RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC RENOVATION
FIRST PLACE: The Noble, David Sisson, David Sisson Architecture
The building at 126 Adelaide Ave. in Providence’ s Elmwood neighborhood has had many lives: First as the Westminster Unitarian Church in 1901, then as a home for a Swedish Methodist congregation, and then becoming the Hood Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1977. In 2014 and 2015, the Providence Preservation Society named the long-abandoned building a Most Endangered Property. Tasked with creating fifteen residential units inside, architect David Sisson managed to add a second story without changing the height of the building, while keeping most of the exterior intact. The original sanctuary, flanked by gorgeous millwork and stained-glass windows, was preserved, with residents using it as a relaxing co-working and recreation space. Bernert calls it“ adaptive reuse at its best; this project is beautifully linked to the architectural, collective community history and importance of the original church.” Architect: David Sisson, David Sisson Architecture. Developer: Touchdown Realty Group. Civil Engineer: Commonwealth Engineers & Consultants, Inc. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineer: Creative Environment Corp. Photography: Christian Scully, Design Imaging Studios.
• Second Place: Coastal Jamestown Home, Galen Haas, Haas Design
• Third Place: James Street Residence, Jack Ryan, Jack Ryan Architect
BATHROOM
FIRST PLACE: Hull Cove Bathroom, Jack Ryan, Jack Ryan Architect
Architect Jack Ryan raised the existing hipped roof line twelve inches to create this sleek bathroom addition. Smoky gray marble floors extend up the wall behind the floating oak vanity and halfway up the side walls to create shelving for both the shower and soaking tub, while vertical slit windows alongside the vanity let in natural light without sacrificing privacy.“ Great use of small spaces,” says Bernert.“ Windows and natural light are beautifully integrated and material choices have visual power without compromising unity and tranquility.” Architect: Jack Ryan( project leader) and Michael Clouse. General Contractor: Jim Standish, The Finishing Touch, Inc. Structural Engineer: Camera-O ' Neill Consulting Engineers, Inc. Cabinetry and Millwork: Jutras Woodworking. Photography: Nat Rea Photography.
• Second Place: Coastal Jamestown Bathroom, Galen Haas, Haas Design
• Third Place: James Street Bathroom, Jack Ryan, Jack Ryan Architect
52 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY’ S NEST | 2026