Historical Restoration
A project for the University of Connecticut's 87 year-old Branford House in Groton was a challenging historical restoration.
To restore details of the copper gutter and roof drain system – elements long since unavailable – new molds and dies were fabricated. Seventeen die-formed components were required to reconstruct the ornamental portion of the ornate roof drain.
Historical Revitalization
The last portion of the commission depicts the freighter “Pioneer” that was constructed at the dry-dock and went on to carry ore throughout the Great Lakes.
St. Aubin Park was a riverfront revitalization project in Detroit. The eventual sand cast iron fish grates, constructed in a shallow relief of 1/8" and 1/4" layers, emphasized both historical and educational elements integral to the Detroit River and its renowned ship building facility. The St. Aubin project also included a 10' sculpture depicting a dry-dock and buildings (still in existence on site, but in unrestored condition).
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