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.
The Chesler Group receives AIA-CRS 2011 Preservation Award of Merit
Sponsored by the Cleveland Restoration Society and the American Institute of Architects in recognition of projects that have contributed significantly to the quality of life in Greater Cleveland, The Chesler Group was presented with a 2011 Preservation Award for the Andrew Jackson House renovation.
Andrew Jackson House Wins Best Commercial Rehabilitation Award at Heritage Ohio’s Annual Awards Ceremony
NEWS RELEASE–HERITAGE OHIO
Columbus, OHIO–Heritage Ohio awarded the “Best Commercial Rehabilitation” to the Andrew Jackson House, Michael Chesler accepted the award Thursday, April 28th at Heritage Ohio’s Annual Preservation and Revitalization Awards Ceremony held at the Westin Hotel in Columbus. The Awards Ceremony is held in conjunction with Heritage Ohio’s Statewide Conference.
Best Commercial Rehabilitation co-winner– Andrew Jackson House
The Andrew Jackson House, built circa 1868 and located on the corner of East Mill Street and Union Street, is a prominent building in downtown Akron. The mansion was originally built as the private residence for Akron lumber magnate Andrew Jackson. This beautiful example of a Second Empire house near the University of Akron has played a significant role in the history of Akron for over 140 plus years.
The Chesler Group performed a complete historic restoration in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings. The structure was in a pre-rehab condition and required comprehensive interior and exterior renovation inclusive of all new interior partitions, finishes, flooring, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression systems, and new water and sewer lines as well as comprehensive waterproofing. New code complaint egress stairs, elevator, restrooms and door openings were installed to make the building ADA complaint. Exterior work on the building and site was part of the renovation including window restoration, masonry restoration, roof work, landscaping, ornate fencing and the resurfacing of the parking area.
“All the communities, organizations and individuals receiving awards today have demonstrated a local commitment to sustaining and growing the preservation and revitalization movement. Ohioans are concerned about the future of their heritage,” stated W. Kevin Pape, Board Chair of Heritage Ohio. Added Pape, “The inspiration these award winners provide to other communities will pay dividends far into the future.”
More than 20 communities, organizations and individuals submitted nominations for consideration. The awards recognize the numerous preservation and revitalization accomplishments of downtowns and neighborhoods across the state. The Selection Committee reported an increased level of quality in nominations, awarding 9 categories at this year’s event.
Heritage Ohio is the statewide, not-for-profit preservation organization, dedicated to encouraging and assisting people and organizations to protect, preserve and revitalize Ohio’s heritage. Formed in 1989, Heritage Ohio has more than 500 members ranging from individuals and households to organizations and local governments. In 2002, Heritage Ohio was designated as the statewide partner of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Heritage Ohio encourages the development, redevelopment and improvement of downtown and neighborhood commercial districts. Heritage Ohio works as a catalyst for downtown development by bringing together downtown organizations, conducting statewide seminars and conferences and providing a network to share knowledge, common experiences and challenges concerning downtowns. Learn more at www.heritageohio.org.
Heritage Ohio has received support from the Ohio Department of Development’s Office of Housing and Community Partnerships, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and several Ohio corporations.
Historic Storefront Restoration in Downtown Warren
The Raymond John Wean Foundation To Restore Historic Storefront on Courthouse Square in Downtown, Warren, Ohio.
The Raymond John Wean Foundation, a private foundation dedicated to improving the communities and neighborhoods around Youngstown and Warren, plans to restore and occupy the Market Block Building, located at 147 West Market Street on the Courthouse Square in Downtown Warren. The Chesler Group, Inc., a Cleveland-based provider of historic property solutions, will develop and restore the building as part of the Wean Foundation’s mission to serve the Mahoning Valley by “helping to foster initiatives that will create a robust civic life and a dynamic and diversified economy with a good range of jobs and safe and attractive neighborhoods.”
