How we deal with buildings that have been abandoned

Designing playgrounds for schools allows the “inner-kid” in all of us to come out and play

In New York State, August means it’s time for the New York State Fair

"The only thing that you absolutely have to know… is the location of the library." -Albert Einstein

Sequencing in a construction project can be one of the most challenging issues to deal with

Staying within your project's budget

If you're looking for an affordable gift in 1929, you might be tempted to purchase a Sears House.

Throughout the history of our firm, we have been fortunate to assist a variety of outstanding organizations, and individuals who provide vital and beneficial services.

While the firm was founded primarily on religious work, over the last five decades we have been fortunate to assist a steady stream of commercial clients with their projects.

It's back to school season not just for students, but also for us at Teitsch-Kent-Fay Architects, P.C.

In the spring the homeowner’s fancy turn to thought of construction

Waking up to sulfur colored skies filled with smoky haze is not something we have dealt with before.

A look at the language barriers that arise with cross-generational architectural teams.

Our thoughts on the implementation of AI in the architecture industry

Short answer, we hope so.

Religious Design is a wonderfully holistic kind of design, where the built environment, landscaping, furnishings, and even accessories all contribute to the experience.

After a long cold winter, the world (including the construction world) is finally coming back to life.

As we approach Valentine's Day we would like to take this opportunity to look at some of the more iconic gifts for architects from the last century.

While emptying a facility to allow for construction is the simplest and easiest option, at least for the architect and contractor, many times that is not an option, so a little creativity must be employed.

The kitchen is the “hearth” of the home, and in many ways, the center of the family’s activities.

The Building Condition Survey can range from a determination of the viability of continuing use of the structure to a determination of upgrades and/ or expansion to improve the use and productivity of the facility.

Teitsch-Kent-Fay Architects, P.C. believes very strongly in a collaborative approach to design.

What do you do when part of your building is burnt to a crisp or when extreme rain causes flood damage to the school building?

Architectural Rendering has been used for centuries to provide more easily accessible and understandable images of projects. Over this time rendering techniques have evolved to make projects easier for clients to understand.

Is a porch a place to be one with nature, or a way to connect with your surrounding community?

This question relates to the design process that has been a fascination for many years. Are “restrictions” or “limitations” negative influences on creativity, or are they actually positive influences that can inspire creative responses.

Solar panels and geothermal heating aren’t the only ways to incorporate sustainable architecture, and they might not even be the best ways to be sustainable. Instead quiet sustainability practices may be the easy answer environmentalists are looking for.

Living in Central New York, the cold weather is a constant and persistent fact of life. We have learned to live and thrive in the cold weather.

To say the last couple of years have been challenging is putting it lightly. Each of us has had to learn new ways to deal with this “Brave New World”.

Residential work is a very special and precious type of design work for an Architect. The primal quality of creating shelter and defining living spaces is something all Architects feel deeply. Getting to know the specific needs and tastes of the family you are working for, and helping them to realize their dreams is exciting, fulfilling, and fun.

The question regarding whether or not to insulate brought up an age-old dialog in the design/construction industry regarding the pros and cons about adding new insulating systems to a historic structure.

It is with utter amazement that I realize that 30 years ago this Fall, I entered into Design Fundamentals One (“Fundies One”) at New York Institute of Technology.

Teitsch-Kent-Fay Architects, P.C. design philosophy is based on a “Process” which facilitates a partnership between the owner / end users and the design team. This process is a systematic, orderly approach to design.

A recent visit to my favorite public park led to an interesting understanding of an article I read many years ago.