Celebrating the power of place

This week, Buffalo will host the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) conference. On Thursday evening, the local organizing committee will showcase Buffalo’s … More

The synergies of collaboration

The best experiences of my career have been the collaborations, the ones that have connected me with design professionals from … More

Every building has an Architect….

Every building has an Architect.

Milestones

Fall is a time of transition and beginnings for me, far more so than Spring. I have been thinking a … More

Monday morning inspiration

Where do Architects find inspiration for their work? It’s everywhere when you’re not looking, and nowhere to be found when you are.

Rethinking space: Education

What will classrooms and other educational spaces look like when students return? It’s a question of appropriate design, furniture, and HVAC. And the right technology infrastructure.

Inspired Buffalo

Part of the defining vision of Design Synergies was to, well, create synergies with other creative entrepreneurs and small businesses. … More

Rethinking space: the #notsotinyoffice

How will you design differently? Like a lot of Architects and Designers, we’ve been asking that question. As we wait … More

The challenges of post-quarantine design

What will buildings and public spaces look like “after” Covid-19? There are a lot of ideas and opinions, ranging from “nothing will change” to “everything will change” – and every possible angle in between.