Restoration
Limestone Restoration is a crucial part of preserving historical and architectural integrity. You already bring a solid understanding of material science, historical context, and practical techniques to your stone restoration project—but when it comes to stone identification, condition assessment, and detailing, expert support can make all the difference.
With over 37 years of hands-on restoration experience, we’re here to help refine every aspect of your project. Our portfolio includes courthouse restorations, landmark buildings, and high-profile projects such as the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures—each demanding precision, craftsmanship, and deep respect for original architecture.
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures: - Los Angeles California
The first phase of the program focused on structural repair of the building’s façades. The program stabilized the stone cladding panels using helical friction anchors and repaired damaged panels. Large spalls were cleaned and patched and corroded metal removed. Remaining steel was cleaned and protected from further corrosion; concrete and grout behind the panels were repaired; and matching stone Deutchmans were pinned to the façade using the helical anchors. This comprehensive process involved limestone restoration Perth services, ensuring a solid foundation for future limestone floor restoration, as well as integration of marble limestone restoration techniques.
Architect: Renzo Piano
Executive Architect: Gensler
General Contractor: MATT Construction
Mason Contractor: Western Specialty.
Highland Park City Hall – Dallas Texas
The new Town Hall embraces the elegance of Spanish Colonial design, preserving its iconic character and architectural branding. The updated exterior features multiple balconies, seamlessly integrating with the existing style.
Original cast stone entryways were carefully dismantled and meticulously recreated in Lueders Limestone under the expert direction of master carver Bob Ragan—each piece crafted with precision, as shown in the overlay of the setting drawings.
Architect: Larry E. Boerder Architects & RPGA Design
Stone Carver: Texas Carved Stone – Bob Ragan
General Contractor: Lee Lewis Construction
Hall of State – Fair Park – Dallas Texas
“The Hall of State is a really hearty building of limestone and robust, steel frame structure,” according to Brian Nicodemus, AIA, project manager at architecture firm Gensler who oversaw its $14.4 million restoration. “Even though constructed on a rushed timeline, it was never meant to be a temporary building. All the detail work is well thought-out and immaculately done, and it has survived quite well.”
Architect: Gensler
Construction Company: Phoenix1 Restoration
and Construction
Masonry Contractor: Dee Brown Masonry.
St. Austin Catholic Church – Austin Texas
The Austin Texas landmark church was deteriorating and losing its touch of beauty. We (Brazos Masonry) were given the challenge to make it look new. Over 75% of the stone was restored material. Much of the stone could not be removed so it was restored in place. When meeting with the owner, the message was clear, “We want our building to look new and by the way, we worship God every week and there cannot be any interference.” We also had to consider the location being on a very busy Guadalupe right at the UT campus and a much-used sidewalk.
Architect: Sixth River Architects
General Contractor: Hensel Phelps
Mason Contractor: Brazos Masonry.