Rachelle Byarlay-Robson

Experience

Rachelle Byarlay exceeds the Professional Qualifications for Architectural History defined in the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines. Her experience in historic preservation includes historical research, documentation for historic resource evaluations, preparation of Historic Structures Reports, development of architectural details, and production of construction documents for the repair and rehabilitation of historic buildings constructed of wood, reinforced concrete, and other materials. Ms. Byarlay has provided expertise on historic preservation projects involving window restoration, reroofing, accessibility design, and exterior stucco systems.

For nonhistorical existing buildings, Ms. Byarlay has developed architectural details and construction documents for restoration and repair, performed field observations, and provided assistance in the design of roofing and waterproofing systems.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Historic Structures Reports

• Shipyard Number Three - Richmond, CA: Site investigation and preparation of Historic Structures Report for former Cafeteria Building, now part of the Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park

 

Historic Preservation

• Residential Historic Resource Evaluation - Berkeley, CA: Research, documentation, and evaluation of a 1921 Craftsman bungalow, single-family home
• Crystal Cove Beach Cottages - Newport Beach, CA: Development of architectural details and construction documents for rehabilitation of eighteen vernacular, single-wall beach cottages that were originally built during the 1930s‑1940s and now contribute to a National Register Historic District
• Volcano House, Ohi’a Wing - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI: Development of architectural details and construction documents for rehabilitation of a former administration building/hotel annex for reuse as museum and collections storage
• Industrial Building - Sacramento, CA: Preparation of condition assessment report for a historic, heavy timber-framed industrial facility and development of construction documents and details for repair of modified bitumen and sheet metal roofing
• Office Building - Santa Fe, NM: Development of architectural details and construction documents for rehabilitation and repair of exterior plaster cladding, modified bitumen roofing system, and wood elements of a historic adobe building

 

Repair and Rehabilitation

• University of California, Berkeley, Clark Kerr Campus: Development of construction documents and performance of construction administration for replacement of clay tile roofing on a building that contributes to a National Register Historic District
• Uptown Station - Oakland, CA: Development of architectural details and construction documents for rehabilitation of exterior stucco cladding and roofing on a 1920s-era former department store

 

Window Restoration

• 156 Second Street - San Francisco, CA: Condition survey and repair recommendations for facade and wood windows of a 1906 brick masonry office building that contributes to a National Register Historic District
• Pioneer Building - San Francisco, CA: Drawings and specifications for repair of wood windows and siding of a historic wood‑framed building constructed in 1902

Professional Affiliations

Association for Preservation Technology

Registrations

Architect in CA

Education

University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts, Architectural Studies and History, 2011

University of Oregon
Master of Architecture, 2015
Master of Science, Historic Preservation, 2017