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.
Read MoreAshley 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.
Read MoreAshley 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.
Read MoreAshley 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.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreAshley 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.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreOn 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.
Read MoreAshley 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.
Read MoreOn 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.
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