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08.07.26 Leaning on the Future: My Inside Look at Repositioning One Post Office Square By: Emily Jacobsen, PE
One Post Office Square is an iconic 41-story high-rise in the heart of Boston's Financial District. The mixed-use building recently underwent a massive structural and architectural modernization led by Gensler. Some of the larger-scale structural int Read More...
08.07.26 Preserving the Jesup Memorial Library
Built in 1911, the Jesup Memorial Library is one of Bar Harbor’s most cherished historic structures. Beset by the coastal environment, the building, envelope, and site require localized, ongoing maintenance. To create a comprehensive strategy to e Read More...
08.06.26 Expert Q&A: Natasha Mundis on Revitalizing Existing Structures and Advancing the AEC Industry Through PWC Boston
Shaping the built environment requires both technical innovation and a strong, diverse community. Natasha Mundis, P.E., a Structural Consultant at LeMessurier, embodies this dual focus. Having joined the firm as an intern in 2020 while completing her Read More...
06.25.26 News: LeMessurier Contributes to Three Award-Winning Projects at the 2026 Massachusetts Preservation Awards
On June 11th, members of the LeMessurier team attended the Preservation Massachusetts 2026 Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony at Fenway Park at the 521 Overlook. Celebrating outstanding achievements in historic preservation across the Commonwealth Read More...
05.22.26 More Than a Facade: Why Your Building’s Skin is the Key to Resident Comfort By Rafik Armanios, AIA | Associate Principal, Director of Enclosure
If the structure is the bones of a conversion, the enclosure is the skin. And in the world of office-to-housing renovation, the skin is usually where the biggest surprises (and costs) hide. I’ve seen plenty of projects where the structure is per Read More...
04.17.26 The Skeleton in the Closet: Assessing the Bones of an Office-to-Housing Project By Rafik Armanios, AIA | Associate Principal, Director of Enclosure
Adaptive reuse is reshaping cities by giving existing buildings new purpose, whether transforming mills into innovation hubs, schools into senior housing, or warehouses into cultural spaces. This approach preserves embodied carbon, protects architect Read More...