by Ross Cann | Dec 9, 2020 | Adaptive Reuse, Architectural History
Winston Churchill once observed, “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.” He made this statement in the midst of World War II to the House of Lords calling for the rebuilding of the House of Commons to the same high standard of design and construction...
by Ross Cann | Nov 12, 2020 | Adaptive Reuse, Architectural History, Articles
Although we have come to take for granted in the United States that all children will receive a public education, this was not always the case. Education during the Colonial era was a prized and valuable asset that was generally only available to the wealthy. Most...
by Ross Cann | Oct 12, 2020 | Adaptive Reuse
A4 Architecture is pleased to have received many awards and recognition throughout the years. The latest award we have received is the “Best Adaptive Reuse Architecture Specialists- North Atlantic USA 2020” from Corporate Vision Magazine for our work on a wide variety...
by Ross Cann | Sep 24, 2020 | Adaptive Reuse
What do you do when you are a thriving university set in one of the most historic and noteworthy neighborhoods in America? In the case of Salve Regina University, you get as creative as you can. Set within the Ochre Point neighborhood of Newport, Rhode Island and...
by Ross Cann | Sep 4, 2020 | Adaptive Reuse, Architectural History
Sometimes old buildings outlive the reason for their original construction and yet they are beloved structures that are an important part of the local history and architectural fabric. What is to be done with these buildings? Rhode Island in general, and Newport in...
