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May 2022

FFAE continues to enjoy working on Cornerstone Credit Union's newest buildings which will expand their services and offerings to clients. Keep an eye out for additional updates as we complete the designs. See an article from Buffalo Business First for more information.

FFAE welcomes Jade Wynecoop and Laura Mecca as summer interns. Jade just completed her second year in the ECC Architecture Program and Laura just completed her third year in the Architecture program at Alfred State.

April 2022

Orchard Park Fire District has awarded contracts for updates and renovation to their 30 School Street facility. Construction is expected to take place this summer and continue into 2023.

March 2022

FFAE is excited to announce that William Heidt has been named Senior Associate. Additionally, Eleanor Asquith has been named an Associate of the firm.

January 2022

GCASA hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to highlight the opening of their 20 bed detoxification facility. The project is the newest addition to the Batavia campus and continues to grow the continuum of care offered on site. See and article from The Batavian to learn more

December 2021

GCASA's 20 Bed Detoxification Facility will be completed early this month in time for the opening in January. The project has been completed on time and under budget. Read an article about the facility in The Batavian

November 2021

South Aud Block has been offically awarded LEED certification, under version LEED v4.1. The project implements practical and measurable strategies and solutions to meet the most robust version of LEED to date.

October 2021

Planning to attend the Facilties Management Expo on Wednesday October 20th at the Hamburg Fairgrounds?! Come visit us at booth 911! Pre-register here.

September 2021

The Rural Outreach Center has received final approvals from the Town of Aurora to begin construction on the Scott R. Bieler Foundation Outreach Center. The ROC is hopeful to officially break ground this month.

August 2021

It was announced that FFAE has won three Business First Brick by Brick awards for 2021. Projects that were awarded are the Aurora Municipal Center, Hauptman Woodward CryoEM Center, and the Moog Federal Credit Union. Click here to see more.

June 2021

A ribbon cutting ceremony took place at the Aurora Municipal Center to celebrate the completion of construction and the new collaboration between the Village of East Aurora and the Town of Aurora. View Article

The Rural Outreach Center, in East Aurora, held it's ground breaking ceremony for a new facility. Growing out of their current FEMA trailer, this facility will enhance the ROC's dedication and ability to provide services in career counseling, financial literacy, and mental health assistance. View Article


The Hauptman Woodward CryoEM Center held it's grand opening. See Video


FFAE is proud to have three projects chosen as finalists in Business First's "Brick by Brick" Awards program. The finalists are the Aurora Municipal Center, Hauptman Woodward Cryoem Center, and the Moog Employee Federal Credit Union.


September 2020

Recently completed is Moog Inc.'s Aircraft Group's new headquarters and world-class manufacturing facilities addition to its East Aurora, New York facility. At 90,000 square feet in new floor space, the facility supports a talented team-based workforce. The project was recently honored as the best expansion facility project in Business First's "Brick by Brick" Awards program.


November 2019

FFAE is excited to announce that Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Buffalo selected Explore & More, at Canalside, as the BOMA of Buffalo 2019 Project of the Year. View Article


October 2019

Check out the new Five Star Equipment facility in West Falls, NY. FFAE is excited to continue working with Five Star Equipment on their new facility in Syracuse, which breaks ground this fall. View Article


June 2019

Ground Breaking Ceremony for the construction of East Aurora's joint Town and Village Municipal Center, East Aurora, NY. View Article


WNY Veterans are working to bring a replica of the Vietnam Wall memorial to Knox Park in East Aurora. FFAE has been working with the group to put together a conceptual design. View Article


May 2019

Grand Opening for South Aud Block, Children's Museum at Canalside, Buffalo, NY. View Article


January 2019

Congratulations to Ivan Garcia and Raymond Murphy, who have been named the newest Pricipals of the firm. We look forward to their continued leadership.

See the announcement on Buffalo Business First- Raymond Murphy, Ivan Garcia.


August 2018

Congratulations to Matthew Edwards and William Heidt, who have been named Associates of the firm. Both have been dedicated to sharing their talents and leadership since joining FFAE.

See the announcement on Buffalo Business First- Matthew Edwards, William Heidt.


April 2017

Groundbreaking Ceremony for South Aud Block, Children's Museum at Canalside, Buffalo, NY.


September 2016

Construction completed this month of a 3rd Floor Memory Care unit at Canterbury Woods, A Continuing Care Retirement Community. Wiliamsville, NY.


July 2016

Construction completed this month of a new Gatehouse and 4-story guestroom addition at Residence Inn - Henrietta, NY.


September 2015

William A. Heidt, an FFAE employee since 2011, attained his NYS Architectural Registration and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards certification.


July 2014

FFAE has been selected to work on numerous interior renovations to the Oxford Village at Caterbury Woods. The projects will update the facility to meet tomorrow's needs.


June 2014

One Canalside, a $30M renovation to the former Donovan State Office Building, was awarded the Golden Brick Award for Best New Building in 2014 by Business First Magazine.


March 2014

FFAE was awarded a contract to design an addition to the Residence Inn in Henrietta, NY. Construction to begin in July 2014.


February 2014

Having participated in a highly publicized competition, FFAE was awarded the design contract for the South Aud Block by the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation. View Article


A grand opening ceremony was held on February 7th for Cadence Square in Canandaigua, NY. Cadence Square is an $11 million rehab and new construction project located on the VA Medical Center Campus that will provide housing and services for veterans.


January 2014


One Canalside, a $30M renovation to the former Donovan State Office Building, was recently featured in the article "New Views" on page 8 of the November/December issue of "Architects’ Guide to Glass & Metal."


September 2013

Construction has begun on a 6,600 SF addition to Cobham Mission Systems Division in Orchard Park, NY. The $850,000 project consists of open office area, conference space, and interior renovations.


August 2013

One Canalside, a $30M renovation to the former Donovan State Office Building, was recently featured in The Architect's Newpaper article entitled "The Buffalo Boom."


July 2013

After competing with over 30 architectural firms across the state and east coast, FFAE was awarded a contract to design a new $32M healtcare facility for Columbia County, located in the Hudson Valley Region of New York State.


June 2013

MOOG INC CORPORATE OFFICE BUILDING selected as Best New Office for Business First Brick by Brick Award.

View Article


June 2013

Genesee / Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. - Albion Clinic featured in the May/June issue of Behavioral Healthcare Magazine.

View Article

FEATURED NEWS

RURAL OUTREACH CENTER 


FFAE was on site checking out the progress at the new Rural Outreach Center in East Aurora, NY.

The program is hoping to open the facility this upcoming winter, given that lead times and materials stay on track.

Awards & Publications

Business First 2021 "Brick by Brick" Award - Aurora Municipal Center


Business First 2021 "Brick by Brick" Award - Hauptman Woodward CryoEM Center


Business First 2021 "Brick by Brick" Award - Moog Federal Credit Union


Business First 2020 "Brick by Brick" Award - Moog Inc. Aircraft Group


2019 Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Project of the Year - Explore & More at Canalside


Business First 2014 "Golden Brick" Award - One Canalside


Business First 2013 "Brick by Brick" Award - Moog Corporate Offices


Design Magazine 2000 Best in Category for New Construction - Autumn View Health Care (Hamburg, NY)


Design Magazine 1998 Best in Category for Single Room/Space - Van Rensselaer Manor (Albany, NY)


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