Project Description
The existing beach house structure at Grand Haven State Park dates back to the 1930s and has been designated as historically significant by the DNR. Built in the Art Moderne style of the 1930s to evoke ship design, the structure offers sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the Grand Haven pier and lighthouse.
WTA provided a full range of services for this project, beginning with a condition assessment study. The structure had suffered from significant deterioration over the years and was in need of major renovations. After DNR determined to move forward with restoration efforts, WTA provided architectural services for a multi-phase restoration and renovation project.
Renovations included complete roof replacement, exterior masonry restoration and coatings, historic window replacement, and soil stabilizing grout piers to address structural and floor slab settling. The building interior was completely renovated, including new ceilings and lighting, decorative wall tile, and polished concrete floors. Restroom facilities were fully rebuilt and expanded to increase capacity, and included all new plumbing fixtures and infrastructure.
Owner
State of Michigan
Project Details
Project Size
12,800 sqft
Completion Date
2022
Location
Grand Haven, MI, USA
Project Categories
Civic, Preservation