CARPENTER’S HALL RESTORATION
Client: Carpenter’s Company, Dan Bosin Associates, Mills & Schnoering Architects, Haverstick - Borthwick
Awards: Best Historic Preservation Project, GBCA 2023 Construction Excellence Awards
Photographing the painstaking renovations of Carpenter’s Hall, which included recovery from arson committed during construction, was a years-long assignment. Visiting the site at phased intervals, documentation included joining the construction crew as they excavated around the foundation, shooting spaces before and after installation of updated HVAC systems, and climbing scaffolding with tradesmen responsible for restoration of the cupola. The project culminated with a photography exhibit unveiled at the reopening celebration, which included a curated selection of photos of the process.
“Carpenters’ Hall is a National Historic Landmark located with the National Park but owned and maintained by The Carpenters’ Company of the City and County of Philadelphia. The project included a complete renovation of the Hall including:
Foundation Waterproofing
Building Systems/HVAC/Mechanical
Brick & Stone Masonry Repairs and Repointing
Gutters and Flashing – Repair and Replacement
Roof – Repair and Replacement
Paver Repairs
Exterior Millwork, Shutters, Windows, Doors, Trim and Cupola”
