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Barn Move 101: Adaptive Reuse of a Small 19th Century Barn
In the spring of 2022, Hudson Valley Preservation (HVP) moved a 19th-century barn - in questionable condition - to a new location for its reuse as a pool pavilion. This presentation will be an introduction to the challenges of evaluating, designing, and executing traditional and contemporary strategies for timber repair, replacement, and hardware incorporation. Ben Brungraber of Fire Tower Engineering helped provide the creative solutions, while HVP’s young carpenters accomplished the tasks. This is a presentation for all, however, folks recently experiencing the preservation of historic timber frames can expect to pick up pointers and strategies for their own projects.

Follow the step-by-step journey of this project while also learning about the history, mentorship, and financial elements of a historic barn move and preservation.

Mason founded Hudson Valley Preservation in 1991 with a vision of integrating assessment, design, and building knowledge while maintaining close client relations and communication. After obtaining a degree from Duke University, he apprenticed as a restoration craftsman with the National Trust for Historic Preservation. His passion for quality construction and historic preservation has been critical for HVP’s award-winning recognition along with his combined knowledge of architecture, engineering, traditional trades, and history gained from 40 years of experience with old and new buildings. Mason brings a unique approach to every project by acquiring a thorough understanding of the existing conditions of a structure and can visualize the future potential embodied within.

In 2022, HVP has partnered with HatchSpace to start an initiative called Touch a Trade. Touch a Trade’s goal is to spark interest in working with your hands. On October 22, 2022, in Kent, Connecticut, Touch a Trade will host an event that will offer youth and adults alike the opportunity to safely participate in trades, crafts, and self-sufficiency skills with their own hands.