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Ashley McGraw Architects announces the addition of Risa DiSano as an Interior Designer. DiSano has 4 years of professional design experience and will be supporting our K12 and Higher Education studios from our Syracuse office.
Ashley McGraw Architects is proud to participate in the upcoming SUNY Early Care & Education Conference, taking place June 3–5, 2025, in Saratoga Springs. The event will bring together approximately 100 directors and staff from across the state.
Ashley McGraw Architects announces the addition of Joshua Abraham, AIA, NCARB as an Architect based at our Syracuse office. Abraham has over 15 years of professional design experience in multiple market sectors, including Education, Science & Technology, Athletics, Residential & Commercial. He will serve Ashley McGraw’s New York clients, focusing on our K-12 education projects.
On April 3, 2025, McCormack Baron Salazar, the Syracuse Housing Authority, the City of Syracuse, and the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the kickoff for the renovation of Almus Olver Towers in downtown Syracuse, NY.
On May 1, 2025, Ashley McGraw Architects hosted an Industry Night at the Brookline Teen Center in Brookline, MA. The event, open to the public and geared toward teens, offered an opportunity to learn about the fields of architecture and landscape architecture.
Ashley McGraw Architects would like to recognize Najla Ben Ahmed, who has been serving as Office Services Coordinator for our Washington, DC office. Ahmed has over 20 years of professional clerical and administrative experience, 11 of which are in the architecture industry.
Ashley McGraw Architects announces the addition of Samantha Marihart as Architect based at our Boston office. Marihart has over 10 years of professional design experience leading cross-functional teams in historic preservation and innovative design projects, with a particular interest in connecting buildings and spaces throughout a campus.
Mike Lindstrom, Principal of the Early Education Studio at Ashley McGraw Architects will co-present in a virtual webinar hosted by the World Forum Foundation’s Bonnie’s Global Café on April 23 at 11:00 AM EST, highlighting an innovative project designed to meet the urgent childcare needs of Ukrainian refugee children in Poland.
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce that Ian LeFever has passed his Architectural Registration Exam and completed the requirements to become a licensed architect in the District of Columbia. LeFever becomes our 30th licensed architect across Ashley McGraw’s offices in Syracuse, NY; Buffalo, NY; Boston, MA; and Washington, DC.
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Jasmin Asmus as a Designer. Asmus has 3 years of professional design experience as a multifaceted architectural and interior designer for higher education, commercial, and residential projects. Asmus will be supporting Ashley McGraw’s K-12 Studio.
On March 27, 2025, Associate Principals Jason Evans and Andrew Van Roo presented at the 2025 New York State Green Building Conference in Syracuse, NY. As a long-time sponsor of the NYS Green Building Conference, Ashley McGraw Architects continued our support in 2025 through the Student Poster Competition.
On March 21, 2025, Associate Principal Andrew Van Roo co-presented “Creating Harmony: Overcoming Challenges in Passive House Multifamily Design” at the 2025 Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) BuildingEnergy Conference in Boston, MA. The presentation explored team collaboration and the challenges that arise when creating a Passive House Building by looking through the lens of Cold Spring Apartments, which is a Design Certified Phius CORE 2021 project.
Ashley McGraw Architects participated in the 53rd Annual Conference and Professional Institute of the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers (NCCCC), which took place from March 19-22, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA. As strong supporters of N4C, Ashley McGraw Architects played an active role in various key conference activities including a hands-on makerspace experience, roundtable discussion on trauma-informed design, and co-hosted a tour.
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Brianna Tubbs as Accounting Manager. Tubbs has over 10 years of professional accounting experience and is a Notary Public. She is currently preparing to take her Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant exams.
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the appointment of six staff members to Associate Principals of the firm: Roxanne Button, Senior Architect; Liz Hall, Architect; Joanne Hiromura, Senior Landscape Architect; Eric Joerdens, Architect; Jennifer LaBerge, Senior Architect and Interior Designer; and Toni Marcoux, Architect. "What excites me most about these six individuals is the mix of perspectives and expertise they bring," said Matthew Broderick, President & CEO of Ashley McGraw Architects. "They have brought fresh energy and new ways of thinking. But they share something essential — they make the people around them better. That's exactly the kind of leadership that will take us forward and advance our firm’s vision and strategic direction."
