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. 

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, ASLA, 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 celebrates Madeline Silva, Interior Designer, for earning her National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) 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.

Mike Lindstrom, Principal and Early Education Studio Leader, presented at the 2025 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. His session, “Designing Outdoor Classrooms for Learning: Tools and Strategies for Success,” took place on Thursday, November 20 at the Orange County Convention Center.

Ashley McGraw Architects joined Onondaga Community College (OCC) on October 1, 2025, to celebrate the “wire 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 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 (CID, IIDA, ASID, NCIDQ, NCARB, AIA, ALEP, WELL AP, MCPPO), 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.

Ashley McGraw Architects celebrates Risa DiSano, Interior Designer, for earning her National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) 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.

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. The event marked a key milestone in the ongoing modernization of the school and investment in the Petworth neighborhood.

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. Through her work, Risa strives to create unique and user-centric designs that leave a lasting impact on those who interact with them.

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. Representing our firm were Mike Lindstrom, AIA, LEED AP, Principal of the Early Education Studio; Toni Marcoux, RA, Associate Principal; and Amy Wolfson, CPSI, Landscape Designer.

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. She will serve Ashley McGraw’s New England clients, focusing on K-12 and higher education projects.

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. Attendees connected with professionals, asked questions, and even toured Emerson Garden alongside a practicing landscape architect.

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.