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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 19, 2025

Award of Merit, Cultural/Worship: Corning Museum of Glass B Building Studio Expansion

The Corning Museum of Glass B Building Studio Expansion, which earned the Award of Merit in the 2025 East Best Projects, involved a challenging 36,000-sq-ft adaptive reuse of a historic 1950s-era industrial building.

November 12, 2025

Take a tour of Pittsford’s Westport Crossing apartments

BREAKING GROUND: PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The long-awaited Westport Crossing apartment project is officially full speed ahead.

September 15, 2025

Announcing the 2025 Excellence in Historic Preservation Award Winners

Big news! The Aqueduct Redevelopment has been honored with a 2025 Excellence in Historic Preservation Award from the Preservation League of NYS!

This prestigious recognition celebrates our adaptive reuse project, which transformed 180,000 square feet across eight historic buildings along the Genesee River into the new headquarters for a Fortune 500 company. The project meticulously restored the 19th-century industrial campus while creating a modern, state-of-the-art workspace.

Key improvements included a new entrance plaza, a two-level parking structure, and significant riverside park enhancements, all while integrating with Rochester’s Roc the Riverway initiative. We are incredibly proud of this project's role in reimagining and transforming Rochester's waterfront.

June 19, 2025

Niagara Falls unveils $200 million Centennial Park proposal amid property battle

Exciting news for Niagara Falls! City officials just unveiled the feasibility study for the proposed Centennial Park Complex, a transformative $200 million multi-use sports and entertainment facility. Our team at CJS Architects helped bring this vision to life with this rendering. We're thrilled to see leaders moving forward with plans that could dramatically reshape downtown Niagara Falls!

June 18, 2025

Vacant buildings can still be… vibrant?


Rochester has seen a lot of discussion recently about its vacant spaces – from houses to commercial buildings, once-thriving areas now sit empty. An upcoming symposium aims to address this, offering strategies to revitalize these spaces thoughtfully, not just with the first available occupant.