Facts

Location  |  Kerrville TX 

Year Completed  |  2026

Type of Project  |  Historic Rehabilitation

Services Performed  |  Full Architectural Services

Contractor  |  Marksmen General Contractors

Photos  |  Armando Vara

In association with Quatrefoil Associates

Thoughts

Built in 1909, the A.C. Schreiner House was donated to the City of Kerrville for adaptive reuse as the Heart of the Hills Heritage Center Museum and Grounds. Our team led both the museum programming and design, requiring it to be designated a historical building through the Kerr County Historical Association. The project required extensive repairs to the significantly damaged exterior wood and reinforcement of the structure. These structural upgrades were essential to account for the additional loading required by modern museum exhibits and increased public foot traffic. To ensure full accessibility and compliance without compromising the home’s historic silhouette, an integrated new elevator was designed to resemble a chimney yet keep the new museum’s historic charm. This creative solution, paired with meticulous preservation of the original fabric, successfully transformed the private residence into a safe, accessible, and historic public landmark.