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Historic Preservation Statement of qualifications 2017 PRESERVATION RESTORATION CONSERVATION Table of Contents Company Information Information and Services 3 Projects Hearst Castle (National Register) 4 Santa Barbara Mission (National Register) 5 Villa Riviera (National Register) 6 One Colorado 7 Millenium Biltmore Hotel 8 Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House 9 Pantages Theater 10 El Dorado Theater (National Register) 11 Glenarm Power Plant (National Register) 12 Downtown Women’s Center 13 Lopez Adobe (National Register) 14 Balboa Park - Museum of Man (National Register) 15 Catalina Casino 16 Company Experience Historic Project Experience List 17 Team Biographies 18 SpectraCompany.com • 2510 Supply Street, Pomona, CA 91767 • TEL: 800.375.1771 Page 2 Company Information Founded in 1985, the company's main construction focus is Historic Restoration, Preservation and Conservation. As a pioneer and leader in California, Spectra Company is committed to the protection and preservation of our country's most cherished architectural, historic and cultural landmarks. Company Overview License Classifications West Coast - #1 – Specialty "Historic" Contractor General Contractor Licenses held in Preservation - as per “The Secretary of the Interior Standards” California, Nevada and Arizona Excellent Job Safety Record Preservation Award Winning Company Services | Historic California Classifications Materials Restoration Construction and Design B–1 General Contractor • Stone/Marble/Granite/Terracotta • General Contracting C–29 Masonry / Adobe • Masonry/Brick/Adobe/Concrete • Design Build C–33 Painting and Decorating • Bronze/Brass/Copper/ • Building Facade Restoration C–35 Lathing and Plastering Ornamental Metal • Structural/Seismic C–39 Roofing and Waterproofing • Ornamental Plaster • Lead/Asbestos Abatement C–54 Tile (Ceramic and Mosaic) • Ornamental Woodwork/ • Mold Remediation Finish Carpentry Preservation Consulting Lead and Mold Certified • Decorative Tile/ Pavers/Terrazzo Budgets/Cost Estimating Structural/Seismic Certified • Wood and Steel Doors Waterproofing/Roofing and Windows • Decorative Paint Conservation • Gilding/Faux Finishing MOTTO: The Greenest Building is the One that Already Exists SpectraCompany.com • 2510 Supply Street, Pomona, CA 91767 • TEL: 800.375.1771 Page 3 Hearst Castle (National Register) Project Location Project Owner Project Type 750 Hearst Castle Road California Deptartment of Parks & Historic Restoration San Simeon, CA Recreation Project Amount Client Contact Name $365,000 California Department of Parks and Recreation Project Size 14,000 ft2 Client Contact Information (916) 322-7900 Completion Date [email protected] 2015 Project Description Scope of Work Located in San Simeon, California overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Hearst Castle Stone Restoration was built by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst and designed by Window Sills American architect Julia Morgan. Construction on the 250,000 acre estate began Door Threshold in 1919, and included two swimming pools, a tennis court, a movie theatre, and Stained Glass Restoration three guest cottages. Consulting Historic Treatment Program An avid traveler and collector, the castle also displayed the vast art collection Preconstruction Documentation amassed by Mr. Hearst, including American and European Old Master Construction Monitoring paintings and sculptures, tapestries, oriental rugs, Greek, Roman and Egyptian antiquities, silver, furniture and historic ceilings. Hearst named his new estate La Cuesta Encantada, Spanish for “Enchanted Hill.” The mansion became famous for hosting the Hollywood and political elite of the day, including Charlie Chaplin, Cary Grant, Winston Churchill, Charles Lindbergh, Franklin Roosevelt, and Joan Crawford. When Hearst left his San Simeon Residence in 1947 due to his failing health, the Castle was left unfinished. The estate was donated to the People of the State of California in December 1957 by Hearst Corporation. A National and California Historical Landmark, Hearst Castle is currently operated by the California Department of Parks and Recreation which offers daily tours of the estate. SpectraCompany.com • 2510 Supply Street, Pomona, CA 91767 • TEL: 800.375.1771 Page 4 Santa Barbara Mission (National Register) Project Location Project Owner Project Type 2201 Laguna Street Franciscan Province of Santa Barbara Historic Restoration Santa Barbara, CA Client Contact Name Project Amount Brother Brian Trawick $7,000,000 Franciscan Province of Santa Barbara Project Size Client Contact Information 6,000 ft2 (805) 682-4713 [email protected] Completion Date 2015 Project Description Scope of Work The Santa Barbara Mission was established on the Feast of Santa Barbara on Adobe Restoration