Spencer R. Higgins, Architect Incorporated
Practice
Projects
arconTEST
Expertise
Contacts

Type  Chronological  Alphabetical  Location  Current
       

Bank of Commerce

1987

Conservation of the Terra-cotta Masonry

Institutional Heritage

 

As the heritage conservation specialist, we prepared a detailed report on the bank building describing the condition of the building fabric, recommending necessary and desirable repairs, and providing a schedule of estimated costs to carry out the work.

Specialist Heritage Consultant to Stone Croft Hutchinson Architects for restoration and renovations to the Bank.

Complete contract documents and specifications for the restoration of the terra-cotta and related elements, including repointing of all masonry and repair or replacement of severely deteriorated terra-cotta blocks, including rebuilding of the parapet, selective cleaning of soiling and rust stains from terra-cotta masonry and installation of continuous protective flashings over parapet masonry.

Construction review and site inspection services.