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Fallingwater Restoration and Improvements
Photo used with the permission of the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Services: Technical & Financial Review of Grant Applications, Construction Phase Monitoring
Client: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of the Budget
Location: Mill Run, PA
Project Costs: $11.5 Million
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is currently performing
renovations and improvements to Fallingwater, the Edgar Kaufmann
residence, which was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and
constructed in 1936. The project's primary objective is the structural
strengthening of the house, which has been successfully
completed. Steel sash and wood restoration, roofing, waterproofing,
and site landscaping is also in progress at the main house and guest
house.
In addition to the work on the house, the following site improvements
are in progress.
- Underground utility placement
- Sewage treatment facility
- Improvements to the visitors' pavilion
- Maintenance, education, and administration building
To undertake a project of this scope, the Conservancy obtained a grant
from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Redevelopment
Assistance Capital Program (RACP), as well as matching funds from
several other sources.
Thomas & Williamson assisted the Commonwealth in reviewing the grant
application and providing monitoring services for the Commonwealth
during the construction phase.
During the Grant Application phase, we worked with the Conservancy and
the Commonwealth to ensure that the numerous steps of the Grant
Application — such as verification of funding, budgeting,
estimating, and project planning — were completed in compliance
with requirements.
As the project enters the construction phase, T&W continues the
partnership by providing monitoring services for the Commonwealth. At
periodic intervals, our team reports on both the financial and
construction status of the project, including
- Reviewing the receipt and uses of funds to ensure that sufficient
funding is in place to support anticipated expenditures for design
and construction costs.
- Monitoring bidding and contract award procedures
- Reporting on the status of construction schedules
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