Blue Ball Dairy Barn

The $4.6 million restoration and adaptive reuse of the historic Blue Ball Dairy Barn, which followed WRT's comprehensive park master plan, created a focal point for Alapocas Run State Park that accommodated a visitor's center, museum, and event facility. Undertaken in collaboration with John Milner Associates, the design involved a careful integration of green building techniques with historic preservation, resulting in a complementary pairing of contemporary and historical structures. Sustainable features include an energy-efficient building envelope, mechanical system that did not interfere with the historic character, and an ecological approach to stormwater management. This project achieved a LEED Gold rating.

2010, Honor Award, Preservation. Inaugural Awards Program for Designing the Parks partnership, which includes the National Park Service.
2009, Honor Award for Architectural Excellence, Built Category. The American Institute of Architects, Pennsylvania Chapter.
2007, Honor Award for Excellence in Architectural Design - Built Category. The American Institute of Architects, Philadelphia Chapter.
2007, Honor Award for Design, "Best of the Best". The American Institute of Architects, DE Chapter.
2007, Grand Jury Award - Restoration and Adaptive Re-Use, Preservation Achievement Awards. Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia.
2007, AIA Delaware Earth Day Award. The American Institute of Architects, Delaware Chapter.