LAURIE L. WELLS, B.E.S. (Arch.), M.A. (Conservation)

December 2006

EDUCATION
2006 – AutoCAD Basic Principals and Advanced AutoCAD 1

Mohawk College, Hamilton

1987-1989 Master of Arts (Conservation Studies)
Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies
University of York, England

1981-1984 Bachelor of Environmental Studies
Faculty of Architecture
University of Manitoba

1992-Present Construction Specifications Canada - Registered Specification Writing Level 3
1994 Practical Financial Management
1989 Toronto Construction Association - Construction Law
1985 University of Toronto - Canadian Architecture and Urbanism
1985 University of Toronto - Canadian Business Law

WORK EXPERIENCE
Laurie Wells joined Summit Restoration in 1985 as an estimator and project coordinator primarily in the field of historic building preservation. In 1989 the company was expanded to include Old World Stone as a fabricator of dimensional cut stone.  Her work includes surveying, reporting, estimating, specification preparation, client liaison and project co-ordination. Relevant major projects and duties provided with Summit Restoration and Old World Stone include:

ARRISON RESIDENCE, BUFFALO, NY

Estimator, field dimensioning and project coordinator for replacement of ornate precast concrete with custom cut Indiana limestone.  This complex project involved classical detailing on an architecturally significant property.

ST JUDE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, OAKVILLE, ON

In July of 2002 a large fragment of stone tracery fell from the rose window.  Emergency work entailed scaffolding, stabilization and dismantling of the entire window.  Extensive repairs and replacement units were fabricated and installed prior to re-glazing of the window.

 

CHRIST’S CHURCH CATHEDRAL, HAMILTON, ON

The Ascension window over the altar had deteriorated over the years and required repointing, cleaning, and re-leading of the stained glass.   New tempered storm glazing will protect the valuable window for years to come.

METROPOLITAN UNITED CHURCH, TORONTO, ON

The west transept window became unstable when the underlying structure shifted.  Scaffolding was erected and the stained glass was removed for cleaning and re-leading.  The stone tracery was repointed, new units were installed and the stone was cleaned on the interior and the exterior.  Monitoring of the east transept is ongoing and future repairs are anticipated.

HEINRICH HEINE MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN, THE BRONX, NEW YORK
Project supervisor and conservator for the restoration of a 40 tonne white Carrara marble monument of the "Lorelei". Cleaning, injection, pinning, sculpting and coating was required on this severely vandalized piece of public art.

MEMBERSHIPS
Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute - USA from 1985
Canadian Association of Professional Heritage Consultants - Founding member 1987, Director 1991-92
Construction Specifications Canada from 1990

Building Stone Institute – USA

Indiana Limestone Institute – USA

Partners for Sacred Places – USA

Association for Preservation Technology International