The Driscoll Building

Client: L/R Construction
Project Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Project Size: Six-Story Building
Project Type: Historic Facade Restoration

Scope:

The Driscoll Building, located at 715 Boylston Street, is part of the Boston Landmark’s Commission Back Bay Architectural District. The glazed terra cotta façade constructed in 1908 and originally designed by Peabody & Stearns was experiencing deterioration as evidenced through isolated cracks, spalls, deteriorated glazed finishes as well as failed mortar joints.

Services:

• Assessed the terra cotta veneer conditions and underlying components, and developed repair solutions to preserve the historic façade.

• Full façade restoration that took a total of three months to complete

• Repointing, terra cotta repair, and the application of new coatings and glazing to replicate the original glazed terra cotta finish.

• Conducted periodic site visits during construction, coordinated coating adhesion testing by the manufacturer

• Concluded the project by providing a Boston Façade Ordinance inspection