December 4, 1786 as the tenth of the twenty-one California Missions to be Masonry Restoration founded by the Spanish Franciscans. A series of four missions have been built on the site, the third of which was destroyed during the great Santa Barbara Earthquake on December 21, 1812. Construction of the fourth and current mission took place from 1815 until 1820. Known as the “Queen of the Missions” for its architectural beauty, the mission was probably constructed under the direction of master mason Jose Antonio Ramirez. Listed as a National Historic Landmark, the Santa Barbara Mission is the only mission to remain under the leadership of the Franciscan Friars since its founding. Today, the mission is a parish church of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. SpectraCompany.com • 2510 Supply Street, Pomona, CA 91767 • TEL: 800.375.1771 Page 5 Villa Riviera (National Register) Project Location Project Owner Project Type 800 East Ocean Boulevard Villa Riviera HOA Historic Restoration Long Beach, CA Client Contact Name Project Amount Ana Maria McGuan $5,000,000 Villa Riviera HOA—Liaison Project Size Client Contact Information 15,000 ft2 (562) 374-4778 [email protected] Completion Date January 2008 Project Description Scope of Work The Villa Riviera was completed in 1929 as a residential stock co-operative Historic Repair (or “own-your-own”) apartment building. At the time, it was the second tallest Historic Restoration building in Southern California only after Los Angeles City Hall. The building is Lead Based Paint Removal one of the most significant landmarks in Long Beach and serves as the visual Mold Remediation focal point and entrance to downtown Long Beach. The Villa Riviera was Selective Demolition declared a City Landmark in 1979 and placed on the National Registry of Historic Historic Spire Stabilization Places in 1996. This is the first major restoration project of the building. The Complete Façade Restoration first phase is the exterior restoration which began in 2007. The project included Waterproofing the remediation of 10 layers of lead based and water based paint, using a Painting chemical removal process. Coating Wood Restoration The Villa Riviera’s location on the waterfront and proximity to the Downtown Rough Carpentry makes it a landmark and icon in the City of Long Beach. The restoration was Finish Carpentry helped to beautify the Downtown and beachfront areas. Lath and Plaster Ornamental Plaster Repair Spall Repair Window Restoration Glass and Glazing Interior Common Areas Gilding / Faux Finish Bronze Powder Coating Door Replication Lighting Gold Leaf/Decorative Painting SpectraCompany.com • 2510 Supply Street, Pomona, CA 91767 • TEL: 800.375.1771 Page 6 One Colorado Project Location Project Owner Project Type 41 Hugus Aly One Colorado Historic Restoration Pasadena, CA Client Contact Name Project Amount Tony Lucero $1,000,000+ One Colorado Project Size Client Contact Information Various Sites (626) 786-1363 [email protected] Completion Date Ongoing Project Description Scope of Work The construction of Old Pasadena took place from 1870-1890. It was during Historic Restoration this time that original wood framed structures were replaced with detailed Environmental Remediation multi-story masonry buildings. In the 1920’s, many of the original facades were Mural Conservation altered to exemplify California Mediterranean architecture which included Selective Demolition intricate detailing, arched windows, terra cotta, and various styles of cornices. Complete Façade Restoration In 1976, the Cultural Heritage Commission was formed in order to save these Waterproofing historic buildings from demolition. In 1984 they were placed on the National Cast Stone Register of Historic Places. Brick Repointing Decorative Painting Finish Carpentry Ornamental Woodwork Ornamental Plaster Repair Spall Repair Windows/Doors SpectraCompany.com • 2510 Supply Street, Pomona, CA 91767 • TEL: 800.375.1771 Page 7 Millenium Biltmore Hotel Project Location Project Owner Project Type 506 South Grand Avenue Millennium Biltmore Hotel Historic Restoration Los Angeles, CA Client Contact Name Project Amount Kenny Battles $500,000+ Millenium Biltmore Hotel Project Size Client Contact Information 15,000ft2 (213) 612-1616 [email protected] Completion Date Project Description Scope of Work The Millennium Biltmore Hotel was built in 1923 by Schultze & Weaver. The Historic Ceiling Restoration exterior façade beautifully incorporates a combination of Spanish-Italian Concrete Repair Renaissance Revival, Mediterranean Revival, and Beaux Arts styles. The detail Lobby Fountain Restoration of the interior is exquisite, with hand painted frescos, murals, carved marble Deck Coating fountains, lead crystal chandeliers, and caste bronze stairwells. Once the early
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