Regent Square Civic Association
Home Improvement Workshop 2014

Historic

Architectural Styles

Restoration is defined as the act or process of accurately depicting the form, features,

and character of a building as it appeared at a particular period of time. Renovation is

the process of improving a structure or component, and can include new materials or

details. A number of important considerations go into the decision to restore or

renovate:

• Vision for the home – restore to its original condition, restore the “general” character,
  renovate, or undertake essential preventive maintenance.


• Condition of existing home – how well it was maintained vs. altered, and the state of
  the existing features/state of the alterations.


• The scope of the work to be done.


• Budget available to do the work.


• Time available to do the work (all at once, or phased work over time).