Once upon a time, everything was simpler. Children
were taught reading, writing, and 'rithmetic. And nearly everyone,
from first grade on up, attended classes in the same building.
Times changed and many old-time schoolhouses were left without
students and without function. Having outlived its usefulness
this old schoolhouse was virtually abandoned and left to the disciplines
of weather and decay.
A special effort was made to work with the building's classic
features. The design objective was to sensitively restore the
old building to create four dramatic townhomes. To take advantage
of underutilized volume, the trussed roof framing was reengineered
and opened up to create lofts with expansive views and dramatic
spaces. The uncontested special feature of the project is the
two-story bell tower which now serves as an entry.
Builders Conference Gold Nugget Award 1989
Best Renovated or Restored Residential Project
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