Newport Seaside
An 1800’s Icon
Over 130 years old,
& an essential piece of Newport history, this residence underwent an extensive renovation in 2020, including ornamental elements throughout the grounds…
CLIENT: private residence
LOCATION: Newport, RI
ARCHITECT: Cordsten Design Architecture
CONTRACTOR: Parker Construction Company, Inc.
SERVICES: Historic Consultant, Design Development, Fabrication
MATERIALS: Patinated architectural bronze, custom forged & repousse elements
Exterior elements combine two types of bronze patination…
… Verde, a hot process, artfully applied with a brush and wax, resulting in a living finish…
… and Antique, a carefully controlled cold process, requiring significant infrastructure and preparation.
