John G. Waite Associates, Architects

06/12/2026

Earlier this week JGWA team members were on site at Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial located on Put-In-Bay in Ohio. With a short construction season due to the island location, the Upper and Lower Plaza rehabilitations are full steam ahead this summer.

While the Plazas, Rotunda, and Observation Deck of the Memorial are closed during construction, the visitor center and grounds will remain open.

📸 N. Rankin and G. Maxwell, JGWA

05/15/2026

History came alive last weekend at the Mandeville House in Garrison, NY. A community event in collaboration with the Desmond-Fish Public Library, Putnam County, PMDC Group, and trustees of Mandeville House celebrated and brought Hearts of Oak Revolutionary Reenactors and storytellers to the historic house.

The Mandeville House played an important role in the Revolutionary War, hosting General George Washington and serving as the headquarters of General Israel Putnam.

JGWA is currently preparing a building conditions study for the Mandeville House which will help guide the future preservation of this important structure in American history.

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Mandeville House Photos: Chelle Jenkins, JGWA
Event Photos: Bob Wallace Photo Group

05/14/2026

Congratulations to our very own Nour Abdulmajid for being honored as one of the Association for Preservation Technology, Northeast Chapter's 2026 Student Liaisons!

APTNE is pleased to announce our 2026 Student Liaisons, Elen Baez and Nour Abdulmajid!

Elen Baez Sanchez, Columbia University, is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Historic Preservation at Columbia University. Alongside her studies, she works as an Assistant Editor for Future Anterior and as a Preservation Lab Technician, combining research, architectural history, and hands-on conservation work.

Nour Abdulmajid, Northeastern University, is an architectural designer with a growing focus on historic preservation and existing buildings. Currently an intern at John G. Waite Associates, her work reflects a strong interest in craftsmanship, cultural memory, and the evolving stories buildings carry over time.

05/13/2026

JGWA staff outing today at the Brimfield Antique Shows!! We enjoyed exploring the vendor booths, scoring some good finds to decorate our homes and offices, and eating yummy treats - especially once the sun came out this afternoon ☀️

It was a great excursion and a fun way to get staff from Albany and NYC together for a day out of the office.

05/08/2026

The scaffolding is down and the tulips are in full bloom 🌷
Albany City Hall is looking beautiful ✨

As we wrap up the roof restoration effort of this iconic Henry Hobson Richardson building in the heart of Albany, JGWA would like to thank the City of Albany, The VMJR Companies, and Matteo Ferran Structural Engineers.

📸 Bill Brandow, JGWA

05/01/2026

JGWA staff were on-site earlier this week at Shenandoah National Park to conduct a final inspection and develop a punch list for the construction effort at the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center ahead of yesterday's visit by King Charles.

The Visitor Center was a primary stop on the US tour where King Charles III visited the map room, met a bald eagle 🦅, witnessed a Junior Ranger swearing-in ceremony, and met with Monacan Indian Nation leaders.

National Park Service
The Royal Family

04/23/2026

JGWA founder and senior principal, Jack Waite, recently sat down with Cassie Hudson of WTEN to discuss his career and the future of the Albany Firefighters Museum. Enjoy the segment at the link provided.

John G. Waite, Architect and Senior Principal of John G. Waite Associates | Road to Sucesss | WTEN+

04/21/2026

Shout out to Dan Siteman of the International Masonry Institute for providing a great Lunch & Learn at JGWA's Albany Office. The session focused on mortars for repointing historic masonry.

We are always thankful for the industry professionals who share their knowledge with our staff and help us stay up-to-date on historic preservation best practices.

04/15/2026

Installation of the copper sheet metal roofing has begun at the dome of the Basilica of Saint Lawrence in Asheville, NC.

JGWA is regularly visiting the construction site to discuss and review construction progress with the Basilica team members and Blum Construction.

04/02/2026

Jack, Nancy, Shannon, and Jeremy recently had the pleasure of visiting the Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center on a trip to Asheville, North Carolina.

The museum's mission is to preserve and continue the legacy of educational and artistic innovation of Black Mountain College (BMC). The faculty and staff at BMC, influenced by the Bauhaus school in Germany, had an extraordinary impact on modern and contemporary art, dance, theater, music, and performance.

We would like to thank the museum and Black Mountain College Studies Building Foundation for being such wonderful hosts.