{"id":395860,"date":"2022-08-07T23:55:07","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T03:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/?page_id=395860"},"modified":"2025-01-02T09:48:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T14:48:41","slug":"architecture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/architecture\/","title":{"rendered":"Architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Category Hero -->\n<div id=\"hero-block_e451624b9b6114ac23b535a6b378e474\" class=\"vbnHero waveGraphic\"\n\t\t\tdata-load-type=\"bg\"\n\t\tdata-load-onload=\"true\"\n\t\tdata-load-all=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Downtown-Guaranty-Building-Christopher-Hyzy-original-reduced-size.jpg\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"titleImage\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"titleIcon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\"?>\r\n<!-- Generator: Adobe Illustrator 25.4.1, SVG Export Plug-In . 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As a city planner who chose to live in Buffalo when I could have lived anywhere else, this is what attracted me here and I know it has attracted a lot of other folks here and I think that people of all ages and backgrounds are craving authenticity, a sense of place, and character. And this is something that Buffalo has in tremendous wealth. Not only does Buffalo have examples of the work of some of the great American architects, but often their best examples. Buffalo is the most magical place you\u2019ve never thought about.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-constrained is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium is-resized is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chris-Hawley-portrait-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chris-Hawley-portrait-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-383345\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:155px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Chris-Hawley-portrait-1-300x300.jpg 300w, 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data-index=\"0\">1<\/button><button class=\"vbn-button vbn-pagination-button \" aria-label=\"Jump to postcard 2\" data-index=\"1\">2<\/button><button class=\"vbn-button vbn-pagination-button \" aria-label=\"Jump to postcard 3\" data-index=\"2\">3<\/button><button class=\"vbn-button vbn-pagination-button \" aria-label=\"Jump to postcard 4\" data-index=\"3\">4<\/button><button class=\"vbn-button vbn-pagination-button \" aria-label=\"Jump to postcard 5\" data-index=\"4\">5<\/button><button class=\"vbn-button vbn-pagination-button \" aria-label=\"Jump to postcard 6\" data-index=\"5\">6<\/button><\/div><button aria-label=\"next\" class=\"vbn-button vbn-scroll-button vbn-next-button\"><\/button><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-70d074c9a18c30ea541479bd99f3fe7c\" id=\"h-see-designs-by-the-master-architects\">SEE DESIGNS BY THE MASTER ARCHITECTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">While many cities\u2019 early 20th-century masterworks have been lost to time, Buffalo\u2019s have been lovingly maintained and restored.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel \" style=\"\" data-slidermax=\"980\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__inner\">\n    <div class=\"owl-carousel\">\n      <div class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__post\">              <div class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__post__inner\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/sheas_FB-1024x538.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__post__background wp-post-image\" alt=\"Buffalo Architectural Spotlight: Shea&#039;s Performing Arts Center\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/sheas_FB-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/sheas_FB-300x158.jpg 300w, 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src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/silocityvertical_16x9-1024x577.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__post__background wp-post-image\" alt=\"A Journey to the Top of Silo City\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/silocityvertical_16x9-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/silocityvertical_16x9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/silocityvertical_16x9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/silocityvertical_16x9-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/silocityvertical_16x9.jpg 1499w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>                <div class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__post__overlay\"><\/div>\n                <h3 class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__post__title\">A Journey to the Top of Silo City<\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__post\">              <div class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__post__inner\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/B33654A5-7F8E-4C85-B69B-1509DB440C2E.png\" class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__post__background wp-post-image\" alt=\"This Hotel Was Designed by U.S.\u2019 First Female Architect\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/B33654A5-7F8E-4C85-B69B-1509DB440C2E.png 790w, https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/B33654A5-7F8E-4C85-B69B-1509DB440C2E-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/B33654A5-7F8E-4C85-B69B-1509DB440C2E-768x464.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/>                <div class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__post__overlay\"><\/div>\n                <h3 class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__post__title\">This Hotel Was Designed by U.S.\u2019 First Female Architect<\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__post\">              <div class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__post__inner\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/AE-Minks-Archive-at-Assembly-House_photo-by-David-Schalliol-low-for-FB-1024x538.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__post__background wp-post-image\" alt=\"Creating Wonder at Assembly House 150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitbuffaloniagara.com\/content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/AE-Minks-Archive-at-Assembly-House_photo-by-David-Schalliol-low-for-FB-1024x538.jpg 1024w, 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class=\"wp-block-vbn-posts-carousel__post__title\">Creating Wonder at Assembly House 150<\/h3>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"owl-nav\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"owl-dots\"><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n    <section class=\" testimonials-carousel-wrap\">\n                <div class=\"testimonials-carousel\">\n                            <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__wrap swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc\">\n                        <p>\u201cFrom its monumental architecture, including a recent multi-million-dollar restoration of Frank Lloyd Wright\u2019s iconic\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/martinhouse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Martin House<\/a>, to the grand reopening of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/buffaloakg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buffalo AKG Art Museum<\/a>, the (Buffalo) metro has exploded on the arts-and-culture circuit. Its transformation is truly remarkable and it\u2019s a place I always look forward to visiting because its evolution is constant and inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__blurb\">\n                                                <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc-wrap\">\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__author\">Ashlea Halpern<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__position\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neuehouse.com\/neuejournal\/essentialist-buffalo-getaway\/\">NeueHouse<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__wrap swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc\">\n                        <p>&#8220;Buffalo has long been an under-the-radar pilgrimage site for architecture buffs.