Firm Profile

Table of Contents

1. Organization

2. Approach

3. Advanced Inspection Technology

4. Areas of Expertise

5. Quality Assurance

6. Our Team

7. List of Services

8. Representative Clients 9. References 8. Sample Projects

Organization

“Our clients benefit from the effort that we put into our work by experiencing fewer change orders during construction and having the assurance that we provide a very high level of responsiveness.”

Organization

Profile Architecture Restoration Conservation, PC

Founded in 2002, Architecture Restoration Conservation, PC (ARC) specializes in architectural design, building restoration, and conservation services focused on the investigation, repair, and preservation of buildings. The firm is registered as a Special Inspection Agency with the New York City Department of Buildings and has been delivering professional architectural and engineering services across the New York metropolitan area for over two decades.

ARC quickly established a reputation among clients and contractors as one of New York City’s leading firms in exterior envelope restoration. Our focus on quality, precision, and responsiveness has made us a trusted partner for both targeted investigations and large-scale, multiphased restoration projects.

As an award-winning and industry-recognized specialist, ARC consistently sets the benchmark for technical excellence and thoroughness. In 2016, the firm was honored as one of the bestmanaged practices in the United States. In 2017, we were awarded first and second prizes for best construction documents in North America—recognition of the rigor and clarity embedded in our deliverables.

Our portfolio spans a wide range of architectural styles and eras, from an 1840s mercantile building in South Street Seaport and 1880s Brooklyn townhouses to early 20th-century Riverside Drive apartment buildings, 1920s Italian Renaissance properties, Upper East Side Neo-Classical and Beaux-Arts residences, 1950s modernist white glazed brick apartment buildings, 1980s residential high-rises, and contemporary structures built within the last decade.

We serve a diverse clientele, including private property owners, cooperatives and condominiums, property management firms, developers, museums, hospitals, universities, and not-forprofit institutions. Our clients benefit from our proactive approach, reduced change orders during construction, and the high level of responsiveness we bring to every engagement.

Approach

Advanced Inspection Technology

“We translate aerial data into actionable building intelligence.”

ARC leverages advanced drone technology and 3D modeling to transform how buildings are evaluated, documented, and understood. By integrating aerial surveying into our core methodology, we deliver a level of clarity, coverage, and precision that exceeds conventional inspection methods.

Using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), we capture high-resolution imagery across the entire building envelope, including areas that are difficult to access through conventional means. This data is processed into detailed 3D models and orthomosaic imagery, creating an accurate and interactive digital representation of existing conditions.

These tools allow us to visualize buildings holistically, map and track deficiencies with precision, and communicate findings in a clear, highly graphic format.

The result is better-informed decision-making, more targeted repair strategies, and reduced uncertainty during construction—providing our clients with a smarter, more efficient path from investigation to implementation.

Areas of Expertise

“We are a technical firm specialized in the exterior building envelope.”

“We provide specialized architectural, restoration and building conservation services for the investigation, repair and preservation of buildings.”

Areas of Expertise

The maintenance and repair of buildings is essential to promoting healthy, dignified, and safe living environments. ARC’s core strength lies in its ability to assist property owners in enhancing the integrity and longevity of their buildings. Since its founding, the firm has investigated, assessed, and restored more than 500 properties.

As a technical practice specializing in the exterior building envelope, ARC provides expert architectural, restoration, and building conservation services focused on the investigation, repair, and preservation of building façades and structural systems.

To date, we have successfully completed over 250 building facade restoration and roof replacement projects, earning a reputation for precision, responsiveness, and deep technical expertise.

Roofing Systems

“Our expertise covers the entire extent of roofing systems and installation techniques”

ARC’s expertise encompasses the full range of low-slope roofing systems and installation techniques, including heat-applied, cold adhesiveapplied, liquid-applied, self-adhered, spray foam, and mechanically attached systems. In addition, we have deep experience with traditional roofing materials and techniques commonly used on historic buildings, such as slate, clay tile, and sheet metal systems.

