Armitage delivers high-quality, timeless design solutions with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. Our team is known for exploring creative ideas while remaining attentive to each client’s goals, constraints, and vision. We approach every project with a commitment to thoughtful design, technical precision, and practical execution.
Armitage’s Architecture Department provides comprehensive design and construction phase services for a wide range of building types, supporting both federal and commercial facility needs. From new construction to complex renovations, we apply a collaborative and detail-driven process that ensures each project meets the highest standards for quality, functionality, and performance.
Featured Projects
YWCA of the Niagara Frontier
YWCA of the Niagara Frontier
YWCA of the Niagara Frontier
Armitage Architecture led the $2.9M renovation of the historic YWCA of the Niagara Frontier building in North Tonawanda, NY, transforming it into 12 residential apartments, administrative offices, a social enterprise café, and a commercial teaching kitchen. The design preserved 98% of the building envelope, incorporated energy-efficient systems, and met strict historic preservation guidelines. The revitalized facility now serves as a welcoming, secure, and functional community hub supporting the YWCA’s mission.
Schafer Malt House
YWCA of the Niagara Frontier
YWCA of the Niagara Frontier
Armitage Architecture transformed the historic 1880 Schafer Malt House in Buffalo, NY, into 32 modern apartments while preserving its unique architectural character. The $6.3M renovation retained original steel columns, heavy timber and steel structure, brick barrel ceilings, and replicated historic windows to meet energy efficiency standards. The design balanced strict preservation requirements with modern amenities, creating a distinctive residential community in a landmark building.