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- [APT Indianapolis](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/apt-indianapolis/): Henson Architecture is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of The Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) 2026 Annual Conference in Indianapolis. Our team will be in Indianapolis next week, celebrating the inspiration, insight, and shared wisdom of our preservation community.
- [Greenbuild Passive House Tour](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/greenbuild-passive-house-tour/): Are you going to Greenbuild next week? Jane Sanders from Henson Architecture will be joining Alloy Development to lead a tour in Brooklyn on Friday, 10/23: Alloy Block & State Street: Scaling Passive House from Retrofit to Highrise.
- [Architizer Award for the Carnegie Hill Passive House!](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/award-for-the-carnegie-hill-passive-house/): We're excited to share that the Carnegie Hill Passive House has been selected as a Special Mention in the 2026 Architizer A+ Awards for the Residential Renovations & Additions category!
- [The Hamilton Fish House won a Lucy!](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/the-hamilton-fish-house-won-a-lucy/): We are delighted to announce that our exterior restoration of the Hamilton Fish House has been awarded a Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award by the New York Landmarks Conservancy!
- [Comfort At The Extremes](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/comfort-at-the-extremes/): Cory Trembath Rouillard will be speaking about Embodied Wisdom at the Comfort At The Extremes 2026 conference in Tucson, Arizona in May. The sixth international conference in this series, the event focuses on many aspects of habitability in extreme conditions.
- [Untangling Circularity](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/untangling-circularity/): Scott Henson was interviewed on The Untangling Circularity Podcast, hosted by Cynthia Power and Laura Novich. He shared an engaging conversation with fellow participants Dave Bennink and Ruth Mandl about deconstruction and reuse of building materials, and of the development of the circular economy in NYC.
- [NYC Local Law 97 Covered Buildings List](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/nyc-local-law-97-covered-buildings-list/): New York City has released their 2026 Covered Buildings Lists, a set of borough-specific lists of buildings covered by Local Law 97 (LL97).
- [AIA Architect – Building Performance Standards](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/aia-architect-building-performance-standards/): Jane Sanders was interviewed for an article in AIA Architect about New York City’s Local Law 97, one of the nation’s first building performance standards (BPS).
- [Welcome, Mary Gilmartin!](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/welcome-mary-gilmartin/): Henson is thrilled to welcome Mary Gilmartin. Mary joined us in June, 2025 and has quickly become an integral part of the Henson team.
- [Happy New Year!](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/happy-new-year/): We've been busy over the past several months. As we enter the new year, we will be sharing several updates with you. Watch this space!
- [Happy Holidays from Henson Architecture](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/happy-holidays-from-henson-architecture/): We wish you a wonderful holiday season!
- [Stone Carving – Associated Press](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/stone-carving-associated-press/): Congratulations to Chris on the view into his beautiful work and teaching, continuing the legacy of traditional stone carving in our city for future generations to come. Thank you to Joseph Frederick for highlighting the vital importance of artisans and tradespeople to the stewardship of our cultural heritage.
- [Smartrock](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/smartrock/): One of Henson Architecture's projects recently received the first delivery in New York City of Smartrock, a new combined mineral wool insulation and intello airsealing product that we've known has been in the works for quite some time. We actually revised the wall assemblies on the fly when we knew it had become available. This is for a gut retrofit of an apartment and penthouse in the Ladies Mile Historic District. Smartrock is the new Rockwool product, “ROCKWOOL insulation with integrated INTELLO PLUS® smart vapor retarder”.
- [Deadline approaching for LL97 Compliance Reports](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/deadline-approaching-for-ll97-compliance-reports/): Building owners seeking to apply for an extension to submit LL97 Compliance Reports MUST HIRE A REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL (OR RETRO-COMMISSIONING AGENT FOR ARTICLE 321 BUILDINGS) BY FEBRUARY 1, 2025.
- [New Year’s Resolutions](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/new-years-resolutions/): New Yorkers, as you set your personal New Year’s resolutions for 2025, don’t forget that your buildings have resolutions to keep as well. Remember to schedule their checkups:
- [Happy Holidays!](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/happy-holidays-2/): From all of us at Henson Architecture, we wish you and yours a safe and joyous holiday season.
- [New York Required Annual Parapet Inspection](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/new-york-required-annual-parapet-inspection/): The first annual parapet inspection report must be completed by December 31st, 2024
- [ZNCC Presentation: Heritage and Embodied Carbon](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/zncc-presentation-heritage-and-embodied-carbon/): ZNCC call for an update from APT/National Trust for Canada conference.
- [APT Montreal – Total Carbon Impact Workroom](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/apt-montreal-total-carbon-impact-workroom/): Au revoir, Montreal, et merci!
- [Bonjour Montreal!](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/bonjour-montreal/): Our team members were at the Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) and National Trust for Canada joint conference.
- [185 years!](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/185-years/): 185 years of carbon avoided continues with Henson Architecture’s latest preservation project.
- [Local Law 97 Requirements and Compliance Consulting](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/local-law-97-requirements-and-compliance/): Scott Henson highlighted Henson Architecture’s commitment to reducing buildings' carbon footprints through retrofitting. As buildings contribute over two-thirds of New York City’s carbon emissions, Henson Architecture guides clients in meeting Local Law 97’s ambitious goals for emission reductions by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.
- [Sneak peek of Henson Architecture’s soon to be completed Passive House renovation](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/sneak-peak-of-passive-house-renovation/): Sneak peek of Henson Architecture’s soon to be completed Passive House renovation
- [2024 AIA Brooklyn Design Awards](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/2024-aia-brooklyn-design-awards/): Jane Sanders, Henson’s Director of Sustainability, was a part of the Technical Review team for the 2024 AIA Brooklyn Design Awards.
- [Funeral Home Restoration in the New York Times](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/funeral-home-restoration-new-york-times/): Henson collaborated with Busch Associates on the renovation of the “mortuary of choice for New York’s power brokers and celebrities”.
- [The Urban Heat Island Effect in New York City: Cooling the Concrete](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/the-urban-heat-island-effect-in-nyc/): Today’s blog post is shared by Guest Author Kohana Henson. It is the second in a limited series of her observations and insights into the dynamics of the local environment in New York City, as she discovers meaningful forms of climate action.
