Business Details
50 Years
experience
Expert Architectural & Historic Preservation Services
Established in 1976, Bero Architecture has consistently delivered excellence in architectural design, historic preservation, and building evaluation. Our multidisciplinary team merges technical expertise with deep historical understanding to rehabilitate and repurpose structures while honoring their cultural significance. With decades of experience guiding clients through complex preservation projects, we specialize in adaptive reuse, historic tax credit applications, and community-driven design solutions. Our portfolio spans iconic landmarks like the George Eastman Museum and Asbury First United Methodist Church, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable practices through resource conservation and carbon reduction. We approach every project as a collaborative effort, prioritizing client needs while maintaining compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.This philosophy has fostered long-term relationships with municipalities, cultural organizations, and private clients throughout New York State. As active participants in the preservation community, we contribute to local heritage initiatives while advocating for thoughtful adaptation of historic spaces. Our services encompass all phases from initial feasibility studies to construction administration, ensuring comprehensive support for both public and private sector clients. This enduring dedication to preserving architectural heritage while embracing contemporary needs continues to define our practice four decades after our founding.
Services
Architecture
Preservation Planning
Building Evaluation
Interior Design
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of specialized expertise in historic preservation architecture
- Our team includes certified professionals with proven success in tax credit applications
- We maintain longstanding relationships with cultural institutions and municipalities
- We provide comprehensive services from feasibility studies to construction administration
- Our portfolio includes award-winning preservation projects across New York State
Services
Architecture
Our architectural practice combines historic preservation principles with modern design requirements. We specialize in creating solutions that respect original construction while meeting contemporary needs. Our work includes new construction projects that harmonize with historic contexts and adaptive reuse of existing structures. The service ensures compliance with preservation standards while optimizing functionality for current and future users.
Preservation Planning
Comprehensive preservation planning involves historic resource surveys, tax credit administration, and environmental impact assessments. We guide clients through complex regulatory processes while maintaining the integrity of historic properties. Our planning services help organizations secure funding and approvals for preservation projects across diverse building types and historical periods.
Building Evaluation
We conduct detailed assessments of historic structures to identify preservation needs and rehabilitation requirements. Our evaluations include building code compliance, condition reporting, and feasibility studies. This service helps clients make informed decisions about maintenance, repairs, and adaptive reuse of aging buildings while preserving their historical significance.
Interior Design
Our interior design service focuses on creating functional spaces that respect the historical character of buildings. We specialize in period-appropriate finishes and fixtures while meeting modern usage requirements. The service includes schematic planning, material selection, and detailed specification development for both public and private spaces within historic structures.
People
Jennifer Ahrens
Principal Architect
Principal Architect with extensive experience in historic preservation projects. Expert in navigating complex preservation regulations while maintaining architectural integrity. Active participant in regional heritage initiatives.
Richard N. Osgood Jr.
Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager overseeing large-scale preservation initiatives. Proven track record managing complex adaptive reuse projects with historical accuracy and modern functionality.
Katie Eggers Comeau
Senior Architectural Historian
Senior Architectural Historian specializing in cultural resource surveys and National Register nominations. Expertise in documenting historic buildings and preparing landmark applications.
Christopher Brandt
Project Architect
Project Architect focused on residential and institutional preservation. Active community advocate with experience in historic home restoration and public outreach initiatives.
Tessa Neukirch
Architectural Associate
Architectural Associate supporting comprehensive preservation projects. Skilled in both technical documentation and community engagement for historic building adaptations.
Questions
What types of historic preservation projects does Bero Architecture handle?
We work on diverse projects including religious buildings, educational institutions, residential properties, and public structures across New York State.
Can you help with Historic Tax Credit applications?
Yes, we specialize in Historic Tax Credit administration and have successfully guided clients through this complex process for decades.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Rochester, NY, we work throughout New York State on preservation projects of various scales and complexities.
How do you approach adaptive reuse projects?
We balance preservation standards with modern needs through thorough research, collaborative planning, and innovative design solutions.
What building evaluation services do you offer?
Our evaluations include condition assessments, code compliance analysis, and feasibility studies to guide preservation and rehabilitation efforts.
Do you handle both interior and exterior preservation?
Yes, we provide comprehensive services addressing both architectural elements and interior design within historic contexts.