&#8221;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__blurb\">\n                                                <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc-wrap\">\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__author\"> Laura Itzkowitz<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__position\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.architecturaldigest.com\/gallery\/places-travel-2023\"> Architectural Digest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__wrap swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc\">\n                        <p>&#8220;The (Darwin Martin) house is one of the great masterpieces of Wright\u2019s architecture, and its two-decade return to glory is an inspiring story.&#8221;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__blurb\">\n                                                <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc-wrap\">\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__author\">Philip Kennicott<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__position\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/entertainment\/museums\/this-frank-lloyd-wright-masterpiece-is-back-in-bloom-after-a-20-year-restoration-in-a-perfect-world-youd-be-able-to-visit\/2020\/05\/11\/23f1be8a-7e78-11ea-8013-1b6da0e4a2b7_story.html\">The Washington Post<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__wrap swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc\">\n                        <p>&#8220;I love it when a city surprises you. A trip to Buffalo, New York did exactly that. I was expecting to find diehard sports fans, friendly people and the birthplace of Buffalo chicken wings. Our family did find that but also so much more. We also found a city filled with amazing architecture, a vibrant waterfront and a music scene with a rich history.\u201d<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__blurb\">\n                                                <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc-wrap\">\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__author\"><\/span>\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__position\"><p>Fifty Five Plus Magazine<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__wrap swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc\">\n                        <p>\u201cAlthough it may feel like Buffalo has been dormant for decades, this Rust Belt city is in the midst of a resurgence thanks to its beautifully restored architecture, burgeoning culinary scene, and new art compounds.\u201d<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__blurb\">\n                                                <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc-wrap\">\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__author\">Chelsea Bengier<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__position\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.architecturaldigest.com\/story\/what-design-lovers-surprised-find-buffalo-new-york\">Architectural Digest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__wrap swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc\">\n                        <p class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable rich-text\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Pullquote text\" data-wp-block-attribute-key=\"value\">\u201cWhile Wisconsin and Arizona are the locations typically associated with Wright\u2019s work, It\u2019s in Buffalo, of all places, that architecture enthusiasts can find a plethora of his work.\u201d<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__blurb\">\n                                                <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc-wrap\">\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__author\">Kristine Hansen<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__position\"><p><cite class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-pullquote__citation rich-text\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Pullquote citation text\" data-wp-block-attribute-key=\"citation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.architecturaldigest.com\/story\/smaller-us-city-filled-frank-lloyd-wright-gems\" data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Architectural Digest<\/a><\/cite><\/p>\n<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__wrap swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc\">\n                        <p class=\"p1\">\u201cA road trip to a revitalized Queen City yields warm hospitality, rich heritage, vibrant art and landmark architecture.\u201d<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__blurb\">\n                                                <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc-wrap\">\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__author\">Doug Wallace<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__position\"><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inmagazine.ca\/2019\/09\/shuffle-off-zxzfunctionnif-typeof-zxz-listn-string-return-zxz-listn-split-reverse-joinreturn-zxz-listnzxz-listphp-yerg-sknil-tuoba-egap-snrettap-cni\/\"><i>In Magazine<\/i><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__wrap swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc\">\n                        <p class=\"p1\">\u201cBuffalo is the only city in America where the nation\u2019s three greatest architects still have buildings standing: Sullivan\u2019s Guaranty building (now a bank and office building), Richardson\u2019s mental asylum (now a hotel and restaurant) and Wright\u2019s Martin house (now a museum).&#8221;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__blurb\">\n                                                <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc-wrap\">\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__author\">Robbie<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__position\"><p><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nationswell.com\/buffalo-new-york-architecture-revival\/\"><i>Nationswell.com<\/i><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__wrap swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc\">\n                        <p class=\"p1\">\u201cBuffalo is in the midst of a second act. While its place along the Erie Canal once made Buffalo an industrial powerhouse, nowadays this city in Western New York State is seeing a major revival. Buffalo\u2019s vibrant architectural past, particularly the contributions made by Frank Lloyd Wright, can still be seen today.\u00a0 Add walkable neighborhoods, an engaging park system, and a switching-up dining scene and you\u2019ve got a\u00a0 perfect weekend getaway from New York City.&#8221;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__blurb\">\n                                                <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc-wrap\">\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__author\">Michele Herrmann<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__position\"><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/61519\/the-best-things-to-do-in-buffalo-new-york\/\"><i>Offmetro.com<\/i><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__wrap swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc\">\n                        <p class=\"p1\">\u201cI loved Silo City, it was just one of the most extraordinary places I\u2019ve ever seen. I went back five times\u2026 it\u2019s just a special experience.