Business Details
40 Years
experience
Trusted Architectural Design & Consulting Services in Syracuse
Founded in 1986, Wolniak Architects brings over three decades of expertise in architectural design, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects. Our firm specializes in creating comprehensive built environments through integrated services spanning site planning, interior design, and engineering coordination. With a portfolio encompassing retail centers, medical facilities, educational institutions, and recreational spaces, we combine technical precision with innovative design to address complex client needs.Our team's deep understanding of energy-efficient systems and historic preservation has earned national recognition, including a VM+SD International Interior Retail Design Competition award. We maintain continuous design intent throughout all project phases, ensuring creative solutions that meet the exacting standards of private developers, government agencies, and institutional clients across the United States.
Services
Architectural Design
Renovation Projects
Interior Design
Site Planning
Adaptive Reuse
Commercial Office Design
Retail Space Planning
Medical/Dental Facility Design
Recreation Facility Design
Restaurant Design
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of architectural expertise across diverse project types
- Our team holds multiple state architectural licenses for regional compliance
- Award-winning designs recognized in national publications and competitions
- Specialized experience in historic building adaptive reuse projects
- Integrated approach combining architecture, interior design, and engineering
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services create functional, aesthetically compelling spaces tailored to client needs. From concept development through construction documentation, we integrate technical expertise with creative problem-solving. Projects range from ground-up construction to complex renovations, emphasizing sustainability and code compliance while maintaining design integrity across commercial, medical, and institutional sectors.
Adaptive Reuse
Specialized adaptive reuse solutions transform historic and underutilized structures into modern functional spaces. Our approach preserves architectural heritage while implementing contemporary systems and layouts. This expertise includes landmark building renovations in New York City and Central New York, balancing preservation requirements with modern functionality for commercial and residential applications.
Interior Design
Comprehensive interior design services focus on optimizing spatial functionality while creating visually engaging environments. We develop customized solutions for retail, office, dining, and medical spaces, incorporating material selection, lighting design, and furniture specification. Our work emphasizes brand identity expression through spatial design across projects like university dining centers and upscale retail environments.
Commercial Office Design
Tailored commercial office design solutions address evolving workplace needs through flexible, technology-integrated spaces. Our portfolio includes 21st-century tech company headquarters in historic warehouses and corporate office renovations featuring open-plan configurations. We prioritize natural light optimization, collaborative workspaces, and brand-aligned design elements to enhance productivity and employee experience.
Medical/Dental Facility Design
Specialized medical and dental facility design combines functional efficiency with patient comfort. Our services include operatories layout, equipment integration, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Projects feature innovative spatial planning for dental practices, medical offices, and specialized treatment centers, incorporating accessible design elements and technology-ready infrastructure for future adaptability.
People
Michael Wolniak
Principal Architect
Licensed architect with NY, MD, and FL registrations. Graduated from Syracuse University School of Architecture (1978) and Onondaga Community College (1975). Over 35 years of experience in commercial, medical, and institutional design. Led award-winning projects including SportStar 2000 amusement center and Greenwood Winery.
Questions
What architectural services does Wolniak Architects specialize in?
We specialize in commercial, medical, and educational facility design, adaptive reuse projects, and interior architecture with expertise in historic preservation and energy-efficient systems.
How long has Wolniak Architects been in business?
The firm was established in 1986, with our principal architect holding professional experience dating back to 1975 in architectural design and project management.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Syracuse, NY, we serve clients throughout New York State, Florida, Nevada, and have completed projects in multiple states across the US.
What notable awards has the firm received?
Our SportStar 2000 project won the 1994 VM+SD International Interior Retail Design Competition first place award and was featured in national design publications.
Can you handle complex renovation projects?
Yes, we specialize in challenging renovations including historic buildings, adaptive reuse of existing structures, and complex space transformations requiring technical expertise and creative problem-solving.
What makes your firm unique?
Our integrated approach combines architecture, interior design, and engineering coordination with deep experience in diverse project types and sustainable design solutions.
