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Historic Windows Used for Indianapolis’s Iconic Coca-Cola Bottleworks Restoration

July 12, 2022

After years of steady deterioration, Hendricks Commercial Properties saved the architectural gem from ruin by initiating a grand restoration project for the long-neglected Bottleworks District.

Section Cut: Detroit’s Largest Art Object

The Fisher Building in Detroit, Mich.

April 23, 2021

The Fisher Building, Deisgned by Albert Kahn in 1927, is landmark skyscraper located at 3011 West Grand Boulevard in the heart of Detroit

A Design Chat with Albert Kahn Associates

Lindsay Lewis

April 23, 2021

Recently, we spoke to the firm as they continue their 125th anniversary celebrations. We discussed their renowned history, their impact on Detroit and the world, and what they see for the future of Albert Kahn Associates.

Glass Meets Energy Efficiency Demands for Historically Accurate Renovated Windows

January 1, 2021

Once a bustling center of mail-in orders shipped by catalog companies in their heyday, such as Sears, Roebuck and Company and Montgomery Ward, the formerly shuttered historic Old Chicago Main Post Office has been brought back to life as a large office and retail complex

Renovation and Adaptive Use of a Historic Structure

July 5, 2019

One of several projects ushering in a revitalization in Newark, N.J., the Alumni Center serves students, alumni, and the community

Roof Re-cover Meets Challenges of Historic Integrity

June 21, 2019

The removal of an existing leaking stainless-steel metal roof and the installation of a symmetrical copper standing seam roofing system on a historic centerpiece building on the campus of Sam Houston State University

HRI Properties Celebrates Restoration Start

January 24, 2017

Event commemorates the advancement of restoration and transformation of historic buildings.

Hotel’s Historical Architectural Heritage

February 5, 2016

The Liberty Hotel, a high-end hospitality destination, retains its architectural heritage with its famed rotunda and its historically accurate replacement windows

Keeping History Alive: Manufacturer Donation Helps Preserve Buildings on Historical Museum Site

November 18, 2014

Drexel Metals’ generosity will help ensure future generations can experience historical Doylestown, Pa., and the Mercer Museum.

Standing Out: Historic St. Paul’s Cathedral Highlighted by Fire Brick Red Roof

November 13, 2014

The heavily-damaged St. Paul’s Cathedral and Parish House finally have new, long-lasting polymer roofs overhead.

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