Historic Preservation

With experience on over 100 historic buildings in and around New York City, we use a practical approach to preservation and restoration with a sensitivity to each structure’s past.

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Sustainable Design

From design through completion, we integrate aesthetics, budget, and code considerations to revive old buildings and construct new ones that are both functional, beautiful, and sustainable.

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Technical Assessment

Henson team members have been performing inspections for the city’s Facade Inspection & Safety Program since the first cycle in 1980-1982. We provide recommendation reports as well as city and government filing services for qualifying buildings across New York City.

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About Us

Founded in 2003, we have completed thousands of preservation projects throughout the tri-state area as well as throughout the East Coast.

Henson Architecture advances the field of preservation through a hands-on approach to craftsmanship and traditional building practices as demonstrated in our award-winning, nationally recognized projects. In response to the global climate crisis and emerging technologies, Henson Architecture is transforming the practice of retrofitting existing and historic buildings as a means towards carbon reduction.

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Awards & Recognition

Our award-winning architecture firm provides direct access to our principal, and dedicated service from our team of architects and project managers, many of which have sustainability-driven credentials.

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AIANY Design Award of Merit

Honor Award in the Architecture Category for the Restoration of the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.

Larry Robbins House
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World Architecture & Design Award

First Place Winner in the Educational Category for the Restoration of the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.

Larry Robbins House
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SARA National Design Award

Winner for the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.

Larry Robbins House
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Global Architecture Award

Winner in the Institutional Category for the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.

Larry Robbins House
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International Architecture Award

Awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum for the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.

Larry Robbins House
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SARA New York Award

Winner in the Design Awards of Merit for the Fuller Hat Manufactory Building.

Fuller Hat Manufactory Building
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Architecture, Construction & Design Award

Winner in the Institutional/Built Category for the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.

Larry Robbins House
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AIANY Design Award

Honor Award for the Restoration of the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.

Larry Robbins House
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SARA New York Award

Winner for the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.

Larry Robbins House
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Architizer Special Recognition Award

Recognized in the International Competition for the Restoration of the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.

Larry Robbins House
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Architizer A+ Award

Finalist for the Architecture & Preservation Category for the Restoration of the Knickerbocker Telephone Company Building.

Knickerbocker Telephone Company Building
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Ortner Preservation Award

Winner for the Exterior Restoration of The Tracy Mansion, Presented by the Park Slope Civil Council.

Tracy Mansion
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Traditional Building Palladio Award

Winner in the Adaptive Reuse Category for the Restoration of the Knickerbocker Telephone Company Building.

Knickerbocker Telephone Company Building
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Gold Award

Winner for the Restoration of the Fuller Brothers Hat Manufactory, Presented by the Brick Industry Association.

Fuller Brothers Hat Manufactory
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SARA New York Award

Design Award of Excellence for the Restoration of the Knickerbocker Telephone Company Building.

Knickerbocker Telephone Company Building
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MASterworks Award

Winner of Best Restoration Category for the Engelhardt Addition at the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company Building by the MAS of New York.

Eberhard Faber Pencil Factory
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Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award

Winner for the Engelhardt Addition at the Eberhard Faber Pencil Company Building, Presented by the New York Landmarks Conservancy.

Eberhard Faber Pencil Factory
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Preservation Commendation

Winner for the Restoration of the Banner Building, Presented by the Victorian Society of America.

Banner Building
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Preservation Award

Winner for the Restoration of the Banner Building, Presented by Traditional Building.

Banner Building
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Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award

Winner for the Restoration of the Banner Building, Presented by the New York Landmarks Conservancy.

Banner Building
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Gold Award

Winner for the Restoration of 38 Gramercy Park North, Presented by the Brick Industry Association.

38 Gramercy Park North
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Award of Excellence

Winner for the preservation of the Sanderson Hotel building, Presented by the Gramercy Neighborhood Associates.

Sanderson Hotel Building
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AIA Tri-State Design Award

Winner for the Restoration of the Banner Building.

Banner Building
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AIANY Design Award

Winner in the Historic Preservation Category for the Restoration of the Banner Building.

Banner Building

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