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The Market Block Building in Warren, Ohio renovated by The Chesler Group in 2012
Preservation goes a long way to protect and maintain art, architecture, properties and communities. From recycling materials to reusing and repurposing objects, a sense of identity can be found in things from our past.
And in finding new ways to interpret old things one is bound to discover something new, something not seen on the first go around.
This month in Preservation, The Magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Lisa Skolnik writes about a home, purchased by a Chicago couple, built by noted Chicago architect Edward Dart.
Destined for demolition, neighbors protested and Landmarks Illinois intervened to save the property.
With fresh eyes, a leap of faith, and an overhaul by Highland Park architect Richard Becker, the property earned a Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award from Landmarks Illinois in 2011 and an AIA Chicago 2012 Design Excellence Award this past October.
Vintage club chairs inspired by architect and designer Le Corbusier, get a facelift with fresh chartreuse chenille fabric in The Chesler Group offices at ASM International.
Cool modern chic goes so well with animal skins and earthy metals.
In partnership with preservation no detail is too small at The Chesler Group. Every element gets the attention it deserves.
The Chesler Group Takes a Walk Through the Cleveland Metropolitan School District Headquarters
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District Headquarters will be going up for auction on March 7, 2013 and developers are having a look.
The Chesler Group was there for a walk-through held today for prospective bidders on one of Cleveland’s rare historic gems, part of the redevelopment of the Downtown Lakefront.
David Browning, managing director of the Cleveland office of real estate brokerage CBRE, said the open outcry auction is set for next March 7 at noon at the Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel. The building sits across the street from the new Cleveland convention center rising on the city’s Mall, and has been viewed as a potential site of a hotel, apartments or a mixed-use property.
As the potential site of hotel, apartments or mixed use property the building offers great opportunities for Cleveland to capitalize on Convention Center and Medical Mart business.
The Chesler Group Property, ASM International, is the Venue for Keith Arian Construction’s Winter Party
Keith Arian Construction rings in the New Year with a Post-Holiday Party at The Chesler Group property in Materials Park, Ohio.
The ASM International building, renovated by The Chesler Group in 2011, was enjoyed by party goers on a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon.
Guests toured the grounds of the magnificent property under the geodesic dome.
The stylish post-modern interior provided the ambiance for afternoon festivities.
A backdrop of rolling lawn surrounded by wooded forest encircles the glass, concrete and steel structure offering balance and elegance to modern design.
The Ohio Development Services Agency Announces The Ohio Preservation Tax Credit Awards In Cleveland, Ohio
The Ohio Development Services Agency has announced the Round 9 Tax Credit Awards in a recent press release and at a press conference held in downtown Cleveland Thursday December 20, at the East Ohio Gas Building on East 9th Street.
Christiane Schmenk, Director of the Ohio Development Services Agency, delivered the announcement with Ohio State Senator Larry Obhof and Judith L. Kitchen of the Ohio Historic Preservation Office in a crowd attended by local developers and press.
Eligible applicants include Owners and long-term lessees of historically designated buildings.
The program requires that that plans are reviewed by the Ohio Historic Preservation Office to validate compliance with with the U.S Secretary of the Interior’s Standards of Rehabilitation.
The Chesler Group has been awarded $1.4 million to restore the Carlisle Block Building of Chillicothe, Ohio among 23 projects throughout the state.
Chesler Receives $1.4 Million in Round 9 of The Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits
The Chesler Group, Inc. is selected to receive $1.4 million in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits from the Ohio Department Services Agency ( known formerly as Ohio Department of Development ) for the complete interior and exterior rehabilitation of the historic Carlisle Block Building in Downtown Chillicothe, Ohio. This is the fourth award for The Chesler Group, Inc. all in different Ohio counties: Geauga, Summit and Trumbull and now, Ross County.
The $8 million renovation of The Carlisle will restore the circa 1885 Romanesque four-story condemned building which was partially destroyed by arson in 2003. Without the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits, the rehabilitation of The Carlisle Block Building would not be possible. Restoration of The Carlisle will create a “mini-stimulus” for the region and will change the fabric of Downtown Chillicothe by restoring the Crown Jewel of its Historic Business District.
The Carlisle will be redeveloped in partnership with the Adena Health System and the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation. The building will be primarily used to house Adena’s medical residents.
The Chesler Group, Inc., the 2012 winner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Award, for it’s ASM project, continues to redevelop projects across the state and nationwide.
The Chesler Group, Inc. is anticipating renovation of the Carlisle to begin in Spring/Summer 2013.
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.
