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WOODL AW N P R ES ERVAT ION P ROJEC T Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 1PROJECT STATEMENT Woodlawn is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in Texas. Our goal is to honor the tradition of master builder Abner Cook and bring new life to the craftsmanship of the original era. Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 2HISTORICAL TIMELINE The historic mansion is built by master builder Abner Cook Additions constructed at the north, west, and south facades Recorded Texas Historical Landmark (RTHL) City of Austin Historic Landmark and Texas Historical Commission Protective Easement City of Austin Historic Landmark 1854 1859 1903 1957 1962 1970 2002 2003 2022 Pease Family purchased the home and painted the mansion dark red with green trim Gov and Mrs Allan Shivers purchased Woodlawn in 1957 and painted the house "Pease Pink" Listed in National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) The mansion was renovated, and the footprint was reduced in size Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 3 We are preserving the legacy of Woodlawn by ensuring its stately, historic character prevails as it has since1854. RESTORE Renew original 1854 and remaining 1903 portions of the home. Perform all necessary structural stabilization and exterior maintenance. Restore and refinish original 1854 front door and surround. • • • HONOR REVITALIZE PRESERVE • Retain panoramic public views of historic house by placing outbuildings along western boundary. • Perform repairs using traditional methods of woodworking, masonry, and metal work. • • Reinstate missing historic features, such as windows, shutters and scuppers Protect heritage trees & lawns of the property. Upgrade all building systems and provide new secondary structures to support modern day living. Design additions & outbuildings to sit in deference to historic house and relate to historic proportions and details. • • Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 4Preservation Approach Over the past year, our team has worked closely with the Texas Historical Commission to define the preservation approach and methods which ensure that the proposed work — including the additions and outbuildings — is in compliance with the Secretary of Interior's Standards. As of this submittal, THC has approved our general design direction and will continue to monitor the project throughout design and construction. Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 5THE HOME HAS BEEN RENOVATED AT LEAST 5 TIMES OVER THE LAST 168 YEARS Earliest known photography circa 1885. View of one story addition to the west of the primary two-story 1854 home. In 1874, significant interior renovations were made. South elevation view of west addition. 1903 renovations: Additions constructed to the north, west and south facades of the 1854 house. 1903 renovation: North addition, shown here, remains intact today. 1957 renovation: Gov and Mrs Allan Shivers purchased Woodlawn and painted the house "Pease Pink". 1957 renovation: The south addition remained but the original 1854 south balcony had been removed. It was restored during the 2003 renovation. In 1957, the west addition was renovated and expanded, including a smaller support building added with a pool. In 2003, the historic house was renovated once again and the footprint was reduced, similar to its 1854 size. Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 6OUR APPROACH "Where replacement of historic features is required, the new feature will match the old in design, color, texture and, where possible, materials. Replacement of missing features will be substantiated by documentary and physical evidence." — The Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, 1995 • • • Based on extensive research and forensic evidence, we have gained a deep understanding of the craftsmanship of the original house. We are assembling the right team of carpenters, masons, and metal workers who carry forth the methods of traditional craftsmanship. The original 1854 footprint will remain intact along with the remaining portion of the 1903 addition. The exterior is in overall good condition and will be restored along with re- introduction of the original wood shutters and scuppers. 1957 Library addition to west of rear stair hall 1957 Renovation of north parlor, north elevation view 1957 Renovation of main stair with remodeled 1903 balustrade Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 7WOODWORK • Restore & refinish original 1854 front door and surround. • Re-instate missing shutters, as per historic photo. • Restore wood porch detailing and expose brick piers • East porch — remove rotten framing & decking. • Match shutter design and construct with long leaf pine, accoya, or equal. below columns, per historic photo. • Remove fiberglass coating at column base plinth and repair limestone base. • Repair rotten wood at columns. Replace rotten wood and plywood at entablature. Remove existing gutters and downspout. Restore original scuppers and provide new built-in gutters. • • • Many original windows remain and will be repaired. • Remove non-original trim above original door head trim. • Window replacement, when required, will be custom- fabricated long leaf pine, single glazed windows, profiles to match detailing of original windows. • Replace rotten wood at balcony. • Restore existing pendant lanterns at front porch. • South porch — remove brick steps surrounding porch now trapping water. • Remove paint from column base and repair limestone base. • New wood decking, long leaf pine, accoya, or equal. Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 8MASONRY Plan view N Section Detail • Proposed rehabilitation of east porch ‒ re-instate herringbone pattern at front walk per historic photos. • South porch to be restored similar to east porch. • Existing load bearing brick walls sit on continuous footing of limestone blocks, 18"‒24" below grade. • Stabilize existing brick and decomposed granite driveway with stone edging and low curb. • Stabilize and waterproof existing foundation. • Clean and restore concrete eagles atop limestone posts at • Repair damaged, settling brick. • Repair broken limestone sills. Patch when possible. re-instated service drive on Niles Road. • Stabilize and repoint as needed. • Window sill replacement, where necessary, to be replaced with limestone or brick with matching design, texture and finish.. • Paint peeling at damp areas (note visible limestone footing). • Repair and repaint damaged brick exterior. Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 9METALWORK • • Clean and restore limestone pillars, low walls and Woodlawn plaque at main vehicular gate at southeast corner. Re-instate use of southwest service drive (closed in 2003). • Re-use historic star and x-bracing at existing main pedestrian gate in proposed new gate at Pease Road. • Restore decorative lanterns installed by Shivers in 1957. • Re-install scuppers per historic photo. • Design built-in gutter at edge of roof. • Restore hitching posts (2) in front lawn, north of house. • Restore lamp posts (2) at front lawn. Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 10Site Plan, Elevations, and Additions Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 11Signficant Natural Features to be Retained & Restored All existing heritage and protected trees, a total of 50 are to remain. Main lawns will remain to endure panoramic public views of historic house, as protected by 2002 THC Easement. Landscaping will be taller and more dense around pool and outbuildings for screening. Proposed New Features ADDITIONS West North • Placed behind and inset from historic house. • Smaller in footprint, massing and height. • Placed behind the historic house and connects to the west addition with the glass connector. • Smaller in footprint, massing and height. OUTBUILDINGS Pool House, Guest House & Accessory Dwelling placed at the western edge of the site. Low profile structures with smaller footprints. Locations determined by protected and heritage trees. OTHER SITE ELEMENTS New vehicular drive off Northumberland to motor court. Tennis court with trellis. New pool and bocce court. Service drive re-instated at southwest corner. • • • • • • • • • • SITE PLAN — PROPOSED N ORT HUMBER L AN D ROAD NEW DRIVEWAY & PEDESTRIAN GATE TENNIS COURT NORTH ADDITION POOL HOUSE POOL WEST ADDITION MAIN HOUSE BOCCE COURT GUEST HOUSE ACCESSORY DWELLING SERVICE DRIVE MAIN VEHICULAR ENTRY N I LES ROAD I Y R T N E N A R T S E D E P N A M I D A O R E S A E P N Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 12PRIMARY EXTERIOR ELEVATION — EAST The Grand Front Elevation is Preserved in All it's Glory • • • • Original front door is restored to1854 design, per physical evidence and historic photos. Restoration of front porch and brick step and underpinning per historic photos. • Balcony framing stabilized; original 1854 railing refurbished. • Existing pendant lanterns to remain. Columns and all exterior wood repaired or replaced, when necessary, to match. East façade of north addition partially visible above 8' tall landscape screening hedge. *THIS IS A PROTECTED ELEVATION Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 13EXTERIOR ELEVATION — SOUTH • • • • • • The most publicly visible new addition is seen here to the west of the historic house. It is subordinate in size with the roof line below the historic roof. New one- and two-story stepped west addition, set back 12" from historic south façade and set at bottom of entablature of historic house. Compatible, contemporary, elongated white brick will be used at the additions. Thin profile metal windows painted white will be used at additions. At historic house, restoration of south porch and brick step and underpinning per historic photos. Balcony framing stabilized; rebuild 2003 balustrade to match original east balcony. • Remove 2003 west addition. *THIS IS A PROTECTED ELEVATION Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 14EXTERIOR ELEVATION — WEST • • The west addition is a respectful, compatible addition that compliments, but does not dominate the historic house. Extreme care required at removal of 2003 west addition. The existing1854 brick wall to remain was blended into the 2003 addition be extending the historic west wall plane. Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 15EXTERIOR ELEVATION — NORTH • • • • • Proposed revision at north 1903 addition: Enlarge first floor west window — currently a vent but originally a 2/2 double hung window. (THC has approved). Proposed restoration of 1854 original window at north wall of 1854 house. The existing 1903 window was likely installed during the 1903 remodel. North addition garage is one level, set to the rear of historic house. Construct new west addition and north addition. New driveway to auto court and private entry to the home. Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 16OUTBUILDINGS • Placement and scale of the secondary outbuildings are intentionally designed to be subordinate to the historic house and to preserve the public facing views of Woodlawn. • Significant and historical features are preserved and remain on display for the public. Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 17PERIMETER FENCE & GATES Existing Main Vehicular Gate Existing Pedestrian Gate is 5 feet tall Existing Pedestrian Gate at southwest corner is 5 feet tall Existing Main Vehicular Gate Proposed Pedestrian Gate with reclaimed and restored Texas star medallion & crossbows is 8 feet tall Proposed Vehicular Gate. Re-instate driveway at southwest corner is 8 feet tall Existing gate to remain Existing gate to remain Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 18FENCE TYP PERIMETER FENCE & GATES Existing Perimeter Fence is 5 feet tall Existing North Vehicular Gate is 5 feet tall Proposed Perimeter Fence is 8 feet tall Proposed North Vehicular Gate is 8 feet tall Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 19MATERIAL PALETTE OUTBUILDINGS ADDITIONS HISTORIC HOUSE Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 20WALLS PAINT PAINT METAL WOOD PAVING MATERIALS MATERIAL REFERENCES Existing standard size brick — muted white HISTORIC HOUSE Columns & Entablature Windows, Trims & Shutters Hardware & Accents Brick Pathways and Steps NA Petersen Brick - K11 MAIN HOUSE ADDITIONS Windows, Trim, Guard Rails Hardware & Accents Trellis, Porches, Garage Doors Limestone Terraces NA NA Petersen Brick - K91 OUTBUILDINGS — POOL HOUSE, GUEST HOUSE AND ACCESSORY DWELLING Windows and Trim Hardware & Accents Trellis and Porches Limestone Terraces Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 21 CLOSING STATEMENT We are preserving the legacy of Woodlawn by ensuring its stately, historic character prevails as it has since1854. The landscape, lawn and oak trees are character defining features of the property. They are being protected to honor the long history of Woodlawn. Austin Historic Landmark Commission / December 14, 2022 / Proprietary & Confidential © 22