Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Albany, NY
Harris A Sanders Architects has been delivering architectural excellence in Albany, New York's Capital Region for over 60 years. Our full-service practice combines design creativity, practical innovation, and personal involvement in every project, regardless of size or scope. We prioritize personal attention through direct supervision by our principals, ensuring responsive service throughout the project lifecycle. Our commitment to cost-effective solutions respects client budgets while maintaining high design standards through careful planning and resource management. With over 100 combined years of experience, our team integrates modern technology with traditional architectural principles to address evolving societal needs.We specialize in historic preservation, interior design, and diverse construction projects, including commercial, residential, and community-focused developments. Our work has earned recognition from the Albany Historic Foundation and international design awards, reflecting our dedication to quality and innovation. We actively engage in community outreach to educate clients about architecture's role in creating functional, aesthetically pleasing environments. Our philosophy emphasizes collaboration between architect, client, and builder to uncover project requirements early and develop tailored solutions. This approach ensures lasting, compliant designs that balance historical accuracy with contemporary functionality.
Services
Historic Preservation
Commercial Office Design
Multi-Family Housing
Religious Facilities
Restaurants/Hospitality
Senior Communities
Supportive Housing
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of architectural expertise in the Capital Region
- Our principals provide direct project supervision for personalized service
- We guarantee cost-effective solutions aligned with client budgets
- Our team holds extensive experience in historic preservation compliance
- We maintain active community engagement through architectural education programs
Services
Historic Preservation
Our historic preservation services combine exhaustive research with decades of renovation experience to create seamless integrations of old and new architecture. We ensure historically accurate designs that meet modern functionality requirements while maintaining structural integrity. Our work includes compliance with preservation guidelines and revitalization policies for urban spaces.
Commercial Office Design
We design commercial office spaces that balance aesthetic appeal with practical functionality. Our approach considers workflow optimization, space utilization, and brand representation while maintaining compliance with building codes and accessibility standards. Projects range from small office renovations to large-scale commercial developments.
Interior Design
Our interior design services create customized environments that reflect client identity and functional needs. We specialize in residential, workspace, retail, and hospitality design, focusing on material selection, color schemes, and spatial arrangements that enhance both aesthetics and usability for diverse project types.
People
Harris A. Sanders
Founder
Founded the firm in 1954 after graduating from Penn State University. Designed diverse projects including private homes, medical facilities, and restaurants. Received international design awards and served on community boards, including Childs Nursing Home in Albany.
Daniel P. Sanders
President
Leads the firm's strategic direction while maintaining active project involvement. Oversees design quality and client relations, continuing the legacy of personal attention established by the founder. Focuses on integrating modern technology with traditional architectural principles.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialize in?
We specialize in historic preservation, commercial office design, multi-family housing, religious facilities, restaurants/hospitality, senior communities, and supportive housing projects.
How long have you served the Capital Region?
Our firm has provided architectural services in the Capital Region since 1954, with over 60 years of continuous operation.
What makes your firm unique?
We combine personal attention from our principals with over 100 combined years of experience, balancing design creativity, practical innovation, and cost-effective solutions for every project.
Do you handle historic building renovations?
Yes, we have extensive experience in historic preservation, including multiple award-winning projects recognized by the Albany Historic Foundation for our renovation designs.
