Gordon H. Bock
Gordon H. Bock is an architectural historian, instructor with the National Preservation Institute, and speaker through www.gordonbock.com.
Zepsa Industries, Inc.
Supplier of architectural woodwork: stairs, mantels, paneling, wine cellars, doors & more.
Harmonious Hall Reprise
Careful conservation of decorative artwork renews a landmarked interior for another century.
True Colors
Exterior restoration of a polychromatic Gothic gem unveils its original color scheme.
Reclaimed Wood Flooring
Specialty companies turn antique timber into board feet underfoot.
Book Review: An American Renaissance: Beaux-Arts Architecture in New York City
Phillip James Dodd takes readers on an erudite and visually jaw-dropping tour of Beaux-Arts architecture through 20 examples in and around New York City, the wellspring of Gilded Age cash and egos that made it all possible.
Cold Mountain Custom Window Demonstrates the use of copper as a fenestration option.
Fenestration goes non-ferrous in a neo-traditional high-rise.
Re-Energizing a Powerhouse
Adaptive re-use of a historic shipyard building offers insights for successful projects.

The Many Sides of Stained Glass
Modern artisans move the ancient craft of stained glass with the times.
The Restoration of the Texas Hall of State
An Art Deco expo space, the Texas Hall of State is restored.
Rowdy Meadow: House-Land-Art | Book Review
The new book Rowdy Meadow: House-Land-Art, by Peter Pennoyer and Anne Walker, is reviewed by Gordon Bock.
Book Review of Newport: The Artful City by John R. Tschirch
A detailed and eye-opening history in the new book Newport: The Artful City by John R. Tschirch.
Crenshaw Lighting's New Fixtures for a Performing Arts Center
Building immense fixtures for a university performance center takes thinking outside of the usual lighting box for Crenshaw Lighting.
What's New in High-End Hardware?
We speak to top companies to see what's in store for historical designs of high-end hardware.
Early-20th Century Cornice Replication
Time-honored sheet-metalwork replicates an elaborate, early-20th century cornice with authentic—and improved—details.
Book Review: Houses by Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Gordon Bock reviews the new book Houses by Robert A.M. Stern Architects.
Steeplework at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church
Faithful steeplework replicates timber spires in steel and new slate at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.
The Renovation of an Art Deco Landmark
An Art Deco landmark gets revitalized down to its office eye-candy.
A Changing Timber Frame of Reference
In their third life, massive timbers are recycled into a second, new timber-frame building.
Robinson House Rehabilitation
The Robinson House is building with a storied past that gets a new lease on life as a gallery and tourist center in Virginia.
Historic Lighting Restoration Brightens Wyoming Capitol
Original fixtures now shine at the Wyoming Capitol with state-of-the-art LED technology.
John G. Waite Associates, Architects and GBBN: Cincinnati Union Terminal
The 2020 Palladio Award for Restoration and Renovation goes to John G. Waite Associates, Architects and GBBN for Cincinnati Union Terminal.
Taking Care of Terra-Cotta
New railings and terra-cotta balusters from the original maker help a San Francisco landmark shine again.
Relamping Lady Liberty
The original torch shines again after a meticulous conservation.
Historical Concepts Creates a New Old Chapel
See a new old chapel in the Ozarks designed by Historical Concepts.
Safer Windows for The 1874 Renwick Gallery
Blast resistance adds another twist to building reproduction windows at the Renwick Gallery.
Covax Design: Artistry in Iron
Covax Design creates traditional wrought iron gates for two new colleges.
Using Architectural Salvage in Traditional Building
Architectural salvage continues to provide patina in new projects.
Ziger|Snead Architects Transforms A. Hoen Lithograph Company
Ziger|Snead Architects transforms the historic A. Hoen Lithograph Company buildings in East Baltimore for modern use.
Metalwork for Traditional Building: An Expert Opinion
Metalwork is essential to traditional architecture—however, it can be intimidating to source. Fortunately, we can look to manufacturers and suppliers—such as King Architectural Metals—for expertise.
APT Buffalo
The Association for Preservation Technology International celebrated its 50th birthday in unparalleled style this past September at their annual conference, where I was pleased to join over 700 architects, engineers, practitioners, and emerging professionals in Buffalo, New York.
Cast Stone
Cast stone, a faux material, has a long-standing history in the built environment.
Alternative Building Materials
We have the latest word on alternative building materials when it comes to roofing, siding, and decks.
Robert A.M. Stern Designs New Colleges at Yale
2018 Palladio Award winner for New Design and Construction, More Than 30,000 sq.ft. Robert A.M. Stern Architects, New York, NY.
How Suppliers Design Traditional Ornamental Ceilings
As the tides of taste recede from traditional ornamental ceilings, some venerable suppliers alter course with subtler ways to decorate.
Thorndale Farm Corporate Offices by Voith & Mactavish
Voith & Mactavish Architects and G.P. Schafer Architect are awarded 2018 Palladio Awards for the Thorndale Farm New Corporate Offices in Millbrook, NY.
Historic Tax Credit, Take Two
Almost felled by the tax reform ax, the historic tax credit, an immensely effective preservation tool still stands—albeit under new forms and rules.
A New Catholic Church from McCrery Architects
Working with Clark Architects, McCrery Architects led the design for the new Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and Newman Center in Lincoln, NE.
John G. Waite Associates Restores Thomas Jefferson’s Rotunda
Thomas Jefferson’s Rotunda at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, had fallen into disrepair. It has now been restored by John G. Waite Associates.
Restoring Historic Metal Facades
A look at the process behind restoring the historic metal facades in two building restoration projects in Illinois.
Traditional Window Enthusiasts Gathered in Kentucky for the 2017 Window Preservation Summit III
Attendees from across the country came to Windows Summit III to learn about historic windows.
The Jeffris Foundation
The Jeffris Foundation of Janesville, WI, may be small but its influence on historic preservation has reached many communities throughout the Midwest.
Book Review: Rethinking Modernism and the Built Environment
Rethinking Modernism and the Built Environment examines the impact of structures on cities and urban environments associated with Modernism.
Saving History in SoHo
2017 Palladio Winner Adaptive Reuse Scott Henson Architect, New York, NY
Making Sense of Mid-Century Modern
Industry leaders discuss the meaning and importance of Mid-Century Modernism in the preservation movement .
Building Technology Heritage Library
An online free digital library offers more than 8,000 brochures printed before 1964.
What Shall We Do with Our Windows?
Insights from experts in the field on the mechanics of repairs and replacement of wood sash windows offers some perspectives worth considering.
Helping Historic Houses of Worship
Over the years, a handful of unique organizations have devoted themselves to addressing the needs of religious buildings of all faiths.
Classical Architecture Contributor: Thomas Gordon Smith
A look at Thomas Gordon Smith's significant contributions to classical architecture.
Changing Political Climates and Architecture
Our peripatetic contributing editor offers insights on how changing political climates can affect architecture.
The Groundbreaking Engineering of Robert Silman
Robert Silman grew up with the preservation movement.