02/25/2026
During the award-winning renovation of Chicago's historic Lawson House—a stunning 1931 Art Deco landmark recently honored for its preservation efforts—The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western reached out to Parma Conservation for assistance with severely water-damaged Art Deco ceiling panels in the chapel.
While this wasn't traditional conservation work, it was incredibly rewarding to meticulously replicate the original 1931 panels, preserving the building's architectural integrity for future generations.
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the replication process:
