First LEED Certified Historic Building in Florida

This pioneering project in the heart of Historic St. Augustine, FL combines building restoration with the creation of a world-class interpretive museum. While that alone would be impressive, it marks the State of Florida’s very first LEED-certified historic building!

Collaborating with a historic preservation specialist, we meticulously designed and executed Phase I renovations: 3,400 square feet of museum space and associated areas. With a focus on preserving the building's historic character, our design incorporated fixed and movable casework, energy-efficient lighting systems, improved HVAC, and state-of-the-art security measures. Phase I achieved LEED Silver certification, making it the first LEED-certified historic building in the entire state.

In Phase II, we added essential elements such as an elevator, ADA lift, conference room, and research library. Additionally, fire sprinkler piping was installed in the attic.

Phase III centered on renovating office and storage spaces, rehabilitating the historic freight elevator, and upgrading mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. This phase also involved the complete restoration of exterior finishes, including exposed-coquina aggregate stucco and deteriorated structural concrete lintels and balconies.

This comprehensive restoration and transformation of the St. Augustine Government House showcases our commitment to preserving historic structures while creating modern, functional spaces that celebrate cultural heritage.

This pioneering project in the heart of Historic St. Augustine, FL combines building restoration with the creation of a world-class interpretive museum. While that alone would be impressive, it marks the State of Florida’s very first LEED-certified historic building!

Collaborating with a historic preservation specialist, we meticulously designed and executed Phase I renovations: 3,400 square feet of museum space and associated areas. With a focus on preserving the building's historic character, our design incorporated fixed and movable casework, energy-efficient lighting systems, improved HVAC, and state-of-the-art security measures. Phase I achieved LEED Silver certification, making it the first LEED-certified historic building in the entire state.

In Phase II, we added essential elements such as an elevator, ADA lift, conference room, and research library. Additionally, fire sprinkler piping was installed in the attic.

Phase III centered on renovating office and storage spaces, rehabilitating the historic freight elevator, and upgrading mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. This phase also involved the complete restoration of exterior finishes, including exposed-coquina aggregate stucco and deteriorated structural concrete lintels and balconies.

This comprehensive restoration and transformation of the St. Augustine Government House showcases our commitment to preserving historic structures while creating modern, functional spaces that celebrate cultural heritage.