John G. Waite Associates

A leading consultant in the field of historic preservation architecture for the past twenty years, John G. Waite Associates, Architects, directs restoration, adaptive reuse and new design for historic properties across the United States. The firm’s meticulous and individualized approach is driven by a fundamental respect for historic buildings and a commitment to the stewardship of these critical resources.

JGWA’s team of architects, historic interiors specialists and building materials conservators have extensive experience applying sustainable design solutions and state-of-the-art preservation technology to culturally significant buildings and environments.

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ABOUT THE FIRM

John G. Waite Associates, Architects PLLC, with offices in Albany and New York City, provides leadership and consulting in the preservation, restoration and reuse of historic properties, including many of the nation’s most significant historic landmarks.

The firm’s approach is based on detailed archival research, thorough investigation and analysis of historic materials and building technology, and a commitment to the most current and effective building conservation procedures.

Founded in 1995, with roots going back to a general architectural practice established before World War II, JGWA has restored hundreds of historic buildings across the United States and has received more than fifty historic preservation awards for its projects.

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Our News

The Alamo Trust and the Alamo Master Plan Management Committee have released the report completed by JGWA titled: ” Alamo Plaza Existing Buildings Historical Assessment”

JGWA’s Restoration of Cincinnati Union Terminal was recently featured by The Magazine of the American Society of Civil Engineers in an article titled: Building a Better Envelope.

JGWA has just completed construction documents for the $5M exterior stone masonry restoration of the Castle Clinton National Monument. Construction will be managed by the National Park Service, and is expected to begin this summer.

Carr’s Hill, the Presidents House at the University of Virginia, has reopened to the public after a $13 million renovation and restoration.

Members of the JGWA team who completed the Renovation and Restoration of The Rotunda at the University of Virginia were featured speakers at the Center for Architecture in a talk titled: Reinventing Thomas Jefferson’s Rotunda. To stream the event click here.

JGWA’s adaptive use and restoration of Thomas Jefferson’s Rotundaatthe University of Virginia has received a 2019 Institute Honor Award from the National Institute of Architects.

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Our Services

Architectural services

JGWA provides full-service architectural consulting in all phases of historic preservation projects.

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Preservation planning/historic structure reports

Research and planning are a critical part of the preservation process. The firm emphasizes the need for detailed and thorough investigation of each project

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Preservation technology & building conservation services

JGWA applies a wide range of preservation technologies to its work, combining a thorough knowledge of historic building fabric with state-of-the art building conservation techniques.

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