In The Field—Granite Delivery

The old power house of the Pigeon Hill Granite Co. is one of our most recent renovation projects.  This solid granite building was transformed from an industrial building into a residential home in the early 1940’s, when a timber frame was constructed within its thick granite walls.   The exposed stone and lack of insulation became a maintenance challenge for the previous owners. 

The current renovation involves re-pointing the exterior stone walls, expanding window openings and repairing an existing slate roof.  On the interior, the walls have been insulated and plastered, transforming the dark, industrial living space into a warm, elegant home filled with natural light.  The clean modern interior details are enhanced by areas of exposed granite and the restoration of the home’s original 6 masonry fireplaces. 

The exterior landscape, designed by studiob designworks, incorporates many of the granite slabs found on the site, as well as select pieces of stone quarried from Rockport’s remaining active quarry.