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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.

September 6, 2017

Wright’s many contributions — including a gas station — celebrated in Buffalo

Master architect Frank Lloyd Wright would have been 150 years old this year on June 8, and all around the country communities with properties designed by him are commemorating his legacy. Sites like Fallingwater in Pennsylvania and Taliesin in Wisconsin often get the lion’s share of the public’s attention, but Wright’s talents and influence show up in many under-the-radar places worth checking out. Buffalo is one such example.

September 6, 2017

Local attorney supports Women’s Hall of Fame

Commemorative scarf will help raise funds for organization

August 22, 2017

Apartments at The Mentholatum ready for leasing

Ciminelli Real Estate Corp. and its partners are about two-thirds done with a $19 million project to convert the former Mentholatum Co. headquarters and manufacturing building on Niagara Street into 49 market-rate apartments.

August 9, 2017

Sail Buffalo Outfits Its Swedish-design “Fishing Huts”

Pierre Wallinder continues to amaze me. Last week, I was touring a friend around town by bike. We hopped on the bike ferry at Canalside and headed to the Outer Harbor. After exiting the ramp, we walked over to the Sail Buffalo Sailing School compound, which really is a compound these days. We found Pierre sitting on one of his sailboats, in-between sailing classes. I asked him if he would give us a quick tour of the place, and he happily complied.

August 8, 2017

Developing / Waterfront living: the new frontier

Buffalo is surrounded by water on at least two sides, but those yearning for residences with water views have had limited options—until now. A new era of handsome, energy-efficient, residential buildings has dawned along the Buffalo River. The units are market price and loaded with amenities in addition to their desirable location.