“Defining a clear program helps you streamline the process. Think about what do you need and how will you use the space.” — Lynn Gaffney
Whether you’re a non-profit, a public institution such as a library, or an educational organization, you need an architect that understands the unique considerations you face. With 25+ years of experience in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, Lynn Gaffney Architect is the right firm to help you bring your project to life.
We’re with our clients to support their board presentations, capital campaigns, and fundraising with renderings and images that help showcase their vision. Working with organizations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and even internationally, we have designed learning campuses, credit unions, and more.
With expertise working with management companies, planning boards, the Department of Buildings, and the Landmarks Preservation Commission, we will help you to streamline your approvals and keep your architectural project running smoothly.
Ready to learn more? Contact us to schedule a 20-minute phone call to discuss your project needs.
Select Non-profit/Institutional Projects
Bushwick
The non-profit Bushwick Cooperative Federal Credit Union hired us to design their new Myrtle Avenue location. They wanted a bold street presence and an interior layout that allowed for vibrant engagement with the community. The form and structure of the existing building helped generate the design. The project succeeded in a simple layout for high traffic and daily use. Learn more »
Foster
This non-profit organization focuses on the essential time spent between a parent and his/her child who is currently in foster care. We started with a pro-bono schematic design featuring movable storage and activity cabinets to create an open, varying space – and to empower the users. This design offers different activity zones for each family to define their experience for themselves. Learn more »
El Madrono
The client is a non-profit organization called GOCARE. They works closely with Nicaraguan communities to create and implement youth and adult educational programs with 3,800 graduates to date. The topography of the site inspired a dynamic campus that will offer varied spatial experiences and social interaction each time you move through its bounded space. Learn more »
Vanilla
We worked with local colleagues in Madagascar to design a community center for the people who work in the fields and in the fair trade processing center near the town of Sambava. Our design for the project refers both visually and substantially to local vernacular construction. The flexible design will encourage the workers themselves to easily define the many possible ways the building can be used to strengthen the community. Learn more »
Hospitality or Institutional Projects: Getting Started
If you’re building a new restaurant, a new community center, or renovating a library, there are a lot of moving parts and a lot of stakeholders who you must consider. Our guide helps you to prioritize your inspiration, understand your costs, and prepare for the process.
Ready for a personalized consultation?
Schedule a 20-minute phone conversation. If agreed, we can arrange a face-to-face meeting to discuss your project further and see if we’re a good fit. Contact us »
Project Planning Consultation
If you’re not sure how to move forward and not quite ready to select an architect, we offer an initial project planning consultation at a nominal fee. We brainstorm with you and help you identify your projects’ specific requirements and available options. The written report will help you to move forward. Contact us »