- [The Billion Oyster Project: Reviving New York’s Waters](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/the-billion-oyster-project-reviving-ny/): Today’s blog post is shared by Guest Author Kohana Henson. It is the first in a limited series of her observations and insights into the dynamics of the local environment in New York City, as she discovers meaningful forms of climate action.
- [Tangible Remnants](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/tangible-remnants/): Henson Architecture’s Preservation Architect, Cory Rouillard, recently joined Nakita Reed on the Tangible Remnants podcast. Their conversation covered key topics like preservation, climate adaptation, and sustainable design—values we incorporate into every project at Henson. Tune in to hear how we’re turning these ideas into impactful work for our clients and the world.
- [Embodied Wisdom: TAG Talk](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/embodied-wisdom-tag-talk/): As climate challenges grow, sustainable comfort is key. On July 18, Cory Rouillard, Henson’s Preservation Architect, will present Embodied Wisdom in a TAG Talk on traditional strategies for thermal comfort and resilience. Join at 19:00 GMT / 2pm EDT.
- [Peter Zambelletti CPHD](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/peter-zambelletti-cphd/): Peter, a Project Manager at Henson Architecture, recently completed training through the Passive House Network and passed the Passive House Institute exam, earning this prestigious qualification. He is the fourth member of the Henson team to achieve this distinction.
- [Passive House Retrofit Tour](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/passive-house-retrofit-tour/): Henson’s Passive House retrofit of the French Merchants’ House is nearing completion, revealing the hidden details that make it energy efficient, quiet, and comfortable. Jane Sanders and Matthew Radune recently gave a behind-the-scenes tour to Fradkin & McAlpin Architects, showcasing the progress before the final finishes are added.
- [Dispatch from Innsbruck: International Passive House Conference](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/international-passive-house-conference/): In April, I attended the 27th International Passive House Conference in Innsbruck, where key speakers, including Jürgen Schnieders and Lloyd Alter, emphasized the urgent need to retrofit existing buildings. As the building industry plays a critical role in the climate crisis, Passive House standards offer the best path forward for a sustainable, post-fossil fuel future.
- [French Merchant’s House milestone – scaffolding down!](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/french-merchants-house-milestone/): The scaffolding came down from the front of the French Merchant’s House on Friday. We are excited to see the newly restored facade visible to the world. More milestones to come as we wrap up this restoration and Passive House retrofit of a contributing property of the Expanded Carnegie Hill Historic District.
- [Occupations Podcast](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/occupations-podcast/): What is preservation architecture? What is it like to work in this field?
- [Passive House Training](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/passive-house-training/): Jane Sanders is a featured guest speaker today at the Certified Passive House Designer course hosted by The Passive House Network. This course is required training for every aspiring Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD).
- [Happy Earth Day](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/happy-earth-day/): Happy Earth Day!
- [ZNCC at the Embodied Carbon Roundtable](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/zncc-at-the-embodied-carbon-roundtable/): What’s new in the world of Embodied Carbon in our built environment? Scott Henson will be representing the Zero Net Carbon Collaboration (ZNCC) at 11am ET on Thursday, 4/18 at the NGO/Government Roundtable on Embodied Carbon. Hosted by the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF), the roundtable will include updates from key leaders in this topic, representing the US federal government and several nonprofit organizations.
- [Embodied Wisdom: Presentation at TAG-24](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/embodied-wisdom-presentation-at-tag-24/): Looking for some inspiration this weekend? Join Henson Architecture’s Preservation Architect, Cory Rouillard at the Traditional Architectural Gathering, TAG-24, on Sunday, April 14 at 12:20 pm ET. She will share a global architectural tour of beautiful, traditional, climate-appropriate strategies designed to keep us comfortable without operational energy input.
- [Jane Sanders Re-elected to the NY Passive House Board of Directors](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/jane-sanders-passive-house-board-of-directors/): Congratulations to Jane Sanders on her re-election to the New York Passive House Board of Directors! Jane, Henson’s Associate Principal and Director of Sustainability, has been an active member of NYPH since the days before its official founding in 2010, when it was still a local Passive House Meetup group. Now in her second term on the Board, Jane also heads the Governance & Nominations Committee.
- [Learn in an Authentic Way – Cathedral Stone Workshop Recap](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/learn-in-an-authentic-way-cathedral-stone/): It was here that Jane Sanders, our Associate Principal, pointed out some impeccably repaired stones and mentioned an upcoming workshop with Cathedral Stone, an opportunity for me to learn stone repair firsthand.
- [Henson is a Passive House Accelerator!](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/henson-is-a-passive-house-accelerator/): Happy Climate Week! Henson Architecture is proud to be Passive House Accelerator's Sponsor of the Week. Passive House Accelerator is an important global catalyst for Zero Carbon Building. We are excited to share our developing work with this inspiring organization sharing innovation in Passive House design and construction to the Passive House community as well as the broader public. Henson has completed several certified Passive House projects to date, and currently has two townhouse retrofits underway. We also serve as the Passive House consultant to other Architects. Stay tuned for more announcements this year about our Passive House projects currently in design and construction. At Henson Architecture, we promote carbon reduction through historic preservation, care for existing buildings, and Passive House retrofits of historic and existing buildings, in our own work and in the work of our colleagues around the world. https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/henson-architecture-is-is-our-accelerator-partner-of-the-week https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/services/scott-henson-architect
- [Sustainable Features of Vernacular Design](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/sustainable-features-of-vernacular-design/): How did we keep ourselves comfortable before the advent of modern, energy-intensive strategies like air-conditioning? Understanding and utilizing traditional design techniques can go a long way towards thermal comfort, durability, and resilience before being supplemented by modern building systems, materials and detailing.
- [The Latest Design Trend: “House Hushing”](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/the-latest-design-trend-house-hushing/): We are thrilled to announce that Jane Sanders, Henson's Associate Principal and Director of Sustainability, was mentioned in an article titled "House Hushing: The Latest Design Trend," on Lloyd Alter's Carbon Upfront! newsletter. Alter is the author of Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle and teaches Sustainable Design at Toronto Metropolitan University. The article contrasted “house hushing” which is an interior design term for decluttering, with “true house hushing”, the acoustic benefits of Passive House. Lloyd used Jane’s Park Slope Passive House as an example. Jane often talks about the comfort benefits of living in a Passive House, especially the quiet, air quality, consistent temperature, and lack of dust and bugs. Henson is currently working on several Passive House retrofit projects, and in all of our projects, we embrace a comprehensive approach to sustainable living.
