Project Team Profile

Name: David Storeygard

Title: Architect, AIA Principal

Company: Tellalian Associates Architects & Planners, LLC

How long have you done this? I've been with TAAP for 15 years.

What is most rewarding about this project? I'm rewarded by the opportunity to work on one of the most significant buildings in the country with a gracious group of very talented people. I get to continually learn from both the building and my colleagues.

Corners Receive Custom Flashing

As the weather changes from hot to cold and dry to damp, the wood on the tower expands and contracts. For the mitered cornices and trim details, the movement of the wood allowed an moisture to find its way into the building. One of the goals of this project was to address this issue more effectively. Therefore, the mitered corners are receiving custom-made flashing covers. The new flashing covers, seen above, will create a barrier and give water running down the side of the tower a solid surface over which to travel towards the roof and then away from the building.

Project Team Profile

Name: Don Tellalian

Title: Architect, AIA Principal

Company: Tellalian Associates Architects & Planners, LLC

How long have you done this? The TAAP firm was established in 1985, I have been a registered architect since 1965 (New York).

What is most rewarding about this project? The privilege of participating with a team dedicated to the stewardship of one of the most important buildings in New England. It is a project where I continue to learn, not only from my colleagues, but from the structure itself.

Much of our professional experience has involved both additions to and rehabilitation of landmark buildings, as well as the design of museums and exhibit spaces. The Old State House, working with you all at The Bostonian Society, gives us the opportunity to bring that diverse experience to the effort.

Last of the Siding Put in Place

The last few pieces of siding were placed on the tower this morning by the crew from M&A Architectural Preservation, Inc. The top two boards from the old siding were found to be particularly historic and so they were saved in place. Therefore, the top-most new board had to be specially milled and carefully joined to the old boards.

Project Team Profile

Name: Judy Selwyn

Title: Historic Materials Conservator

Company: Preservation Technology Associates

How long have you done this? I've been doing this for 34 years!

What is most rewarding about this project? The best part is working with good people who care about art, materials, and how they are part of a historic building. Also, it is fun to see what former generations have built, how they built it and to see things that so few people have seen--like the tower dome framing.

More Masonry

Haven Restoration Co. continues the masonry work at the south side of the building. In this picture, masons work on a lift at the southwest corner of the Old State House.