Walcott-Whitney House
Stow, MA
- Reinforced the existing second-floor framing using tube steel members
- Installed steel to carry the floor loads independently of the original joists
- Retained the original second-floor joists in place (no longer relied on for structural support)
- Integrated the steel within the existing framing to minimize visibility
- Developed a compact reinforcement layout suitable for tight, existing conditions
- Executed the solution in a way that preserved the original appearance of the structure
