Center 63

Nichols School Class of 1963 Center for Science and Mathematics turns 10 at the end of this year! A few little-known facts about one of our favorite local projects:

The original concept of the building is based on the X form and striations of the chromosome
The ceilings are designed to optimize natural light – they are sloped upwards towards the exterior north and south walls
The internal mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are intentionally exposed to allow for observation of how buildings work
All of laboratory ceilings are made of laminated paper
The gardens and the permeable paving in the parking lot drain to underground retention tanks that slow the flow of water into the municipal system

Find out more about the Nichols Center for Science and Mathematics project.

Design Technology

A|r was one of the first firms in the country to integrate full scale Building Information Modeling (BIM) project execution into our practice. Our team leverages BIM capabilities to create highly intelligent models, providing sophisticated visualizations which inform and optimize design, budget and schedules.

UB Innovation

We’ve teamed up with UB and the Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics Life Sciences (CBLS) on the creation of a new Innovation HUB and startup

Deep Energy Retrofit at Buffalo State College

The next wave of environmentally-conscious design goes beyond merely reducing negative impacts to buildings that positively contribute to the environment through regenerative design.

Wellness by Design

Whether you are staying home, working from home, or providing essential services each day, we are all learning how to be together apart and how to be creative at home.