26 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN AND REAL ESTATE and creating commercial corridors (“Main Streets”), enabling the organization to build entire neighborhoods. Mr. Borgemeister then moved on to working with a client in Boston who specialized in creating housing for persons with AIDS, families transitioning from being homeless, and those who were otherwise unserved by traditional low-income housing programs. In his restoration work, Mr. Borgemeister is known for his attention to detail, strong follow-through and ability to guide complex projects to successful completion. His preservation philosophy is rooted in seamless integration, respecting original construction while accommodating modern trade practices. As a designer, he seeks to create proportionate spaces that flow naturally and meet functional needs with grace. As his work winds down, Mr. Borgemeister plans to return to his hobby of stone carving and sculpture. He also plans to write a book that will serve as a comprehensive guide to home renovation. One thing that separates Peter Borgemeister from other architects is that his life very often mirrors his work. Mr. Borgemeister has over 40 years of experience as a designer and architect, most of it spent in Providence, Rhode Island. From 2000 to 2024, he was self-employed, focusing on designing adaptive reuse and preservation projects. Additionally, he managed architectural restoration and renovation efforts and consulted on affordable housing development. Mr. Borgemeister began his career as a carpenter in 1970, then became a licensed architect in 1993. His passion and natural ability for architectural drawing, combined with his carpentry skills, have led to a life doing what he loves. Along the way, he worked on some of Rhode Island’s landmarks, including the Narragansett Towers and the Beavertail Lighthouse and Museum. Despite these successes, the highlight of Mr. Borgemeister’s career came in the early 1980s through his involvement with SWAP (Stop Wasting Abandoned Property). He worked tirelessly to help the organization advance its mission of revitalizing abandoned properties in the thendistressed neighborhoods, many of which are now thriving. More than 200 homes were saved. SWAP subsequently shifted to constructing new low-income housing, renovating existing homes, PETER BORGEMEISTER ARCHITECT Providence, RI
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