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John Milner Receives Wyck Strickland Award
Mary DeNadai Named Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania
JMI Philadelphia Office Celebrates Third Anniversary
John Milner Receives Albert Simons Medal of Excellence
Jayne House Restoration Complete
John Milner Architects is now on Facebook
John Milner and Mary DeNadai Receive Medal of Distinction from AIA Pennsylvania
Members of the Firm Travel to China
Two Milner-Designed Residences Featured in New Publication
Nemours Mansion & Gardens Restoration Honored by National Trust for Historic Preservation
John Milner Receives F. Otto Haas Award
Germantown White House Receives Honors
Justin Detwiler restores Elfreth's Alley Landmarks
Suzanne King coaches "Team in Training"
Church of the Redeemer Restoration/Addition wins Lower Merion Preservation Award
Mary DeNadai Receives President's Award from National Trust for Historic Preservation
John Milner Architects Receives the 2009 Arthur Ross Award in Architecture
Intern Architect Earns LEED Accreditation
Stone Houses Book in Third Printing.
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John Milner Receives Wyck Strickland Award
The Wyck Association honored John D. Milner, FAIA as the 2011 recipient of the Wyck Strickland Award for "contributions to the cultural life of Philadelphia through work that balances progress and modernity with a sensitive understanding of the past." The 24th annual event was held on October 27 at The Down Town Club in Philadelphia. David Hollenberg, University Architect for the University of Pennsylvania, presented the award and chaired the event with Emily T. Cooperman and Diane Newbury. Milner joins noted past award recipients, including the architect Robert Venturi, urban revitalization leader Paul R. Levy and editorial cartoonist Signe Wilkinson. The Wyck-Strickland Award is inspired by the balance of tradition and innovation created when the Philadelphia architect William Strickland remodeled the Wyck House in Germantown in 1824. Wyck's signature annual benefit since 1988, The Wyck-Strickland Award has evolved over the years to include architects, landscape architects, engineers, urban planners, historians, museum curators, and librarians. All share a love of Philadelphia and its rich history and cultural life. John is shown, below, surrounded by former students who attended the awards dinner.
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Mary DeNadai Named Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania
Governor Tom Corbett and First Lady Susan Corbett recognized Mary Werner DeNadai as one of this year's Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania. The women were honored at a luncheon at the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg on October 19th. The medals and citations honored the women who..."show great commitment and dedication to improving the world around them," said Governor Corbett. "The leadership shown by each of them is impressive, and they represent Pennsylvania with great distinction." Mary was nominated for the award by AIA Pennsylvania.
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JMI Philadelphia Office Celebrates Third Anniversary
John Milner Architects, Inc. is celebrating the 3rd anniversary of our Philadelphia office located in the old Stable of the Crane Arts complex on Cadwallader Street. The three-story building was constructed in 1906 and served as a stable and carriage house for the Crane Plumbing Company. Our architectural studios are side by side with our partner firm, Milner + Carr Conservation, giving the architects and conservators a chance to interact by sharing ideas and expertise. Christina H. Carter, AIA serves as principal-in-charge of the Philadelphia office.
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John Milner Receives Albert Simons Medal of Excellence
The Historic Preservation and Community Planning Program at the College of Charleston School of the Arts presented the Albert Simons Medal of Excellence to John D. Milner, FAIA for traditional design and preservation, followed by a lecture by Milner on March 24, 2011.
The Albert Simons Medal of Excellence was established in honor of the 20th anniversary of the College's School of the Arts, in 2010. Simons pioneered the teaching of art at the College, and the medal honors individuals who have excelled in one or more of the areas in which Simons excelled, including civic design, architectural design, historic preservation and urban planning. Last year's inaugural medal was awarded to Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley. |
Jayne House Restoration Complete
John Milner Architects recently completed a major restoration and renovation of "The Jayne House" at 19th and Delancey Streets in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Designed in 1895 by the renowned architect Frank Furness, the National Register building originally served as the residence and office of Dr. Horace Jayne and his family. Department store magnate Jacob Lit made significant interior changes in the 1920's, and subsequent alterations occurred since the 1940's to accommodate offices for various private organizations. Despite all of these changes, many original features survive including the two-story oak paneled central hall with a leaded-glass skylight. The project returned the building to its original use as a family residence. Work included a new terracotta roof to match the original, full exterior masonry restoration/conservation, removal of numerous office partitions, and general interior renovation. Milner+Carr Conservation executed specific conservation treatments for brick and stone masonry, terracotta, woodwork, stained glass, metals and ceramic tile. Eberlein Design Consultants, Ltd. served as interior designer and Cherokee Construction served as contractor.
