solution: Historic
This project completed an installation of a 55 bell carillon in conjunction with the repair, restoration and preservation of NC States iconic Memorial Belltower. Improvements addressed tower accessibility and use restrictions to permit installation of the clavier in the tower and occupancy of the clockworks level to accommodate playing the carillon on site. SKA design […]
Charleston County Courthouse is located in the historic downtown district and was constructed in the late 1750’s. Stucco and coating distress had worsened based on suspected water intrusion. SKA was engaged to develop an evaluation plan to evaluate moisture issues and distress to design coating and stucco repairs which included a facade evaluation to address […]
SKA worked with a local architect to provide mechanical, plumbing and electrical design services for renovations and improvements to the 12,169 sf Siler City Town Hall. Siler City Town Hall is housed in the towns original courthouse building which is on the historic register. The three story building houses a courtroom, judges chambers and associated […]
SKA completed a visual condition assessment of the exterior facade of Hendersonville City Hall in 2020. The purpose of the assessment was to determine the overall condition of the facade, to document issues that may have contributed to ongoing leakage into the building, to provide conceptual remedial repair / replacement recommendations for the windows, flashings, […]
The Brown Building facility served as the Music Building for years, but it was converted to more administrative space during the renovations. The Theatre within the space was completely renovated to create a Theater in the Round atmosphere. In addition to the interior renovations, the Brown Annex Building was demolished and converted into a green […]
This multi-phase project was prioritized using a prudent restoration team approach for the hands on evaluation and repair of the original 1920’s terra cotta facade. Repairs included stabilization of critical life safety concerns, preservation of the terra cotta decorative facade elements, arches, pendants, cornices, and walkways; replacement of existing steel lintels; and selective window replacement. […]
Facing capacity issues with their existing court facilities, as well as aging building and HVAC systems in an historic structure, Buncombe County planned a three-phase renovation project. Phase I consisted of life safety improvements, Phase II involved the design of a new courts building (118,000 sf, 4 story building), and Phase III included various interior […]
SKA has a long-standing relationship with the UNC Greensboro campus, designing 250 projects in the past 50 years. As part of a larger renovation project, SKA was selected to perform special inspections, renovations, design review, and construction administration on these dormitory facilities. The comprehensive renovation of the seven, 90-year-old dormitories involved structural repairs and enhancements, […]
