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Biltmore’s Director of Engineering Services, Brent Merrell, shares an inside look at what it takes to restore the courtyard’s appearance to Biltmore House architect Richard Morris Hunt’s original design intent.
For over a century, the brick pavers of the Stable Courtyard adjacent to Biltmore House have supported everything from horse and carriage traffic to more than a million guests each year. Unsurprisingly, sections of the courtyard had become worn and were ready for a large-scale preservation project.
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Biltmore Estate is located in Asheville, North Carolina, and was completed in 1895. This National Historic Landmark remains privately owned and continues to be maintained by George Vanderbilt's descendants. The estate features America's Largest Home designed by Richard Morris Hunt, 8,000 acres of renowned gardens and grounds designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted, distinct overnight accommodations including a four-star Inn and private cottages, an award-winning winery, numerous restaurants, event and meeting venues, working farms, and more.
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