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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
SARA National Design Award
Winner for the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.
Larry Robbins House
Global Architecture Award
Winner in the Institutional Category for the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.
Larry Robbins House
International Architecture Award
Awarded by the Chicago Athenaeum for the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.
Larry Robbins House SARA New York Award
Winner in the Design Awards of Merit for the Fuller Hat Manufactory Building.
Fuller Hat Manufactory Building Architecture, Construction & Design Award
Winner in the Institutional/Built Category for the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.
Larry Robbins House AIANY Design Award
Honor Award for the Restoration of the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.
Larry Robbins House SARA New York Award
Winner for the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.
Larry Robbins House
Architizer Special Recognition Award
Recognized in the International Competition for the Restoration of the University of Pennsylvania Larry Robbins House.
Larry Robbins House
Architizer A+ Award
Finalist for the Architecture & Preservation Category for the Restoration of the Knickerbocker Telephone Company Building.
Knickerbocker Telephone Company Building
Ortner Preservation Award
Winner for the Exterior Restoration of The Tracy Mansion, Presented by the Park Slope Civil Council.
Tracy Mansion
Traditional Building Palladio Award
Winner in the Adaptive Reuse Category for the Restoration of the Knickerbocker Telephone Company Building.
Knickerbocker Telephone Company Building
Gold Award
Winner for the Restoration of the Fuller Brothers Hat Manufactory, Presented by the Brick Industry Association.
Fuller Brothers Hat Manufactory SARA New York Award
Design Award of Excellence for the Restoration of the Knickerbocker Telephone Company Building.
Knickerbocker Telephone Company Building
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
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
Preservation Commendation
Winner for the Restoration of the Banner Building, Presented by the Victorian Society of America.
Banner Building
Preservation Award
Winner for the Restoration of the Banner Building, Presented by Traditional Building.
Banner Building Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award
Winner for the Restoration of the Banner Building, Presented by the New York Landmarks Conservancy.
Banner Building Gold Award
Winner for the Restoration of 38 Gramercy Park North, Presented by the Brick Industry Association.
38 Gramercy Park North
Award of Excellence
Winner for the preservation of the Sanderson Hotel building, Presented by the Gramercy Neighborhood Associates.
Sanderson Hotel Building AIA Tri-State Design Award
Winner for the Restoration of the Banner Building.
Banner Building AIANY Design Award
Winner in the Historic Preservation Category for the Restoration of the Banner Building.
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