Building Retrofit

Specialized services relating to the peculiarities of existing and aging buildings.

Sample Projects

2111 SERGEANT STREET,  Philadelphia, PA

Designed timber framing plan for redevelopment of existing building.

 

THE ARDEN CRAFTS SHOP,  Arden, DE

Comprehensive renovation.

 

EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY,  Philadelphia, PA

Rotunda and adjacent link envelope renovations. Bertillion conversion to staff offices.

 

ENGLISH BARN AT THE KENNEDY-MARTIN-STELLE FARMSTEAD,  Bernards Township, NJ

Measured drawings and treatment recommendations.

GLEN FOERD ON THE DELAWARE, Philadelphia, PA

Roof renovation and reconfiguration.  

 

LEWIS STORE, Fredericksburg, VA

Reinforcement of the beams and girders on the second floor, structural enhancement to the attic collector beam, and conversion of the first floor corridor walls to bearing walls.

 

MENSCH MILL BARN, Alburtis, PA

Structural stabilization of the upper levels of the former barn at Mensch Mill.

 

NATIONAL PRODUCTS BUILDING, Philadelphia, PA

Structural assessment of historic facade, survey and documentation of facade and connection details, measured drawings and treatment recommendations, and historical consultant for design issues.

 

 

 

 

--S. Harris & Co. Comprehensive Project List--