During the second half of the year 2004, the Gustin/Trounce Heritage Committee Inc. devoted much time to consultation with the City of Saskatoon (as Gustin House is a municipal heritage property), with architects and interior design personnel, and with various other partners to plan the restoration.  The City¹s Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee toured the premises and gave both approval and encouragement for the project.  Early in the fall of 2004, the senior drafting class of Bedford Road Collegiate, under the supervision of their teacher, Renee Duddridge, measured Gustin House and drew floor plans as a team effort . . the project was beginning!

Interior work commenced on January 3, 2005, under the supervision of Ms. Duddridge (Duddridge Interior Design), along with hands-on assistance from Committee members.  The exterior and structural plans, for both historic restoration and the addition of an access ramp to the rear of the House, were designed by Allan Duddridge, principal architect, Stantec Architecture Ltd.  He, along with Bob Trumbley and Robin Gach, also Stantec architects, carried out the project with the general contractor, D2 Construction.  Gustin House exterior restoration began in later February, 2005; members of the Committee continued to be closely involved in the process. Gustin House was ready for visitors on May 31, 2005, the 110th anniversary of Lyell Gustin¹s birth.  Following are photos taken by Michael Pomedli, March 31 through May 31, 2005.