PRESERVE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION - RESTORATION - REHABILITATION
MCF has maintained a long tradition of sensitive – but transformational – interventions in historic buildings and sites, ranging from National Historic Landmarks to historic “signature” campus buildings. We endeavor to understand the existing building by gathering information on its history, original construction, later modifications, and uses over time. Intervention in buildings with historic significance must look to the future, but must also be informed by the past.
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Wilkinsburg Train Station
WILKINSBURG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The Wilkinsburg Train Station scope of work includes the renovation of the two story train station, consisting of approximately 9,000 square feet of space. As a Historic Registered Landmark, the building is being restored within historically appropriate building guidelines. MCF initiated the work with a hand survey of the existing building and continued forward with a laser scan of the building and a topographical survey of the site.
TYPE Restoration
SIZE 9,000 GSF
HIGHLIGHTS
Historic Restoration of Building Envelope
Historic Registered Landmark
Study of Rainwater Runoff
Authentic Plaster Detailing
Designation and Design of Parking Areas
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Heinz Hall
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
In 1971, the former Loew’s Penn Movie Palace was renovated to become the home of the world renowned Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra as well as a venue for opera, ballet, and traveling performances. Under the leadership and vision of Jack Heinz, the 2750 seat theater became the catalyst for the nationally recognized Pittsburgh Cultural District. With its state-of-the-art main stage, orchestra pit and support facilities, the acoustics of the hall for symphonic music are second to none.
TYPE Renovation
SIZE +125,000 GSF
HIGHLIGHTS
2,750 seats
Patron Lounges
Soundproof Rehearsal Room
Two-Ton Chandelier
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Kauke Hall
THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER
Designed in 1902, Kauke Hall is the main academic building on the College of Wooster campus. Our renovation was more of a reclamation; removing the 1960's drop ceilings to expose the timber frame and full-height windows, and connecting what was once five separate "learning units." With the renovation the building continues to be the icon of the college and the heart of the Wooster campus. Graduation is still staged here every Mother's Day and students still pack the arch with snow every winter!
TYPE Renovation
SIZE 72,924 GSF
HIGHLIGHTS
20 Flexible Classrooms
68 Faculty Offices
Traditional Wood Mouldings & Paneling
15'+ Timber Ceilings
The Old Main Cafe & Terrace
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President's House
WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY
The President’s House is the oldest building on the campus of the Western Reserve Academy and is listed on the National Parks Service - Register of Historic Places. In 2016, MCF was hired to renovate, restore and adapt the residence into a new home for the Admissions Office.
TYPE Renovation
SIZE 9,000 GSF
HIGHLIGHTS
National Register of Historic Places
Geothermal Heating & Cooling Systems
Two Duplex Apartments
Interconnected Offices
ADA Entrances
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Seymour Hall
WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY
In conjunction with MCF's renovation of the new Admissions Center, additional space in Seymour Hall was created allowing for additional classrooms and administrative offices. The restoration included a comprehensive exterior restoration, new energy-efficient windows, ADA upgrades, renovation of historic classrooms & offices, as well as the sensitive installation of all new MEP systems.