- [Climate-Based Design for Carbon Reduction at DDC](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/climate-based-design-carbon-reduction-ddc/): Henson Architecture's Principal, Scott Henson, and Senior Associate, Cory Rouillard, will be giving a presentation on Climate-Based Design for the NYC Department of Design and Construction on Wednesday, August 16. This lecture will introduce DDC staff to our firm, our core values, and will cover diverse strategies in traditional buildings for climate-based design.
- [Traditional Sustainable Design at the Classic Planning Academy](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/traditional-sustainable-design-at-the-classic-planning-academy/): Henson Architecture's Senior Associate, Cory Rouillard, will be giving a guest lecture on Thursday, July 27 at the Classic Planning Academy.
- [Traditional Sustainable Design in Bruges](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/traditional-sustainable-design-in-bruges/): Henson Architecture's Senior Associate, Cory Rouillard, will be giving a guest lecture on Monday, July 10 at the Bruges Summer School of Architecture & Crafts, hosted by La Table Ronde de l'Architecture.
- [Wildfires: Solving an Immediate Climate Change Challenge with Passive House Solutions](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/wildfires-solving-an-immediate-climate-change-challenge/): On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, New York City experienced the worst air quality in the world at that time due to the wildfires happening in Québec and northern Ontario, Canada. The air quality monitor station a block away from our office recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 431 as a high that day, well above the threshold of 300 that is considered Hazardous. When we stepped outside, an orange hazy sky and a pungent campfire smell confronted us, just like our fellow New Yorkers.
- [Compliance With Local Law 11 Cycle 8](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/compliance-with-local-law/): Henson Architecture can help you come into compliance with Local Law 11, Cycle 8, as well as complete any Cycle 7 repairs.
- [ZNCC Presentation: Climate Heritage Network](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/zncc-presentation-climate-heritage-network/): The Zero Net Carbon Collaboration (ZNCC) is hosting a presentation by Climate Heritage Network (CHN) Steering Committee members Carl Elefante and Lori Ferriss on Thursday, May 18th at 4:30pm.
- [GFRC as an Alternative Replacement Material for Terra Cotta](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/gfrc-as-an-alternative-replacement-material-for-terra-cotta/): Henson Architecture's Associate Principal Eric Hammarberg will be presenting at the ICRI-MNY Annual Symposium on April 25, 2023 at Club 101 in New York City. Eric's presentation, "GFRC as an Alternative Replacement Material for Terra Cotta", explores the reasons, design criteria, and long-term performance of this material in a suitable context.
- [ZNCC presentation: Rubin Hall](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/zncc-presentation-rubin-hall/): The Zero Net Carbon Collaboration (ZNCC) is hosting a presentation by Michael Syracuse on the Passive House Retrofit of Rubin Hall on Thursday, March 16 at 4:30 pm EDT.
- [Henson Architecture’s Cory Rouillard Has Been Featured in Precious Magazine](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/henson-architectures-cory-rouillard-has-been-featured-in-precious-magazine/): Precious magazine presents a series focusing interest on the actions of people who are trying to achieve a sustainable world for our future. In the March edition, we introduce you to Ms. Cory Rouillard who is a Registered Architect and LEED-accredited professional. She works at an architecture firm and is actively involved in both historic preservation and sustainable building design. We interviewed her about how she approaches building restoration for people to live comfortably in the long run.
- [Happy Holidays](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/happy-holidays/): Happy holidays from all of us to all of you.
- [Things to Consider When Replacing Windows in New York City](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/things-to-consider-when-replacing-windows-in-new-york-city/): When replacing windows on construction projects in New York City, it is essential to choose the right type of window and a qualified installer to do the work. Several vital things must be considered when selecting the proper window replacement, including whether your building is within a historic district, whether you’re concerned with acoustic or thermal performance, or whether the window is installed as a retrofit or brick-to-brick.
- [Avoid NYC Building Violations: An Overview of Local Law 11](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/nyc-building-violations/): Eight years later, Local Law 11 was introduced to address emerging problems and potential issues, expanding the requirements of Local Law 10 to include the following:
- [Henson Architecture Names Cory Rouillard as Preservation Consultant](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/henson-architecture-names-cory-rouillard-as-preservation-consultant/): Cory Rouillard is an active advocate for climate leadership through preservation. In her award-winning work, she promotes technical guidance for the appropriate care of existing buildings to both protect our cultural heritage and meet our carbon mitigation targets.
- [Chinese Architecture Exhibit at the MoMA](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/chinese-architecture-exhibit-at-the-moma-from-an-architecture-intern-and-student/): I appreciated the architect’s craft, and his desire, like the architects of other projects in the exhibit, to include the history and vernacular materials of the local area in his final design. Moreover, the sustainable design methods of these young Chinese architecture firms are similar to my academic and professional work in New York.
- [Henson Team Outing at the Polonsky Exhibition](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/henson-team-outing/): The Henson team just visited the new Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures for a fun fall outing! The exhibit features some of the library’s most remarkable manuscripts, artworks, recordings, etc. and is located in the beautifully restored Gottesman Exhibition Hall.
- [Team Member Spotlight: Matthew Radune](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/staff-spotlight-matthew-radune/): Matthew Radune is a licensed Architect who is now in his third year at Henson Architecture. He is now an Associate at the firm. He has a background in Environmental Studies and his goal has always been to work on prototypical projects in sustainability, and his time at Henson Architecture has continued a fulfillment of that goal. He's a Certified Passive House Designer, having worked on two rowhouse retrofits as well as a new construction single-family house. While it's still in the early planning stages, the firm is also working on a Net Zero, Passive House development community.
- [Tenement Museum Displays the Transformation of the Lower East Side and Beyond](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/tenement-museum-displays-the-transformation-of-the-lower-east-side-and-beyond/): No neighborhood has transformed quite like the Lower East Side. In the 1840s, it was known as Kleindeutschland, or “Little Germany”. In the 1920s, it was the center of Jewish immigrant culture. In the 1970s, parts of the neighborhood became Chinatown with the arrival of Chinese immigrants. Today, it is a predominantly Puerto Rican and Dominican community. The neighborhood holds generations of immigrant stories, and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum tells the tales of ordinary families who lived in tenements on Orchard Street.
