Built on over 25 years of innovation

ABOUT US

Preserve. Reflect. Enhance.

portsmouth architects

We’re a dedicated group of professionals who seek to reflect and enhance the highest architectural values that characterize our region. These values are expressed by projects that surpass the expectations of our clients and creatively respond to the context and environment of each site.

The team

  • Mark Gianniny, Principal, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB

    Mark Gianniny

    Principal, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB

    With an extensive background in design and project management, Mark's passion is the transformation of innovative designs to sustainable buildings. Mark brings diverse design experience to the firm including historic preservation, medical, hospitality, education, civic and commercial projects. As Principal, Mark's collaborative and intuitive leadership style is integral to bringing complex projects to life.

    Mark holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from Norwich University in Vermont, and is certified by the US Green Building Council as a LEED Accredited Professional BD+C.

  • Steven McHenry, Founder, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB

    Steven McHenry

    Founder, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB

    Founder and consulting architect of McHenry Architecture, Steve has contributed to the fabric of our Home City of Portsmouth New Hampshire, in a multitude of ways. Initially starting as a local wood worker, he progressed into the realm of Architecture with an urge to design buildings that not only met clients’ needs but contributed to the context in which they were located. With more than 30 years of professional experience, Steve has led McHenry Architecture through the design of a diverse range of projects that include the renovation and adaptive reuse of historic structures, urban infill, commercial buildings, medical, educational, and residential projects. Steve is a member of the American Institute of Architects New Hampshire Chapter and a US Green Building Council LEED-Accredited Professional.

  • Richard Desjardins - Architect, AIA, NCARB

    Richard Desjardins

    Architect, AIA, NCARB

    Richard is a Registered Architect holding a Master's of Architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA. His interests lie in the details of urban and context driven design focusing on the human interaction with architecture and the city. As an Adjunct Faculty member at Wentworth, he spends the fall semester instructing the next generation of Architects formative skills that will be used throughout their careers. Within the office, he aids projects at all stages of design and construction and contributes to most of the computer drafting and modeling, using programs such as Revit, SketchUp, and CAD while maintaining their respective standards. Richard is licensed in the state of Massachusetts and brings over five years of professional experience and industry knowledge.

  • Emma Weir, Designer, Assoc. AIA

    Emma Weir

    Designer, Assoc. AIA

    Emma holds a Bachelor's Degree in both Architectural and Environmental Studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in New York. She is involved in many aspects of the design process, working with Architects to bring projects from schematic design through to construction documentation. She believes architecture is about creating spaces for growth, while reducing impacts on the natural environment. Having grown up in the seacoast area, Emma enjoys working alongside her local community and helping to preserve the historical charm of the city and surrounding area.

Awards

Portsmouth Advocates
Logo of ABC, Associated Builders and Contractors
AIA New Hampshire
Plan NH logo  'Visioning for Sustainable Communities'.

Our Clients

3D Art Space logo with 3S ARTSPACE
Logo of Backyard Brewery - 'Backyard Brewery Manchester, NH' below.
NAVFAC logo
Seal of the City of Portsmouth
Logo for York Hospital
University of New Hampshire logo
Logo of 603 Brewery
Logo for Forest Properties
Logo for The Sassy Biscuit Co.
Logo of Tributary Brewing Co.
'Center for Wildlife, Est. 1986, Cape Neddick, ME'.
Logo of Sidereal Farm Brewery
Logo of Smoky Nose Brewing Co.
Seal of the Stratford County, New Hampshire
'iapp' logo
Surf logo
Seal of the USS San Luis (AO-56)
'Circle Furniture'
Lens Doctors logo
McNabb Properties Ltd.
Sea Ketch

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