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Kingscott is proud to announce that Lindsey Suardini, AIA, Project Architect / Preservation Architect, has been officially recognized as a Federally Qualified Historic Architect, a designation that reflects both her experience and her deep commitment to the thoughtful stewardship of historic buildings. While this milestone is an important professional achievement, it also represents something more meaningful for our clients; we are continuing to expand our historic preservation team and its ability to guide complex preservation projects with confidence, care, and technical insight.
For nearly 15 years Lindsey has been working on historic preservation projects, having collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams to repair, restore, and reinvigorate existing structures. Her work has spanned a wide range of building types and conditions, from well-maintained historic assets to structures that have experienced decades of vacancy and deterioration.
Prior to joining Kingscott, her most notable contribution to historic preservation is her work on the restoration of the Michigan Central Station in Detroit - a nationally recognized project that transformed a long-abandoned landmark into a revitalized and active space. Projects like this reflect Lindsey’s passion for breathing new life into buildings that hold deep cultural and community significance.
At Kingscott, Lindsey is already applying this expertise to projects such as the assessment of the Turner-Dodge House in Lansing, Michigan, where she evaluated existing conditions and helped identify opportunities to preserve and extend the life of the structure.
Lindsey’s strength lies in her ability to bridge past and present - understanding when to preserve, when to adapt, and how to thoughtfully integrate modern systems within historic frameworks. She approaches each project with respect for the building’s history, balanced by a practical understanding of how spaces need to function today. From early building assessments and documentation to navigating the complexities of materials, systems, and long-term use, she helps clients make informed decisions that protect both character and investment.
