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Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Gabriella Macera, NCIDQ, CDT, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, as an Interior Designer. Macera graduated from Mercyhurst University (2019) with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Architecture and Design. She is a National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certified interior designer as well as a LEED Green Associate through the United States Green Building Council.
Andrew Schuster, Principal, will be a panelist at Onondaga Community College’s (OCC) "Topics On Tap" event.
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Jungeun Kim as an Architect. Kim holds a Bachelor of Architecture from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo (2010). She is also a Registered Architect in the State of New York as well as a LEED Green Associate.
Building Design + Construction's annual Giants 400 Report of the top university sector architecture firms in the nation has been released, ranking Ashley McGraw Architects 81st out of 170 firms.
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Kaylee Holmes as an Architectural Designer. Holmes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges (2021) as well as a Master’s in Architecture from Syracuse University’s School of Architecture (2023).
LaFayette Central School District’s Grimshaw Elementary Library renovation was selected as the “People’s Choice Award” at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) CNY’s Celebration of Architecture. This award was voted on by attendees at the Celebration of Architecture on November 17, 2023. Attendees voted for their favorite project out of all 13 design award winners.
Building Design + Construction's annual Giants 400 Report of the top K-12 architecture firms in the nation has been released, ranking Ashley McGraw Architects as 64th out of the Top 170 firms.
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Timothy McCarthy as a Senior Architect. McCarthy has over 35 years of professional experience, specializing in high-performance building design, educational projects, modular construction, and project management/construction.
On Thursday, November 17, 2023, Ashley McGraw Architects attended the American Institute of Architects (AIA) CNY’s Celebration of Architecture. At the event, Ashley McGraw was recognized with two Citation of Design Awards - the renovation of LaFayette Central School District’s Grimshaw Elementary Library-Media Center and the Harpursville Central School District 2019 Capital Project.
On November 17th, 2023, Edward McGraw, Founding Partner/Partner Emeritus, received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) CNY’s Celebration of Architecture. The ceremony, which was held at Syracuse’s Landmark Theatre, was a celebration of all facets of architecture within the Central New York region. The Lifetime Achievement Award “recognizes a lifetime of notable and impactful contributions by an architect to the profession, the professional society, and the community.”
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Belinda Mantor as a Project Coordinator. Mantor has over 23 years of administrative and project coordinator experience in the construction industry.
On Thursday, October 26, 2023, Nicholas Signorelli, Principal, and Rachael Patricoski, Associate Principal, presented “From Static to Dynamic: How Jamesville-Dewitt is Changing the Classroom Experience” at the 2023 NYSSBA Annual Convention & Expo in Buffalo, NY. Joining them for the presentation was Dr. Peter Smith, Superintendent of Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District. Ashley McGraw’s presentation discussed a series of new spaces at Jamesville Dewitt Middle School that challenge the idea of the static classroom and create a flexible spatial toolset for instructors to support evolving learning modalities and methodologies.
Madison Summers, Architectural Designer at Ashley McGraw Architects hosted a panel on October 14th, 2023, at the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) National Conference in Portland, Oregon. Madison’s panel featured discussions with members of the NOMA Future Faces Fellowship (NFF).
The Micron Cleanroom Simulation Lab, a 5,000 square feet facility with ISO class 5 and 6 designation, will be constructed on the Onondaga Community College (OCC) campus in the Whitney Applied Technology Center. This new lab aims to provide students with training opportunities for careers in the semiconductor and microelectronic industries. To support the renovation and revitalization of the Whitney Applied Technology Center, OCC has been collaborating with Ashley McGraw Architects. The project was officially unveiled at an event held on October 19, 2023, at OCC.
On Wednesday October 18th, Onondaga Community College in partnership with Micron hosted a “Girls Going Tech in Español” event. The event was held to allow young women to come together to speak and learn in their first language. Ashley McGraw’s Danisley Jayson served as a “speed mentor” for the event.
On October 14th, 2023, Nicholas Williams, Principal and Director, Mid-Atlantic Office; Catherine Wolfe, Associate Principal/Senior Interior Designer; and Gretchen Craig, Architectural Designer presented at the 2023 A4LE (Association for Learning Environments) LearningSCAPES Conference in Chicago. The presentation discussed data-driven approaches to STEAM design and how districts can use new or reinvigorated spaces to stimulate student success and participation.
On Saturday 9/30/23 Ashley McGraw Architects sponsored and competed in the first annual Syracuse Inner Harbor Fest Dragon Boat Races.
Building Design + Construction's annual Giants 400 Report has been released, ranking Ashley McGraw Architects as 128th out of the Top 175 Architecture Firms. This prestigious report evaluates the leading AEC firms in commercial construction based on their revenue.
