With only 8 presidents in the last 135 years, Vassar College changes deliberately and slowly. Built in 1895, the President’s House, a medieval revival style house by Rossiter and Wright Architects of New York, underwent only two minor renovations since construction. The last however, had mired the house in a 60’s academic style and removed the original finishes or delicately balanced colors and materials remaining. Working with Katie Ridder Interiors and Ed Hollander Landscape Design we restored much of the original balance and design intent, while adapting the plan and incorporating modern technologies. A gently sloping path through the landscape provides wheelchair access to the terrace which we doubled in size for college functions. The full renovation of the public rooms accommodates entertaining and a new president’s office for private and group meetings. New bedroom suites upstairs serve the family, frequent guests, and trustees.