Every space has a story.
Let's make yours worth telling.
Chapman Historic Design transforms homes, heritage sites, and civic spaces through adaptive reuse and interior architecture that celebrate cultural memory.
Founded by preservation designer Mindy Chapman, the studio bridges research, design, and storytelling to revitalize the places that shape community life.
From documentation and grant work to interior design and policy integration, our practice honors the craftsmanship of the past while creating spaces that serve the people who use them today.
Individuals
Inspired by Transcendentalist principles, this project designs intuitive spaces that guide young adults from dependence to self-sufficiency through connection, reflection, and care.
Intuitive design · Life-skills environments · Restorative spaces
Education
Adaptive reuse of a historic warehouse into a trauma-informed learning space for students.
Adaptive reuse planning · Interior design · Preservation consulting
Community
Design research exploring cultural memory, local history, and community revival through preservation and learning.
Design research · Interpretation · Policy analysis