Updated - Dec 20th, 2011

About Us

Rehabilitation of the Complex is the mission of the

Richardson Center Corporation, a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization. The Board’s vision statement informs the rehabilitation process.  The Richardson Architecture Center board, also a not for profit 501(c)(3), oversees the development of the Architecture and Visitor Center.   Members of both boards are knowledgeable about Buffalo and have the spirit to do what it takes to move this project forward.                        Photo Credit:   Max Willig                                                  

        

 

Richardson Center Corporation Vision Statement

We envision the rehabilitation of the National Historic Landmark H. H. Richardson Complex (the former Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane), comprised of the H. H. Richardson-designed buildings and Frederick Law Olmsted-designed grounds, to be the crowning jewel of a mixed-use, multi-purpose civic campus of public and private activities.

By combining contemporary ideas with our 19th century inheritance, we will create to the highest standards a nationally significant, 21st century, economically self-sustaining and environmentally sound Richardson Complex as a place for architectural, educational, cultural, and recreational activities for the benefit of the residents of and visitors to the Richardson Community, the Museum District, the Elmwood Village, and the entire Buffalo Niagara Region.

 

Richardson Architecture Center, Inc. Vision Statement

The Buffalo Architecture Center celebrates excellence in architecture and city planning as influenced by Buffalo’s outstanding architectural heritage.  Located in the H.H. Richardson and Frederick Law Olmsted 1871 masterwork, the Center provides orientation, prompts inspiration, and is a gathering place to launch new ideas related to architecture, landscape, and design

 

Richardson Center Corporation Board Members

* indicates member of both Richardson Center Corporation Board and Richardson Architecture Center Board


Carol Ash

Alliance for New York State Parks

*Clinton Brown, AIA

President, Clinton Brown Co. Architecture, PC

Paul Ciminelli – Vice Chairman

President & CEO, Ciminelli Development Company

*Christopher Greene – Secretary

Partner, Damon Morey, LLP

Michael Harrington

Chief Investment Officer and Treasurer, First Niagara Finanical Group

Eva Hassett

Executive Director, International Institute of Buffalo

*Kelly Hayes McAlonie, AIA, LEED ® AP

Interim Assistant Vice President of Capital Planning Group, University at Buffalo

President Elect for American Institute of Architects New York State

*Thomas Herrera-Mishler

President & CEO, Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy

*Paul Hojnacki – Treasurer

President, Curtis Screw Company

*Gail Johnstone

Executive Director, Prentice Family Foundation

William Jones

CityView Construction Management

*Stanford Lipsey – Chairman

Publisher, The Buffalo News

Dr. Aaron Podolefsky

President, Buffalo State College

*Howard Zemsky – President

President, Taurus Capital Partners, LLC.

 

Richardson Architecture Center Board Members

* indicates member of both Richardson Center Corporation Board and Richardson Architecture Center Board


Peter J. Atkinson – National Board member

Director of Facilities Planning and Management, Harvard University Art Museums

Anthony Bannon – National Board member

Director, George Eastman House

*Clinton Brown, AIA

President, Clinton Brown Co. Architecture, PC

Brian Carter - Ex Officio

Professor, University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning

Louis Grachos

Director, Albright Knox Art Gallery

*Christopher Greene – Secretary

Partner, Damon Morey, LLP

*Kelly Hayes McAlonie, AIA, MRAIC, LEED ® AP

Associate Director of Capital Planning Group, University at Buffalo

VP Public Advocacy American Institute of Architects New York State

*Thomas Herrera-Mishler

President & CEO, Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy

*Paul Hojnacki – Treasurer

President, Curtis Screw Company

*Gail Johnstone

Executive Director, Prentice Family Foundation

*Stanford Lipsey – Chairman

Publisher, The Buffalo News

Lynn J. Osmond – National Board member

President and CEO, Chicago Architecture Foundation

Chase Rynd – National Board member

Executive Director, National Building Museum

*Howard Zemsky – President

President, Taurus Capital Partners, LLC

Staff


Monica Pellegrino Faix – Project Coordinator