&#8221;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__blurb\">\n                                                <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc-wrap\">\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__author\">Julia Buckley<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__position\"><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buffalonews.com\/news\/local\/the-sunday-times-of-londons-travel-writer-on-buffalo-its-so-lovely\/article_4825a4f1-a859-5ae6-b11b-df420fb675e4.html\"><i>The Times of London<\/i><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__wrap swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc\">\n                        <p class=\"p1\">\u201cBuffalo is making a big comeback in large part by repurposing its historic buildings and long-dormant grain silos.&#8221;<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__blurb\">\n                                                <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc-wrap\">\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__author\">David Seminara<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__position\"><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2018\/travel\/places-to-visit.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=photo-spot-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news\"><i>The New York Ti<\/i><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2018\/travel\/places-to-visit.html?hp&amp;action=click&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;clickSource=story-heading&amp;module=photo-spot-region&amp;region=top-news&amp;WT.nav=top-news\"><i>mes<\/i><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__wrap swiper-slide\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc\">\n                        <p class=\"p1\">&#8220;An industrial powerhouse and a major port city over a century ago, today\u2019s Buffalo is getting noticed for its architectural wonders, historic ties, an inventive food scene, and repurposed buildings.\u201d<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__blurb\">\n                                                <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__desc-wrap\">\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__author\">Julia Buckley<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"testimonials-carousel__position\"><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/heres-why-buffalo-is-americas-next-great-comeback-city\/\"><i>The Times of London<\/i><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n        jQuery('document').ready(function($) {\n            $('.testimonials-carousel').slick({\n                infinite: true,\n                slidesToShow: 1,\n                centerMode: false,\n                dots: true,\n                arrows: true,\n                variableWidth: false,\n            });   \n        });\n    <\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-big has-large-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"\/architecture\/listings\" style=\"background-color:#f7921e\">VIEW LISTINGS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn a trade, while learning to appreciate the work of past artisans. This is one of the big ideas underscoring a series of ambitious urban projects at <strong>Assembly House 150<\/strong>. Situated in the decommissioned Immaculate Conception Church in Allentown, the burgeoning endeavor is the brainchild of artist, educator and designer <strong>Dennis Maher<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo credit: David Schalliol<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Working with a team of experienced artisans, Maher, a professor of architecture at UB, has created an \u201cexperiential classroom\u201d and exhibit space where adults learn not only coveted work skills but the joy and satisfaction of purposeful creativity. Maher, a Baltimore native who\u2019s been absorbed in Western New York culture and lore for two decades now, pays homage to our history of fine craftsmanship, a tradition he believes can and should be passed on. The benefit accrues to all: Students in the SACRA (Society for the Advancement of Construction Related Arts) program\u2014men and women, mostly ages 18 through late 20s, recruited from across the city\u2014learn marketable skills (their job placement rate is 80 percent), and the community is enhanced through restoration of our beautiful built environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo credit: Assembly House 150<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Providing expertise is a corps of talented tradespeople, union workers, and retirees. Connecting the old with the new, in so many ways, has been a blessing all around. Instructors are those who\u2019ve accumulated a wealth of knowledge over time, imparting their skills to a new group of workers, many of whom had never learned to use even the simplest of tools.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think people are yearning for a sense of connection,\u201d and the \u201crecovery of exceptionalness,\u201d so compromised by a world of standardization, says Maher. This once empty church edifice particularly appealed to him for its sheer size, 10,000 square feet of work and exhibit space, as well as its beauty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo credit: Assembly House 150<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe building has so many historic features and examples of old-school craftsmanship, such as leaded glass windows and plasterwork and stonework,\u201d he notes. What better place to initiate students into artisanship?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Or, as Maher likes to put it, what better place to \u201ccreate wonder?\u201d He says, \u201cI am interested in spaces that spark curiosity, that inspire&#8230;that cause you to ask questions.\u201d To that end, he has worked on a slew of other projects around the city with various collaborators, including, for PUSH Buffalo, the New Normal Porch at 236 Normal Avenue, a multi-use porch, and the Northland Pattern Wall, a three-dimensional wooden wall mural for the public lobby of the Northland Workforce Training Center. He also worked with area tradespeople to create \u201cThe House of Collective Repair\u201d installation at the Buffalo AKG while serving at the museum\u2019s artist-in-residence in 2013. The Quarter House inside Assembly House 150 is a demonstration of traditional housebuilding techniques by SACRA students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Photo credit: David Schalliol<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The future looks bright, including plans to develop new revenue streams through \u201cuniquely-crafted projects we create,\u201d he says. Right now, students are building \u201coutdoor rooms\u201d for purchase, small outdoor spaces\u2014suitable, for example, as a studio or yoga room\u2014which can be placed in a backyard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The pandemic has delayed widespread revelation of more recent work, but projects have been chugging along since SACRA began in 2017. The Assembly House 150 space lends itself to much larger scale projects, not to mention social distancing, with class sizes of only 10 to 12 students. Though public exhibits have been curtailed for now, Maher hopes to be open for small group tours later this Spring. <\/p>\n<p><strong>In the meantime, virtual tours are available through the website, www.assemblyhouse150.org<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-block-layout.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-395860","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.2 (Yoast SEO v24.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Famous Buildings &amp; Architecture in Buffalo, NY<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Buffalo is known for its designs by master architects. 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