Business Details
36 Years
experience
Expert Historic Preservation Architecture Services
Since 1990, Sandvick Architects has been dedicated to revitalizing urban environments through historic preservation and adaptive reuse. Our expertise lies in transforming underutilized buildings into functional spaces while maintaining their historical integrity. With decades of experience, we specialize in navigating complex code compliance and historic tax credit processes. Our team has successfully completed over 50 historic rehabilitation projects in Cleveland alone, delivering sustainable solutions that align with ecological and cultural preservation goals.We work closely with diverse clients including developers, municipalities, and institutions to create vibrant, future-ready communities. Our approach combines technical precision with a deep respect for architectural heritage, ensuring each project meets modern needs without compromising historical value. Through strategic planning and innovative design, we help clients maximize investment returns while contributing to urban renewal efforts.
Services
Architecture
Adaptive Reuse
Historic Preservation
Planning
Code Analysis
Urban Design
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have 35 years of experience in historic preservation architecture
- Our team has completed over 50 historic rehabilitation projects in Cleveland
- We specialize in maximizing historic tax credit benefits
- Our experts work across six states including Ohio and New York
- We combine architectural innovation with proven urban revitalization strategies
Services
Historic Preservation
Our historic preservation services focus on maintaining architectural integrity while adapting buildings for modern use. We specialize in conservation easements and tax credit applications, having successfully completed over 50 projects in Cleveland. Our approach combines technical expertise with deep respect for historical significance.
Adaptive Reuse
Transforming underutilized structures into functional spaces is our core specialty. We've revitalized buildings for residential, commercial, and community use across multiple states. Our team ensures code compliance while preserving historical elements that contribute to urban character and sustainability.
Urban Design
Our urban design solutions integrate historic preservation with modern development needs. We work with municipalities and developers to create vibrant neighborhoods through strategic planning and innovative zoning strategies that honor existing architectural heritage while promoting sustainable growth.
Code Analysis
Navigating complex building codes is critical for historic projects. Our experts specialize in finding compliant solutions that maintain historical integrity. We work closely with local authorities to develop creative approaches that satisfy both preservation goals and modern safety requirements.
Planning
We provide comprehensive planning services for urban revitalization projects. Our expertise includes feasibility studies, tax credit analysis, and development programming. We help clients create actionable plans that balance historical preservation with economic viability and community needs.
People
Jonathan Sandvick
President
With 35 years of experience, Jonathan specializes in historic building analysis and tax credit financing. He has led over 50 preservation projects in Cleveland, focusing on sustainable reuse strategies that maintain architectural heritage while creating functional modern spaces.
Amy Crysler
Architect, Project Manager
Amy manages complex adaptive reuse projects, ensuring design excellence meets regulatory requirements. She brings technical expertise to historic preservation work, focusing on maintaining structural integrity while implementing modern functionality for residential and commercial developments.
Peter Ketter
Historic Preservation Director
As director, Peter oversees preservation efforts across multiple states. He specializes in navigating state and federal historic tax credit programs, working with clients to develop sustainable solutions that protect architectural heritage while supporting urban revitalization goals.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, urban design, and code compliance for historic buildings. Our expertise includes leveraging tax credits for preservation projects across multiple states.
How long have you been in business?
Sandvick Architects has specialized in historic preservation architecture since 1990, with over 50 completed projects in Cleveland and additional work across six states.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Cleveland, we work throughout Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, New York, Wisconsin, and Connecticut, focusing on urban revitalization through historic preservation strategies.
Can you help with tax credit applications?
Yes, we have extensive experience with historic tax credit processes, having successfully utilized these programs in numerous projects to support preservation and redevelopment efforts.
What building types do you work with?
We work with diverse building types including hotels, residential complexes, commercial structures, and institutional buildings, specializing in transforming historic properties into functional modern spaces.
