Preserving History While Embracing Change at One Webster’s Landing
Nestled in the heart of Syracuse, One Webster’s Landing stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of architectural and city-wide renewal. Constructed in 1893, this historic building, originally known as the Marshall Building, has weathered the shifting sands of time and development, almost facing demolition during the urban planning for Interstate 81. Today, thanks […]
Victory Lofts Project wins NYS Historic Preservation Award!
Congratulations to our client, Paulus Development, for its Victory Lofts project, which was honored with a NYS Historic Preservation Award for Excellence in Historic Building Preservation, Rehabilitation, or Restoration. As we celebrate National Preservation Month, the Victory Lofts stand as a testament to what can be achieved when history and modernity converge. This project highlights the […]
A Blast from the Past – Solvay Paperboard
Solvay Paperboard’s manufacturing facility, built on the original Solvay Process Company site, helps keep the town’s history of innovation and industry alive. Solvay, New York, is home to one of VIP Structures’ largest manufacturing projects – the nearly 850,000 SF Solvay Paperboard (now WestRock) manufacturing facility. While the building was newly constructed to support the […]
A Milestone for Community Growth: Welcoming J.W. Didado Electric to CNY
Throughout my life, I have witnessed many construction projects progress from an initial idea into a built facility that becomes a pillar of community growth. The grand opening of J.W. Didado Electric ‘s 24,000 sq. ft. New York headquarters in Clay is one of those remarkable milestones that isn’t just about a new facility, but […]
VIP Wins Three AIA CNY Design Awards
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — VIP Architectural Associates is pleased to announce it has been honored with three 2023 AIA Central New York Design Awards. The American Institute of Architects Central New York (AIA CNY) hosts its annual awards to recognize the substantial achievements of architects contributing to the enhancement of the built environment in the Central […]
The Immense Pride of Construction
There are moments when a project transcends the realm of bricks and mortar, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those involved. In the construction world, every project is unique, with its own challenges and triumphs. However, there are moments when a project transcends the realm of bricks and mortar, leaving an indelible mark […]
J.W. Didado Electric Celebrates Grand Opening
CLAY, N.Y. — J.W. Didado Electric, one of the nation’s foremost electrical contractors, is excited to announce the grand opening of its New York operations headquartered in Clay, New York. This occasion marks Didado’s debut in Central New York and was celebrated with a grand opening ceremony in partnership with VIP Structures, the design-builder responsible […]
From Basic to Brilliant: The Evolution
In the very beginning, metal buildings were simple kits, earning the nickname “Tin Cans” due to their uninspired appearance. However, driven by the need to be cost-effective for clients, the design and construction of pre-engineered metal buildings have undergone significant evolution and technological advancements, transforming them into sleek, modern structures that are anything but basic. […]
Coming Soon – One Webster’s Landing Apartments!
With VIP now moved into a new development at the Post (Standard) building, our old office, One Webster’s Landing, is undergoing a second adaptation to convert the building into 34, 500-800 SF one-bedroom apartments. Breaking ground in June 2023 and expected to be completed in 2024, the apartments will feature a mix of original finishes […]
Kris -Tech Wire Breaks Ground on Expansion Project
Kris-Tech Wire broke ground on their latest project with VIP – a facility expansion in Rome, NY. The new expansion will allow the wire manufacturer to add jobs, expand product lines and consolidate a nearby production facility under the same roof. This is VIP’s fourth project with Kris-Tech. Read more about Kris-Tech’s expansion at the […]
Food Bank Breaks Ground on Expansion
The Food Bank of CNY has been an important partner of VIP since 2009 when our design-build team worked on a 50,000 SF warehouse and office project. The Food Bank is currently expanding once more with a 34,000 SF addition that will allow for more staff and volunteers, provide more food storage, and increase program […]
VIP Structures Purchased the Former Post Standard Building
The Post Standard Building is our biggest downtown revitalization project yet – our vision is to transform this historic part of downtown into a live-work-play community.
Architecture Favorite Project 2017
For Ed, the idea of re-imagining a space not just from a programming standpoint but from an aesthetic point of view allowed for a great deal of creativity.
Construction Favorite Project 2017
The design of Masonic Labs and the research it conducts puts it in an elite category. It is one of three labs of this caliber globally, and upon completion it will be the most advanced lab of its kind.
Feldmeier Equipment Partners with VIP Structures
In March of this year, Feldmeier Equipment, Inc. awarded VIP Structures the design and construction of their new 125,000 SF headquarters facility in Syracuse, NY. Feldmeier Equipment is a third generation Central New York-based company that has been producing and supplying sanitary stainless steel vessels and equipment to the pharmaceutical, brewing, food, beverage, dairy and biotech industries since 1952.
SU Hall of Languages Classroom & Watson Theater Renovations
The phase 1 portion of the Hall of Languages and Watson Hall Auditorium projects occurred simultaneously, and both projects made the tight completion deadline so that Syracuse students and staff could enjoy the newly renovated spaces at the start of the fall 2017 semester.
Price Rite Partners with VIP Structures
This is the third store that VIP has partnered with Price Rite on. In keeping with VIP’s strategic directive to provide client-focused services, VIP also took an active role in procuring economic development incentives. VIP was able to put together an aggressive 12-week construction schedule which allowed Price Rite to open June 25, 2017.
O-AT-KA Milk
O-AT-KA Milk enlisted the integrated VIP team to help them determine logistics for their 205,000 SF warehouse and 30,000 SF material handling building. The project was complete within the 11 month timeframe.
VIP Purchases Former Post Standard Building
In November, VIP announced their intent to purchase the former Post Standard Building on Clinton Square in downtown Syracuse.
IPD Engineering works on Hotel Syracuse Redevelopment Team
IPD Engineering was hired to design all new mechanical and electrical systems for the restoration of the Hotel Syracuse, now the Marriott Syracuse Downtown.
712 E. Fayette Street Project Reaches Its Completion
In May, VIP completed the 712 E. Fayette Street project, now known as Fayette Place. This 4-story, 39 unit apartment building that marks the first of many new student living facilities near the Syracuse University campus.
VIP Breaks Ground on South Ave. Price Rite Grocery Store
On Friday June 17, VIP broke ground on a new Price Rite location on South Ave. VIP is partnering with both Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc. and Price Rite to make the project happen.
American Granby Warehouse Expansion
In April, VIP will complete a 42,000 SF addition for American Granby, increasing its state-of-the-art facility to 155,000 SF and providing American Granby the capacity to stock over 20,000 items.
Harvester Center – Mancuso Business Development Group
Since 1957, The Harvester Center in Batavia, New York has served over 2,700 businesses as the world’s first business incubator. Today, VIP is partnering with Mancuso Business Development Group and Batavia Development Corporation to study the best uses for the 960,000 SF of buildings.
VIP Partners with 900 East Fayette Group LLC for Historic Renovation
VIP construction will begin work on historic 900 East Fayette Street as the general contractor this spring.
O-AT-KA Groundbreaking
On September 10th, we officially broke ground on the Warehouse Expansion project at O-AT-KA Milk Products Cooperative…