Ceiling Systems Historic Preservation Staircases 
Construction Specifier
JUNE 10, 2025
Historically, the challenge to maximizing daylight, engagement, and other occupant-centered design strategies has been limited by fire-rated materials, which have been limited to opaque materials or minimal lites of transparent, fire-rated glass. However, the building’s monumental staircase presented a challenge.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 18, 2024
Floor-to-ceiling glass at the entry and along the length of the back façade blur the line between interior and exterior and frame views of the courtyard water feature at the front and the deck and landscaped yard at the back. A gently curved staircase links the main and upper levels and is complemented by a curving wicker chandelier.
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CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Once a premier office building and later serving as a major regional hotel and theater, the historic structure sat vacant and derelict for three decades at a prominent location in downtown Springfield. s Court Square neighborhood and setting the stage for the city’s long-term economic growth.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
Key Takeaways Soft strip demolition is a careful process of removing non-structural elements from buildings, prepping for renovation or demolition while preserving structural integrity and allowing potential reuse of materials. The soft stripping does not stop at visible fixtures. It extends deeper into the building’s infrastructure.
Specification Product Update
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
As part of the project to preserve this Grade One listed building for future generations, a fire resistant solution was required for an ornate window in the newly created Bright Hall, a new community space. The SYSTEMGLAS Ligna timber-framed fire resistant glazing system provided the ideal solution.
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Honoring the past while giving new life to a structure—and with it, often an entire neighborhood—requires creative thinking to successfully meld modern codes with preservation goals. BB+M Architecture focused on creating livable, modern spaces while retaining the mill’s historical character.
Specification Product Update
JANUARY 28, 2025
As part of the project to preserve this Grade One listed building for future generations, a fire resistant solution was required for an ornate window in the newly created Bright Hall, a new community space. The SYSTEMGLAS Ligna timber-framed fire resistant glazing system provided the ideal solution.
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