Through the fusion of technology, business, and design, the new RIT Global Cybersecurity Institute (GCI) will lead the way in education and research in the cybersecurity field. Situated in the center of campus, a former campus void has been replaced with a gateway into the world of cybersecurity. At three stories and over 50,000 square feet, the GCI is home to classrooms, instructional and research labs, simulation and training rooms, collaboration and community spaces, and

Last Friday, a team of LaBella’s architects and interior designers participated in Product Runway, an architecturally-inspired fashion show opening the evening at Fashion Week of Rochester’s Runway to Rochester. Hosted by the local AIA Rochester and IIDANY Rochester City Center, Product Runway featured 12 teams of local architects and interior designers each tasked with creating a couture garment based on iconic Rochester architecture. As an added challenge, each team was req

LaBella joined AIA Rochester for a ribbon cutting ceremony at Midtown Commons to celebrate the opening of Rochester's very first architectural installation. Speakers included Jason Streb, President of AIA Rochester, Barbara Burke, Installation Co-Chair, Commissioner Norman Jones, and Councilwoman Elaine Spaull. The installation is the culmination of a design-build competition held by AIA Rochester to commemorate its 100 year anniversary in Rochester. Each of the 7 structures

On Thursday, April 26th, teams of LaBella architects competed in the first annual "LaBella's Architecture Ninja Warrior" competition (with apologies to real Ninja Warriors everywhere). In a round-robin style competition, each team earned points for the successful completion of four, 7 minute challenges: 1. It's Fun to Stay at the YMCA Teams had 7 minutes to find five Virtual Reality versions of their co-worker, Lindsay, as she enjoys all the new spaces within the future Scho

Established in 2005, the purpose of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New York State Intern-Associate Award is to recognize notable contributions and accomplishments by an intern or associate member of AIA NYS, both professionally and in the community. Barbara Burke has 5 years of experience and has been with LaBella since graduating from Syracuse University in 2013. Barbara has served as designer on a number of higher education and religious projects, including the

Established in 2009, the Emerging Architect of the Year award is intended to recognize the efforts of emerging leaders within the AIA Rochester chapter who have contributed their time and talent towards the improvement of the architectural community and have made considerable or unique advances in their professional career. Nominees were evaluated by a jury based on the level of impact that they have imparted on the architectural community through the facets of contribution t

For the past 50 years, interior designers, architects, and manufacturers have converged on Chicago at the Merchandise Mart’s one-million square feet of event space to showcase and experience cutting edge design products. The three-day event features everything from textiles and floor coverings to furniture and hardware. This year, interior designers Michelle Coady, IIDA, Jackie Driscoll, CID, IIDA, and Danielle Lewis, CID, IIDA, attended the event to experience and be inspire

Thanks for joining us for #ArchitectureWeek! AIA National Architecture Week is April 10 – 16. National Architecture Week is celebrated the week of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, which is April 13th. While not educated as an architect, Jefferson is the only U.S. president to be recognized for his architectural affinity. National Architecture Week is a public awareness campaign dedicated to increasing attention to the role architects play as a force for positive change in our c

It's #ArchitectureWeek! AIA National Architecture Week is April 10 – 16. National Architecture Week is celebrated the week of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, which is April 13th. While not educated as an architect, Jefferson is the only U.S. president to be recognized for his architectural affinity. National Architecture Week is a public awareness campaign dedicated to increasing attention to the role architects play as a force for positive change in our communities and to ele

It's #ArchitectureWeek! AIA National Architecture Week is April 10 – 16. National Architecture Week is celebrated the week of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, which is April 13th. While not educated as an architect, Jefferson is the only U.S. president to be recognized for his architectural affinity. National Architecture Week is a public awareness campaign dedicated to increasing attention to the role architects play as a force for positive change in our communities and to ele

It’s #ArchitectureWeek! AIA National Architecture Week is April 10 – 16. National Architecture Week is celebrated the week of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, which is April 13th. While not educated as an architect, Jefferson is the only U.S. president to be recognized for his architectural affinity. National Architecture Week is a public awareness campaign dedicated to increasing attention to the role architects play as a force for positive change in our communities and to ele

It's #ArchitectureWeek! AIA National Architecture Week is April 10 – 16. National Architecture Week is celebrated the week of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, which is April 13th. While not educated as an architect, Jefferson is the only U.S. president to be recognized for his architectural affinity. National Architecture Week is a public awareness campaign dedicated to increasing attention to the role architects play as a force for positive change in our communities and to ele

Giving Justice To the Past: Our investigation into a historic building's original hues New paint is a given in most interior building renovations, expansions or capital improvement projects. It’s one of the quickest and most cost-effective methods to spruce up a tired interior. While these upgrades can address worn surfaces, selecting new or evolving styles and trends can skew the original design intent and feel of a building. When new colors are part of a more extensive reno

LaBella Associates announced the acquisition of Jamestown, NY architecture firm Sandberg Kessler Architecture, P.C. today. The Jamestown office will become LaBella’s fifteenth location, and seventh in the state of New York. All of Sandberg Kessler’s employees will be retained in the acquisition. “We were drawn to the talent that exists within Sandberg Kessler. Our goal is to give their team the resources of a larger firm and enable their growth,” President Robert A. Healy

This week we celebrated National Architecture Week. National Architecture Week is a public awareness campaign dedicated to elevating the public’s appreciation of design and to bring attention to the role architects play as a force for positive change in our communities. Each year it's celebrated to coincide with Thomas Jefferson's birthday, our only architect-president! We look forward to celebrating again next April. Today, we asked our team what they liked about working

Join us this week as we celebrate National Architecture Week! National Architecture Week is a public awareness campaign dedicated to elevating the public’s appreciation of design and to bring attention to the role architects play as a force for positive change in our communities. Today, hear from our architects as they contemplate the future of architecture, both short-term and long-term. Remember to stop by tomorrow to see the results from our design competition! #ArchWeek

Join us this week as we celebrate National Architecture Week! National Architecture Week is a public awareness campaign dedicated to elevating the public’s appreciation of design and to bring attention to the role architects play as a force for positive change in our communities. When it came to advice for students, a few themes emerged. Chief among them: A wish for students to enjoy the creative freedom and limitless budget that often characterizes educational projects A n

Join us this week as we celebrate National Architecture Week! National Architecture Week is a public awareness campaign dedicated to elevating the public’s appreciation of design and to bring attention to the role architects play as a force for positive change in our communities. Today we asked our architects to share their sources of inspiration, including their favorite buildings. Many of our architects commented on the emotions felt from visiting these sites in person, wh

Join us this week as we celebrate National Architecture Week! National Architecture Week is a public awareness campaign dedicated to elevating the public’s appreciation of design and to bring attention to the role architects play as a force for positive change in our communities. This year’s National Architecture Week will bring special focus on architects’ profound ability to impact communities through design and collaboration. Learn more here. At LaBella, we're shining a