This building was purchased by Warren Redevelopment and Planning Corporation in 2008 as part of the City’s Revitalization Strategy. The negotiated sale and development agreement with The Chesler Group, Inc. fits perfectly with the City’s 2009 Strategic Plan which calls for Historic Preservation of older, historically significant buildings.
The magnitude of the projected historic restoration of this building promises to accelerate the revitalization of the Courthouse Square area and similarly the entire downtown district. Warren Mayor Michael O’Brien states “I believe this project will provide the critical mass necessary to move the economics of the Square into a growth pattern for many years to come”.
The restored building will serve as the new headquarters for The Raymond John Wean Foundation. The Wean Foundation, which has become an important community leader and a catalyst for change in the area, gives approximately $4 million annually in grants. The building will also provide the community a space with a 120 seat meeting room, and incubator office space for non-profit programs in the Warren area. The Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership and the Eastern Ohio P-16 Partnership for Education both currently occupy space within the Foundation’s offices, and this project will allow the Foundation to expand this type of support to other non-profits in their early stages of development. Gordon Wean, Chairman of the Wean Board of Directors, said,” With this project we will be able to create a place for the Foundation to do its work, the community to meet and new non-profit organizations to develop. Additionally, The Wean Foundation understands this project is consistent with the City of Warren’s Strategic Plan, and hopes it will help to move that initiative forward.”
The Market Block Building, a historic storefront located at 147 West Market Street on the Courthouse Square in Warren, Ohio, will be restored by The Chesler Group, Inc. and Dimit Architects LLC. Local representation for the project is being provided by Kim Phillips, architect with Phillips/Sekanick Architects, Inc. located in Warren, Ohio. The property is located in the Warren Commercial Historic District which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The district is comprised of various commercial and government entities that surround Warren’s Courthouse Square. The Market Block Building, directly across from the main entrance of the Trumbull County Courthouse, has been vacant for years.
The 17,000 gross square foot commercial storefront was built in the late 1800’s and showcases the characteristic exterior architectural features of the Italianate/Tuscan style. As typical for historic storefronts, its overall footprint is long and narrow. The Chesler Group, Inc. will perform a complete historic restoration, as both developer and constructor. The result will be a beautiful, updated, code-compliant modern office building within the historic shell. The planned project will cost in excess of $2.5 million.
The restoration of The Market Block Building will strengthen Downtown Warren and support stability as Wean Foundation continues its efforts and commitment to revitalize neighborhoods and mobilize local resources. The anticipated occupancy date for The Market Block Building is the second quarter of 2012.
Both the City and Warren Redevelopment and Planning Corp. have expressed their appreciation to both The Raymond John Wean Foundation and The Chesler Group, Inc. for their commitment to the City of Warren and the Downtown District
An Open House to review design plans will be in late June or early July.
The Chesler Group, Inc. has restored over 25 such buildings in the Northeast Ohio area. For more information, see their website at: www.cheslergroup.com or contact Michael Chesler at (216) 431-9100 Ext. 201.
Andrew Jackson House Renovation receives 2010 Architectural Heritage Award
On September 20, 2010, The Chesler Group, Inc. accepted the 2010 Architectural Heritage Award “Excellence in Preservation of a Historic Landmark” by The Summit County Historical Society and Progress Through Preservation.
ASM Headquarters and Geodesic Dome is listed on National Register of Historic Places
The Chesler Group, Inc.’s nomination of the futuristic ASM Headquarters and Geodesic Dome was submitted to the Ohio Historic Preservation Office in early 2009. The nomination was reviewed and recommended for listing on the National Register of Historic Places by the Ohio Historic Preservation Advisory Board on August 28, 2009.
October 22, 2009, the nomination received the official approval for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. ASM Headquarters and Geodesic Dome is the first Modern architecture to apply for Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits. The rehabilitation and renovation is planned to begin in 2010 coinciding with ASM International’s 50th anniversary of its history at Materials Park.
