Expertise
Brush Architects, LLC is a high-profile flexible model practice that balances innovative existing building investigation and technology with historic preservation protocol.
We specialize in the processes of technical building investigation and historic preservation to solve the challenges of any existing building.
Investigation
Investigation is crucial to understand what is happening with any existing building – modern or vintage. We design solutions by first diagnosing the cause of the problem. Whether it is a leak, a crack or any other damage to the building, our challenge is to design the repair within the context of the original building.
Preservation
Historic Preservation is the management of change; what was, is or could be important to future generations. The architect’s role includes assisting the owner toward a cost effective plan to “do no harm”, be reversible, restore early glory and, if necessary, dismantle for future reuse.
Restoration
Restoration is the renewal of historic or not yet historic properties. The building components are prioritized for conservation measures and opportunities for modernization. Restoration is the rediscovery of original finishes, re-creation of missing elements – and the design strategy to bring the building into its next generation of use.
Collaboration
Architecture is the practice of collaboration. Brush Architects curates the specialists that we work with for their specific skills to round out our expertise for providing clients with the most appropriate services for their project and their building.
Services
Pre-Design Services
- Façade Investigation
- Historical Research
- Field Investigation
- Materials Testing
- Condition Assessment
- Non Destructive Testing
- Historic Materials analysis
- HABS/HAER/HIBS documentation
- Section 106 compliance oversight
Design Development
- Historical Materials Priorities
- Feasibility Studies
- Historic Structures Reports
- National and Local Landmark applications
- Historic Preservation Tax Incentive applications
- Conceptual Designs
- Schematics
- Design Development
- Construction Documents
- Technical Specifications
- Cost Estimates
- Sustainable Design Expertise
Construction Management
- Periodic Inspection
- Construction Observation
- Field Reports
- Progress meetings
- Submittals
- Shop Drawing Review
- As-Built History