The wall were unpointed and existed as support for the exterior only.

The walls were cleaned and pointed with antique glass and pottery added to fill in large joints

Black mica and cobblestones form an underground continuation of the  stream

Two foot thick custom craftsmanship .

Final result without the door

Custom hardware fabricated from Japanese sword guard and 18th century pull ring

Catch

What we faced

Tight and steep

How we faced it