SUPERSTRUCTURES Engineers + Architects

What SUPERSTRUCTURES Engineers + Architects does

SUPERSTRUCTURES Engineers + Architects is a privately held, New York City-based architecture and engineering firm founded in 1981 that specializes exclusively in the restoration and renewal of building envelopes and supporting structures. Its service portfolio spans facades and cladding, curtain walls and windows, roofs, structural engineering, plazas and sidewalk vaults, balconies and terraces, parking structures, infrastructure, historic preservation, terra cotta repair, conservation/cleaning, non-destructive testing and evaluation, forensic investigation, and pre-construction, construction-phase, special inspection, and building enclosure commissioning services. A core competency is compliance with New York City Department of Buildings mandates, including Local Law 11 (FISP facades), Local Law 126 (parking structures), and Local Law 37 (retaining walls), which generate recurring inspection and remediation demand.

The firm delivers services through an integrated in-house team of architects, structural engineers, conservators, scientists, cost estimators, and technology experts, and differentiates through high-definition imaging, non-destructive testing, and construction documentation described as setting an industry standard. Its portfolio includes landmark projects such as the World Trade Center, Grand Central Terminal, St. Paul's Chapel, and the Tweed Courthouse, alongside work for academic, healthcare, government, commercial/REIT, religious/cultural, hospitality, and residential co-op/condo clients.

The business model is professional services engagement on a project-by-project basis, with revenue derived from fee-based restoration, inspection, engineering, and construction administration work. No pricing is publicly disclosed. Marketing is conducted primarily through thought leadership — the SuperScript newsletter, the Restoration 101 educational resource, and active YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn channels — supplemented by direct client engagement with building owners, property managers, and institutional clients. Operations are anchored in Manhattan (14 Wall Street, 25th Floor) with project delivery extending across the NYC metro area and into Connecticut, New Jersey, and Quebec.

Name

SUPERSTRUCTURES Engineers + Architects

Legal name

SUPERSTRUCTURES Engineers + Architects

Website

https://superstructures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SUPERSTRUCTURES Engineers + Architects is a privately held New York City-based A&E firm, founded in 1981, specializing exclusively in building envelope and structural restoration — including facades, curtain walls, roofs, parking structures, and historic preservation — for institutional, government, commercial, and residential clients across the NYC metro region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Restoration Engineering Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Structural Repair & Framing Reconstruction (HSAPAOAG), Masonry Repointing & Mortar Joint Repair (HSAGALAH)

Keywords

• Building envelope restoration
• Facade restoration engineering
• Historic preservation services
• Structural restoration services
• Building enclosure commissioning

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SUPERSTRUCTURES Engineers + Architects provides professional architectural and engineering services dedicated exclusively to the restoration and renewal of building exteriors in New York City and the surrounding region. Its integrated multidisciplinary team delivers facade and cladding restoration, curtain wall and window repair, roofing, structural engineering, plaza and sidewalk vault waterproofing, parking structure assessment, historic preservation, terra cotta repair, non-destructive testing, and NYC Local Law (11/126/37) compliance services from investigation through construction administration.

