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CWM recognized for 15 years of excellence

Carmina Wood Morris teamBuffalo, NY Located in the heart of downtown’s business district, Buffalo-based Carmina Wood Morris, DPC will be honored in February as the firm celebrates their fifteenth 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 distinctive residential, adaptive re-use, commercial, health care, corporate, and education designs, with a passion for their work and the quality of the services they provide. CWM is also green design conscious with certified LEED designers on staff. The firm had an especially memorable year in 2015, where they were presented with three of eight awards for Historic Preservation from the Preservation League of New York State, marking the firm’s third, fourth and fifth time winning the prestigious award. One of CWM’s young architects, Paul Lang, was named a Buffalo Niagara Partnership Spotlight Professional for the year, featuring a personal highlight throughout the month of October. In addition, CWM received the Pro Bono Publico Award from the AIA Buffalo/WNY Design Awards for their work on the First Trinity Lutheran Church. Carmina Wood Morris has developed a distinct reputation for their design and technical skills. The principals of CWM: Steven J. Carmina, AIA; R. Christopher Wood, PE; Jonathan H. Morris, AIA; and Pamela Timby-Straitiff, CID IIDA; 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. For more information on the firm, visit www.cwm-ae.com .
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