Epitomizing the tasteful fusion of historic restoration and new design, the Masonic Temple project saved and preserved a significant historic building in downtown Bozeman, MT, which had been thoughtlessly coated in drab stucco and disconnected from its adjacent Main St.
Overcoming years of disparate modifications and unrecognizability, the restoration included pairing reused historic brick with new materials, adding a touch of modernity while exceeding energy code requirements.
New finishes are steeped in Masonic symbolism: columns flanking the elevator entry, a checkered lobby floor, bronze compasses shielding the stair and guardrails, and a pyramidal light fixture illuminating it all.