Buffalo Creek Community Center

The ‘Conceptual Design’ is for a proposed Community Center for the Seneca Nation on a vacant lot in the city of Buffalo, NY. The facility will be approximately 6,000 square feet and the program includes; a multi-purpose event center, offices, classrooms, reception lobby and support spaces. The structure is an economical metal building with a simple geometric shape including design features such as; a large skylight, courtyard with a fireplace and a fenced playground.

Sustainable “Green design” strategies include natural day-lighting techniques with integrated dimming systems, thermal envelope considerations, utilization of responsible materials, and the incorporation of high-performance glazing.

The design also incorporates many Seneca Nation cultural representations.