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The Chesler Group Is Selected by Cleveland State University To Undertake Renovation Of Mather Mansion
After a one year review to redevelop the historic Mather Mansion, The Chesler Group has been chosen by Cleveland State University to embark on the restoration and development of this Cleveland landmark property.
The Mather Mansion is one of the only surviving mansions on Euclid Avenue’s Millionaire’s Row.
Iron-ore shipping magnate Samuel Mather contracted Italian craftsmen and used a variety of imported building materials to construct the grand mansion for his family in 1910.
At the time of it’s completion, the Mather Mansion was one of the most expensive homes on Millionaire’s Row
In 1973 the 45-room mansion, located on the campus of Cleveland State University, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Chesler Group is an ward winning expert in historic restoration, development, design, construction, and financing of unique and significant properties.
The mansion at 2605 Euclid Ave. was designed by Cleveland architect Charles F. Schweinfurth, who also designed Trinity Cathedral and about a dozen other mansions on the street. It was completed in 1910 at a cost of $1.2 million, at that time the most expensive home ever built in Cleveland, according to historical documents.
One of the most Lavish homes on “Millianaires Row” the Mather Mansion is constructed of handcrafted stone, brick and woodwork and is replete with hand carved mouldings.
Video Clip of ASM Renovation Posted By National Trust!
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has posted this video featuring ASM International Headquarters and the amazing work performed by The Chesler Group.
This video was part of the presentation at the award ceremony held November, 1 in Spokane, Wa
The Chesler Group is one of 14 awardees to receive recognition for historic rehabilitation.
Take a look and see for yourself the transformation that can occur when dedication and expertise come together.
The Ohio Historic Preservation Awards Office Honors The Chesler Group With The Preservation Merit Award
The Chesler Group and ASM International were represented by Chika Aizu, Senior Vice President of The Chesler Group, who accepted the Preservation Merit Award for preservation and rehabiltation of the 1959 ASM International Headquaters in Materials Park, Ohio.
The Preservation Merit Award recognizes outstanding effort restoring and rehabilitating structures signifigant to the region preserving history, culture or architecture.
The Ohio Preservation Office Awards Luncheon was held Saturday November 3 at Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School in Columbus, Ohio.
The 50 year old building is one of the youngest historic structures to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Ohio.
As there are relatively few guidelines on how to deal with modern construction comprised primarily of metals, concrete and glass and the restoration work was formidable at times.
The Chesler Group worked closely with the Ohio Historic Preservation Office and National Park Service to develop and write standards for the ASM International Headquarters renovation.
The National Trust For Historic Preservation Award Goes To The Chesler Group!
Michael Chesler traveled to Spokane Washington Friday November, 2 to receive the National Preservation Honor Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The Chesler Group was recognized for its work restoring the 1959 ASM International Headquarters in Materials Park, Ohio.
The landmark building underwent an $8 million rehabilitation, restoring the architectural design and vision of John Terence Kelly enhanced by the geodesic dome inspired by the work of of R. Buckminster Fuller.
The National Preservation Awards ceremony took place Friday November, 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Martin Woldson Theater in Spokane.
The award is a great accomplishment for The Chesler Group, ASM and North East Ohio.
Tour the Award Winning ASM International Headquarters
You are invited to tour the recently renovated, award-winning ASM International Headquarters. This building is one of the first Mid-century Modern buildings to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places and receive State and Federal Historic Tax Credits.
Originally constructed in 1959, the building embodies the vision and life-work of three men: John Terence Kelly, a prominent Cleveland Modern architect at the time, William H. Eisenman, one of ASM’s founding members and its long-time National Secretary, and R. Buckminster Fuller, the world-famous mathematician, philosopher and inventor. Today, the building stands as an iconic symbol of Modern architecture and technological innovation throughout the world.
The Chesler Group completed the challenging and unique ASM International Headquarters renovation, true to the vision of the original architects, in July 2011. Since completion, the building has received the following awards:
- Best Architectural Renovation – Wallpaper* Magazine (London)
- Award of Excellence – Cleveland Engineering Society
- 2012 Preservation Award – AIA Cleveland/Cleveland Restoration Society
- Heritage Award – Heritage Ohio
Tours are offered twice a year, this year on Saturday, May 19th and Saturday, September 8th.
