Set amidst the Olmstead designed Highland Park, Warner Castle is a hidden treasure of Rochester. Built in 1854, this castle like Gothic-styled residence was the home of Rochester attorney and newspaper editor Horatio Gates Warner. The house was designed by the owner to resemble the ancestral castle of the Clan Douglas which captivated his fancy […]
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church here in Rochester installed a new gargoyle at the tower roofline. The replacement was hand carved to match the orginal gargoyal by Traditional Cut Stone in Toronto. Made out of limestone, the gargoyle throws rainwater from the roof away from the tower walls.
We have been working with the Gates Historical Society to plan the renovation of a classic victorian house into their offices and museum.
They have been doing the work in small pieces. A video showing some of the work and some of the existing conditions is on youtube.
The Hinchey’s were a prominent family in the […]
The First Presbyterian Church of Albion came to Bero Architecture asking for assistance with the restoration of the plaster ceiling in their Sanctuary in Albion, NY. The project involved removal of a layer of fiber ceiling tile to expose the original plaster ceiling above. We knew some of the original plaster had deteriorated […]
The Sanctuary Restoration Project at the First Presbyterian Church of Albion is underway. Almost 60 years ago acoustic tiles were installed to cover damaged plaster in the church’s sanctuary. The plaster ceiling dates back to the time when church was built in 1874 and is now revealed after 60 years!
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You may remember from a previous post that Bero Architecture recently completed an addition to Asbury First United Methodist Church, here in Rochester. This past weekend marked the official opening and blessing of the new rooms. Also celebrated […]
In 2005 the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford was badly damaged by a lighting ignited fire that tragically burned through the sanctuary, destroying the roof and much of the interior. Bero Architecture completed a two-phase renovation of the structure that included emergency roof placement and Interior reconstruction. Last […]
Bero Architecture P.C. was hired by Elizabeth Classen in 2002 to design a new assisted living facility that would blend with the established Cornell Heights neighborhood of Ithaca. Recently the City of Ithaca recognized the Bridges Cornell Heights with a Pride of Ownership […]
Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Greece is nearing completion. They’ve recently had their first service in the new sanctuary. The original church was built with a plan to expand in the future, this recent expansion was part of that plan. […]
Recently, I needed some information on a masonry wall being designed. I want to share three websites I found useful.
Toolbase Services
Self-labeled as “the Home Building Industry’s Technical Information Resource” it lists lots of topics related to design and construction methods. Toolbase Services
The Brick Industry Association
The Resources and Technical Notes drop down menus are […]
Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, NY held a service Sunday, to celebrate the setting in place of the cornerstone, with a time capsule behind, to their new addition. Designed by Bero Architecture, the addition sits between the existing sanctuary and education buildings and provides a welcoming foyer and gathering space for the […]