Young + Wright Architectural plans to expand its presence in the Larkin District by moving to 740 Seneca Street later this summer. Founded in 2003, Young + Wright Architectural (YWA) was one of the first tenants in Larkin at Exchange and plans on occupying the first two floors of 740 Seneca Street. The Schaeffer Building, circa-1900, is at the corner of Swan and Emslie streets. Work is underway. The building’s third floor will contain two, two-bedroom apartments.
As noted by partner Shawn Wright, “We were one of the first tenants in Larkin at Exchange, we understand the Larkin Development Group vision for the area and are excited to part of the neighborhood revitalization.”
YWA has grown from a staff of 3 to more than 20 in the past seven years and has increased its footprint in the Larkin at Exchange building twice. The firm has been recognized by Buffalo Business First as one of the fastest growing companies in Western New York ranking in the top 12 for the past three years. Young + Wright Architectural provides design services to a variety of clients throughout Western New York, and over the past year has expanded services to include construction management and design build.
The firm has worked with Larkin Development Group over the past three years and has provided design services for tenants in Larkin at Exchange, 598 Main Street, Genesee Gateway and prepared preliminary plans for other proposed Larkin projects. Other notable city projects include the Curtiss Hotel, the East Utica Library adaptive reuse, Ulrich’s tavern renovation, and Buffalo Public Schools #27, #72 and #65.
The $2 million streetscape improvement project along Seneca and Swan from Van Rensselaer to Smith Street is expected to begin this month. The total project is scheduled for completion early this Fall. New sidewalks, curbs, trees, flowers, light and street furniture are planned. The project is considered vital for continued development of a mixed-use neighborhood including commercial, residential and retail uses.
Get Connected: Young + Wright Architectural, 716.842.1800
Larkin Development Group, 716.362.2677