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John Milner and Mary DeNadai Receive Medal of Distinction from AIA Pennsylvania
John D. Milner, FAIA and Mary Werner DeNadai, FAIA were recently honored with the Medal of Distinction by the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Institute of Architects in the rotunda of the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg. The Medal of Distinction is the highest award bestowed by AIA Pennsylvania upon a living AIA Pennsylvania member. The recipient shall have made contributions to architecture that transcend local boundaries and have been of benefit to the profession and citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The honor is not necessarily awarded annually, but is instead presented when AIA Pennsylvania's board of directors feels a candidate is deserving. This was the first time that the award was presented to a pair of architects. John Milner and Mary DeNadai formed John Milner Architects, Inc. in 1989 and have collaborated for more than 35 years specializing in the restoration and adaptation of historic structures and the design of new buildings, primarily residences, which reflect the rich architectural traditions of the past. Complementing the architectural practice is John Milner's long-held commitment to the education of young architects and historic preservationists. For the past thirty-five years, he has served on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate Program in Historic Preservation, and has lectured in the design and preservation programs at many other universities. John's dedication to academia is paralleled by Mary's dedication to public service. She actively served on the boards of AIA Philadelphia and AIA PA and currently chairs the Fellows Steering Committee for the Philadelphia Chapter. She is a Trustee Emeritus of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, past Chair of Preservation Action and Preservation Pennsylvania and is currently on the boards of Partners for Sacred Places and Cliveden of The National Trust. Mary is also a member of the National Park Service's National Historic Landmark Committee and a Peer Review member for the GSA's Design Excellence Program.
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Members of the Firm Travel to China
Members of the firm's China studio recently returned from a trip to Shanghai and Dalian, China. While in Shanghai, the team of six architects studied the planning, design and detailing of various modern and traditional Chinese residential districts, and also visited contemporary and historic sites including the Bund along the Huangpu River, Yuyuan Garden, and the rural canal village of Zhujiajiao. We then traveled to see the completion of the firm's first two houses in the Southern Hill 1910 district in the city of Dalian. Located on the Yellow Sea in northeastern China's Liaoning Province, Dalian is a the sixth largest city in the country and is China's third largest port. In addition to designing the houses, the firm selected all of the interior finishes, artwork and accessories, and staged the interiors for public viewing. At the conclusion of the visit, John Milner was interviewed by the Chinese press and the house was unveiled to the public. John Milner Architects is currently designing the master plan for the next phase of development which encompasses five city blocks in downtown Dalian.
 
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Two Milner-Designed Residences Featured in New Publication
Two residences designed by John Milner Architects have been featured in the new book entitled Nice House by noted author and architect Samuel G. White. The Abiah Taylor House and the Dugdale Residence were featured extensively throughout the new volume. Published by Monacelli Press, Nice House presents 30 contemporary houses designed for living. The publisher describes the houses featured as "modest dwellings whose architecture moves easily to the background, supporting comfortable furnishings, works of art from a variety of periods and styles, and the plantings and outdoor spaces that are essential to the composition. The locations are diverse - New England, Long Island, Pennsylvania, California - and the architecture encompasses both traditional and contemporary vocabulary. What links them is their livable scale and the architects' commitment to creating congenial spaces with a handsome and functional design."
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Nemours Mansion & Gardens Restoration Honored by National Trust for Historic Preservation
On October 29, 2010, principals Mary Werner DeNadai and Christopher Miller attended the National Trust for Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony and Gala Tribute honoring the best in preservation. Held this year in Austin, Texas, John Milner Architects was the recipient of the National Trust Honor Award for the Restoration of the Nemours Mansion and Gardens in Wilmington, Delaware. "The restoration of Nemours is a triumph," said Stephanie Meeks, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. "In its second century, Nemours stunningly evokes a vivid chapter in the American story and showcases the scholarship and artistry of historic preservation at its very best."
