OUR PHILOSOPHY

Brown, Richardson + Rowe’s portfolio of historic preservation projects is extensive. Over the past four decades, we have honored the histories of New England sites and adapted existing spaces so that they comply with current accessibility standards and community desires in a way that is respectful of their histories. Most of the New England sites contain overlapping layers of historic significance.

The integration of historic sites into a contemporary cultural framework provides an opportunity to honor the past, present, and future of historic places. We are committed to a robust process of community and client engagement that informs and directs the reimagined future of each site, carefully weighing the choices for site adaptation with precise attention given to the desired site uses for clients and stakeholders.

Within this commitment to site, client and community, accessibility is of paramount importance. In 1990, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act, and many historic sites are still being reimagined with public accessibility in mind.

Beyond ideas of physical accessibility, we are passionate about creating spaces that invite a sense of comfort and belonging across the entire spectrum of users. By pursuing accessibility in the broadest possible way, we help clients breathe new life into historic projects, designing them to both honor the past and celebrate the present.