Notable Projects / Exterior Gilding

Darlington Memorial Owner: Architect/Designer: Location: Judiciary Square, Washington DC Project Description: The Knights Tower, Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Owner: The Archdiocese of Washington DC Architect/Designer: Location: Washington DC Project Description: We stripped and restored the gilding on the finial and cross atop the 425 foot tall bell tower. We used 23.5KT gold leaf. Crestar Bank, Washington DC Owner: Crestar Bank Architect/Designer: Ward Hall Associtates Location: Washington DC Project Description: We rebuilt the dome and weathervane to match the original and restored the patina on over 10,000 sq. feet of ornamental metal cornices and cupolas. The new dome and weathervane were then gilded with 23.5KT gold leaf. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Owner: The Archdiocese of Kansas City Architect/Designer: Devine deFlon Yaeger Architects, Inc. Location: Kansas City, Missouri Project Description: Prepared and gilded over 4000 sq. feet of 23.5KT gold leaf on the copper dome and lantern. Old Town Hall Owner: City of Boca Raton Architect/Designer: N/A Location: Boca Raton, Florida Project Description: Stripped, primed and gilded the copper dome with 23.5 KT gold leaf. Berry College Library Owner: Berry College Architect/Designer: N/A Location: Rome, Georgia Project Description: Stripped, primed and gilded the copper dome with 23.5 KT gold leaf. Pat Neff Hall, Baylor University Owner: Baylor University Architect/Designer: N/A Location: Waco, Texas Project Description: We prepared, painted and gilded the two stainless steel domes and the lantern with 23.5KT gold leaf. 1st Division Memorial Owner: National Park Service Architect/Designer: N/A Location: Presidents Park, Washington, DC. Project Description: Restored the gilding of the 20' tall Daniel Chester French statue of Winged Victory and were responsible for the conservation of the bronze commemorative plaques around the base. An extra heavyweight 23.75KT gold leaf was used on this sculpture. St. Vartans Cathedral* Owner: Armenian Orthodox Church Architect/Designer: N/A Location: New York, NY Project Description: Gilded the dome above the sanctuary. Also gilded other ornament above the main entrance. Georgia State Capitol* Owner: State of Georgia Architect/Designer: Georgia Building Authority Location: Atlantas, Georgia Project Description: Stripping and gilding the monel alloy dome. The cross on the Church of The Holy Sepulchre** Owner: Greek, Latin and Armenian Orthodox Patriarchates Architect/Designer: John Jacques Location: Jerusalem Project Description: Exterior gilding restoration on the cross above the Great Cupola. St. John's Church* Owner: St. Johns Episcopal Church Architect/Designer: Quinn Evans Architects Location: Washington D.C. Project Description: Preparation and regilding of the cupola above the sanctuary along with the bell tower and dome. NationsBank in Baltimore Owner: NationsBank Architect/Designer: RTKL Location: Baltimore, Maryland Project Description: Roof restoration and gilding. NationsBank Plaza Owner: CSC Associates Architect/Designer: Kevin Roche, John Dinkeloo Associates Location: Atlanta, Georgia Project Description: Gilding of the spire at 1,027 ft. in height. The tallest gilded structure on the planet. Chapel of St. Basil Owner: University of St. Thomas Architect/Designer: Philip Johnson Location: Houston, Texas Project Description: Gilding of the cross and dome, the largest exterior gilded dome in Texas. Library of Congress* Owner: United States Government Architect/Designer: Architect of the Capitol Location: Washington D.C. Project Description: Gilded the new flame above the Main Reading Room. Dubuque County Court House* Owner: Dubuque County Architect/Designer: Design Associates Location: Dubuque, Iowa Project Description: Prepared and gilded the two domes. Second Division Memorial Owner: United States Government Architect/Designer: National Park Service Location: Washington D.C. Project Description: Restoration of the gilding on the bronze statue and entabulature. ThanksGiving Square Owner:ThanksGiving Square Foundation Architect/Designer: Philip Johnson Location: Dallas, Texas Project Description: Gilding and sealing of 14' tall ring. * National Historic Landmarks ** UNESCO World Heritage Sites The Gilders' Studio, Inc. - P.O. Box 631 - Olney, Maryland 20830 - Ph. (301) 929 9450 / Fax (301) 774 5037 / E-mail: inquiries@gilders.com First Published: 08/03/1995; Last Updated: Monday, November 12, 2001 This website was built by Stephen Gallagher. Web design and other service available. © Copyright 1996 The Gilders' Studio Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. URL: http://www.gilders.com/projects/exterior.html