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View from the Belvedere
looking across the Parterre to the house.
As preservation Architects we set about to accomplish
two goals. One was to stabilize the buildings structurally and to remove
inappropriate additions
and changes. We replaced obsolete systems with new mechanical, plumbing
and electrical work. Designed originally for
servants, we reorganized interior
spaces for modern day living. The service wing became a guest apartment
and office. We developed a simplified core of interior circulation
with a graceful
new stair hall. We added new kitchens and baths. Secondly, the gardens
and fountains have been faithfully restored. Water now gushes forth
from each garden
figure into its basin. A stunning, exuberant sight. |