About Fred Matuszewski

Fred Matuszewski is a passionate, dedicated, and award-winning architect. His breadth of experience has led to his recognition both by the Manchester Historic Association for retrofitting historically significant structures as well as Plan NH for excellence in new projects. Fred realizes that architecture is about metamorphosis and transformation, and envisions how a building can positively change the space it occupies. 

Fred is an ardent believer in the importance of Manchester, New Hampshire’s historical buildings. While many communities have seen buildings of significance be victim to the wrecking ball after they have fallen out of use, Manchester has retained many of them due to the work of supporters like Fred. Communities have short memories; losing historical buildings changes the story of a neighborhood. Saving a building, or repurposing an existing structure, allows it to maintain its historical significance. This commitment has resulted in Fred receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award as a Preservation Advocate from the Manchester Historical Association. 

Fred’s passion for architecture is not limited to historical buildings, however. He has also invested time and energy on new construction projects where a new building blends seamlessly into a town, or a structure fits perfectly onto an existing piece of land. These projects require a commitment to the environment in which the structure is placed as well as careful consideration of environmental efficiency and impact. They may employ the use of natural daylighting, geothermal heating and cooling, and environmentally sensitive site design improvements.. Fred is one of the pioneers of “green architecture,” realizing the importance one building can have on the environment as a whole. 

Recognized in the area as an architect and invested member of the community, Fred has not limited his work to the Granite State. He is currently licensed in NH, ME, NY, VT, and MD, and is actively engaged in projects in many of those states. He has been an active member of State and Regional Chapters of the American Institute of Architects, and  has also served on the New Hampshire State Building Code Review Board; the Governor’s Commission on Disability; and the boards of Canterbury Shaker Village, Manchester Historic Association, Queen City Rotary Club, and many more.