
Scope of Work
Full architectural services
Restoring the masonry and oriel windows at the historic courthouse.

Location
Wayne, NE

History
Wayne County Courthouse, circa 1899
Designed by Orff & Guilbert

Completion
The project is currently underway.
The Challenge
The Strategy
Skilled craftsmen were pre-selected to assure quality workmanship. Application was made to secure a Historic Tax Credit representing 20 percent of the total expenditure.
The Results
The asphalt shingle roof was replaced with synthetic slate shingles which reduced the cost and closely matched the original slate. The perimeter gutter system exposed the first course of the rustic sandstone base water table without the expense of regrading the site.
The east and west oriel windows were restored to the original ornate trim profiles using white oak clad with 16-ounce copper.
The sale of the Historic Tax Credits will yield nearly $640,000 which can then be applied to the balance of the cost of additional repointing and the copper work.
Wayne County will continue to use and enjoy their magnificent County Courthouse for many years to come.
More about the
Iconic Government Centers
Category
A natural niche for our firm has been county courthouses for almost 40 years. We provide the expertise needed to navigate the process of caring for these important historic structures.
Our team has experience in navigating the multitude of entities involved in preserving the historic integrity of the building while also providing for modern day needs and requirements.
Our Process

We listen to you
We are preservation architects, let’s get together and talk about your project. Once we know your ideas, we can start your project in the right directions.

We involve you in the planning

We make it happen
What We Offer

Restoration
We offer restoration and preservation of your historic structures. Using extraordinary materials and craftsmanship, our historic structures are a lasting tribute to the people for whom they were built.

Consulting
We offer consulting services to both general clients and professional clients in sharing our knowledge and expertise in the area of historic preservation. Our master planning and preservation planning prepares our clients to be better able to plan for the life of their historic structures and districts.

New Construction
We know the meaning of sustainability because of our in-depth work with structures which have stood the test of time. We offer sustainable and green new construction which is historically sympathetic, including in the form of additions.
Our Team

Jerry L. Berggren, AIA

Garry Martin

Farheen Sirajuddin

Janet Jeffries

Brandy Nguyen

Alexi Caines

Kameron Dadgostar

Leroy Svatora, AIA