- [Register For The 3rd Annual “How Low Can We Go” – Historic Preservation and Carbon Reduction: Applied Trades Event](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/register-for-the-3rd-annual-how-low-can-we-go-historic-preservation-and-carbon-reduction-applied-trades/): On Tuesday, September 21st, Henson Architecture will be hosting the third annual joint AIANY Committee on the Environment and Historic Building Committee “How Low Can We Go” event which will focus on applied trades in preservation work and Passive House construction. The event will feature a panel discussion with architects, uniquely positioned tradespeople, and educators.
- [Henson Intern Dispatch #4](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/henson-intern-dispatch-4/): Intern Dispatch August 12, 2021
- [Got Water? Let’s Find Out the Source!](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/got-water-lets-find-out-the-source/): Leaks and water damage are a common headache for building occupants, building managers, and property owners and a frequent query for Architects and Engineers, who are often hired to locate where leaks are occurring. Each leak is different, with some being straightforward and others being more difficult to ascertain the location of the water infiltration. It can be much more complicated to chase down a leak in a 9-story apartment building than a single-family home, but this is not always the case.
- [Henson Intern Dispatch #3](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/henson-intern-dispatch-3/): The climate crisis is more tangible than ever. Recent floods in Europe destroyed homes, and the heatwave in New York broke a 50-year record. The only way to reverse climate change is to stop emitting greenhouse gas. Given that over 70 percent of New York's greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings, architects bear a heavy responsibility. Retrofitting is one method to reduce emission because it reduces virgin material usage, lowers energy consumption, and increases user comfort.
- [EC Surveys: Does Your Roof Need A Checkup?](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/does-your-roof-need-a-checkup-electrical-capacitance-surveys-essential-for-roof-assembly-performance-testing/): EC Surveys can be done during the day, at virtually any time of year, and on almost any type of roof, so long as there is no standing water. Its operation appears simple, and it is usually less expensive than thermal imaging or the nuclear technique. Although it is impossible to find the absolute boundaries of a known wet area (without cutting or coring into the roof membrane), it can get close.
- [Henson Intern Dispatch #2](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/intern-dispatch-2/): Detailing is an art. How windows are sealed, connectors fastened, railings bent, or corners shaved are elements that make a good building not only stand out but last.
- [Make an Impact with the ZNCC (Zero Net Carbon Collaboration)](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/make-an-impact-with-the-zero-net-carbon-collaboration-zncc/): The Zero Net Carbon Collaboration for Existing and Historic Buildings (ZNCC) is looking for new partners in the fight to reduce the carbon footprint of existing and historic buildings. The ZNCC currently includes organizational representatives and individual members who are working to develop strategies to reach the zero net carbon goals being established by government entities and to reduce the overall impact of existing buildings on our environment. Our principal, Scott Henson, is a co-chair of the ZNCC along with Mark Thompson Brandt of MTBA Architects, Ottawa, Lori Ferriss of Goody Clancy, Boston, and Nakita Reed of Quinn Evans, Washington.
- [Henson Intern Dispatch](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/henson-intern-dispatch/): Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, I have not had the chance to work with people in person. I finished my last year of undergraduate studies mostly in isolation, accompanied by Zoom and my family in Taipei. When Scott told me that the internship would be in person during our call in March, I was extremely grateful and excited.
- [Proper Mortar Joint Cutting](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/proper-mortar-joint-cutting/): One of the most basic repairs an architect can specify is masonry repointing- removing the old mortar joint and adding in new mortar is also one of the most common repairs to be completed incorrectly.
- [Staff Spotlight: Madeline Marbury](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/staff-spotlight-madeline-marbury/): Madeline Graduated from the College of Charleston in Spring 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Historic Preservation and Community Planning. During school, she worked for a contractor specializing in historic preservation and redevelopment of existing buildings.
- [Preserving the Legacy](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/preserving-the-legacy/): As we wrap up a façade restoration project that we are particularly proud of, we are preserving the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at The Riverside Church’s south wing. Renamed in 1985, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Wing is a seven-story, modern Gothic annex located to the south of the original church building where Dr. King delivered a total of six powerful sermons between 1961 and 1967.
- [Scott Henson, FAIA](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/scott-henson-faia/): Scott joins a mere three percent of AIA members who have been elevated to FAIA for their impact on the field of architecture. We congratulate the entire 2020 class of distinguished architects on their elevation to Fellow.
- [Two New Certified Passive House Projects](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/two-new-certified-passive-house-projects/): SHA’s Director or Sustainability, Jane Sanders, just achieved Passive House EnerPHit certification on two of her Brooklyn rowhouse retrofit projects, the State Street Passive House and Windsor Terrace Passive House. Passive House is a rigorous international building standard for energy efficiency, and EnerPHit is the certification for retrofits of existing buildings. These buildings achieve energy efficiency, comfort, and superior indoor air quality.  The key elements are continuous insulation, airtightness, high performance windows, and heat recovery ventilation. More information about Passive House can be found here:
- [Window repair: Enhancing Your View and Efficiency](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/windows-enhancing-your-view-and-your-efficiency/): Many building owners are not aware of the changes in laws and codes surrounding energy efficiency. In May, the New York City 2020 Energy Conservation Code went into effect and many typical replacement windows no longer meet the current code requirements. Before you take the time to install new windows, it is a good idea to consult with experts that are familiar with the energy code, and various types of window repair and installation methods.
- [Injection Connection – Using Urethane Injection Grout to Save the Foundation of a Historic Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/concrete-waterproofing-with-urethane-injection-grout/): When the construction of a new condominium had compromised the structural integrity and waterproof qualities of the neighboring 120-year-old foundation wall, Scott Henson Architect was contacted to assist and monitor the experts repairing it to stabilize and prevent further damage.
- [Scott Henson Architect Names Eric Hammarberg as Associate Principal](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/scott-henson-architect-names-eric-hammarberg-as-associate-principal/): Eric Hammarberg is excited to join Scott Henson Architect as Associate Principal and be a critical part of their team consciously connecting historic preservation and sustainability, linked by craftsmanship. “Their hands-on approach to their work - from sensitive use of materials, knowledgeable and inquisitive interaction with the team and sensitivity to client needs - is paramount,” says Eric. “It’s not always easy, but the results are exhilarating.”
- [Scott Henson Architect Names Jane Sanders as Director of Sustainability](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/scott-henson-architect-names-new-director-of-sustainability/): “Designing and living in a Passive House was a transformative experience for me,” says Jane Sanders, new Senior Associate and Director of Sustainability at Scott Henson Architect (SHA). “I was able to prove that beyond the energy savings, designing for sustainability can transform urban living. I live on a busy block in Brooklyn and the quiet, filtered fresh air, and consistent temperatures are the most noticeable benefits. At SHA I have the opportunity to impact NYC on a larger scale by designing deep energy retrofits for historic buildings.”
- [Compliance With Building Regulations in New York City](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/compliance-with-building-regulations-in-new-york-city/): Buildings larger than 25,000 square feet that are higher than 6 stories need to comply with two sets of regulations in New York City.
- [Benefits of Sustainable Building Strategies](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/the-benefits-of-incorporating-sustainable-building-strategies-into-mixed-use-designs/): As our awareness of natural resource limitations continues to grow, the advantages of sustainable building strategies and their incorporation into mixed-use designs becomes increasingly important. Mixed use design fosters integration and density with two or more residential, commercial, cultural institutional, and/or industrial uses. Efficient building strategies are those that make highly productive use of natural resources and drive benefits for the city and its inhabitants. What are some of these advantages?
- [What is the Green Plot Ratio?](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/what-is-the-green-plot-ratio/): The green plot ratio, known as GPR, is a powerful metric in urban design and development.
- [Has Your Facade Been Inspected in the Past 5 Years?](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/has-your-facade-been-inspected-in-the-past-5-years/): NYC Department of Buildings law requires that all big buildings (6 stories and higher) must have their facades professionally inspected every five years. This law was formerly known as Local Law 11 and was renamed as Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP). The current filing window for Cycle 8 has closed as of February 2019. The upcoming five year Cycle 9 will begin in February 2020 and closes in February 2024.
- [Why the Prices of Houses in Historic Districts are Higher Than Most](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/why-the-prices-of-houses-in-historic-districts-are-higher-than-most/): The New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO) published a study detailing how the designation of historic districts in the city has affected home prices. The IBO found that prices for homes in historic districts have been consistently higher than those outside districts. In the report's introduction, the IBO evaluates the relationship between historic districts and the correlation of higher property values.
- [How Having a Green Roof Can Reduce the Effect of Heat Islands](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/how-having-a-green-roof-can-reduce-the-effect-of-heat-islands/): Cooling demand in cities is high during the heat island’s hottest seasons. To beat the island heat, engineers developed green roofs to reduce cooling costs in homes and offices. Green roofs have been popular for decades, mainly in European cities and are now becoming more common in the US.
- [Architect Jean Novel is Presented with the Visionary Urban Integration Award for the Design of 53W53](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/visionary-urban-integration-award/): Ateliers Jean Nouvel and WSP were recently presented with the Visionary Urban Integration Award by the New York Chapter of the Society of American Registered Architects.
- [The Economics of Saving Old Windows](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/the-economics-of-saving-old-windows/): A common mistake when performing repairs on historic properties has been to replace the original windows with modern ones. Because of this, it is rare to find properties that still have their original windows. When someone goes to purchase a property and they see that the windows are replaced, it takes away from the beauty and character of the historic building. Many buyers looking to buy these properties want the original windows still in place and are willing to pay more for it.
- [Holding Buildings Accountable for Their Sins](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/holding-buildings-accountable-for-their-sins/): The Act will put limits on carbon emissions regulated by the Office of Building Energy Performance. The patrons, lobbyists, and city leaders responsible for the new legislation say this is a step in the right direction to build sustainable communities. The new legislation will attempt to account for the 70 percent of the city's carbon emissions which comes from large buildings. It's also an expansion of the current retro-commissioning standards already in place. Pete Sikora, senior adviser says, "this is really a new day for New York City."
- [A Win for New Yorkers Trying to Save Tin Pan Alley](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/a-win-for-new-yorkers-trying-to-save-tin-pan-alley/): Tin Pan Alley is once again making its way into the hearts of Americans now that plans to build a high rise in its place have fallen through. After the Tin Pan Alley was put up for sale in the fall of 2018 for $44 million, the plan to redevelop the area fell through due to economic turmoil. The historical value and landmark status of these buildings have pushed them back into the spotlight and ignited many New Yorkers' desire to preserve their culture.
- [The Union Carbide Building at 270 Park Ave NYC to Be Demolished](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/the-union-carbide-building-at-270-park-ave-nyc-to-be-demolished/): In recent years growth has been slowing down and businesses are leaving Midtown East. Many of the buildings there are considered inefficient, out of date and, until very recently, limited in how they could be updated or modified to contain more commercial office space. After several years of work by city planners, development experts, preservation professionals, and other stakeholders, new zoning has been approved for Midtown Manhattan, allowing for big changes. The Midtown East area is home to many large office buildings designed in the International Style, a type of modernist commercial architecture that was intended to support a socially progressive agenda of "better, cleaner, and more egalitarian" cities. The style is known for its lack of ornamentation and structural glass. One well-known building, the Union Carbide building owned by JP Morgan Chase Bank, is now scheduled to be demolished and rebuilt anew.
- [Larry Robbins House for Management and Technology Receives Design Award](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/larry-robbins-house-for-management-and-technology-receives-2019-aiany-design-award/): Scott Henson Architect is proud to announce that the Larry Robbins House for Management and Technology was honored by the American Institute of Architects, New York Chapter (AIANY) with a 2019 Merit Design Award.
- [Incorporating Adaptive Reuse to Restore Old Landmark Buildings](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/incorporating-adaptive-reuse-to-restore-old-landmark-buildings/): As progress dictates that we must forge on into the future, the unfortunate tearing down of the old to make room for the new means more buildings are being lost. Adaptive reuse, however, defines progress differently.
- [The Iconic Chrysler Building is Up for Sale](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/the-iconic-chrysler-building-is-up-for-sale/): An Art Deco masterpiece that has defined the Manhattan skyline for nearly 90 years is going up for sale in 2019. Currently co-owned by the Abu Dhabi Investment Council and New York property developer, Tishman Speyer, the Chrysler Building is expected to sell for as much as one billion dollars.
- [Olmsted’s Staten Island Home in State of Disrepair](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/olmsted-s-staten-island-home-in-state-of-disrepair/): On Staten Island sits an important house in a dreadful state of disrepair. Described by the New York Landmarks Preservation Commission as "a distinguished residence," the former home of Central Park designer Frederick Law Olmstead was declared a landmark in 1967.
- [Benefits of Membrane Roofing on New York City Buildings](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/benefits-of-membrane-roofing-on-new-york-city-buildings/): When it comes to roofing, it seems like there are a million types to choose from - shingles, tile, metal, slate, membrane, even vegetated. It can be difficult to sift through all of the information and reach a conclusion about which one is the right choice for your building. Today, we are talking specifically about membrane roofing and its benefits for buildings in the city that never sleeps.
- [Breathing Life Back Into Your Historic Building Envelope](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/breathing-life-back-into-your-historic-building-envelope/): New York City's Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP), formally known as Local Law 11, requires the facades of buildings of six or more stories to be inspected for safety every five years. This measure was a replacement for Local Law 10, originally enacted in the late 1990’s, which required inspections of only the front side of buildings. The latest inspection period, Cycle 8, started in February 2015 and ends in February 2020.
- [Tax Photos give Insight in Architectural Development](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/nyc-tax-photos-online-provide-insight-in-architectural-development/): For the historic building enthusiast, New York City offers timeless architecture and a sense of nostalgia. The preservation of these historical buildings provides a small glimpse of what New York City looked like in the early 20th century using tax photos.
- [What We Know About The New Amazon Headquarters in Long Island City](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/what-we-know-about-the-new-amazon-headquarters-in-long-island-city/): After 238 proposals and 14 months of intense speculation, Amazon recently announced the new location for their second North American headquarters in Long Island City, New York.
- [Interior Architecture for Historic New York City Buildings](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/interior-architecture-for-historic-new-york-city-buildings/): Preservation and renovation of interior architecture in historic buildings involves a careful and detailed structural assessment of the materials, environment, and applied stresses to ensure that the existing walls, floors, and other load bearing structures are structurally safe. This structural assessment can involve a visual inspection to assess the structural integrity of load bearing walls and joints. Structure can also be analyzed in greater detail through impact-echo vibration testing, which creates a computer-generated model of material strength.
- [Facade Guide: NYC Department of Buildings](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/the-guide-to-facades-nyc-department-of-buildings/): The NYC Department of Buildings has issued guidelines for facade safety and the requirements for filing inspection reports. The department is responsible for issues of public safety where building facades and appurtenances can pose a risk to the public. The department mandates a five-year cycle of exterior inspections for building owners.
- [Benefits of Sustainable Architecture](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/benefits-of-sustainable-architecture/): Every day we hear about the negative implications of climate change as pollution levels continue to rise and our carbon footprint increases in size every year. To combat this, you might consider taking the train to work instead of driving. If it's convenient, you may separate your paper and plastics in the recycling bin. You might even be persuaded to buy a fuel-efficient car. But it's time to think bigger and consider investing in sustainable architecture as a way to greatly reduce the negative effects of climate change.
- [Preserving Your Historic Structure Story](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/news/preserving-your-historic-structure-s-story/): The team at Scott Henson Architect are experts in preserving and restoring historic buildings. They direct that expertise toward preserving the character of a historic structure while ensuring that it remains a functional, contributing member of the modern urban landscape. Contact Scott Henson Architect today to find out how they can help preserve your historic treasure.

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- [Permanent Mission to the Czech Republic](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=10138): The Permanent Mission to the Czech Republic is an 8-story Neo-Georgian building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan constructed in 1902. The building, which currently includes government offices and residential apartments, underwent a preservation-related exterior restoration in 2019-2021. The client’s goal for the exterior restoration was to restore and preserve the building’s historic features, including the sheet metal cornice, limestone elements, and Roman brick facades.
- [Windsor Terrace Passive House](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9997): The townhouse’s original street-facing brick wall was overlaid with faux-stone stucco in the mid-20th century. An exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) was applied over the exterior façade. The missing cornice was reconstructed using EIFS as well. The back façade was rebuilt using concrete block, EIFS on the outside, and preassembled insulated panels on the interior.
- [State Street Passive House](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9975): This four-story brick townhouse was gut renovated and expanded with a three-story addition in the back, built using insulated concrete forms.
- [Oxford Street Complex](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9904): Historic Resource Analysis for set of three historic houses.
- [Dr. Oliver Bronson House](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9902): Historic Structures Analysis for this historic house.
- [Smith Street Jailhouse](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9900): Historic Resources Analysis to restore historic brick masonry and stone foundation.
- [Brooklyn Army Terminal](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9898): Preservation Master Plan Analysis to establish preservation goals.
- [New York City Police Museum](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9895): Feasibility Study to preserve historic stone details and the adaptive reuse of the former First Precinct.
- [Seaside State Park](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9893): Preservation Master Plan for the preservation and adaptive reuse of this historic sanatorium.
- [Bainbridge House](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9890): Historic Resource Analysis to preserve this historic brick masonry house.
- [Lockwood Matthews Mansion Museum](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9888): Preservation Master Plan Analysis to establish preservation goals.
- [Reinhardt Mills](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9885): Preservation Master Plan to preserve and adaptively reuse four historic mill buildings.
- [Andrew Freedman Home](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9882): Feasibility study for preservation, adaptive reuse, and new development.
- [Administration Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9880): Restoration of 108 historic wood windows.
- [Admiral’s House](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9876): Historic Resource Analysis for the adaptive reuse of this historic house.
- [Snug Harbor – Building T](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9874): With Studio Joseph, Henson underwent a restoration of this music hall to preserve the historic defining features and seamlessly integrate a contemporary addition.
- [Liggett Hall](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9872): Historic Resource Analysis for restoration of the slate roof.
- [Army YMCA Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9870): Preservation Master Plan for the stabilization and restoration of this historic brick masonry building.
- [Governor’s House Retaining Walls](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9866): Restoration and partial reconstruction of historic stone retaining wall.
- [Troy Towers](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9861): Concrete restoration to this severely deteriorated tower built on the Palisades over the Hudson River.
- [St. Elizabeth South Parking Garage](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9859): Concrete restoration of this deteriorated parking structure.
- [Lowell Hotel](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9857): Building restoration including brick masonry, terra cotta and stone details.
- [American Tract Society Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9854): Master plan for interior alteration to this historic limestone and terracotta building.
- [Textile Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9852): Building restoration of brick masonry and terra cotta facade.
- [American Bank Note Company Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9850): Building restoration and new chilled water plan and HVAC system in this historic building.
- [International Tailoring Company Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9848): Restoration of 686 industrial steel framed windows.
- [Italianate Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9846): Building restoration of this brick masonry and stone facade.
- [Importer’s Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9843): Building restoration of limestone façade.
- [Madison Square Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9841): Building restoration including brick masonry, stone and cast-iron details, and tin cornice.
- [Livery Stable Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9839): Building restoration of this brick and masonry façade.
- [Cathedral Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9837): Building restoration of this brick masonry and stone facade.
- [Galentine Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9835): Historic steel window restoration.
- [East Hall, Pratt Institute](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9833): Historic Structures Report and preservation consulting for the brick masonry smoke stack.
- [Engineering Building, Pratt Institute](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9831): Restoration of the copper roof, skylights, vents, and drainage system.
- [Sacred Heart Catholic Church](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9829): Building restoration and stabilization of severely deteriorated brick masonry and stone.
- [Embury Hall, Drew University](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9827): Feasibility study for this historic college building to establish preservation goals and schematic programming.
- [Chemistry Building, Pratt Institute](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9825): Restoration of the copper roof, skylights, vents, and drainage system.
- [Higgins Hall, Pratt Institute](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9823): Historic building restoration including brick masonry and stone details.
- [Caroline Ladd House, Pratt Institute](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9820): Preservation Master Plan for the restoration and adaptive reuse of this historic house.
- [Bowne Memorial Gateway, Drew University](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9818): Preservation Master Plan for restoration of historic stone arch.
- [Scheer-Ginsberg Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9814): Historic building restoration including brick masonry and terra cotta details.
- [Scott Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9812): Building restoration including brick masonry and terra cotta details.
- [Debrova Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9810): Building restoration including brick masonry and terracotta details.
- [Lenuso Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9808): Building restoration including concrete balconies and aluminum window frames.
- [Morningside Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9806): Building restoration of this brick masonry and terra cotta façade.
- [The Rensselaer](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9804): Historic building restoration including terra cotta details and copper framed windows.
- [Yorkshire Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9797): Historic building restoration including brick masonry and terra cotta details.
- [Colosseum Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9795): Historic building restoration of brick masonry and terracotta façade.
- [Paterno Brothers Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9793): Historic building restoration of brick masonry and terra cotta façade.
- [Carnegie Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9791): Building restoration of brick masonry and terracotta details.
- [Campbell Funeral Home](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9786): Historic building restoration including stucco recladding of the deteriorated façade.
- [Einsworth Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9784): Historic building restoration including brick façade, terracotta details and slate roof.
- [Riverside Memorial Chapel](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9777): Historic building restoration including brick façade, stained-glass windows and slate mansard roof.
- [The Grand Madison](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9775): Preservation Master Plan for the stabilization and restoration of this historic brick masonry and terra cotta building.
- [Ditson Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9773): Master planning to combine three late 1800’s historic buildings.
- [Glass Farmhouse](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9767): Address: New York, New York Role: Preservation Architect Architect: Hill & Stout Year Built: 1914 Completed: 2008 Project Status: Completed
- [Roux Hall](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9759): Historic building restoration including the cast-iron façade and original wood windows.
- [Amos Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9757): Historic building restoration including brick masonry and stone details.
- [Cohen and Kraft Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9750): Historic building restoration including brick masonry and stone details.
- [O’Neill Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9748): Restoration of this historic cast-iron façade.
- [Buttenweiser Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9738): Historic building restoration including brick masonry and terracotta details.
- [Hill Townhouse](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9732): Exterior and interior renovation of this historic townhouse including building foundation jacking, restoration of original millwork and wood windows, new MEP and brownstone repairs.
- [Bergen Street Passive House](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9730): This Brooklyn row house, built originally in the 1870s, was gut renovated and achieved Passive House EnerPHit certification.
- [Geor Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9726): Restoration of this set of five historic buildings including reconstruction of 20 brick masonry chimneys.
- [Lincoln Square Townhouse](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9723): Historic building restoration including brownstone façade, tin cornice, wood windows and interior renovations.
- [Fitzroy Townhouse](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9719): Historic building restoration including brownstone façade, tin cornice, and original wood windows.
- [Tracy Mansion](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9684): To learn more about the Tracy Mansion and its preservation history and process read our blog post here.
- [Mercantile Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9677): Building restoration including brick masonry and limestone details.
- [Puck Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9669): Historic building restoration including brick and stone façades and roof.
- [Sanderson Hotel](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9661): Drawing from archival photographs and neighboring buildings, Henson designed a new unified façade to revive this set of three elegant townhouses.
- [Union League Club](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9657): Historic building restoration including brick masonry and stone details.
- [The Fuller Brothers Hat Manufactory (The Mill at Middletown)](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9646): The former Fuller Brothers Hat Manufacturing complex is historically and architecturally significant as an important and rare surviving example of the mid-19th century large scale industrial development in the city of Middletown under National Register Criteria A and C. The building displays architectural elements from the Italianate and Romanesque styles and retains a high degree of materials and craftsmanship. It is one of the few remaining industrial complexes associated with the city of Middletown’s major industrial area and the large scale industrial development of the mid and upper Hudson Valley regions.
- [Franklin Hudson Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9642): Historic building restoration including the limestone façade and copper cornice.
- [The Knickerbocker Telephone Company](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9634): Henson Architecture completed the full façade restoration of the Knickerbocker Telephone Co. Building, located at 200 Lafayette Street in New York City’s SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District Extension. Originally constructed in 1894 by architect and builder John T. Williams, the seven-story loft-style building is designed in the Renaissance Revival style and features a rusticated base, multi-story brick piers topped by molded capitals, elaborate cartouches, and pressed-metal cornices decorated with dentils and scrolled brackets.
