Van Roo Presents on Cold Spring Apartments at NESEA BuildingEnergy Boston Conference

On March 21, 2025, Andrew Van Roo, Associate Principal will be presenting “Creating Harmony: Overcoming Challenges in Passive House Multifamily Design” alongside Positive Trace Architecture’s Nicole Schuster at the 2025 Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) BuildingEnergy Conference in Boston, MA.  The presentation explored team collaboration and the challenges that arise when creating a Passive House Building by looking through the lens of Cold Spring Apartments, which is a Design Certified Phius CORE 2021 project.

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Derek Goodroe
Ashley McGraw Architects Attends N4C Annual Conference

Ashley McGraw Architects participated in the 53rd Annual Conference and Professional Institute of the National Coalition for Campus Children's Centers (NCCCC), which took place from March 19-22, 2025 in Philadelphia, PA. As strong supporters of N4C, Ashley McGraw Architects played an active role in various key conference activities including a hands-on makerspace experience, roundtable discussion on trauma-informed design, and co-hosted a tour.

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Derek Goodroe
Ashley McGraw Architects Names Six New Associate Principals

Ashley McGraw Architects is pleased to announce the appointment of six staff members to Associate Principals of the firm: Roxanne Button, Senior Architect; Liz Hall, Architect; Joanne Hiromura, Senior Landscape Architect; Eric Joerdens, Architect; Jennifer LaBerge, Senior Architect and Interior Designer; and Toni Marcoux, Architect. "What excites me most about these six individuals is the mix of perspectives and expertise they bring," said Matthew Broderick, President & CEO of Ashley McGraw Architects. "They have brought fresh energy and new ways of thinking. But they share something essential — they make the people around them better. That's exactly the kind of leadership that will take us forward and advance our firm’s vision and strategic direction."

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Derek Goodroe
Ashley McGraw Architects Names Catherine Wolfe as Newest Principal

Ashley McGraw Architects has announced the appointment of Catherine Wolfe as Principal, expanding the firm's leadership team to eight owners. Wolfe, who joined the firm in 2015, has earned recognition for her innovative approach to K-12 educational design. "Catherine has been a leader in our K-12 market, helping us evolve the ways we deliver value to our clients," said Matthew Broderick, President and CEO. "Her elevation to partnership will amplify her impact on both our clients and our team." 

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Derek Goodroe
Syracuse University Celebrates the Completion of New Gaming and Esports Center

On Friday, January 17, 2025, Syracuse University celebrated the opening of a new Gaming and Esports Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Ashley McGraw Architects served as the Architect of Record with Populous as Design Architect for the new facility that spans 5,800 square feet within the Schine Student Center. This prominent space serves as a hub for both casual and competitive gaming activities. Its focal point is an elevated competition stage for the University’s Varsity Esports Team.

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Derek Goodroe
Ashley McGraw Architects Hires Roxanne Button, Establishes Buffalo, NY Office

Ashley McGraw Architects has expanded into Western New York with the opening of its new Buffalo office. The firm has appointed Roxanne Button, an architect with over 30 years of experience, as Associate Principal to lead its growing presence in the region. Ashley McGraw Architects’ strategic expansion with the new Buffalo office, complements its established presence in Syracuse (headquarters), Boston, and Washington, DC. The addition brings the firm's talented team to 83 professionals. With deep expertise in design across early childhood education, K-12, higher education, multi-family housing, libraries, and community spaces, Ashley McGraw's growing footprint reflects its commitment to creating transformative architecture and landscape design throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

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Derek Goodroe