Our firm has a longstanding history of staying at the forefront of industry advancements. We were among the first firms in New York to adopt liquid-applied roofing systems and have remained committed to incorporating sustainable technologies. ARC has been an early adopter of green roofing solutions, including cool roofs, vegetative (garden) roofs, and building-integrated photovoltaic systems that contribute to energy efficiency and environmental performance.

“Whether mandated by local code or undertaken by a management team, Building Condition Assessments are an invaluable tool for understanding deficiencies and their underlying causes and developing a successful and cost effective building repair campaign.”

Building Assessment

Assessing a building’s physical condition requires technical expertise and the ability to accurately diagnose failures. ARC begins each assessment with a review of original plans and any available documentation from prior work. Field investigations are supported by advanced tools, including infrared thermal imaging, psychrometers, laser and moisture meters, borescopes, and metal detectors. ARC was also among the first firms in the U.S. to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to supplement traditional inspection methods.

Our reports vary in scope, from targeted investigations—such as identifying a single source of water infiltration—to comprehensive assessments of entire buildings, including mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. We routinely prepare leak investigations, building condition surveys, and NYC-required Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP) reports.

In addition to traditional diagnostics, we assist clients in evaluating energy performance and complying with local sustainability regulations under New York City’s Greener, Greater Buildings Plan. Our assessments often serve as the foundation for long-term capital improvement planning.

“Façade repairs require a highly specialized level of expertise and sensitivity in order to successfully maintain or

restore a building’s original appearance, while addressing failures in its exterior envelope.”

Façade Repairs

Façade repairs require specialized expertise to address exterior envelope failures while preserving a building’s architectural character. ARC’s team includes architects, engineers, and conservators with advanced degrees in architecture, engineering, building sciences, and historic preservation, as well as hands-on experience with hundreds of pre-war and post-war buildings.

We bring deep knowledge of both traditional and modern building materials, enabling us to manage the technical and aesthetic demands of façade restoration with precision and respect for original design intent.

Most of our projects involve façade stabilization and repair. We are well versed in the restoration of stone, brick, terra cotta, concrete, sheet metal, and manufactured cladding systems. With experience spanning nearly 200 years of building technologies, ARC is frequently called upon to restore a broad range of structures across New York City and the surrounding region.

“Historic preservation is an endeavor that seeks to preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance”

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Historic Preservation

Historic preservation is an endeavor that seeks to preserve, conserve and protect buildings, objects, landscapes or other artifacts of historical significance.

ARC has been committed to the care and preservation of buildings of historical architectural significance since its inception. Over the years we have worked on a very extensive range of landmarked properties, each one with its particular characteristics and challenges. Our portfolio includes a mercantile building in the South Street Seaport from 1840, Brooklyn townhouses from the 1880s, Riverside Drive apartment buildings from the early 1900s, Italian Renaissance properties from the 1920s, Art-Deco buildings from the 1930s, Neo-Classical high-rise buildings as well as French Beaux Arts mansions in the Upper East Side.

We are experts in the restoration and preservation of all types of historic materials such as masonry, limestone, sandstone, bluestone, marbles, granites and terra cotta.

ARC’s principal holds a Master in Science in Historic Preservation from Columbia University, the first such program in the United States.

“The

Stewardship program is designed for building owners that face complicated issues in systems throughout the building, each requiring specialized expertise. We assist our clients to systematically prioritize, organize, budget, and complete multiple projects.”

Building Stewardship

ARC’s Building Stewardship program provides a comprehensive, long-term approach to property management. It considers a building’s history, existing deficiencies, planned improvements, code compliance, and outstanding violations. Through this program, we guide clients through necessary repairs, system upgrades, regulatory requirements, and violation resolution.

Designed for owners facing complex, multisystem challenges, the program offers strategic coordination of specialized consultants in structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and environmental disciplines. We help clients systematically prioritize, organize, and budget for multiple projects across the property.

