New England Design... Redefined
If you have followed our blog for any length of time, then you know that historical preservation is near and dear to our hearts at TMS Architects. We have worked on several projects restoring historic buildings throughout New England. And now, it is with great pleasure that we announce we have joined a team of…Read More
The modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe once commented, “Less is more,” a phrase many famous architects have since taken to heart. In fact, the concept surrounding that one simple and profound statement is still taught in architectural classes worldwide. At times architecture is similar to eavesdropping on a group of elementary…Read More
The fourth in a series of guest posts written for TMS Architects by historian J. Dennis Robinson. Next year is the bicentennial of the Great Fire of Portsmouth in 1813. That event had a huge impact on Portsmouth architecture. Third time is the charm. The downtown area had been devastated twice before in 1802 and…Read More
(Second in a series of guest posts by historian, journalist and author, J. Dennis Robinson) Last week I spoke to an exclusive gathering of New England trial lawyers in the “Garden Room” of Wentworth by the Sea Hotel in New Castle. Usually I’m in the Colonial Room upstairs where developers Ocean Properties managed to preserve…Read More
I’ve been asked to contribute a few words each month to the TMS Architects blog. My qualifications are admittedly thin. I took a high school course in the history of architecture, but went on to major in English Literature. I read half of Ayn Rand’s The Fountainhead and watched half the movie version. I dated…Read More
Because historical preservation is such an important part of TMS’s architectural practice, an article that recently appeared in Architectural Record ‘s newsletter, “Restoration Redux” was of particular interest. Using the premise that “preservation has returned to the center of architectural theory and practice after languishing in the margins for over half a century”, the author…Read More
The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance recently announced its 2011 Seven to Save list of endangered historical properties in New Hampshire. The Alliance said that “this year’s list favored more rural locations and small towns, calling attention to the needs of historic structures that may have to be met by attracting outside investment”. Through…Read More
As an architectural firm so heavily involved in historic preservation, we await the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s list of the 11 most endangered historic places each year with both interest and sadness. The 2011 list was released yesterday, including the following sites: Bear Butte, Meade County, S.D. Belmead-on-the-James, Powhatan County, Va. China Alley, Hanford,…Read More
A new project right here in Portsmouth is combining architectural preservation and sustainability—two ideas we support wholeheartedly at TMS. The Portsmouth Historic District Commission is allowing Jack Bingham of SEA Solar Store to install a solar hot water system on the roof of Congress Street eatery Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Café, according to this Green Alliance…Read More
