HERE'S THE LATEST

Ashley McGraw Architects welcomes Alessia Randazzo as a Senior Designer. Based in our Buffalo office, Randazzo will contribute to our firm’s growing housing studio, supporting an expanding portfolio of projects across New York State.

Ashley McGraw Architects is proud to return as a sponsor of the 2026 World Forum Foundation on Early Care and Education, taking place April 14–17 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Ashley McGraw Architects will attend the 54th Annual Conference of the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers (NCCCC), taking place March 18-21, 2026, in San Antonio, TX.

Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce that Gretchen Craig has passed her Architectural Registration Exam and completed the requirements to become a licensed architect in New York State.

Ashley McGraw Architects announces the addition of Madeline McIntyre to the firm’s Interior Design team. Madeline brings several years of experience designing and documenting environments across K–12, higher education, municipal, and commercial sectors. She has contributed to numerous K–12 renovation and modernization projects, developing interior concepts, finish standards, and furniture solutions that balance creativity with long-term performance and durability. Her hiring brings the total number of Certified Interior Designers at Ashley McGraw Architects to seven.

Sara Berg, Associate Principal; Roxanne Button, Associate Principal; and Madeline Silva, Interior Designer, presented “AI in Higher Education - A Vision of a Changing Landscape" alongside David Furney, Dean of Health & Technology at Onondaga Community College, at the NYAPPA Winter 2026 Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY. on February 4. The presentation explored how generative AI is impacting the higher education landscape, from its current use in teaching and learning strategies to a broader vision of the classroom of the future through the lens of architecture and facility planning.

Ashley McGraw Architects announces the appointment of Sara Berg, Beck Bruno, and Gregory Warner to Associate Principal, reflecting their continued leadership and impact within the firm. This brings the firm’s Associate Principal group to 14, reflecting a broad range of expertise, market sectors, and geographic perspectives that reinforce Ashley McGraw’s leadership depth. 

“The appointment of Sara Berg, Beck Bruno, and Gregory Warner to Associate Principal reflects the depth of leadership and expertise within our firm,” said Matthew Broderick, President & CEO of Ashley McGraw Architects.

Congratulations Thao Talucci, Designer, for recently becoming a Fitwel Ambassador! Fitwel is the world's leading certification system committed to building health for all®. Generated by expert analysis of 5,600+ academic research studies, Fitwel is implementing a vision for a healthier future where all buildings and communities are enhanced to strengthen health and well-being.

Ashley McGraw Architects announces the appointment of Kylie Durekas, RLA, CPSI, as a Principal of the firm. A licensed landscape architect with more than five years of experience, Durekas specializes in the design of outdoor environments for children and has led a diverse range of projects including natural outdoor learning environments, therapeutic and universally designed landscapes, public community parks, outdoor classrooms, and outdoor library gardens. 

Ashley McGraw Architects celebrate Madeline Silva, Interior Designer, on earning her NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) Certification—a distinguished credential that signifies expertise in designing spaces that prioritize health, safety, and welfare!

Ashley McGraw Architects proudly joined Square One, a historic leader in early childhood education and family support since 1883, in celebrating the ribbon-cutting of its new early learning and community resource center.

Principal and Early Education Studio Leader Mike Lindstrom presented at the 2025 NAEYC Annual Conference, sharing insights on designing impactful outdoor classrooms for early learners. Sponsored by Community Playthings, his session highlighted practical tools and strategies for creating intentional, nature-based environments that support whole-child development and enrich early learning experiences.

Ashley McGraw Architects proudly joined Onondaga Community College (OCC) on October 1, 2025, to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new Micron Cleanroom Simulation Lab, a cutting-edge facility designed to prepare students for the rapidly growing semiconductor industry in Central New York.

Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce that Carlos Cardenas has passed his Architectural Registration Exam and completed the requirements to become a licensed architect in New York

Ashley McGraw Architects has named Joanne Hiromura as Principal, bringing the firm’s leadership team to nine Principals. Hiromura has more than 43 years of experience in landscape architecture, with a specialization in designing outdoor environments for children. Her deep expertise and fresh perspective will further strengthen the firm’s leadership. 

Susanne Angarano, Principal, co-presented with David Furney, Dean of Health & Technology at Onondaga Community College, at the 2025 NYAPPA Summer Conference in Niagara Falls, NY on July 23. Their presentation, From Rows to Relevance: Learning Reimagined Through Design, examined how colleges can transform academic environments to better align with the cognitive needs of today’s learners and the evolving demands of the modern workforce.

Ashley McGraw Architects celebrate Risa DiSano, Interior Designer, on earning her NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) Certification—a distinguished credential that signifies expertise in designing spaces that prioritize health, safety, and welfare!

On July 2, 2025, Ashley McGraw Architects celebrated the groundbreaking of the Cold Spring Apartment Complex, a transformative new development in Tannersville, NY, that blends sustainability, affordability, and community-driven design. Developed by RUPCO with support from the Hunter Foundation, this 9% LIHTC-funded project addresses the pressing need for workforce and senior housing in the region while embracing the highest standards in green building.

On June 13, 2025, Mayor Muriel Bowser joined leaders from the Department of General Services (DGS), DC Public Schools (DCPS), and the Ward 4 community to break ground on a major $22 million, 21,000-square-foot addition at Barnard Elementary School.

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 was an active participant in the SUNY Early Care & Education Conference, that took place June 3–5, 2025 in Saratoga Springs. The event brought 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.

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.

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.

Mike Lindstrom, Principal of the Early Education Studio at Ashley McGraw Architects co-presented 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.