Esteemed Architecture Photography Firm Documents ASM HQ Restoration
We are extremely pleased to announce that we have commissioned Esto Photographics to document our restoration of the ASM Headquarters building. Highly regarded for their “Images of Architecture and the Built Enviornment” , Esto was created around the image collection of Ezra Stoller (1915- 2004) who is considered the dean of American architectural photographers. Stoller studied architecture in the 1930s but turned his attention to photography while he was still in school. For nearly 50 years, in the middle decades of the 20th Century, Stoller documented important modern architecture. The strength of this collection remains at the core of Esto even today.
Photographer Jeff Goldberg was chosen as best suited to document the structure. Goldberg trained at RIT and has worked as an Esto affiliate for over 15 years. He received the prestigious AIA Collaborative Achievement Award in 1997. Jeff works closely with architects, and his lively images capture the intent of the designers. Jeff’s well-crafted photographs depict structure, materiality and often include people in action.
In the last few years, Jeff has spent much of his time in Japan and is strongly influenced by Japanese culture and design. With the combined spontaneity and control of digital capture, Jeff Goldberg’s photographs are truly images for the new century. We hope you enjoy his work as much as we do.
Esto Photo Galleries are available both in our portfolio section or on our Facebook. Esto featured this photography project in their web site’s news section.
The Chesler Group, Inc. receives 2011 Ohio Historic Preservation Office Award
The Chesler Group along with Dimit Architects are two of the fifteen recipients of 2011 Ohio Historic Preservation Merit Award. This honor is received for the preservation and rehabilitation of the Andrew Jackson house at 277 East mill Street in Akron, OH.
The Preservation Merit Award is for preserving Ohio’s prehistory, history, architecture, or culture. Eligible activities include restoring, rehabilitating, or otherwise preserving an important building or site, longtime stewardship of a property, promoting protective legislation, funding preservation projects, offering leadership, support, or service, and furthering preservation at the local, regional, or state level.
The Chesler Group would like to thank Tom Schock of Schock Development Consulting, Inc. for the nomination.
For more information on 2011 Ohio Historic Preservation Office Awards:
The Historic Restoration of ASM International Headquarters Completed
In compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of historic buildings, The Chesler Group and Chesler Construction performed a complete historic restoration of the ASM headquarters building. This project marked one of the first Mid-Century Modern historic building restorations to be part of the Department of the Interior’s Federal Tax Credit Program. The renovation encompassed interior and exterior improvements including new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, ADA compliant restrooms and egress, window restoration and refurbishment of the unique exterior stainless steel solar shades, repair of steel columns and concrete structural elements as well as vegetative green roof renovation.
The design team included: The Chesler Group, Dimit Architects and Timothy J. Norris & Associates.
History meets furture in Geauga County
WKYC
ASM Dome Renovation Project
Novogradic & Company LLP
ASM Headquarters Renovated
The News-Herald
Groundbreaking Open House kick starts renovation of the Market Block Building, Warren, Ohio
On Monday July 25, 2011, The Chesler Group and The Raymond John Wean Foundation broke ground and announced the kickoff of the Market Block Building renovation located at 147 West Market Street. Warren Mayor O’Brien and many other city officials were present for the open house where Gordon B. Wean, Chairman of the foundation, Jeffery M. Glebecki, President of foundation, and Michael Chesler, President of The Chesler Group spoke of the future of the Market Block Building. Formerly the Trumbull County Work Opportunity Center, the future headquarters of The Raymond John Wean Foundation will not only hold the offices of the foundation but also a community meeting room and offices for emerging non-profit organizations. The building will be restored to its post-Civil War Era structure and open to the community by this time next year.
Read more about this event at the media articles listed below.
Redevelopment Corporation looking for next step
Warren Tribune Chronicle
Wean Foundation Presents Building Plans
Youngstown Business Journal
Historic building to get facelift
Warren Tribune Chronicle
Wean Foundation Restoring Downtown Warren Building
WKBN
Market Block Building Wins Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Round 6
On July 28, 2011, Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) announced Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Round 6 winners. The Chesler Group was one of the 13 recipients selected this round of the program for its newest project–the Market Block Building. The Chesler Group will restore the building to be new headquarters for the Raymond John Wean Foundation. The Market Block Building is the first project in Trumbull County to receive a tax credit through this program.
