“The National Historic Landmark underwent seismic reinforcement, which exposed many interesting finds, such as 3,500 artifacts and a vibrant original interior decorative scheme …The smallest cathedral in continental United States and the oldest building on the Monterey Peninsula is finally preserved as originally intended.”

“I don’t think I’ve ever worked with a better core team of people … It’s been an incredible experience from start to finish … In the end, there were really no unanticipated critical problems, which, when you’re dealing with a building more than 200 years old, is pretty amazing in itself.”

“During the first phase of the two-phase project, crews strengthened walls and buttresses without disturbing the historic fabric by inserting 300 steel rods into horizontal and vertical cores ….The $5.6-million project was completed two years ahead of schedule and at a savings of $1.6 million.”

“The same team that did such as extraordinary job on Phase I, the Basilica restoration, has been chosen again for the $20 million Phase II project, which will address the remaining historic structures within the Mission’s 22-acre complex …. This will include five museums, California’s First Library, and the Orchard House, believed to be California’s oldest residence.”

Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Historic Preservation

2009

Best Regional Projects

2014

California Governer’s Historic Preservation Award

2015