Ashley McGraw Architects has announced the appointment of Catherine Wolfe as Principal, expanding the firm's leadership team to eight owners. Wolfe, who joined the firm in 2015, has earned recognition for her innovative approach to K-12 educational design. "Catherine has been a leader in our K-12 market, helping us evolve the ways we deliver value to our clients," said Matthew Broderick, President and CEO. "Her elevation to partnership will amplify her impact on both our clients and our team."
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Wolfson as a Landscape Designer. Amy has 11 years of professional landscape design experience and she rejoins our landscape team after 6 previous years with studioMLA Architects (now Ashley McGraw Architects).
On Friday, January 17, 2025, Syracuse University celebrated the opening of a new Gaming and Esports Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Ashley McGraw Architects served as the Architect of Record with Populous as Design Architect for the new facility that spans 5,800 square feet within the Schine Student Center. This prominent space serves as a hub for both casual and competitive gaming activities. Its focal point is an elevated competition stage for the University’s Varsity Esports Team.
Ashley McGraw Architects has achieved design certification for their first PHIUS Passive House project! The design for the new Cold Spring Apartment Complex has received PHIUS CORE 2021 design certification.
Ashley McGraw Architects has expanded into Western New York with the opening of its new Buffalo office. The firm has appointed Roxanne Button, an architect with over 30 years of experience, as Associate Principal to lead its growing presence in the region. Ashley McGraw Architects’ strategic expansion with the new Buffalo office, complements its established presence in Syracuse (headquarters), Boston, and Washington, DC. The addition brings the firm's talented team to 83 professionals. With deep expertise in design across early childhood education, K-12, higher education, multi-family housing, libraries, and community spaces, Ashley McGraw's growing footprint reflects its commitment to creating transformative architecture and landscape design throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Katrina Asay as Project Administrator. Katrina has over 19 years of professional experience in administrative support, including 15 years in the architecture and engineering industry. Asay excels at delivering innovative and efficient project support while ensuring team alignment with company goals.
On Friday, November 15, 2024, Ashley McGraw Architects attended the American Institute of Architects (AIA) CNY’s Celebration of Architecture. At the event, Ashley McGraw was recognized with an Award of Merit for the Bethlehem CSD Middle School Library Media Center Renovation and a Citation of Design Award for the renovation of Westhill CSD’s High School.
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Justin Hicks as a Designer. Justin has 16 years of professional experience designing and managing projects across the Northeast. His portfolio includes multifamily/affordable housing, commercial buildings, and several LEED Gold/Silver projects. As a member of Ashley McGraw’s multifamily/affordable housing studio, Justin will be working on projects such as the New East Adams Transformation Plan for the City of Syracuse.
On Monday, September 9, Joanne Hiromura, Senior Landscape Architect; Gretchen Craig, Designer; Kylie Durekas, Landscape Designer; and Sebastian Baliva, Designer hosted an all-day pre-conference training session at the 2024 National Tribal Child Care Conference in Portland, Oregon.
On Friday, August 30, 2024, Spencerport Central School District celebrated the opening of a new secure vestibule at Bernabi Elementary School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This new space is a crucial safety measure for the school and was designed by Ashley McGraw Architects as part of the district's 2022 Capital Improvement Project.
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Rebecca “Beck” Bruno as an Architectural Designer. Bruno has over 7 years of professional experience designing education projects for both K-12 and higher education.
On August 7 and 8, the Liverpool Public Library (LPL) held the “Design and Dream Architecture Camp” in collaboration with Ashley McGraw Architects and Appel Osborn Landscape Architecture. The event explored the processes behind architectural and landscape design through hands-on learning.
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Provenza as an Architect. Provenza has 10 years of experience with an emphasis on designing engaging and diverse K-12 education projects.
The July 2024 issue of Metal Construction News features the transformation of Binghamton University’s Science IV designed by Ashley McGraw Architects. The article, “Creating dynamic learning spaces: Modernizing schools with ACM panels” features case studies on how aluminum composite material (ACM) panels can play a crucial role in creating spaces that encourage curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
We are pleased to announce that Kristen Hill, Educational Environment Strategist, and Melissa Mountain, Interior Designer have earned their Accredited Learning Environment Planner (ALEP) designation from the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE).