Business Details
34 Years
experience
Expert Architectural Services in Braintree, MA
Established in 1992, Wessling Architects is a specialized architectural firm based in Braintree, MA, dedicated to exterior enclosure and historic preservation consulting. Our team of 14 professionals brings decades of experience in architecture, historic building restoration, interior design, and building enclosure consulting. We serve over 500 clients across New England, including private, public, and institutional organizations. Our expertise stems from extensive forensic investigations and sensitive repairs of historic structures, earning us recognition as a premier specialist in the region. We focus on building integrity, quality, and fiscal responsibility while adhering to historic preservation standards.Our services include architectural design, building envelope analysis, historic restoration, and peer review consulting. We collaborate with other architecture firms as exterior historic restoration or building enclosure consultants. Our licensed architects operate in multiple states, ensuring compliance with diverse regulatory requirements. Our philosophy emphasizes teamwork, respect, and collaboration to meet client needs effectively. This long-standing commitment to excellence has solidified our reputation in the industry.
Services
Architectural Services
Building Envelope Architecture
Historic Restoration Consulting
Building Enclosure Consulting
Historic Structures Evaluation
Forensic Investigations
Exterior Design
Capital Needs Assessments
Peer Review Consulting
Preservation Documentation
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in historic preservation and building envelope consulting.
- Our team includes 14 professionals with expertise in forensic investigations and restoration.
- We serve 500+ clients across New England, including public and institutional organizations.
- Our licensed architects operate in 10+ states, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- We prioritize teamwork, respect, and collaboration in every project.
Services
Architectural Services
We provide architectural design for commercial and residential buildings, focusing on existing structures. Our team specializes in adaptive reuse and renovations, ensuring compliance with historic preservation standards. Clients benefit from our expertise in navigating complex regulatory requirements and budget constraints.
Building Envelope Architecture
Our building envelope services include forensic investigation, repair, and redesign of facades, roofs, and windows. We address system failures and thermal performance issues, helping clients maintain structural integrity while meeting energy codes and long-term durability goals.
Historic Restoration Consulting
We evaluate historic buildings and prepare restoration documentation aligned with the Secretary of the Interior Standards. Our work includes material analysis, code compliance assessments, and budget planning to preserve architectural heritage while ensuring functional modernization.
Building Enclosure Consulting
As peer reviewers, we assess design documentation for new building enclosures and conduct site visits to verify installation quality. Our feedback ensures energy efficiency, code compliance, and prevention of performance failures in collaboration with other architecture firms.
Historic Structures Evaluation
We produce detailed reports analyzing a building's history, structural systems, and mechanical components. These evaluations guide preservation efforts, prioritize repairs, and provide cost estimates for clients managing historic properties across New England.
People
James Mackey
Leadership Team
James Mackey contributes extensive architectural expertise to Wessling Architects, focusing on building envelope solutions and historic preservation projects across New England.
Scott Winkler
Leadership Team
Scott Winkler specializes in forensic investigations and restoration of historic structures, bringing technical precision to Wessling Architects' consulting services.
Matthew Wessling
Leadership Team
Matthew Wessling leads architectural projects with a focus on adaptive reuse and compliance with preservation standards, ensuring client satisfaction through collaborative problem-solving.
Steve Wessling
Founder and President Emeritus
Steve Wessling founded Wessling Architects in 1992, establishing its reputation for excellence in historic restoration and building envelope consulting across the Northeast.
Questions
What services does Wessling Architects offer?
We specialize in architectural design, building envelope analysis, historic restoration, forensic investigations, and peer review consulting for commercial and residential projects.
How long has Wessling Architects been in business?
We have over 30 years of experience, established in 1992, serving New England and beyond.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, and other states across the U.S.
Can you assist with historic preservation projects?
Yes, we provide documentation, evaluation, and restoration services for historic structures, adhering to preservation standards.
