OUR PHILOSOPHY

STEWARDSHIP FIRST

Historic stone carries cultural, spiritual, and architectural meaning that extends far beyond its material components. Our approach begins with respect for that legacy.

We believe restoration work should be deliberate, restrained, and informed by a deep understanding of historic materials, construction methods, craft traditions, and their long-term behavior. When intervention is necessary, it should be carefully considered, reversible where possible, and aligned with long-term health rather than short-term fixes.

HOW WE WORK

A collaborative, craft-driven process

Kingstone Restoration works closely with architects, preservation consultants, and project stakeholders from early assessment through execution. Our process emphasizes documentation, clear communication, and hands-on expertise in the field.

We are often engaged on projects where material conditions are complex, historic fabric must be protected, and decisions carry long-term consequences. In these contexts, our role is to provide clarity, technical insight, and skilled execution.

CRAFT AUTHORITY

Craft leadership

Kingstone Restoration is led in the field by master stonemason Josip Mars, whose work on ecclesiastical, liturgical, and historically significant buildings spans across more than two decades. His experience is grounded in traditional stone carving, masonry repair, and architectural conservation techniques developed through years of hands-on practice.

This depth of craft knowledge informs every project we undertake and ensures that restoration decisions are grounded in both historical precedent and practical expertise.

SELECTIVITY

Thoughtful engagement

We are intentional about the projects we take on and the teams we collaborate with. Kingstone Restoration is best suited to work where care, discretion, and long-term stewardship are valued, and where restoration is approached as a responsibility rather than a commodity.