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer LaBerge, AIA, NCIDQ, as a Senior Architect and Interior Designer. She has over eleven years of experience working in various project roles including project architect, lead designer, and project manager. She has expertise in numerous market sectors including K-12 schools, higher education, science + technology, corporate interiors, federal government, and historic preservation projects.
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the appointment of three staff members: Kyle Gregory, Senior Architect; Jennifer Picciano, Senior Architect; and Andrew Van Roo, Project Manager, to Associate Principals of the firm. “It is with immense pride and pleasure that I announce the promotion of these three exceptional members of our team to the position of Associate Principal,” announced Matthew Broderick, President & CEO. “Kyle, Jennifer, and Andrew have consistently proven their commitment to our company’s mission and vision by leading transformative projects and providing exceptional client service while providing invaluable mentorship to fellow team members. I believe that their promotions will enhance our firm’s ability to achieve our strategic goals while upholding our unwavering commitment to quality and design excellence in all aspects of our work.”
Andrew Schuster, Principal, presented “From the Design Phase to Construction of a Net Zero Building: How We Built the Sustainable Energy Fund Office Building” at the Advancing Construction Decarbonization Summit in Denver, Colorado. He co-presented with John Costlow, Chief Executive Officer, of The Sustainable Energy Fund. The summit ran from July 31-August 2 and “united over 100 sustainability and project leaders from contracting firms across North America to solve and advance carbon reduction developments.”
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Kanali Bamba as an Architectural Designer. Bamba is a recent graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Architecture (2023). While at Syracuse University, Bamba was active in many organizations and held leadership roles for the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS), American Institute of Architecture Students, Architecture Student Organization, University Union Design Team, and Women in Design. Additionally, she interned at nationally recognized architecture firms in Boston, Brooklyn, and Washington, DC.
On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, Susanne Angarano presented “Designing Spaces for the Whole Student” at the 2023 SUNY PPAA/NYAPPA Summer Conference in Rochester, New York. Angarano, Principal / Senior Interior Designer, examined case studies of three separate renovation projects: Schine Student Center at Syracuse University, Silverman Hall at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and the Campus Center at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. The presentation discussed how each project “calls for enhanced environments to foster collaboration, discovery, and socially dynamic and diverse spaces.”
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Kiana Memaran Dadgar as an Architectural Designer. Dadgar has over four years of design experience, working at nationally recognized firms in Philadelphia and San Francisco. In August 2022, she was named an Assistant Teaching Professor at the School of Architecture at Syracuse University, teaching courses in Architectural Design Studios. Dadgar has a Master of Science in Architecture (Energy | Futures) from Syracuse University, a Master of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati, where her thesis project was selected for an honorable mention Student Award by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Ohio. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Guilan + Art University of Tehran, Iran.
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Nathan Williams as a Marketing Coordinator. Williams graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges this Spring with a Bachelor’s in Media and Society. He worked as a student photographer, videographer, and writer for the colleges’ communications office and as social media intern for the Media and Society Program. Nathan was a teaching assistant for two sperate courses and worked closely with faculty to promote various aspects of the colleges’ identity like majors, clubs, events, and community members.
Ashley McGraw Architects held its 2nd annual golf outing at the Pompey Club on Thursday, June 22. Over 100 golfers from Ashley McGraw, our clients, and teaming partners enjoyed 18 holes, refreshments, food, prizes, beautiful weather, and great company.
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Morgan Noone as an Architectural Designer. Morgan recently graduated from Syracuse University with a Master of Architecture (2023) and Certificate of Advanced Study in Sustainable Enterprise (2023). Additionally, she has a Bachelor of Arts: Cinema and Screen Studies from SUNY Oswego (2016).
Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the addition of Lexie Perkins as an Architectural Designer. Perkins recently graduated from Alfred State College with a Bachelor of Architecture (2023). During her studies at Alfred State, Perkins utilized her summers to intern at two architecture firms and gained valuable experience assisting design teams with project submittals, drafting construction drawings, and general project coordination. Perkins is very civically engaged and has contributed to various urban design proposals and town revitalization projects.
Yesterday 10 members of the Ashley McGraw team participated in the annual Syracuse Workforce Run
2,554 employees from 110 different companies took part in the 3.1-mile race along Onondaga Lake Parkway. Great job to everyone who participated and represented Ashley McGraw!
LaFayette Central School District held a ceremony to celebrate the completion of Grimshaw Elementary’s new Library-Media Center as part of the District’s 2020 Capital Project. The new garden-themed library features a maker space, learning commons, expanded seating options, group study areas, and an updated circulation desk. The $8.6 million capital project also includes renovations to the District’s Junior/Senior High School that will be finished around Fall 2023. The project seeks to further the district’s goals of engaging students and helping make them “lifelong learners.”