North Kingstown Town Hall
The North Kingstown Town Hall is a c.1884, largely intact, two-story landmark historic structure located in the beautiful village of Wickford, in the town of North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The exterior of the building includes a gabled frontispiece with a brick archway that forms the main entrance. Brownstone lintels, sills, and quoins, and a variety of brick textures employed above the entrance and at the cornice, create a public building with an attractive and substantial appearance. This project includes the demolition of three non-contributing additions, complete restoration of the of the 4,800 sf historic portion of the building, and a new 2-story, 2,600 sf addition. As part of the restoration, the Town Council Chambers will be returned to the second floor. The addition features patterned brick facades and includes an accessible main entrance; a new stairway and a new elevator to serve the second floor Town Council Chambers; a small kitchenette; utility and storage spaces; and a conference room.
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Michael’s interest in modern cities, vernacular structures, industrial heritage and rural life has led him to many foreign countries and remote villages and informs much of his work. His enthusiasm for making vibrant places and appreciation for craftsmanship fuels his passion for designing new buildings and restoring historic ones. Whether designing a new highrise, performance center, academic space, church or community health center, Michael’s aesthetic reflects a commitment to simplicity and restraint that is celebrated through carefully-selected materials and solid details. Michael’s clients know him for his unyielding attention to detail and his overall commitment to their project’s success.
Where you’ll find Michael when he's not at the office:
In his woodshop making furniture and woodturning
Favorite vacation spot:
Sardinia
“I can’t say enough good things about DBVW Architects... their work, their dedication to the project, and excellence is second to none. Their efforts and conscientiousness saved the town a significant amount of money as they were on site regularly. To the entire team at DBVW --- thank you!”
Ralph Mollis, Town Manager, North Kingstown, RI
2022 - AIA Rhode Island Award for Architecture of Rehabilitation