Annabelle Radcliffe-Trenner is a founding principal of Historic Building Architects, LLC, Trenton, NJ. Ms. Radcliffe-Trenner has a keen
interest in the long-term planning for and the ethics of intervention on historic buildings and the adaptive use of existing
buildings. Eager to educate the public, she lectures on preservation issues nationally. Completed projects include:
Historic Morven, Princeton; St. Johns, Somerville; St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Perth Amboy; The Log House at
Craftsman Farms, Troy Hills; Federal Courthouse, Manhattan, NY; and Watch Hill Chapel, Rhode Island. Current
Projects include: The Factory at Historic Speedwell, Morristown; St. Bernards Episcopal Church, Bernardsville;
Greenwood Gardens, Short Hills; Saint Peter The Apostle, New Brunswick; and Iviswold Castle, Felician College,
Rutherford, and Saint Francis de Sales, Philadelphia PA.
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| Education |
1994 |
Certificate in Preservation Architecture, ICCROM (International Center for the Study of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Property), Rome |
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Diploma in Architecture (Master of Architecture Equivalent), Edinburgh University, Scotland |
1985 |
Master Class in Conservation (Architectural Preservation Specialty Course), Edinburgh University |
1983 |
Bachelor in Science in Architecture, Dundee University, Scotland |
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| Architectural Registration |
| Pennsylvania, New Jersey, NCARB, and Architects' Registration Council, United Kingdom |
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| Public Lectures, Teaching, and Publications |
- Religious Property Maintenance, Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey Convention 2005,
Cherry Hill, NJ, 2005
- Article: Holy Care of Holy Places Vestry Papers May/June 2005
- Preservation Architecture for Children, Drew University, 2004
- Architecture and Education, Drew University, 2004
- Wood Assessment and Repair at the Log House designed by Gustav Stickely - APTI ‘04,
Galveston, TX
- Limewash Coatings APTI ‘03, Portland, ME
- Article: Sacred Trust Preview - Seven Maintenance Tips for Summer, 2003
- Building Maintenance and Management, Princeton; National Park Service Preservation Training Lecture 2003
- Religious Property Maintenance, Annual Conference for Partners for Sacred Places, 2003, Washington, DC
- Keynote Speaker, NJ Historic Preservation Office’s Certified Local Government Conferences, Newton, NJ 2000 and Mt. Holly, NJ 2001
- International Preservation Philosophy APT ‘98, Williamsburg, VA
- Holy Places ’98, Princeton, NJ
- Structural Stabilization of Wingspread: Developing a Preservation Philosophy APT’ 97, Chicago, IL
- Young Kids, Old Buildings: Inspiring Children about their Architectural Heritage,
New Jersey Historical Commission 11th Annual Conference, Princeton, NJ, 1995
- Why Preservation? An Ethical Response Present Day Club & Antique Home Seminars, Princeton, NJ, 1995
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Professional Awards |
2002 |
New Jersey State Historic Preservation Award for Grace Episcopal Church, Plainfield, NJ |
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New Jersey State Historic Preservation Award for Morven, Princeton, NJ |
2000 |
Young Architect of the Year, AIA/NJ (American Institute of Architects/New Jersey Chapter) |
2000 |
New Jersey State Historic Preservation Award for St. James AME Church, Newark, NJ |
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| Public Service, Societies and Organizations |
- Advisory Committee, Philadelphia Regional Fund for Partners for Sacred Places
- US/ICOMOS, Education Committee Member
- Episcopal Diocese of Trenton, Architecture Committee Member
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