Since 1977, Hoffmann Architects + Engineers has specialized in the care and rehabilitation of the building envelope. With a project portfolio that spans from National Historic Landmarks to contemporary “green” buildings, Hoffmann is experienced with a wide range of materials and construction types. Our design professionals develop rehabilitation solutions for facades, windows, roofs, plazas, terraces, and parking structures, and we provide consultation services to evaluate water-tightness and structural viability.
What makes us different from most architectural and engineering firms is our exclusive focus on the exteriors of buildings. We diagnose and correct damage resulting from time and weather, design defects, material failures, substandard or improper construction, structural movement, and stress. Resolving exterior envelope problems is what we do. That dedicated attention has garnered Hoffmann recognition from industry organizations for our innovative and technically adept solutions to tough rehabilitation challenges.
Our Focus:
Roofs
Facades
Windows
Plazas / Terraces
Parking Garages
Landmark/historic structures
Curtain Walls
Waterproofing Systems

Our Services:
Condition assessment
Failure investigation
Remedial design
Contract document preparation
Materials specification
Bidding assistance
Contract administration
Structural evaluation
Leak remediation
Construction observation
Maintenance program development
Façade investigation – local law compliance
Litigation and claim support
Expert witness services
New construction consultation
Exterior rehabilitation masterplanning

Beyond existing structure rehabilitation, Hoffmann also provides consultation for new construction, as well as support for litigation and insurance claims. When our peers in the design and construction industry want to solve a complex technical problem, they depend on the building envelope expertise of Hoffmann.
Distress in one building system can adversely affect the function of another. That’s why Hoffmann’s building enclosure solutions consider not only observed conditions, but also the larger parameters, site constraints, occupancy demands, and functional requirements that impact the proposed design. When addressing exterior envelope needs, our design professionals are committed to finding solutions that are sustainable, both for our environment and for the long-term durability of the structure.