Master Plan Phases
Phase 1: Portico and Accessibility
- Portico restoration with a focus on cornices, pilaster corners, stairs, entrances and the ramp
- Reconstruction of north and south stairs with new brownstone
- North ramp and basement stair enclosure
- Restoration of wood windows, door and cornices with replacement hardware for portico entrances
- Gutter, flashing and downspout replacement
- Bird control
- Wrought iron railing restoration at east stairs
- Iron sconce restoration at east entrance
- Initial exploration and make safe efforts of steeple including investigation, hands-on sounding, and mock-ups
Phase 2: Sanctuary stone, roof and gutters
- Slate and membrane roof replacement
- Restoration of cornice and body brownstone on north and south sides of sanctuary
- Lightning protection
Phase 3: Steeple
- Steeple restoration
- Portico roof and flashing
- Belfry louver replacement
- Clock face and mechanics
- Weathervane
- Interior steel repairs
- 100% repointing of steeple interior and exterior
- Lightning protection
Phase 4: Parish House, West Elevation
- Parish House brownstone, brick façades, and chimney
- Sanctuary west facade
- Parish House membrane roof replacement
- Lightning protection
Potential Preservation and Safety Project Additions (contingent on budget)
- North ramp full stone upgrade
- Recreation of lost roofline balustrade and urns
- Structural engineering study and roof structure repair
- Hunnewell Chapel stained glass windows restoration
- Fire suppression system and alarms
- Security system
- Rooftop glass enclosure for emergency egress
- Elevator
- Air conditioning
- Event space bathroom remodel
- Interior finishes and lighting
- Signage, information, and wayfinding
Project Team
Architect
Engineer
Preservation Planner
Project Manager
Brownstone Specialist
