Restorations

121 High Street

This 121 High Street restoration project required FORMA to custom design and manufacture a series of precision molds to capture the complex details of the old and worn-out cornice and dentals on this historic Boston financial district building. The pieces were replicated with our GFRC formulation sprayed over steel frames used to securely fasten the new elements to the building and to improve this lifespan. Waterproofing was also addressed to further extend the life of the building.

Bridgewater Academy

FORMA Beyond replicated the exterior columns and capitals and interior ceiling medallions for the restoration of this 1868 Italianate- and Georgian-Revival-styled town hall. Contractor: M. O'Connor, Architect: Tappé Architects, Preservation Consultant: JMBA Architects, Artist Justin Blanchard/FORMA Beyond.

Peterborough Townhouse Historic Replication

Peterborough's historic Townhouse was built in 1918 and as part of a restoration program, FORMA Beyond created replications of the original plaster ceiling medallions complete with a new electrical system and lighting fixtures.

The new medallions were designed to be installed directly over the originals thus eliminating the need for their removal. They were created by first scanning the originals, scaling up the CAD files, and CNC milling new molds from which to create the final pieces. Peterborough, NH. Architect: Catlin Architecture

540 Commonwealth Ave

Our handheld digital scanner allows us to create full 3D CAD models and accurately manufacture replacement elements such as for this historic lintel. Whether you are looking to preserve, restore or replicate old-world forms, digital scanning produces the most accurate results.

FORMA provides complete onsite digital scanning capabilities to create replications of historical elements without having to remove the original from the structure. The hand-held digital scanner produces a full 3D CAD model and allows broken or missing details to be digitally added to complete the original shape. The model is then used to generate CNC cutter paths to cut the stone/granite or create molds for GFRC, GFRG, or Composite Polyurea replications. This process saves time and money and produces a highly accurate replication of the original elements.