town Hall , Town of Babylon, Babylon, NY Diagnostic review and conditions assessment, restoration cost analysis, documentation, development of plans and specifications and construction management for exterior restoration, roof, facades, cornice, window energy retrofitting and drainage systems.
Private Residence , Bedminster, NJ Investigation of portion of home removed in the early 20 th century which was the basis for outlining a plan to reconstruct this wing and restore the remaining structure.
Assessment and Documentation
North Star Academy , Newark, NJ Surveying and documentation of façade; Roof repair and façade restoration; Coordination between SHPO and Landmarks.
First Presbyterian Church , Smithtown, NY Conditions assessment and phased overall restoration and budget recommendations for ongoing repair and maintenance of church complex.
Caumsett State Historic Park , Lloyd Neck, NY Conservation assessment of historic structures, historic finishes analysis, and restoration repair and refinishing services for historic main entry doors.
Science Museum of Long Island , Manhasset, NY Assessment and development of multiphase restoration plan including for the grounds.
Oheka Castle , Cold Spring Hills, NY Exterior restoration grant development to New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, (NYS-OPRHP) Environmental Protection Fund (EPF).
Mills Pond House , St. James, NY Diagnostic investigative consulting for restoration of historic roof and façade systems, decorative trim, historic chimneys and contractor solicitation.
Adaptive Reuse / Interior Restoration
Capital One Bank , Union City, NJ Restoration of ornate 30’ high plaster ceiling and 28’ diameter dome in this financial institution along with upgrades to meet current banking standards.
Grand Central Terminal, NY, NY Cleaning of entire Caen Stone interior of the Grand Concourse; Replacement of deteriorated stone, marble and metal refinishing; Implementation of complex conservation specifications & environmental requirements while terminal remained in operation.
Gamecock Cottage , Stony Brook, NY Structural stabilization, elevating and restoring the existing architectural esthetics of the building and converting the cottage into a Cultural Learning/ Educational space on the first floor with living quarters for a Caretaker at the second floor level.
Historic Chapel Green-Wood Cemetery , Brooklyn, NY Complete sanctuary restoration including limestone, caststone, architectural metals, wood doors and furnishings, chandeliers, grills and organ pipes; Project supervision.
Private Residence , Glenville, PA Complete interior restoration of a three story 19th century home including all new mechanicals, new windows, custom woodwork including floors, doors and shutters, and complete historic paint palette.
Building Pathology / Forensic Investigation
Enid Haupt Conservatory, NY Botanical Garden , Bronx, NY Investigatory probes on metal and glass, limestone cleaning tests.
Alexander Ramsey House, Historic Scalamandre Wallpaper , St. Paul, MN Assessment of original decorative treatment, coloration, patter and finishing techniques.
Willamsburgh Savings Bank , Brooklyn, NY Diagnostic Investigation including paint stripping from metal with “peel away” and paint analysis to determine presence of gilding.
Old Burying Ground , Town of Huntington, NY Investigative studies, surveying and documentation, phased stabilization and conservation program, implementation and supervision of work.
Bank of America , Union City, NJ
Assessment of exterior and underlying structure; Brick, terra cotta and limestone façade restoration; Worked completed according to NJHPO requirements.
Smithtown Historical Society , Smithtown, NY Assessment of original decorative treatment, coloration, patter and finishing techniques.
Plans / Specifications / Cost Estimating
Civic Fame Statue , NY, NY Copper statue stabilization and gilding.
Onderdonk House , Manhasset, NY Scope includes development of construction documents for exterior restoration of windows, doors, siding, chimneys and other such elements.
North Star Academy , Newark, NJ Surveying and documentation of façade; Cost Estimating to recreate the architectural elements that could not be replaced; Worked is being coordinated between SHPO and Landmarks.
Private Residence , Glenville, PA Designed historically sensitive 6,000 sf addition to a 19 century home; included complete restoration of existing structure.
Versace , NY, NY Investigated for restoration, prescribing treatments, execution and project management.
Prosper King House , Hampton Bays Historical and Preservation Society, Hampton Bays, NY Building assessment, development of phased restoration including moving structure, new foundation, etc.
Architectural Conservation and Repair
Bank of America , Union City, NJ Assessment of exterior and underlying structure; Brick, terra cotta and limestone façade restoration; Worked completed according to NJHPO requirements.
Mercer Street , NY, NY SOHO cast iron façade restoration and repainting.
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Association – Clubhouse , NY, NY Complete façade restoration cleaning of stone, terra cotta and brick, baluster replacement, window reproduction and metal stripping and repainting.
Babylon Historical Society ,
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Historic Chapel Green-Wood Cemetery , Brooklyn, NY Exterior preservation including new roofing masonry repointing.
Babylon NY Conservation repair to the Nathaniel Conklin House “Corner Stone” – 1803.
After
St. Bartholomew’s Church , NY, NY Gallery column conservation project replacement, repair and cleaning.
Project Construction Management
Huntington Historical Society , Huntington, NY Installation of replica cedar shake of roof to a 1792 historic structure; historic timber frame joinery repairs to historic barn complex structures .
Bow Bridge Central Park , NY, NY Restoration of cast iron bridge including dismantling and repair of iron structure, stripping, repair and repainting of all ornamental iron.
Chase , Red Bank, NJ Adaptive reuse and preservation of a turn of the last century building; Project included design, approvals and construction management.
The Dakota Apartments , NY, NY Restoration of this landmark including complete cleaning, of the façade, brick, sandstone, terra cotta; Complete repointing, slate and copper roof repairs, iron work and wood window restoration.
Green-Wood Cemetery - Main Gate , Brooklyn, NY Project specifications for masonry cleaning, cast stone and brownstone restoration, lead-coated copper roofing; Project Management and LPC approvals.
Capital One Bank , Union City, NJ Project Management for interior and exterior restoration which included ornate plaster dome ceiling and redesign of retail banking center along with upgrading power and data infrastructure.
Sephora Store (Scribner’s) , NY, NY Store front restoration of this cast iron facade, stripping, painting, glass and waterproofing; Interior metal and marble refinishing.
Implementation of Restoration Trades
Private Residence, Glenville, PA Restoration of a 19th century home including custom flooring, shutters, woodwork and doors.
Coe Hall, Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay, NY Multiple restoration projects including restoration of fountains, woodwork, ADA walkways.
Private Residence , Upper Brookville, NY All facets of plaster work including restoration of existing surfaces, application of traditional plaster, and decorative molding design and fabrication.
Manor Farm c. 1890 , Town of Huntington, Elwood, NY Historic analysis, preservation recommendations, cost budgeting and construction management of farmhouse restoration.
Private Residences, Long Island, NY Custom designed additions and interior renovations; cabinetry, millwork and paneling, entry hall, staircase & butler’s pantry, radiant heat marble and slate flooring.
Ridge School House, ca. 1872 Ridge, NY Lead-paint abatement and restoration of original interior woodwork.
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