To convert Frederick's three-story 1861 Victorian County Courthouse to a new use as Frederick City Hall, we researched the historic structure extensively, uncovering features that we were able to incorporate into the overall design.

One discovery was a stenciling in the building's original elevator shaft. The stenciling became the basis of the interior design, and its colors formed our color scheme. The stenciling is replicated on the walls of the main entrance hall.

Throughout the structure, the existing vaulted ceilings and fireplaces were repaired, and each room was restored to its original state and furnishings. We excavated and underpinned the existing crawl space to provide additional room for offices, conference rooms, and the city's museum of artifacts.