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Richardson Olmsted Complex
Richardson Olmsted Complex
400, Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United States
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Richardson Olmsted Complex
400, Forest Avenue, Buffalo, NY, United States
YEAR
2016
SIZE
100,000 sqft - 300,000 sqft
The Richardson Olmsted Complex was originally constructed in 1872 as the Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane by Gambrill & Richardson. It is considered one of H.H. Richardson’s first masterworks. Despite the periodic physical changes, the core complex that constitutes the “Richardson/Kirkbride” buildings remained in continual use as a mental health facility until 1974.Flynn Battaglia Architects with Deborah Berke Partners and Goody Clancy were selected in 2012 to rehabilitate and reprogram the iconic administration building (Building 45) and the first flanking building on either side (Buildings 44 and 10) to contain a boutique hotel, conference and event center, and the Buffalo Architectural Center.Goals/Challenges• Creation of a 90 room boutique hotel, conference and event center, and spaces for the Buffalo Architectural Center, while preserving and rehabilitating a significant Buffalo landmark and National Historic Landmark• Create a new entry for the Complex contextual with it’s existing architecture on its north side capable of handling the demands of a hotel and conference center• Coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service to ensure the renovation work is eligible for federal and state historic preservation tax creditsThis project is currently in the Design Development Phase.
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