Heritage Restoration
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Henderson house 2013 One of the first buildings built in the Powell River mill townsite, the Henderson house was owned by the town’s first doctor and namesake, Dr. Henderson. Having undergone numerous renovations over the past century, by the 21st century the house was finally left derelict. Historical photographs were used to reconstruct the house, returning it to its original beauty and current purpose as a Townsite museum and centre for the Townsite Heritage Society.
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Aspen loft 2013 This 1913 mill manager’s house was redesigned to be a duplex. The compartmentalized main floor was redesigned to improve flow between rooms and to strengthen internal perspectives and privacy. Its original façade, a front porch flanked by bay windows, was restored. The upper floor, with a separate entrance and mechanical systems, was rebuilt to accommodate open loft living. Salvaged materials were incorporated into ceiling details, counter tops and trim
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Sycamore house 2006 -2007 Winner of the Powell River Heritage Society’s “Most Improved Home Award” in 2007, this home went from a two-storey 1912 mill employee cottage to a three-storey Westcoast family home while retaining its heritage appeal. The original heritage brackets attached at the gable ends of the house inspired an Arts and Crafts timber frame loft. A small footprint was maintained while spaciousness and flow were brought to the space by adding large dormers to the front and back and a stairwell addition to the west gable. A front sunset porch was added to take advantage of incredible ocean views.
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Townsite Brewery 2012 February 13, 2013 By The original Town site Post Office building, designed by Architect Charles F. Dawson in 1939, now houses Townsite Brewing, Powell River’s own craft beer company. NALTD was commissioned to redo the existing floor plans & create a 3-D model in preparation for future renovations.
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Oceanfront 2010 February 6, 2013 Designed as a contractor-builder’s personal home, this vintage structure was moved and relocated nearer to the shoreline. A full height basement was added with a step-up view patio. The main floor was completely redesigned with timber frame features and a new post and beam entryway, while dormers and a walk-out balcony were added to the top floor master bedroom suite. Throughout the house, window placement was carefully considered and adjusted to suit the new open layout and to take advantage of oceanfront views.
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Oceanview 2011 February 6, 2013 By A complete 3-storey redesign of a 1950 ocean view home. The original enclosed-rooms floor plan was replaced with an open concept layout on all floors with simple white lines and clear contrasts and exposed Douglas fir stairways. Charming original features such as coved ceilings were preserved and incorporated into the final design.
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Townsite mall 2012 Designed by Architect Charles Van Norman, this Modernist Expression building was ahead of its time. Now derelict, the original Powell River Company Store, is overdue for a revival. The design proposal strips the interior back to the structural post & beam frame to create an open interior for multiple uses. Skylights will be added to filter natural lighting throughout. Salvaged materials will be graded and reused wherever possible. An exterior facade will be added to complement the interior design.
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