- [The Fleming Smith Warehouse](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9625): This 1891 landmark and National Register building is characterized by its rusticated stone base, segmental arches and symmetrically grouped windows. Notable architect Stephen Decatur Hatch was contracted by Fleming Smith to design the warehouse in an amalgamation of Romanesque Revival and neoFlemish architectural styles. This was the first commercial building in Tribeca to be converted for residential use in the late 1970s. In addition to the shoddy restoration work to address necessary repairs to the exterior, many of the building’s original details had been lost – all the original copper finials had been removed from the building by the mid-1980s.
- [Knabe Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9614): Historic building restoration including limestone and terra cotta details and copper mansard roof.
- [American Grocery Company Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9609): Historic building restoration including brick and stone masonry facade, roof and interior.
- [FAO Schwarz](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9599): Henson Architecture was retained by this iconic New York City toy store for consulting and architectural services for its flagship store on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. Henson was responsible for architectural, zoning and code assessments, for the evaluation of the store’s usable floor area per REBNY standards, and provided expert witness testimony.
- [Francis H. Leggett Co’s Warehouse](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9587): Historic building restoration including brick masonry and stone details.
- [Jewelers Craft Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9582): Historic building restoration and upgrades, including masonry façade, roof, elevator, boiler, MEP and interior.
- [Concourse Plaza Hotel](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9579): Historic building restoration including brick masonry, terracotta and stone details.
- [Falk and Fine Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9573): Henson was retained to perform an exterior conditions assessment of the building at 241 Eldridge Street, a condominium originally built in 1900. In addition to determining that the building needed a new roof, new windows, and terra cotta repairs, it was discovered that the original mortar in the brick masonry walls had almost completely disintegrated, leaving massive cavities filled only with dust. The cost of re-building the walls was prohibitive, so after extensive research, Henson provided the board with an alternative. Henson's proposal utilized a mortar injection technology never used before in the US but common in Europe. The new mortar was injected into the voids through holes drilled into the brickwork, stabilizing the wall from the inside out. The contractor worked for two months drilling the 1435 holes necessary to pump 128 gallons of mortar into the deteriorated walls, saving the condominium both the time and exorbitant cost of reconstruction. The restoration was a success and was featured in the New York Times as well as Habitat Magazine.
- [Christo Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9568): Restoration of historic glass lite and cast iron sidewalk vault.
- [CitySpire](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9562): Building restoration of granite panels and aluminum window frames of the third tallest mixed-use tower in NYC
- [Berkeley Towers](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9554): Henson was retained to perform the exterior repairs of this 1963 masonry condominium building, and was responsible for the design of a complete restoration and waterproofing program for 220 concrete balconies that met the board’s maintenance and budgetary goals. Restoration of the 220 concrete balconies were completed to high standard.
- [Gardiner Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9550): Historic building restoration including cast-iron and original wood windows.
- [New York Accessories Exchange Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9546): Historic building restoration including limestone façade, roof and new penthouse addition.
- [Laureate Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9542): Building restoration including brick masonry and stone details.
- [Stewart Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9540): The Irish immigrant Alexander T. Stewart built a dry goods empire in the United States by the mid nineteenth century becoming one of the most successful retailing businessmen in the country nicknamed “The Merchant Prince of America.” He was later nominated as US Secretary of the Treasury by President Grant and died as the seventh wealthiest American in history. Part of Stewart’s wealth came from not just his retail empire but also real estate investments mostly in the Greenwich Village and Tribeca districts. In 1844, on land leased from Trinity Church, Stewart commissioned the construction of two brick Greek Revival homes, three stories tall, set at ninety degrees to one another within the elbow of Commerce Street’s sharp turn. 46 Commerce Street would later have a fourth story artist’s studio added in an 1876 renovation.
- [Tailer Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9534): Historic building restoration including cast-iron façade and roof.
- [Spivey Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9528): Building roof restoration.
- [Simon Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9522): Historic building restoration including masonry and cast-iron façade and roof replacement.
- [The St. Urban](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9516): Historic building restoration of brick masonry and copper roof.
- [Spitzer Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=9508): Historic building restoration and upgrades including limestone façade, roof, elevator, boiler, MEP and interiors.
- [Riverside Church](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=7064): The church was designed by the Boston firm of Allen & Pollens with local architect Henry C. Pelton of New York and financed by John D. Rockefeller Jr. The architects drew inspiration from 13th century Gothic Chartres Cathedral with construction beginning in 1927 and reaching completion in 1930. The exterior buttressing of limestone is decorative as the structure is supported by its steel frame as state of the art skyscraper design was intertwined with more traditional Gothic cathedral design.
- [Banner Building](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=7058): Originally completed in 1892, the “Banner Building” located in New York City’s NoHo Historic District was commissioned by local merchant and real estate operator Peter Banner. Featuring ornate cornices and cast-iron columns, its 8-story Renaissance Revival facade combined the use of newly popular cast iron with the classical ornamentation typical of the district. By 2007, after over a century of wear and tear, the historic street facade and storefront had fallen into a state of critical disrepair. Acknowledging the building’s historic significance, the building’s owners of over 61 years retained our firm to direct what became a painstaking 3-year restoration to preserve the 19th century elegance of the Cleverdon & Putzel design while addressing 21st century concerns of energy conservation, accessibility and code compliance.
- [Eberhard Faber Pencil Factory](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=7056): In 1872, after a fire at his Manhattan factory, German-born Eberhard Faber moved his pencil manufacturing factory to Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Faber purchased the original structure at 100-106 West Street from iron-merchant Francis N. Grove, an 1860s Italianate-style factory building with German Renaissance-Revival additions designed by Philemon Tillion.
- [Hunter’s Point Passive House](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=7049): Historic townhouse renovation to meet Passive House standards to reduce carbon footprint.
- [Larry Robbins House for Management and Technology](https://www.hensonarchitect.com/?p=7061): Built in 1892, 3537 Locust Walk is located near the intersections of Locust Walk and 36th Street in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania Campus. The site is an existing three-story semi-detached masonry building situated between two other historically significant masonry buildings: Sweeten Alumni Center (SAC) to the east, and Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity to the west. Henson Architecture partnered with Studio Joseph Architects to carry out the renovation and expansion of the existing building, which included rerouting the existing egress, upgrading the building’s systems, and renovating the historic building envelope.