“Buffalo…who knew” that our architectural richness has so much depth that there is now a mobile-based guide that provides visibility of, and exposure to, overlooked spaces and marginalized histories (such Black architecture) beyond the famous master architects represented in this city (Wright, Richardson, Sullivan, etc)?
Buffalo Architecture: Alternative Guide has launched to create an accessible resource that contrasts with traditional guides that highlight the city’s wealth of historic landmarks. Moreover, the Guide emphasizes modern needs for smaller, efficient, and reusable buildings while exploring how Buffalo’s unique past (Erie Canal, Olmsted parks) informs today’s urban landscape and architecture.
Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:25:39 | Recorded on January 13, 2026
Listen as we connect with the Guide founders, Maia Peck and Gregory Serweta, who are both professors at UB’s School of Architecture and Planning and principals of the multidisciplinary practice Serweta Peck.
^ App screenshots are from Serweta Peck & Leonardo DiBella…