Arnold & Scangas Architects specializes in historic restoration and rehabilitation of historic buildings, especially in Vermont downtowns. We are committed to providing buildings that are healthy for the occupants and environmentally responsible. Most importantly, we enjoy what we do.
Things we do:
-- Problem Solving/Team Work, Restoration Work
-- Rehabilitation/Adaptive Reuse
-- Experience with Secretary of Interior’s Standards and Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit Program
-- Initial Assessments and Feasibility Studies
-- Building Code and Accessibility Assessments
-- Healthy, Low Maintenance and Energy Efficient Building
Christian C. Carey, Architect, P.C. is a professional architectural design and historic preservation practice. We are a full-service design firm from schematics to construction. We provide thoughtful details with environmentally conscious approach to cultural resources. The practice services the entire state of Vermont.
Our commitment to your historic preservation project is our primary focus. We provide practical, elegant, and appropriate solutions to enhance and celebrate the legacy of our historical built environment by creatively and thoughtfully addressing architectural issues so they may endure for future generations to experience and enjoy.
• Historic building conditions assessment, rehabilitations, and adaptive reuse
• Feasibility studies, site development, and master planning
• Energy Efficiency, Life safety (building codes) and accessibility evaluations and remediation
• Consultants: Engineers and necessary specialists
• Thorough understand of Act 250, Section 106, tax credits, design review and zoning requirements, and historic preservation standards
VIA designers are sensitive to the beauty, variability, and vulnerability of Vermont’s precious natural and built landscapes. We are committed to adapting Vermont’s existing building stock for modern functionality, accessibility, and energy efficiency. With historic structures, we take great care to preserve the character of the buildings and to repair, reuse, or repurpose their unique architectural details. We offer a full range of services and have extensive experience helping clients secure funding for their projects. Award-winning historic projects include the Net-Zero VNRC Headquarters (Montpelier), Shelburne Pierson Library and Historic Town Hall, Westport (NY) Town Office, Bristol Village Cohousing, and Janes House (Waterbury).