By aligning technical needs with long-term planning, the stewardship program reduces overall costs, improves operational efficiency, and protects property value. Our oversight ensures that interventions are timely, cost-effective, and tailored to each building’s unique conditions and long-term goals.

Quality Assurance

“The tools we use to maintain quality range from superior organization, expansive checklists, internal peer reviews, and sophisticated data storage and extraction. This large toolbox allows us to deliver consistently highquality products to our clients.”

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Quality Assurance

Quality Control and Assurance are foundational to ARC’s practice. Since our founding in 2002, we have implemented a systematic, practice-specific approach to maintaining accuracy, consistency, and technical excellence in every project. At the core of this effort are robust workflows supported by cloud-based project management tools that are continuously refined.

Our projects are organized into eight major phases: pre-design, investigation, construction documents, bidding, filing, construction, project closeout, and post-completion. Each project includes up to 300 individual tasks, providing a detailed roadmap from inception to completion. These task lists allow us to track progress, allocate resources, and ensure accountability. All project correspondence and documentation are centrally stored for easy retrieval and coordination.

ARC’s Quality Assurance framework focuses on four critical areas:

• A complete and accurate record of existing conditions

• The appropriateness of interventions

• The precision of reports and construction documents

• Oversight and accountability during construction

We maintain a clear internal process where each team member plays a defined role in upholding the quality of our deliverables. Documentation— photos, sketches, probe data, and reports—is organized in a standardized digital structure accessible to all project stakeholders.

All proposed testing programs and repair strategies undergo a multi-level review process before implementation. Each intervention is vetted for building code compliance, historical appropriateness, cost-effectiveness, and long-term performance. Final solutions are reviewed at the partner level prior to incorporation into the construction documents.

Graphic standards are consistent across projects and form the backbone of our documentation quality. We invest heavily in the continuous improvement of these standards through internal research and development. All construction drawings and repair details are subject to multiple rounds of review by Project Managers and Principals. The review process is fully digital, allowing us to retain a permanent record of markups, comments, and approvals. Once finalized, approved details are added to our firm’s reference library, with supporting documentation stored in an online technical database.

During construction, quality control is maintained through a rigorous administration process that includes review of submittals, evaluation of mock-ups, and contractor oversight. Our field reports go beyond conventional industry formats, consolidating information that is often fragmented—such as the status of submittals, inspections, mock-ups, punch list items, and unresolved issues—into a single, comprehensive tracking document accessible to the client and project team.

Our commitment to quality is supported by superior organization, detailed checklists, internal peer reviews, and a robust data infrastructure. This multifaceted approach ensures that our clients consistently receive high-quality, technically sound, and well-documented project outcomes. sound, and well-documented project outcomes.

Our Team

ARC is composed of a multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and conservators with diverse expertise in building design, restoration, and preservation.

Projects are managed through a team-based structure, with a Principal, Project Manager, and Assistant Project Manager assigned from inception through completion. This approach ensures continuity, accountability, and a clear line of communication at every stage.

We prioritize strong, consistent communication with our clients, maintaining close coordination throughout the duration of each project to ensure goals are met and expectations are exceeded.

Key Personnel

ARC maintains a multidisciplinary staff of architects, engineers, and conservators. Projects are structured around dedicated teams, with a Principal, Project Manager, and Assistant Project Manager assigned from inception through completion to ensure continuity and accountability.

Over the past three decades, Principal-inCharge Joakim Aspegren has led more than 250 building restoration projects for clients spanning institutional, not-for-profit, commercial, and residential sectors. The diversity of building types, materials, and architectural styles represented in ARC’s portfolio reflects a deep and versatile knowledge base. Mr. Aspegren takes a hands-on approach to project oversight, personally visiting job sites to ensure that his exacting standards are met and that the quality of both construction documents and field administration remains consistently high.

