Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Architectural & Historic Restoration Services in Braintree, MA
Established in 1992, Wessling Architects is a specialized architectural firm headquartered in Braintree, Massachusetts. Our expertise centers on exterior enclosure systems and historic preservation consulting, supported by a 14-member team with extensive experience in architecture, historic building restoration, and building enclosure consulting. We conduct forensic investigations and perform sensitive repairs of older building materials, serving as exterior historic restoration consultants for architecture firms across New England. With over 500 clients including private, public, and institutional organizations, we maintain a reputation as regional specialists in historic restoration and building envelope solutions.Our approach combines technical mastery of building enclosure construction with adherence to historic preservation standards, emphasizing teamwork, budgetary responsibility, and structural integrity. Licensed architects operate in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Florida, and Indiana, delivering services that balance design excellence with fiscal pragmatism.
Services
Architectural Services
Building Envelope
Historic Restoration
Forensic Evaluation
Preservation Consulting
Enclosure Consulting
Structural Assessment
Code Compliance Review
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized experience in building envelope and historic restoration
- Licensed architects operating in 10 states across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
- Proven expertise in forensic investigations of building materials and systems
- Comprehensive services meeting Secretary of the Interior Standards
- Established reputation as New England's premier building envelope specialists
Services
Building Envelope
Specialized evaluation and restoration of building exterior systems. Our forensic investigations identify structural failures and material degradation in facades, roofs, and waterproofing elements. Services include thermal performance analysis, code compliance reviews, and redesign of critical building envelope components for commercial and residential structures.
Historic Restoration
Comprehensive historic structure evaluations and restoration planning. We prepare documentation meeting Secretary of the Interior Standards, addressing masonry assessment, roofing restoration, and preservation of architectural details. Our work maintains historical integrity while implementing modern performance improvements for listed and significant buildings.
Forensic Evaluation
Detailed investigation of building material failures and system defects. Our team identifies root causes of deterioration in historic and contemporary structures through material testing, moisture analysis, and performance diagnostics. Findings inform targeted repair strategies that extend building lifespan while maintaining design integrity.
Enclosure Consulting
Third-party review of architectural designs for new building enclosures. We assess wall assemblies for thermal efficiency and code compliance, provide installation oversight during construction, and recommend modifications to prevent performance failures in collaboration with lead design firms.
Structural Assessment
Comprehensive assessment of building structural systems and mechanical components. Our evaluations identify critical maintenance needs, prioritize repair sequences, and provide budgetary estimates for preservation projects. Services include code issue reviews and historic systems documentation for institutional and private clients.
People
James Mackey
Leadership Team
Architectural leader with extensive experience in building enclosure systems and historic preservation projects across New England's commercial and residential sectors.
Scott Winkler
Leadership Team
Specialist in forensic building analysis and restoration solutions, contributing technical expertise to complex preservation and envelope rehabilitation projects throughout the Northeast.
Matthew Wessling
Leadership Team
Architectural professional focused on building envelope performance and historic structure conservation, with a track record of delivering code-compliant restoration solutions.
Steve Wessling
Founder and President Emeritus
Established firm's reputation for excellence in building enclosure consulting and historic preservation through three decades of technical innovation and project leadership.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We focus on building envelope systems, historic restoration, forensic evaluations, and enclosure consulting for commercial and residential structures.
Which states do you serve?
Our licensed architects operate in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Florida, and Indiana.
How long have you specialized in historic preservation?
The firm has provided historic restoration consulting services since its founding in 1992, maintaining continuous expertise for over 30 years.
What building types do you work with?
We handle commercial buildings, multi-family residential properties, historic structures, and institutional facilities requiring specialized envelope or preservation solutions.
Do you collaborate with other architecture firms?
Yes, we frequently serve as building enclosure consultants for other architectural practices working on complex restoration or new construction projects.
What makes your firm unique?
Our combination of forensic investigation expertise, historic preservation knowledge, and building envelope specialization creates comprehensive solutions for complex architectural challenges.
