Anthony O. James, Architect

Anthony O. James runs Anthony O. James, Architect, a business he independently owns. He has more than 30 years of experience in historical preservation and architectural design. He has worked on several projects for non-profits, government preservation agencies, and private architectural firms. Anthony specializes in historic restoration, respectful renovation, and traditional addition to buildings. His range of expertise includes residential and commercial projects in restoration and renovation, as well as small residential, church, and other commercial endeavors. Anthony is also competent in historic preservation research and writes. His reports on historic buildings and landscapes feature their built history and changes over time. He has done research reports for National Register eligibility determinations. This involves understanding history and metropolitan planning, such as campus master planning, residential community design, and large cultural institutions. Anthony leans towards traditional contemporary architecture, as articulated in a paper he wrote. The paper is attached below, expressing his view that modern buildings can reflect past lessons while embracing current spirit and values. It also applies to restoration and addition to an older building. The goal is to relate to earlier works in a way that complements rather than conflicts.