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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNomination Form SubmissionQ1: Your Name Peter Q Brown Q2: Your Email Address peter@peterqbrown.com Q3: Phone Number 4065997369 Q4: Name of Nominee (Property, Project, Group, or Individual) Eli Shaul Benchmark Custom and Peter Q Brown Innovative Design Restoration at 412 West Olive Street Q5: Address/Location (if applicable) 412 West Olive Street Q6: Award Category Outstanding Preservation Project, Preservation Innovation, Preservation Craft Q7: Statement of Merit - Why do you believe this nominee deserves a Historic Preservation Award? This classic Queen Ann style home on West Olive St. sits on a large, lovely lot close to downtown Bozeman. Built over 120 years ago, the basic character and architectural integrity of the house had been maintained over the years, but the house had significant deferred maintenance issues. It was purchased by its current owners, Mark and Diane Gary, with an eye towards restoration. Over the past two years, the owners have made substantial investment in the home’s complete restoration and landscape renovation and redesign. The Gary family has deep family roots in Bozeman, dating back to 19th century Bozeman. This home is a showcase of historical craftsmanship that provides a tangible link to the old Bozeman of Mark’s youth and his family’s history in Bozeman. The house’s restoration helps preserve their sense of community identity. Both state-of-the-art construction technique and innovative engineering were key to the success of this project. Benchmark Custom and Eli Shaul brought both the needed experience and an uncommon commitment to quality in both process and final product to maintain the unique character and the historic craftsmanship of this home. Eli coordinated the work of numerous highly skilled local subcontractors and craftspeople involved on the project, from demolition, through the structural renovation, mechanical, electrical, and finish detailing. The work of home designer Peter Quentin Brown and interior designer Nadine Stellavato Brown were especially instrumental in this project. This all-in commitment by both the owner and the team was essential in bringing this beautiful old home back from decay. Q8: If a Project: Briefly describe the type of work completed. Please include relevant history of the structure (year built, original purpose, etc.) The home at 412 West Olive was constructed pre-1904. The exterior siding and classic architectural detailing were severely sun and water damaged. The stone foundation needed reinforcement in many areas Over the life of the property, numerous remodeling changes compromised the roof and floor structure. Interior structural elements were undersized, damaged or failing, resulting in the floor being severely out of level. The existing garage was beyond repair and needed to be demolished. The remaining home was stripped to the bones and rebuilt from the inside as needed. Our structural engineer Larry Johnson really made it all possible with his pragmatic approach. He was always on site when we needed a consult or a detail for the city. Flexible and innovative, he was a key driver to the success of this project, This renovation included new energy efficient plumbing, heating, and electrical systems. Exterior walls were rebuilt with an integrated moisture, air and thermal protection system that far exceeded code requirements. The achievement of energy efficiency was a primary goal of this project. Highly skilled carpenters played an essential role in this renovation project. The crew from Benchmark Custom had the specialized knowledge to both address the unique structural issues and skill to preserve or match the home’s historical detailing, preserving its authentic character. Unlike new construction, old home renovations require adapting to existing, often irregular, conditions. This is exemplified with the redesigning and rebuilding of the access to the downstairs mother-in-law unit adjacent to the front porch. This redesign was based on historical drawings of a long-ago demolished awning. As seen in both the before and demolition photos, this basement access rebuild was a difficult but critical transitional modification of the stone foundation. These concrete entry steps and shed roof are code compliant and visually compliment the overall look of the front entry area. Q9: If an Individual or Organization : Provide a summary of contributions to local history and how they promote cultural heritage. Skipped Q10: Upload photos or supporting documents Eli letter of support.pdf Q11: Upload photos or supporting documents D Gary letter to Hist Pres Board.pdf Q12: Upload photos or supporting documents Before Pictures.zip Q13: Upload photos or supporting documents Process photos.zip Q14: Upload photos or supporting documents Finished Project.zip Q15: Photo Use Permissions I grant permission for the City of Bozeman to use submitted photos in print and digital publications Q16: If you are submitting on behalf of someone else or a property owner, are they aware of the nomination? Yes Q17: If yes, please provide their contact information (email and/or phone number) Larry Johnson Engineering larry@johnsonengineer.com Beth McFawn Landscape Design beth@montanalandscapedesigner.com Studio Stellavato www.studiostellavato.com Q18: Are there other people or organizations affiliated with this nomination that you would like to acknowledge? Yes Q19: If yes, please provide their contact information. 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