Product overview

SUPERSTRUCTURES Engineers + Architects is a single-service architecture and engineering firm specializing exclusively in building envelope restoration and structural renewal. The firm does not offer a platform or modular product architecture; instead, it provides a comprehensive suite of integrated restoration services delivered by multidisciplinary teams of architects, structural engineers, conservators, and scientists. Core service offerings include facade and cladding restoration, curtain wall and window systems, roofing, structural engineering, terra cotta repair, historic preservation, non-destructive testing, and NYC Local Law compliance inspections. The Frost Jacking Day Tracker represents an informational tool for monitoring weather-related facade deterioration. All services are provided through direct professional engagement rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Facades / Cladding Restoration Specialized restoration services for building facades and exterior cladding systems, addressing deterioration, water infiltration, and structural integrity issues for commercial, institutional, and historic buildings.
• Curtain Walls / Windows Assessment, repair, and restoration of curtain wall systems and window assemblies in commercial and institutional buildings.
• Roofs Comprehensive roofing restoration services including traditional and green roof systems, addressing waterproofing and structural concerns.
• Structural Engineering Engineering analysis and design for building envelope restoration, structural repairs, and load-bearing system rehabilitation.
• Plazas / Sidewalk Vaults Restoration and waterproofing of plaza deck systems and sidewalk vault structures over occupied spaces.
• Balconies / Terraces / Railings Inspection, repair, and restoration of balconies, terraces, and railing systems for safety compliance and longevity.
• Parking Structures Assessment and restoration of parking garage structures including Local Law 126 compliance inspections and structural repairs.
• Infrastructure Restoration services for building infrastructure including bridges, tunnels, and transportation-related structures.
• Historic Preservation Specialized restoration and conservation services for historically significant buildings, maintaining architectural integrity while addressing structural concerns.
• Terra Cotta Expert assessment, repair, and replacement of terra cotta facade elements including decorative architectural features.
• Conservation / Cleaning Architectural conservation and specialized cleaning services for building exteriors using appropriate materials and methods.
• Non-Destructive Testing & Evaluation (NDT&E) Advanced inspection techniques to assess building envelope conditions without causing damage, including GPR and other diagnostic methods.
• NYC Local Laws Compliance Services Expertise in NYC Department of Buildings requirements including Local Law 11 (FISP facades), Local Law 126 (parking structures), and Local Law 37 (retaining walls) compliance and reporting.
• Forensic Investigation Root cause analysis and investigation of building envelope failures, water intrusion issues, and structural deficiencies.
• Pre-construction Services Planning phase services including condition assessments, scope development, budgeting, and structural health monitoring.
• Construction Phase Services Construction administration, quality assurance, and project oversight during restoration implementation.
• Special Inspections NYC Department of Buildings mandated special inspection services during construction and restoration projects.
• Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) Systematic quality assurance process ensuring building envelope systems meet design intent and performance requirements.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Severud Associates: NYC-based structural engineering consulting firm with a similar boutique profile to SUPERSTRUCTURES, serving commercial, institutional, and residential clients on restoration, adaptive reuse, and new structural design within the New York market.
• Walker Consultants: National specialty consultancy focused on parking structure consulting, restoration, and engineering. Highly relevant peer given SUPERSTRUCTURES' NYC Local Law 126 parking structure practice, though Walker's geographic and scope breadth is greater.
• Loring Consulting Engineers: NYC-based structural engineering firm providing restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse services for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings. Comparable local-market boutique profile to SUPERSTRUCTURES.
• Hoffmann Architects: Restoration-oriented architecture and engineering firm specializing in investigation and repair of building envelope failures. Comparable specialty focus on facade, roofing, and structural deterioration work like SUPERSTRUCTURES.
• Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH): Waltham, MA-based structural engineering firm with a substantial building envelope and building technology practice. Comparable to SUPERSTRUCTURES in delivering investigation, design, and rehabilitation services for facades, roofing, and structural systems across commercial, institutional, and infrastructure clients.
• Klein & Hoffman: Restoration architecture and engineering firm with deep experience in facade, masonry, terra cotta, and structural investigation work. Shares SUPERSTRUCTURES' specialization in historic preservation and building envelope renewal.
• RAND Engineering + Architecture: NYC-based multi-discipline architecture and engineering firm offering building envelope, restoration, and structural services to institutional, governmental, and commercial clients in the metropolitan area. Similar size and market positioning to SUPERSTRUCTURES.
• Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE): Northbrook, IL-headquartered structural engineering and architecture firm widely regarded as the leading independent building envelope and materials problems consultancy in North America. Closest direct competitor to SUPERSTRUCTURES in facade restoration, structural investigation, and materials failure analysis.
• Walter B. Scott + Associates: NYC-based building envelope and restoration-oriented architecture and engineering firm serving commercial, residential, and institutional clients. Direct competitor in the same local market on facade, roofing, and structural restoration work.

Broad incumbents

• Thornton Tomasetti: Global structural engineering firm with a sizable restoration and building performance practice that competes for major envelope and adaptive reuse commissions alongside SUPERSTRUCTURES, though operating at much larger scale across broader services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SUPERSTRUCTURESNYC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/207335
• Instagraminstagram.com/superstructuresprojects
• Facebookfacebook.com/superstructures-engineers-architects-173293299375306

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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