Richford Main Stree Mill Renovation Project
Project Scope
Redevelopment of historic mill building on Main Street in Richford, VT. Project
includes a health center, retail and conversion of upper floors into apartments.
Design Challenges & Solutions
- Historic Preservation requirements dictate that much of the exterior
remain unchanged.
- Extensive exterior shell repairs
- Floor plates are well suited to multiple uses
- Interior space planning will be done to maximize character of interesting
structural elements.
What Does An Architect Do? An architect is a trained and licensed professional
with expertise in space planning and building design. To design a building,
many elements must be considered such as planned building function,
behavior of occupants, space use, building materials, site-environment, structural,
mechanical and electrical systems, life safety and fire codes, bidding
and construction methods, budget requirements and aesthetics. The Architect’s
skill is to sort through the many requirements and potential solutions to
find options that best address the client’s needs.