151 Charles ST
Status: In Construction
Team: FDA (Architecture), Rene Mugnier Associate (Structural), Titus General Contracting (G.C.)
Location: Boston, MA
Project Type: Historical Facade Restoration
Charles Street in Boston is renowned for its late 19th-century buildings and is one of the streets the city aims to preserve for its historic architecture and character. The uneven settlement of the structure at 151 Charles Street was caused by nearby foundation work. An emergency structural underpinning was implemented, which eventually became a permanent solution, occupying the locations where windows had been. As a result, changes to the facade design were necessary. These changes were reviewed by the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission during one of its monthly public meetings. The brick and mortar, as well as the stone pavers on the flooring, were carefully studied and restored to preserve the building’s integrity and original construction.
