2009 AIA Firm of the Year
C. Milby Dow House Renovation | Houston, Texas
Hester + Hardaway
Originally known as the C. Milby Dow residence, this two-story Georgian home was designed by John Staub in 1926 and has a 1963 addition also by Staub.
The historic residence was conserved and renovated to retain historic fabric. Areas of new renovation were located where subsequent renovations had previously occurred. As a result of careful planning, the kitchen and master bath were updated for contemporary use, without the need for an addition. Original light fixtures and door hardware was restored and reinstalled, along with providing new HVAC, plumbing, and electrical wiring. Historic color analysis was performed to reveal how the painted surfaces evolved over time. The restored exterior painted surfaces and a majority of the interiors reflect the original color scheme.
The site was transformed with a new garden design and the addition of brick masonry walls surrounding the sides and rear yards. The existing brick walls located behind the pool were expanded and heightened by adding brick lattice for additional privacy. Stabilized decomposed granite driveways were provided, including a new circular drop-off, replacing the previous gravel paving.
The historic residence was conserved and renovated to retain historic fabric. Areas of new renovation were located where subsequent renovations had previously occurred. As a result of careful planning, the kitchen and master bath were updated for contemporary use, without the need for an addition. Original light fixtures and door hardware was restored and reinstalled, along with providing new HVAC, plumbing, and electrical wiring. Historic color analysis was performed to reveal how the painted surfaces evolved over time. The restored exterior painted surfaces and a majority of the interiors reflect the original color scheme.
The site was transformed with a new garden design and the addition of brick masonry walls surrounding the sides and rear yards. The existing brick walls located behind the pool were expanded and heightened by adding brick lattice for additional privacy. Stabilized decomposed granite driveways were provided, including a new circular drop-off, replacing the previous gravel paving.
- GOOD BRICK AWARD, PRESERVATION HOUSTON, 2014
- DESIGN AWARD, RENOVATION/RESTORATION, HOUSTON CHAPTER AIA, 2014
- Featured in House and Home, ”Applauding the Work of Staub and Stern and Bucek" by Susan Fox
