ICAA Presents: Preservation vs. Performance

On October 29th, we hosted the New England Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art in a Boiler Room panel discussion titled, “Preservation vs. Performance: Renovation in the Modern Era.” Builders Stephen Payne of Payne | Bouchier and Nick Schiffer of NS Builders, along with Kevin as moderator, took part in a conversation that was so timely, with just the right amount of technical detail and controversy, that we’ve decided to devote an entire podcast episode to it. The audience participation was invaluable here. What an amazing night. We hope to capture more of these panels live so folks who missed them can tune in.Special thanks to our sponsors: Boston Glass Group, Lavallee Systems, and US Green Insulation, along with our courtyard sponsor, a Blade of Grass. Original Presentation: “Preservation vs. Performance: Renovation in the Modern Era” | October 29, 2025