Barba + Wheelock Architecture, Preservation + Design
Architecture and PlanningMaine, United States2-10 Employees
Barba + Wheelock Architecture, Preservation + Design is an architecture and planning firm based in Portland, Maine. The practice foregrounds architecture as a means to foster social change and uplift the human spirit, operating within a small team that indicates a focused, collaborative capacity. Its work includes preservation and design services, applying preservation expertise to adaptive reuse and community-centered projects, with recognition from industry bodies such as the Maine Preservation Honor Award for work on the Lemont Block in Brunswick. The firm has engaged in collaborations that expand its preservation reach, notably through a recent integration with Woodhullofmaine to form a dedicated preservation studio that supports restoration and adaptive reuse through a broader platform. The organization has a history of leadership appointments in preservation and architecture and remains rooted in serving clients in the Maine region, offering specialized expertise in heritage-sensitive design and project delivery.