Welcome to the New Hayes Hall

I have a strong feeling that a school of architecture and planning should be located in a well- designed building. It should be inspirational to students, and this is,” says David Crowther (MArch ‘16).

Stephanie Johnston (MArch ‘85, BPS ‘83), a sole practitioner in Long Island:

Randy Asher (BS ‘95), a member of the school’s Dean’s Council who has worked in New York City schools for over 20 years: “I know I’ll tell my students this is better than anything else out there.” Noting the writable and pin-up ready walls, he added:

Stephanie Hiller (MArch ‘04, Architecture BS ‘02), of the State University Construction

Fund, pictured, left, with Kelly Hayes-McAlonie, director of UB’s Capital Planning Group, provided project leadership throughout the ve-year renovation. Says Hiller, associate project coordinator with SUCF: 

To capture the spirit and sentiment of the Hayes Hall reopening events, we curated our writable walls as a building-wide “guest book.” Guests were invited to leave their mark — to re ect, draw, write, and participate in the making of our space in Hayes Hall. What we got in return was inspirational. 

Missed the reopening? Watch the Facebook Live tour of Hayes Hall with Dean Shibley and Valerie Christanson, project lead for renovation architect Bergmann Associates: http://y2u.be/Q7YkrzHKfWo

MORE PHOTOS AT: ap.buffalo.edu/HayesHall2016

After the ribbon-cutting and tours, participants led into the auditorium of Hayes Hall to explore the legacy of the ‘School of Architecture and Environmental Design,’ formed out of the tumult of the late 1960s to approach design in relationship to broad societal dynamics. With alumni from across the eras, we considered the trajectory of the school’s pedagogy and work on questions of persistent relevance to our disciplines — from expanding modes of practice to planning for equity and social justice to research in education and practice.

— Listen to the conversations at ap.buffalo.edu/hayeshall2016 Community conversation — the next 50 years

Alumni, faculty and students gathered to consider the role of our school in relationship to pressing challenges facing our region, nation and planet — from climate change and social justice to material innovation. We discussed opportunities to engage with alumni and diverse public audiences to drive change. This was the start of a conversation that will continue over three years as we mark a series of 50th anniversaries: the founding of our school by the State University of New York (1967), the hiring of the school’s rst dean and faculty (1968), and the convening of its rst class of students (1969). We’ll be looking to you — our colleagues, former students, and partners in the community and professions — to help us shape and mobilize a new agenda for the School of Architecture and Planning.

— Share your thoughts at ap-externalaffairs@buffalo.edu 

After the ribbon-cutting and tours, participants led into the auditorium of Hayes Hall to explore the legacy of the ‘School of Architecture and Environmental Design,’ formed out of the tumult of the late 1960s to approach design in relationship to broad societal dynamics. With alumni from across the eras, we considered the trajectory of the school’s pedagogy and work on questions of persistent relevance to our disciplines — from expanding modes of practice to planning for equity and social justice to research in education and practice.

— Listen to the conversations at ap.buffalo.edu/hayeshall2016 

Alumni, faculty and students gathered to consider the role of our school in relationship to pressing challenges facing our region, nation and planet — from climate change and social justice to material innovation. We discussed opportunities to engage with alumni and diverse public audiences to drive change. This was the start of a conversation that will continue over three years as we mark a series of 50th anniversaries: the founding of our school by the State University of New York (1967), the hiring of the school’s rst dean and faculty (1968), and the convening of its rst class of students (1969). We’ll be looking to you — our colleagues, former students, and partners in the community and professions — to help us shape and mobilize a new agenda for the School of Architecture and Planning.

— Share your thoughts at ap-externalaffairs@buffalo.edu 

The five-year renovation of Hayes Hall was a monumental and milestone e ort for the university, school and community. From generous donations from alumni and friends to gi s and in-kind support from organizations in the community, a broad base of individuals and organizations have provided critical support to make possible the transformative renewal of Hayes Hall. In all, more than 250 donors have generously contributed to the renovation and t-out of Hayes Hall. Major capital donors have been honored with named spaces throughout the building. All donors are listed on our donor wall on the fourth oor outside of our grand lecture hall. 

Major capital donors (providing gifts, pledges or in-kind support of $10,000 or more)

Architectural Resources Boston Valley Terra Cotta Mr. Marc E. Bru ett, BA `92 Edward H. Butler Foundation Ms. Lori Duckstein

Dr. Beverly Foit Albert-Cox, MArch ’75 + Mr. Joseph D. Cox, MA ’96

Mrs. Diane T. Georgopulos, BA ‘73
Mr. Frank C. Gramieri, BPS `83
Mr. Peter M. Hourihan, MArch ’71 + Mrs. Judith E. Hourihan Hyatt’s — All Things Creative
Mr. Gary J. Jastrzab, BA ’76, BA `76 + Mrs. Wendy Jastrzab Louis P. Ciminelli Family Foundation
Mr. Alexander S. Morris, MArch ’94, BPS ’91
Mr. Mark W. Nusbaum, MArch ’85, BPS ’83
Mr. David S. Quackenbush + Mrs. Molly L. Quackenbush Rigidized Metals Corporation
Mr. Robert G. Shibley + Mrs. Lynda H. Schneekloth

Add your name to the Hayes Hall donor wall
Contact Robert Hill at rrhill2@buffalo.edu or 716-829-3973