Cameron S. Lory, Vice President, has been with the firm since 2009 and brings more than 25 years of experience working with institutional and private clients across a wide range of building types, including public schools and housing. As Vice President, Ms. Lory provides strategic oversight of large-scale projects and key client accounts. She plays a central role in client engagement, ensuring that the firm delivers on its commitment to quality and responsiveness. A LEED-accredited professional with a background in fine art and architecture, Ms. Lory is also responsible for staff development and organizational strategy— drawing on her prior experience as Director of Operations to align project execution with the firm’s rigorous quality standards.

Education

Columbia University

M.Arch

MS, Historic Preservation University of California at Berkeley BA, Architecture

Registration

Registered Architect, New York: 30058

Certifications

Construction Specifications Institute, Construction Documents

Technologist (CDT)

Infrared Building Thermographer Supported Scaffold User Training Remote Pilot, FAA

Affiliations (Past & Present)

American Institute of Architects

American Society of Testing Materials, ASTM Association for Preservation Technology International, APTI Construction Specifications Institute, CSI Green Roofs for Healthy Cities International Concrete Repair Institute, ICRI

International Institute of Building Enclosures Consultants, IIBEC

National Council of Registration Boards, NCARB

National Roofing Association of Contractors, NRCA

New York Passive House, NYPH

The Society of Protective Coatings, SSPC

Preservation Alumni, Columbia University

Urban Green Council

Work Experience

Architecture Restoration Conservation, PC

Founder & President

2002 - Present

Malter & O’Donnel Architects

New York

Project Manager

1998 - 2002

Aspegren, RA President

Joakim Aspegren co-founded ARC in 2002. He holds a B.A. in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley, and two master’s degrees— in Architecture and Historic Preservation—from Columbia University. Since 2006, following the retirement of his mentor and co-founding partner, Mr. Aspegren has served as the firm’s President and sole owner.

Before establishing ARC, Mr. Aspegren spent six years as a Project Manager at Malter & O’Donnell Architects, a New York-based firm specializing in exterior restoration. He completed his first restoration project in Europe prior to attending graduate school, and during his studies at Columbia, he consulted for the World Monuments Fund, the leading private organization dedicated to preserving historic sites worldwide.

Mr. Aspegren is actively involved in all facets of ARC’s operations and has been instrumental in developing the firm’s management standards and internal procedures. His philosophy centers on providing personalized, high-quality service to every client—a principle that remains a cornerstone of the firm’s identity.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Aspegren has overseen more than 250 restoration projects. The diversity of structure types, materials, and architectural styles within the firm’s portfolio reflects a wide-ranging expertise. His hands-on leadership ensures that each project benefits from his experience and that the firm consistently delivers exceptional documentation and construction oversight.

Firm Profile Architecture Restoration Conservation, PC

Education Massachusetts College of Art

B. Fine Art, Architecture

Fashion Institute of Technology

Associate, Applied Science

Certifications

LEED Accredited Professional

Work Experience

Architecture Restoration Conservation, PC

Vice President 2025 - Present

Director of Operations 2009 - 2023

O&S Engineers and Architects

Senior Associate 2023 - 2025

Nelligan White Architects

Architect 2007 - 2009

INFORM, Inc

Director of Chemical Hazards 2004 - 2007

Gruzen Sampton, LLP

Senior Interior Designer 1997 - 2001

Cameron S. Lory, LEED Vice President

Selected Projects

Institutions

Columbia University:

Alfred Lerner Hall

509 West 112: Facade Repairs

511 West 112: Facade Repairs

521 West 112: Facade Repairs

523 West 112: Facade Repairs

531 West 112: Facade Repairs

535 West 112: Facade Repairs

539 West 112: Facade Repairs

Mount Sinai Medical Center:

3 East 101: Facade Repairs

50 East 98: Facade Repairs

52 East 97: Chimney Repairs

60 East 97: Facade Repairs

67 East 97: Facade Repairs

71 East 97: Facade Repairs

1245 Park Ave: Roof Replacement

1245 Park Ave: Facade Repairs

1249 Park Ave: Facade Repairs

1391 Madison Ave: Facade Repairs

Non-Profit Organizations

Housing & Services, Inc:

