Insights

BDA invited employees to bring their children, and friends, to learn about Sketch Up, a 3D modeling program used by Architects at BDA. The two hour class was taught by Architect, Tracy Bellerdine, with assistance from Architects Scott Hackett, Steven Moolin, Larry Liberatore and Engineer, Mike Picciano. The children enjoyed learning the ins and outs […]

Seth A. Livermore, P.E. has been promoted to Civil Discipline Head. In addition to Discipline Head duties, Seth will continue to serve as Civil Engineer. He joined BDA in 2005 as a Civil Engineer and earned his Professional Engineering license in 2009. As Discipline Head, Seth will keep BDA’s civil discipline ahead of the leading […]

Carmen is a New York State licensed engineer with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University, he has been with the firm for 20 years. Carmen began as a Civil Engineer and quickly ascended the ranks to become one of BDA’s most valued team members. He presently serves as […]

The 4,800 sq ft visitors’ center at the 292-acre Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Depew, NY was awarded LEED® Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The Center serves multiple functions and visitors benefit from a quiet interior viewing room, restroom facilities, classroom learning center, pathways to trail heads, and exterior spaces for nature […]

The University of Rochester celebrated the opening of O’Brien Hall, a 53,000 sq ft building sited to create both a quadrangle and a neighborhood. The ground floor contains a large lounge area, conference rooms, a performing arts area, and a staff apartment. The four upper residential floors house 148 students (in singles, doubles, and suites) […]

Ed Onori, Sr Architectural Designer and Project Manager, was appointed to the Historic Resources Review Board for the City of Auburn, NY. This Board is responsible for preserving the City’s historic buildings located within the South Street Area National Historic Register District and several local landmark structures. Ed was also appointed to the Board of […]

Michael Reynolds, R.A. has been named a stockholder of the firm. In this capacity Michael will assist the Board of Director’s in leading the firm. Michael has been with the firm for 12 years, is an award winning Architect and Project Manager and serves as the Manager of the firm’s Malone, NY Office.

BDA received notification from the American Institute of Architects Central New York Chapter that the Sonnenberg Garden Renovation project received a 2011 Citation Award in the Historic Preservation/Adaptive Reuse Category. BDA provided designs for numerous structural repairs to the existing mansion and surrounding structures which date back to the mid 1800’s.

Barry is a New York State Licensed Architect with a degree in Architecture from Syracuse University. Before becoming Principal, he served as Project Manager and Studio Leader of the firm’s Malone Office. A majority of his projects have been for multi-family and senior housing, Adirondack camps and homes, commercial, and municipal buildings. Barry joined the […]

The 5,300 sq ft Nature Center at the Montezuma Wildlife Refuge has been awarded LEED® Silver Certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. The Nature Center achieved certification for optimized energy performance, water use reduction and water efficient landscaping, light pollution reduction, the use of recycled […]

AIA of CNY Citation Award – Sonnenberg Gardens

“A Time To Build” Special Recognition Award – Warrior-in-Transition Barracks