The City of Charleston led the entire country in historic preservation by designating the first Historic District in 1931. Meadors is fortunate to be based in a city with a strong commitment to America’s architectural heritage. It is a vital aspect of everyday life in the Holy City and an exciting context in which to practice the art of restoration.

Each new project provides a myriad of opportunities for discovery. Our extensive research is the first step in understanding the building. How was it modified over the decades? Why were changes made and how do they impact the structure today? What were the materials used over the years and how can we restore or replicate them? We combine our research with knowledge of history, and with the latest technologies such as paint microscopy and soil analysis we strive to answer these questions.

Our design team then begins the process of realizing a vision of how to bring together our clients' needs for living in the 21st century with the strict adherence to the integrity of the building’s historic fabric and architecture.

Along the way, the buildings themselves begin to unfold the story as well. Masonry pockets covered over for generations might tell us how the framing once looked. As the evidence is discovered, we must be prepared to respond and be flexible enough to take advantage of opportunities along the way and allow the vision to evolve.

The extensive team of craftsmen and craftswomen we have assembled can then restore or recreate any of the elements integral to that vision or, incorporate new construction in ways that honor the past.