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REMODELING
Caretakers of HISTORY
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GOODWIN CLASSIC HOMES FINDS ITS NICHE IN RESTORING HOMES OF YESTERYEAR. WRITTEN BY BRANDY WOODS SNOW
In a world of impermanence and rapid change, the timeless beauty and integrity of historic architecture provide a tangible link to connect us to our past. Phil Goodwin of Goodwin Classic Homes is committed to preserving Charlotte’s architectural legacy and historical craftsmanship. Q: I understand you started out as a custom home builder, but your focus has evolved to include the restoration and preservation of historic homes. How did you come to love restoring the beauty of older homes, and why is this important to the integrity of the area’s heritage?
Q: These historic homes are chock-full of our regional heritage. When working on a home, what part of the process speaks to you, and how does this history connect with the present?
A: When we remove old plaster walls and ceilings and uncover age-old handwriting and artifacts in a hundred-year-old home, I think of 74 HOME DESIGN & DECOR CHARLOTTE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHIL GOODWIN.
A: I started out building new homes, but once we engaged in renovation and preservation work on historic homes, I was hooked. Although they can be more challenging with their idiosyncrasies, inefficiencies, and patchwork that frequently needs to be undone, I found that working on old homes and preserving them for future generations is incredibly rewarding. One of the reasons these homes resonate with me is because I grew up in a century-old bungalow in the idyllic and timeless Converse Heights Historic District in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the birthplace of so many fond memories.
