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Preservation

Find new futures and functions for historic legacies, respecting the past while adapting to evolving needs.

The Pritchard Building Rehabilitation and Expansion

The Faithful Evolution of a Landmark

Originally built by architect Paul Thiry in 1958, the renovation of the Joel M. Pritchard State Library joins Washington State Capitol Campus’s history while sculpting its own identity. Our use of vertical terracotta fins provides a nod to the historically opaque stone volume, once ideal for keeping books out of the sun, while providing views and daylight to office occupants.

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Past and present converge in adaptive designs for ever-changing needs.

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    The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel renovation "reopens" an iconic prohibition-era speakeasy, blending faithful replication of historic details with modern technology
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    Seattle Public School’s vision of growth and sustainability is realized by Montlake Elementary where preservation respects the heritage of the Duwamish people.
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    Modernized with a new suite and press tower, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum retains the significance that made it a National Historic Landmark.
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    The Portland Building’s reconstruction brings daylight, thermal comfort, and modern amenities to a postmodern icon while preserving its National Registry of Historic Places listing.
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    An adaptive reuse of South Street Landing transforms a historic power station into a premiere health education facility for Brown University.
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    America’s first fine arts school and museum, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts master plan and renovation sensitively reprograms a permanent heritage campus.
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    The Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery achieves a 50% energy reduction without compromising its National Landmark status through targeted infrastructure insertions in “hidden spaces.”
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    A comprehensive renovation of the Wayne Aspinall Federal Building focuses on restoring and preserving historic character while making it the GSA’s first Net Zero building.
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Erica Ceder, AIA, LEED AP
Principal | Historic Preservation Leader Portland

Erica Ceder, AIA, LEED AP

“DLR Group's work on significant historic buildings has put us at the forefront of conversations about the future of preservation. Our approach to reinvigorating historic buildings is rooted in our core values and focuses on the environmental, cultural and social benefits of saving these buildings for the next generation.”

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Erica Ceder, AIA, LEED AP
Queries? Please contact: Erica Ceder, Architect
Email 503-220-1338
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