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John Milner Receives F. Otto Haas Award
John Milner, FAIA, is the 2010 recipient of the F. Otto Haas Award, the highest preservation commendation given in Pennsylvania. John was honored for his "profound knowledge of historic architecture, his passion for the subject, and his willingness to give of his time and energy." The award was given at a ceremony held at the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission on September 17th. The award not only recognizes John's innovations and leadership in the field of preservation, but also his commitment to sharing his knowledge of American building technology with others as an adjunct professor of architecture in the Graduate Program at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Germantown White House Receives Honors
John Milner Architects was awarded a 2010 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Citation of Merit Award from Preservation Pennsylvania and a Grand Jury Award by the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia for the restoration of the Germantown White House (formerly the Deshler-Morris House) and the adaptive reuse of the adjacent Bringhurst House. The oldest official presidential residence, the Germantown White House, twice sheltered George Washington. During the Yellow Fever epidemic in 1793, President George Washington sought refuge in the house and, while there, held four cabinet meetings. Washington and his family also returned the next summer. The Morris family lived in the house for over one hundred years before donating it to the National Park Service in 1948. The adjacent Bringhurst House now features new exhibits that tell the story of the Battle of Germantown, the First Family and the entire household, including enslaved Africans.
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Justin Detwiler restores Elfreth's Alley Landmarks
Justin Detwiler recently completed the exterior restoration of #124 and #126 Elfreth's Alley in Philadelphia's historic Old City neighborhood. The project, funded by the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), focused on #124 and #126 Elfreth's Alley, the houses where the Elfreth's Alley Association has its Museum, Museum Shop and offices. The National Historic Landmark buildings were built c.1755 by Jeremiah Elfreth as speculative real estate investments. The street, named for Jeremiah Elfreth, contains 32 historic houses and is known as "America's Oldest Residential Street."
Work consisted of new mechanical components for #124 and the exterior restoration of both buildings. The front brick facade of #126 was entirely repointed. Several deteriorated bricks were replaced with custom bricks to match the originals. The double hung windows on the front and back facades had sustained significant damage from water penetration and needed to be stablilized before they could be painted. Selective sections of rotted wood were removed and replaced with dutchmen where necessary and other deteriorated wood was injected with two part epoxy. All exterior trim was scraped, sanded and repainted.
Justin joined the Board of Directors of the Elfreth's Alley Association in 2009 and is Chairman of its "Property and Preservation" Committee. He joined John Milner Architects in 2005.
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Suzanne King coaches "Team in Training"
Suzanne King began her third season as an assistant running coach for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's "Team In Training." "Team In Training" offers hands-on training for individuals who want to participate in an endurance event. In exchange, for training and support, participants raise money towards blood cancer cures. Suzanne joined John Milner Architects in 2008 as an Architectural Designer.
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Church of the Redeemer Restoration/Addition wins Lower Merion Preservation Award
The Church of the Redeemer was awarded a 2010 Historic Preservation Award by the Township of Lower Merion for the restoration of the church building and for a new addition which is compatible with the historic church building. Originally designed by Charles M. Burns in the Gothic-Revival style in 1881, the church building underwent subsequent improvements and expansions in 1891 and 1912. John Milner Architects restored the exterior and interior historic materials; rehabilitated the porte cochere; reconfigured the Chancel for liturgical reasons; introduced new lighting and sound systems; renovated the building's ancillary spaces; provided a new entrance hall addition, which includes accessible restrooms.
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Mary DeNadai Receives President's Award from National Trust for Historic Preservation
On May 14, 2010, Mary Werner DeNadai was honored by The National Trust for Historic Preservation as the recipient of the President's Award. This award, presented by president Richard Moe, was given in recognition of Mary's ongoing contributions and collaborations with the National Trust in its mission to support historic preservation efforts throughout the country.
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John Milner Architects Receives the 2009 Arthur Ross Award in Architecture
John Milner Architects has received the 2009 Arthur Ross Award in Architecture for Excellence in the Classical Tradition. The award is made annually by the Institute of Classical Architecture and Classical America, and was presented on May 4th at a reception and dinner at The University Club in New York City. Preceding the celebration, John Milner and Mary DeNadai delivered a lecture on the firm's history and work. The recipient of the 2008 Award in Architecture was John Simpson and Partners, London, UK.
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Intern Architect Earns LEED Accreditation
Kristin McFadden, an Intern Architect at our Chadds Ford office, recently earned LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council. A LEED AP is a professional who has passed the LEED exam and has a thorough understanding of green design and the certification process implemented by the USGBC. The LEED rating system promotes the practices of sustainable design.
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Stone Houses Book in Third Printing.
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