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Many paths to architecture
Expert: Aspiring architects need to work both sides of the brain
By: A.J.BAUR
The Patriot Ledger
The recipe for the perfect architect calls for equal parts creativity, and technical prowess. Since no one’s perfect, an aspiring architect would do well to build on whichever trait is strongest, said Quincy architect Stephen Wessling.
But Wessling said those looking to be at the top of the field should work hard to strengthen their weaker side, too.
St. Agatha's Completes Renovation
By: Tom Roux
Milton Time Contributor
11/20/08
After three years of planning and $3.5 million, St. Agatha Church is beginning a new chapter.
“Just beautiful.” “A wonderful transformation.” These and other glowing remarks were shared among the 200+ guests who attended a recent open house celebrating the completed renovation of the lower church of St. Agatha Catholic Parish, located on Adams Street.
Wessling Architects completes $13m restoration Jamaicaway of Tower & Townhouses
Jamaica Plain, MA Stephen J. Wessling Architects, Inc. has completed a two year architectural restoration of The Jamaicaway Tower & Townhouses a cooperative housing development consisting of a 30 - story high-rise tower, a group of low-rise townhouses and a 5 floor indoor parking garage all originally constructed in 1963. The development is managed by Barkan Management Co., Inc. In 2007, the Jamaicaway Tower & Townhouses (JTT) Cooperative Housing shareholders approved complete architectural restoration services for the tower, which included an in-depth study of the exterior façade masonry, concrete balconies and a complete roof system evaluation.
N.E. Conservatory selects Tishman for restoration job
The New England Conservatory selected Tishman Construction Corp. to manage the restoration of the façade of four campus buildings in Boston.
Three of the four buildings are considered historic structures, including the 1,013-seat Jordan Hall, a National Historic Landmark, which opened in 1903. The other buildings are located at 295 Huntington Ave., 241 St. Botolph St. and 33 Gainsborough St.
Wessling Architects Inc. of Quincy, Mass., is the project architect. Construction on the $15 million project is slated to begin this spring and is expected to be complete by the fall. Tishman Construction will begin construction in spring 2009. The project is estimated to cost $15 million and will be completed in late fall 2009.
RCI New England Chapter holds roof related masonry session
On February 19, 2009, the New England Chapter of RCI (NECRCI) met at the Quincy Neighborhood Club for a lunch-and-learn session.
Wessling Architects is Bellbottom sponsor for 2009 BOMA Benefit
That 70's BOMA Benefit, Saturday, March 7,2009