March 13, 2017 News, Projects

“Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. Hires Design Firm for Future Canalside Structures”

The Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation has selected an architectural firm, known for its work with historic buildings, to design several future structures for Buffalo’s Canalside. On Monday morning, the Corporation’s board approved a $1.3 million contract for the firm’s services. Hamilton Houston Lownie Architects will provide design assistance for numerous projects slated for Canalside,..

March 8, 2017 News, People

“Western New York Heritage Mourns the Passing of Theodore L. Lownie”

In October 1943, during the Blitz, an incendiary bomb destroyed the House of Commons Chamber in London. A debate over its restoration centered on whether to adopt a semi-circular design, as was characteristic of many legislative chambers. Winston Churchill, whose opinion prevailed, argued that the original rectangular configuration, whereby opposing parties were face to face,..

March 8, 2017 News, Projects

“Transformational Enhancements Begin at Fort Niagara State Park”

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced work has begun on a series of transformational enhancements at Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown. The work underway includes a brand-new, $2.7-million pool bathhouse and new boat docks for the 830,000-plus visitors who frequent the popular Niagara County state park every year...

March 6, 2017 News, Projects

“HTCs, LIHTCs Combine to Rescue, Rebuild Historic Buffalo Building”

The renovation of the former Buffalo Milk Company building is another example of the rebirth of Buffalo, N.Y., a city that lost half its population in the past 50 years but is experiencing growth thanks to state and federal investment and–in the case of this building–historic tax credit (HTC) and low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC)..

February 1, 2017 News, Projects

“Where Credit Is Due”

Architects often struggle for recognition in the eye of the public, especially in the sensitive work of restoration and adaptive reuse. Architects must often feel invisible. Look at news articles about new buildings or real-estate deals and notice how rarely they are cited for their designs. The client or developer is front and center, and..

February 1, 2017 News, Projects

“Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin D. Martin House Complex”

HHL Architects Frank Lloyd Wright called the grand complex he designed for Darwin D. Martin in Buffalo (1903–05) his “opus,” as he wrote in 1954 to a prospective buyer of the property. And it was a major opus—even if just one among many. Now, in time for the celebration of Wright’s 150th birthday in June,..

January 29, 2017 News, People

“Theodore L. “Ted” LOWNIE”

LOWNIE – Theodore L. “Ted” Unexpectedly, January 17, 2017, age 80, beloved husband of Olga (nee Aleksiewicz) Lownie; devoted father of Alexander A. “Alexi” Lownie and Anya A. (Neil A. Pearson) Lownie; loving grandfather (“Grumps”) of Maya; dear brother of Susan (Vince) Yannone and the late David (late Ella) Lownie; he will be sadly missed..

January 19, 2017 News, People

“Buffalo Architect Ted Lownie Dies”

Ted Lownie, founding partner of the Buffalo architecture firm HHL, died Tuesday night. Lownie, 80, died following an automobile accident on Main Street. “Ted was the epitome of class,” said Dennis Penman, Ciminelli Real Estate Corp. senior vice president and a close friend. “It’s a loss beyond words.” Educated at Cornell University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology..

January 19, 2017 News, People

“Theodore L. Lownie, Renowned Preservation Architect”

Theodore Leonard Lownie liked buildings. Preferably older ones, with some history to them. Over decades, Mr. Lownie and his firm, Hamilton Houston Lownie Architects — later shortened to HHL Architects — left an indelible imprint on the city’s historic architecture, from the Darwin Martin House to Kleinhans Music Hall. Mr. Lownie, 80, was fatally injured..

January 11, 2017 News, Projects

“Artspace Lofts Tenants Ready, Supporters Get Tour”

Sixteen artists are ready to become tenants in the new Roderick Artspace Lofts in Downtown El Paso, with full occupancy expected in February. “We support the arts community and it’s such an amazing opportunity to give to our community of this magnitude….it’s just real exciting to see another vibrant project added to Downtown and El..