Carmina Wood Morris, DPC celebrates 16th year in business

Bosses’ Day 2016, shown (from left) are: Steven Carmina, Pamela Timby-Straitiff, Michael Bray, Jonathan Morris, and Chris Wood

Buffalo, NY Located in downtown’s business district, Buffalo-based Carmina Wood Morris, DPC will be honored in February as the firm celebrates their 16^th year of business in the architecture engineering and interior design industry. A leader in local historic preservation efforts, CWM has spearheaded the restoration of numerous buildings throughout the city, with several projects currently in progress. The full-service firm also specializes in residential, adaptive re-use, commercial, health care, corporate, and education designs, with licenses to practice in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and South Carolina. CWM is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified by the U.S. Green Building Council, with the firm also creating handicapped-accessible structures for numerous projects.

CWM celebrates Steven Carmina’s birthday. Shown in front row (from left) are: Kyle Blackall, Darra Kubera, Steven Carmina, Pamela Timby-Straitiff, and Robert Kroon. Middle Row (from left) are: Shari Servillon, Stephanie Lutz, Michael Bray, Joseph Dorobiala, Jonathan Morris, Chris Wood, Jessica Muehlbauer, Adam Hanley, and Giona Paolercio. Back Row (from left) are: Paul Lang, Joseph Palumbo, Wendy Ferrie, Todd Piotrowski, Danielle Johnson, and Jon Barniak

The firm had an eventful 2016:

• They reached a milestone anniversary, celebrating 15 years as a firm

• CWM promoted Michael Bray, AIA to partner; promoted Paul Lang, AIA to an associate; hired four new employees, and two interns.

• Completed the renovation of the Phoenix Brewery into loft apartments, which was then recognized as Buffalo Spree’s “Best Preservation Project in WNY 2016.”

• CWM had their work on the Lafayette Ave. Presbyterian Church (LAPC) Lofts featured in a National Trust For Historic Preservation editorial. That project also won “Outstanding Project” in the 2016 Preservation Buffalo Niagara Preservation Awards!

• Completed the construction of the Salvatore’s new boutique hotel, The Delavan.

• CWM was honored as a Buffalo Business First “Best Places To Work.”

• Completed the redevelopment of the Bosche Lofts at 916-918 Main Street, Buffalo.

• Partner Jon Morris was honored as a Business First C-Level Executive, which recognizes WNY’s most effective business leaders.

• Completed the renovation of the sixth floor of our office in downtown Buffalo.

The principals of CWM, Steven Carmina, AIA; Christopher Wood, PE; Jonathan Morris, AIA; Pamela Timby-Straitiff, CID IIDA; and Michael Bray, AIA credit the success of their firm to the attention to detail, aesthetics, and service given to each project and client. They are a dynamic team collaborating to achieve innovative solutions, grounded in core values, respected in their profession and community.