By Maggie Marrone

June 29, 2026: The Bronxville Historical Conservancy is pleased to announce that the Norbom Residence, a private home at 35 Durham Road in Lawrence Park West, is the recipient of the 2026 Bronxville Historical Conservancy Preservation Award.  The award will be presented next January, 2027 at the Conservancy’s annual membership meeting at Siwanoy Country Club.

Established in 2015, the Preservation Award recognizes excellence in preservation, restoration, and conservation in the Village of Bronxville and the surrounding areas. Projects eligible for consideration include architectural restoration; conservation of architectural elements; renovations and additions; garden and landscape design; craftsmanship and fine art; preservation of historical record; and stewardship and advocacy.  Historical Conservancy gBoard member, David Nathans submitted the application on behalf of the owners of the home, Joan and Mark Norbom, in the categories of restoration, renovation and conservation of architectural elements.

The Preservation Award Committee considered several impressive submissions; however, the committee determined that the 35 Durham Road submission stood out as an outstanding example of a carefully detailed, conscientious restoration and renovation of a beautiful 100 year old home.  The Norboms were able to maintain the integrity the structure of the home’s original design.

Joan and Mark Norbom became the third owners of 35 Durham Road when they purchased the house in May of  2024. The 7,600 square foot home sits on 1.5 private acres in Lawrence Park West. The home was designed by Delano Aldrich Architects, a highly regarded architectural firm of the early and mid 20th century. The Norboms inherited the 1927 original architectural plans of the home when they purchased the house. These plans were completed for the original owners, Francis and Theodore Kiendl.  The Kiendl family lived in the house from 1927 to 1985 and were very active in the Bronxville community.

The Norbom’s goal was to preserve and restore most of the original architectural elements and finishes of their home wherever possible. The home needed significant infrastructure repair and renovation. The Norboms were able to balance preservation, renovation and modernization with their renovation and restoration project, bringing it back to its original splendor.

The first and second floor layout follows the 1926 blueprints of the house with the addition of a mudroom off of the kitchen.  Several of the remaining original light fixtures have been restored and remain, as well as the brass wall light switches. The sunroom was converted to a family room, the floors of green terrazzo and inlaid brass were restored.  The walls of the formal dining room display original wall murals of colorful landscapes, portraying white headed cranes, butterflies and birds, originally painted in 1927 by Salvatore Lascari.  The murals were carefully cleaned and restored to their original glory. Period wall sconces and a chandelier were added.

The romanesque-revival home with solid masonry stonework was extensively renovated on the exterior. This included, among other items, the repair and/or replacement of doors, windows, chimney, iron work, stone walls, flashing, and the repair of an original deer weathervane.

The award committee included Historical Conservancy Board members, Tina Adams, Dana Burns, Ellen de Saint Phalle, Will Fulton, Marilynn Hill, Maggie Marrone, (committee co-chair) and Erin Saluti, (committee co-chair).

The Bronxville Historical Conservancy Preservation Award was last given out in January of 2020 to Olinda and John Simon for the restoration of their Elm Rock Road residence.