purpose

To partner with artists to make incredible art that stands the test of time. Our role is to uplift and support, to be the foundation upon which our clients can rely.

Vision

Mission

To make more art, to move in with world with compassion, and to always be building on the foundations already laid.

core values

Excellence

Structural engineering is a critical piece of the architectural puzzle, and as such, it deserves the care necessary to deliver the highest quality of workmanship.

Reliability

We understand the inherent risk involved in trusting us with the structural integrity of your project. You can rely on Plinth, and you can rely on the structures we design.

Every project is different. That is what makes the work exciting. At Plinth, creativity is not only a core value, but a necessary tenet of delivering each unique solution.

Creativity

meet the principal

I've spent the last five years in NYC and NNJ focused on designing and inspecting buildings and other small structures. Now, I'm taking on the Hudson Valley and building a practice of my own. Beyond my love of old buildings and cool architecture, I enjoy exploring the live music scene of the Capital Region, chilling with my 20 year old cat, and splashing around the local creeks.

Licensed in New York State.

Sage Freter, PE — Structural engineer, chronic daydreamer, enthusiastic supporter of the arts.

It's a little unorthodox to share one's resume on a professional services website, but it is useful to show the breadth of projects I've had the privilege of working on throughout my career thus far. There is so much work being done in this region, and structural engineering is such a broad field in itself.

The work listed here is my background, my foundation — my plinth, if you will. These firms showed me just how much different work is out there, and helped me find work I really love doing.

Experience

Becht Engineering BT

2025 — 2026

• dozens of building condition assessments and reports throughout NJ

• ornamental stair designs in existing buildings in Manhattan

• timber framing details for residential buildings and decks

• small-scale commercial building designs

• civil landscape structures, retaining walls

A Degree of Freedom

2024 — 2025

• ornamental stair design for Crunch Fitness

• verification of existing structures for new art installations

• design of ballasts for museum kiosks for NYS

• design of 4-story multifamily residential building

• design of 2-story residential passive house

• miscellaneous rooftop dunnage & bulkhead structures

• steel and ETFE roadway canopy at New Terminal One at JFK

• facade system attachments for NYCHA buildings, energy retrofit

• rooftop solar support structure, verification of existing building

• miscellaneous dunnage structures

• small landscape structures

2022 — 2023

PAR Engineering

AECOM, Ports & Marine

2020 — 2021

• pile and deck pier designs

• miscellaneous site structures, light poles, railings, etc.

• berthing & mooring analysis & design, fenders & bollards