The interior of the Paine House is the largest remaining domestic interior designed by H.H. Richardson. The Great Hall, with its terracotta red walls and stenciled Japanese designs, anticipates the flowing spaces of modern architecture. Another significant feature of Stonehurst is the grand staircase, one of the most famous in American architecture. With its carved paneled woodwork, magnificent marble and tile fireplaces, original furnishings, and spectacular colors, the interior of the Paine House is unequaled in the work of H.H. Richardson.

Claude Emanuel Menders, Architects Inc. is in construction administration of the exterior restoration of Stonehurst and has completed a condition assessment report that covered preservation, universal access, and mechanical systems.  Currently the firm is also participating in the production of an interior conditions assessment report, funded in part by a Getty grant.

To learn more about the history of Stonehurst, its designers and occupants, and current preservation efforts, please visit the Stonehurst web site.