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Traditional Building | April 2026
April 2026
In this issue of Traditional Building, we explore master crafts, urban design and a retrospective on Robert A. M. Stern.
ON THE COVER
Ludowici tiles the Pennsylvania State Capitol.
Photo by Ludowici
features
Reimagined Mills
In Lawrence, Massachusetts, the oldest mill in the city has been transformed into affordable and energy-efficient housing.
Robert A.M. Stern
Through buildings, planning, and pedagogy, Stern changed the trajectory of contemporary architecture by insisting that history is not an obstacle to innovation, but its foundation.
Master Class
From hand-forged hardware to historically accurate windows and moldings, eight expert craftspeople are keeping traditional building arts alive in a contemporary world.
interview
Cast Metal Revival
A conversation with David Teague of Historical Arts & Casting Inc.
trades
Windows to the Past
How Nzilani Glass Conservation brings stained glass back to life.
architectural history
Schönbrunn - An Imperial Retreat of Power, Pleasure, and Gardens
From Baroque hunting lodge to Rococo masterpiece, Vienna’s most famous palace reveals how the Habsburgs fused architecture, art, and landscape into a refined stage for imperial life.
in-depth products
Enduring Roofs
Companies preserving the craft and materials behind historic and traditional roofing.
urban design
Nansledan, A Cornish Blueprint for Beautiful, Affordable Living
On England’s southwestern coast, a 540-acre extension of Newquay is redefining community living—blending traditional architecture, walkable design, and a bold commitment to affordable housing.
adaptive reuse
Embracing the Past, Stepping into the Future
Historic New England’s ambitious, multiyear, and multimillion-dollar preservation project in Haverhill, Massachusetts, celebrates the city’s industrial, shoemaking heritage while breathing new life into its future.
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