Narragansett: Facade Repairs

Kenmore: Facade Repairs

Volunteers of America:

560 West 165: Facade Repairs

340 West 85: Facade Repairs

Phipps Houses Services:

565 Manhattan Ave: Facade Repairs

Public Sector

School Construction Authority: PS 3,131M, 163Q

Touro College, Kew Gardens

Queens Family Court and Agency Building

Federal Food Drug Administration: Lab. Building

Private Sector

7 East 3: Facade Repairs

80 Bay Street Landing: Facade Repairs

80 Bay Street Landing: Roof Replacement

80 Wooster: Facade Repairs

107 West 86: Facade Repairs

243 RSD: Facade Repairs and Roof Replacement

243 West 98: Master Plan for Ductless A/C

937 Victory Blvd: Facade Repairs

961 Victory Blvd: Facade Repairs

Gramercy House: Facade Repairs

The Sagamore: Courtyard Renovation

Cameron has been with the firm since 2009 and currently serves as Vice President. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Art in Architecture from the Massachusetts College of Art and is a LEED accredited professional.

Over the past 25 years, Ms. Lory has built a broad portfolio of experience with institutional and private clients, successfully participating in all project phases including new construction and historical renovations for a wide range of building types. Her clients include Federal, State, and City entities as well as major private institutions.

In her previous position as Director of Operations, she oversaw the development and implementation of procedures and workflows, ensuring that they supported the firm’s strict quality standards. She continues to supervise ARC’s staff, building on their unique abilities and strengths and supporting them in growing roles.

Ms. Lory is involved in many of the firm’s projects and directly oversees those that are most challenging. She plays a key role as the firm’s client liaison, maintaining and strengthening client relationships. Her focus on client relations is a key component in the firm’s Building Stewardship program.

List of Services

List of Services

Architecture

Apartment Alteration Reviews

Apartment Renovations

Bidding Services

Building Code Consulting

Certificates of Occupancy

Construction Administration

Construction Documents

Design Services

Feasibility Studies

Municipal Filing Services

Post-Completion Services

Removal of Department of Building Violations

Specifications

Sustainable Design

Restoration

Building Condition Reports

Construction Cost Estimates

Evaluation of Probes

Facade Repairs

FISP Reports (AKA Local Law 11/98)

Historic Preservation

Infrared Thermal Scanning

Leak Investigation

Roofing Systems

Structural Engineering

Window and Door Systems

Conservation

Cleaning Tests

Material Testing

Mortar Analysis

Non-Destructive Probes

Paint Analysis

& More

Aerial Photography and Videography

Drone Surveys: Facades and Roofs

Orthomosaic Modeling

Three Dimensional 3D Modeling

Representative Clients

Institutional Clients

Columbia University in the City of New York

Construction Cost: $7,000,000

Properties: 71

Since: 2006

Reference: Alexander Ray, Project Manager Columbia University Facilities 212-851-5693

apr2142@facil.columbia.edu

ARC has completed construction contracts for 53 Columbia University buildings, including the Mathematics Building and the President’s House. Our work has included masonry restoration, window replacement, roof replacement, balcony and cornice repairs, and leak investigations. We have also prepared façade inspection reports for 45 student and faculty housing properties, supporting the university’s ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts.

Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York

Construction Cost: +$5,000,000

Projects: 39

Facade Inspections: 53

Since: 2006

Spanning over twenty-five properties—from turn-of-the-century walk-ups to luxury high-rise apartments—the Mount Sinai portfolio presents distinct management and architectural challenges. ARC conducted comprehensive evaluations of all existing façades and roofs, providing prioritized repair recommendations as part of a ten-year capital improvement program led by Rose Associates, the property management firm.

