Syracuse- On November 7th, the CNY Chapter of the American Institute of Architects awarded Ashley McGraw Architects and the Onondaga Nation the 2015 Award of Excellence for Tsha’ Thoñswatha (the Onondaga Nation firehouse and community room). This award is AIA-CNY’s highest honor for design excellence. “Receiving this award is very gratifying,” said Andrew Schuster of Ashley … [Read more...] about Tsha’ Thoñswatha wins Design Excellence Award
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Nation Landmark dissembled
Anyone who lives on the Onondaga Nation knows where the Fire Barn is. It’s been a meeting place for many generations of young and old people alike for generations. Built in the 1970’s, the building has served the Nation well. But with the construction of the new firehouse, Tsha’ thoñswatha across the street and the improvements to the rest of the AC field underway, the old … [Read more...] about Nation Landmark dissembled
Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’ Update
Architects Ed McGraw and Andrew Schuster of Ashley McGraw Architects came to the Longhouse to discuss the progress of Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’ (the fire barn and community hall) construction last week. The architects commended the Nation for its commitment to provide the people of the Nation a building built with high environmental standards. “The Nation gave us a direction to … [Read more...] about Tsha’ Thoñ’swatha’ Update