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08/28/2026

Summer 2026 was one to remember! The architecture+ team came together for our annual company picnic, enjoying beautiful weather, delicious food catered by Miller’s BBQ, and plenty of fun and friendly competition. From volleyball and pickleball to kayaking under the summer sun, it was wonderful to connect, unwind, and catch up with colleagues. A perfect way to make the most of the season together!

08/27/2026

Better spaces start with quality choices.

architecture+ recently hosted a three-day furniture fair at North Dakota State Hospital where nearly 100 staff members weighed in on furniture selections for the patient environment.
Their firsthand feedback is helping our team arrive at solutions that balance performance, comfort, durability, and design cohesion. This is what quality through collaboration looks like—and it's at the core of how we approach every behavioral health environment we design.

08/24/2026

Please join us in celebrating Associate Jennifer Snyder, our Director of Administration, on this incredible milestone!

For two decades, Jenn has expertly kept our operations running smoothly while also supporting our team and shaping the culture of architecture+. Her exceptional attention to detail, dedication, and work ethic are truly unmatched.

We are incredibly grateful you’ve helped to make architecture+ the firm it is today. Congratulations, Jenn!

08/12/2026

Friendly reminder that this is tomorrow! Don't forget to register to hear architecture+ Principal Arien Cartrette discuss the design of the incredible Kem and Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center with Michael Dolan of FFKR Architects and Kevin Curtis of Huntsman Mental Health Institute. We're looking forward to it!

Learn more and register here: https://loom.ly/6FACPCI

Join us for our upcoming behavioral health webinar day featuring two sessions exploring how design can support healing, behavioral change, and human-centered care.

Hear Dr. Greg Van Rybroek, PhD, JD, former director of Wisconsin’s Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center, share how combining physical design with the Decompression Model has reduced aggression, built trust, supported long-term behavioral change, and produced measurable reductions in recidivism.

Then, hear Kevin Curtis of Huntsman Mental Health Institute, Michael Dolan of FFKR Architects, and Arien Cartrette of architecture+ share a one-year post-occupancy evaluation of the Kem and Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center, including design decisions, outcomes, occupant feedback, and lessons learned. Learn more and register: https://loom.ly/6FACPCI

Thank you to our webinar sponsors: Accurate Lock & Hardware Co., Altro Americas, ModuForm, Inc, Norix Furniture, Patcraft, Spec Furniture, Stance Healthcare and Whitehall Manufacturing

08/11/2026

Congratulations to Russell Sage College on the opening of the newly renovated Sage Hall! 🎉architecture+ was honored to join today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, ushering in this exciting new chapter for students and staff. In collaboration with LeChase Construction and Engineered Solutions, our team led the design of the exterior restoration of the roof and gutter system, along with the comprehensive interior renovation of this 130-year old building—the oldest on campus. For the first time in the college’s history, Sage Hall will welcome first-year students as residents. Thoughtful finishes and carefully selected furniture throughout the dorm rooms, bathrooms, community rooms, and lounge spaces truly create a warm, welcoming environment for incoming students. The result is a transformation that embraces modern upgrades while honoring the historic character that makes this campus so special.

Pictures 2 and 3:
Russell Sage College: Dr. Matthew Shaftel, President; Rick Barthelmas, Vice President for Finance and Treasurer; John Zajaceskowski, Senior Director of Facilities and Planning; Sara D’Aversa, Assistant Director of Facilities for Space Planning and Design
LeChase Construction: David Hollander, Eric Coburn Sr., Erica McCarthy, Kwasi Addo-Baffour Jr., Jim Senecal
architecture+: Mary Kate Young, Vanessa Ribeiro Scarchilli

07/15/2026

We are on our way to Washington DC to join mental and behavioral health leaders from across the country at the 2026 National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) Annual Meeting. As internationally recognized designers of therapeutic environments across North America, architecture+ is excited to connect with state mental health directors, policymakers, and behavioral health leaders who are shaping the future of care.

Stop by our booth to speak with Principal Arien Cartrette and Project Coordinator Alethea Splittgerber about:
• Human-centric, holistic care in behavioral health design
• Emerging trends in therapeutic environments
• Evolving needs of the mental and behavioral health community
• Patient Safety

We hope to see you there!

07/03/2026

Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!

07/02/2026

architecture+ was honored to host a complimentary pre-event tour of the historic Troy Savings Bank Music Hall ahead of last week's AIA Eastern New York Design & Honor Awards Reception & Ceremony. Project Manager Stephen Kervin led guests through one of the region's architectural treasures, sharing insights into the complex building system upgrades and renovations our team completed this spring.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. It is a pleasure to continue to celebrate this landmark and the craftsmanship behind its preservation.

Swipe through for photos from the tour.

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall | AIA Eastern New York

06/26/2026

The Texas Behavioral Health Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center in downtown Dallas is now open! architecture+, collaborating with partner firm HKS, created a welcoming, hospitality-focused environment that fosters treatment, healing, and recovery. The design team worked with the UT Southwestern Medical Center, Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), and Children’s Health to develop a cutting-edge continuum of care for individuals struggling with mental health issues.

Please see the attached article for more information. Congratulations to the team on this incredible milestone!

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and UT Southwestern Medical Center hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of the Texas Behavioral Health Center in Dallas.

06/19/2026

Congratulations to Will on 10 years with architecture+!

Will joined our team after earning a Master of Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, bringing with him his creative drive and commitment to the collaborative process. A decade later, that commitment has only deepened, as did his impact on our firm and the clients we serve.

He has built a portfolio of work with a focus on higher education and behavioral health facilities, two sectors where thoughtful design can genuinely transform lives. Will has helped shape projects across numerous SUNY campuses, including Albany, Oneonta, New Paltz, and Canton, as well as RPI, Russell Sage College, Union College, and more. In the healthcare and special populations space, he has contributed meaningfully to mental health and addiction treatment projects that include The Family Counseling Center (Gloversville, NY), Twin Counties Recovery Residence for Men (Hudson, NY), Valley Ridge Center for Intensive Treatment (Norwich, NY), and Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center (Shoreline, WA).

He has become a trusted partner to clients, consultants, and contractors alike, strengthening all the projects he undertakes with his attention to detail, collegial nature, and excellent communication skills.

We're proud to see how Will has grown as a project manager and look forward to all that lies ahead!