PAGE AYRES COWLEY ARCHITECTURE
PACA, a WBE firm, is a full-service architectural firm specializing in the design, adaptive re-use and restoration of historic buildings, and is structured around a multi-disciplinary approach. PACA has extensive experience with the interpretation of regulatory requirements and their impact on historic structures, working in collaboration with many of NYC public and private agencies involved in administering those regulations, including Landmarks Preservation Commission, Friends of the Upper East Side, Landmark West, and The New York Landmarks Conservancy.
Because so much of the firm’s work involves the rehabilitation & preservation of cultural heritage properties, the firm has developed special expertise in related disciplines, including:
Architectural Conservation
Contextual New Construction
Adaptive Re-Use
Additions to Existing Buildings
Master Planning
LEED Project Design
Historic Interiors & Textile Conservation
To supplement the design and restoration experience, the firm also offers other skills that are essential to any successful restoration, rehabilitation or addition to an historic structure. These skills include:
Building Research
Historic Materials Testing
Building Documentation (HABS/HAER)
Condition Survey & Assessment
Historic Structure Reports
Interpretation of Historic & Cultural Sites
Federal State & Local Agency Submissions & Review
Design Guidelines
For many of the museum and historic interior projects, PACA has expertise in the design and planning of period rooms and exhibitions, space planning and the knowledge required to incorporate sensitive environmental control systems and early warning smoke and fire suppression systems without impacting the historic appearance. Working in highly ornamental and characterful settings, the firm has designed and produced replica wallpapers and carpeting for clients, and a line of historically inspired light fixtures with Aurora Lampworks.