East side of building with new lintel on lower level.
Things are speeding along at the MMA Library – soon to be the EcologyLab!
Mason Wayne Morris and his crew (daughter Andrea) are working on replacing the steel lintels over the windows on the main floor and handling the cracking and damage to the southeast corner of the exterior. The carpenter has brought the new wood gutters to the site and applied the first coat of primer. I have ordered mineral paint samples, painted them onto the building, made the color selection, and handed in the Historic District Commission application for a paint color change – though really we are returning the stucco to its original color when it was built in the 1930s. And, the remediation crew is here to get rid of any mildew or any other contaminants in the building. The environmental engineers have made a site visit and completed their recommendations. Next, we will be designing a new HVAC system for the interior – since we will have collections in the building – and once the mason has completed his work, Jim Tyler and his painting crew will paint the stucco and the trim and windows of the Wing. The exterior work is moving along and now the interior is getting under way. We have some preliminary schematics for the interior as well with more to come – and to share – in the next few weeks so stay tuned!
Mineral paint choices based on original stucco.
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The original terracotta tiles and damage that is being repaired.
