Our
Philosophy and Approach
SGH works closely with building owners, occupants,
and other interested parties to develop and execute an investigation
and repair program that identifies and prioritizes a building's
renovation needs. We investigate and diagnose the building's problems
using both non-destructive and destructive techniques, when applicable,
to evaluate existing visible and concealed conditions. By analyzing
and evaluating conditions observed in the field and laboratory test
results, we determine the best means of intervention. SGH produces
repair options that are consistent with the cultural significance
of the building and which are sensitive to the needs of the owners
and occupants. We work with contractors and preservation craftsmen
throughout the construction phase to ensure technical performance
of the designed repairs and sensitivity to the building's historic
fabric. Throughout the evaluation and design process, SGH is committed
to following the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment
of Historic Properties, and other nationally and internationally
recognized charters for building conservation.
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Accomplishing A Capital Feat
Determined to salvage the ornate façade of its Capitol
Building, New York hired SGH to tackle the arduous task of assessing
and repairing the structure.
Checking in at San Francisco's Omni Hotel
By performing façade investigations, material analyses and
seismic evaluations, SGH aided in a historic office building's transformation
into the luxurious Omni Hotel.
Courthouse Leakage Battle Settled
Repairs and replacements advised by SGH helped to settle the Old
Suffolk County Courthouse's constant battle with water leakage.
Focusing on Repair
With the desire to end leaks and restore the landmark Griffith
Observatory, the City of Los Angeles hired SGH to perform the
building envelope investigations and water tests that would prompt
designs for repairs.
Doing the Job the "Wright" Way
SGH restored the red clay tile roof of Frank
Lloyd Wright's Zimmerman house, remedying deterioration while
maintaining the original design.
Cracking Down
When corrosion, leakage and cracking threatened the terra cotta façade
of the San Buenaventura City Hall,
SGH devised condition surveys and repairs that would extend the life
of one of California's historical landmarks. |
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Home Remedies
Determined to preserve the original aesthetic of the 1938 Walter
Gropius House, SGH performed careful condition surveys and used
innovative repair schemes to remedy the unique home.
Novel Designs Help Safeguard Yale's Premier Library Collections
When humidity and water leakage threatened the destruction or Yale's
Sterling Memorial Library, SGH designed a plan that would help
protect the University's treasures.
Four-Star Treatment at the Fairmont
SGH investigated the 43 different roofs, terraces, and roof gardens
that adorn San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel,
thus initiating the repair of the legendary edifice.
A New Chapter in the Restoration of the Boston Public Library
SGH meets the Boston Public Library's
needs by restoring the nineteenth century structure's plaza waterproofing
system, arcade, and roof.
Upstaging the Elements
Fire and water may have devastated Boston's Exeter
Street Theater, but SGH's award-winning modifications restored
life and history to the landmark once more.
Flames Long Extinguished, Restoration of Historic Building Ignited
Thanks to SGH's design and construction innovations, the fire-ravaged
Odd Fellow's Hall can stand a testament
to Wakefield's history once again. |
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