Boston – The Boston Preservation Alliance named the New England Conservatory Campus,
as a 2010 Preservation Achievement Award winner.
The New England Conservatory Campus renovation project concentrated on the exterior
renovation of four buildings with three of the four listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. emphasis on historic preservation and sustainability was crucial. Throughout
the project, planners worked closely with the Massachusetts Historical Commission in order to
remain in compliance with Secretary of the Interior/National Park Service standards.
Exterior materials were matched as closely as possible to maintain authenticity and sustainability. New stucco, terracotta, and marble were installed and all façade masonry joints were either cut and repointed or given new sealants.
Windows were replaced with either new wood windows or insulated aluminum windows to match the historic nature of the buildings, and an energy efficient white roofing system was installed.
The design was led by Wessling Architects who worked in close collaboration with Leggat
McCall Properties, Epsilon Associates, Tishman Construction, NER Construction Management
Company, The Cheviot Corporation and DM Berg Consultants. Teamwork and coordination was
in place every step of the way ensuring that the quality and integrity of the project was never
compromised. “This project has brought these exceptional buildings to a high standard of
renovation and reinforces the idea that good maintenance is good preservation,” said Sarah D.
Kelly, Executive Director of the Boston Preservation Alliance.