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CJS Architects is honored to be a part of significant projects throughout the community. The press our work receives is not only a testament to our impact on the area but also the relevance of our projects.

November 12, 2024

Project of the Year Finalist & Best Project: The Strong National Museum of Play

The Strong National Museum of Play: Expansion, Renovations & Parking Structure
Rochester, N.Y.


BEST PROJECT, SPORTS/ENTERTAINMENT
Submitted by: LeChase Construction Services LLC
Owner: The Strong National Museum of Play
Lead Design: CJS Architects
General Contractor: LeChase Construction Services LLC
Civil Engineer: LaBella Associates
Structural Engineer: Jensen/BRV Engineering PLLC
MEP Engineer: ME Engineering
Owner's Representative: Cornerstone

October 30, 2024

Corning Museum of Glass Opens Expanded Studio in 1951 Harrison & Abramovitz Building

 

CJS Architects creates a world-class glassmaking facility within the confines of the midcentury building's original envelope.

September 18, 2024

Construction Watch: 875 Lafayette @ Gates

Work has started on Belmont Housing’s adaptive reuse of the northernmost three buildings of the former Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital into 80 units of affordable housing. The buildings have been vacant since March 2012 when Kaleida Health closed the hospital. Montante Group was selected to purchase and redevelop the site in late 2013.

September 6, 2024

Finding religion – in Buffalo real estate

Another developer has found religion – sort of. Reverien Mfizi, a former State University of New York political science professor who has shifted into real estate development, is setting his sights on the former Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church complex in the Emslie neighborhood north of Larkvinville.

July 15, 2024

Eastman completes renovation of Howard Hanson Recital Hall

The Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester has completed the renovation of its Howard Hanson Recital Hall, an intimate concert venue built in 1976.