Port Washington Public Library

Construction Cost: $650,000

Since: 2012

ARC served as design consultant for the replacement of the library’s aging roof with a highperformance solar roofing system. After evaluating the advantages of rigid panels versus roll-on cells, we specified a building-integrated solar system. The selected solution—comprising over 300 low-profile panels adhered to a new SBS roofing membrane—was chosen for its ability to withstand high wind loads, superior energy production across the light spectrum, better performance in overcast conditions, ease of installation, lightweight design, and low maintenance requirements.

Tenement Museum

Building Assessment

Since: 2009

The Tenement Museum tells the story of American immigration through the lived experiences of migrants and immigrants, highlighting their central role in shaping national identity. Founded in 1988 by historian Ruth Abram and social activist Anita Jacobsen, the museum occupies 103 Orchard Street—a landmark tenement building. ARC was engaged in 2009 to prepare a comprehensive Building Conditions Report for the property, which was subsequently updated in 2014 to support the museum’s ongoing preservation and planning efforts.

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Not-For-Profit Clients

Phipps Houses Services

Construction Cost: +$6,000,000 Projects: 46

Facade Inspections: 42 Properties: 35 Since: 2005

Phipps Houses is New York City’s oldest and largest not-for-profit developer, owner, and manager of affordable housing. ARC has serviced more than 25% of its 135-property portfolio, performing façade inspections and overseeing façade repair and roof replacement projects across multiple sites.

Housing & Services, Inc.

Construction Cost: $4,500,000 Projects: 9

Facade Inspections: 8 Since: 2007

Reference: James Dill, Executive Director 212-252-9377 jdill@hsi-ny.org

HSI’s mission is to end chronic homelessness and prevent displacement by developing and operating permanent supportive housing. ARC has serviced 100% of HSI’s portfolio, performing façade inspections and repairs for its two flagship properties during the past three cycles of New York City’s Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP).

Volunteers of America

Construction Cost: $4,500,000 Projects: 4

Facade Inspections: 7 Since: 2015

Reference: Adam Balasiano, Assistant VP 646-262-3120 abalasiano@voa-gny.org

Founded in New York City in 1896, Volunteers of America is one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most respected human services organizations, serving 1.5 million people in 46 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. VOA entrusted ARC to perform facade inspections and oversee facade repairs at four of their main New York City facilities, including their headquaters.

Saint Joseph’s Church in Greewhich Village Building Assesments Since: 2014

Founded in 1829, St. Joseph’s Parish is home to the oldest Catholic church edifice in Manhattan. Located in Greenwich Village, it serves the surrounding community as well as students and faculty from NYU, Cooper Union, The New School, and Pace University. ARC prepared building condition reports for both the parish’s School and Rectory buildings..

Residential Clients

The Bozzuto Group Construction Cost: +$500,000 Projects: 2 Since: 2016

Based in Maryland, The Bozzuto Group is a nationally recognized real estate services company with 2,500 employees. The firm manages over 70,000 residences, has developed more than 45,000 homes and apartments, and generates over $500 million in annual construction revenue.

Brown Harris Stevens Construction Cost: +$1,000,000 Projects: 7

Facade Inspections: 1

Since: 2002

Brown Harris Stevens manages many of Manhattan’s most distinguished residential buildings and has set the standard in property management since the introduction of cooperative apartments in New York City.

Buchbinder & Warren

Construction Cost: +5,000,000 Projects: 35

Facade Inspections: 25 Properties: 35

Since: 2002

Founded in 1958, Buchbinder & Warren is a real estate brokerage and management firm specializing in Manhattan residential buildings, mixed-use properties, and small to mid-size commercial assets. Its clients include cooperatives, condominiums, and multi-building investment portfolios managed on behalf of families and trusts.

FirstService Residential

Construction Cost: +$3,500,000 Projects: 1

Since: 2019

FirstService is a publicly traded company and one of North America’s leading residential community management firms, serving over 8,000 communities across the United States and Canada. Its New York office oversees the management of more than 500 properties.