Flynn Battaglia News & Awards

Michael Lennon presented with Mentor of the Year Award

Michael Lennon has been described by those he has mentored as "the quintessential architect" for his drawing capabilities, technical knowledge, and descriptive verbiage.  He consistently takes time to explain the document process, the assembly of details and the quality of drawings to the young and upcoming architects he has mentored.  He not only explains the "solution" as it pertains to one situation, but how this will either save a building in the future or how the solution can be used in other circumstances.  His wealth of knowledge about technical details and restoration techniques is unmatched.  This is evident by the number of peers who "twist" his ear for solutions that might arise on other projects.

For his unselfish efforts in assisting in the development of our future industry leaders, A.I.A./Buffalo WNY is proud to present Michael with 2006 Mentor of the Year Award.

Publications

Kahn, Eve M. "Righteous Reuse ," Traditional Building , (December, 2006): Vol 19, Num 6.

West, Heather. "Form before function," Glass Magazine, (July, 2006): Vol 56, Num 7.

Kahn, Eve M. "An Old Buffalo Landmark Finds Salvation in Punk-Folk Mode," The New York TImes, (July 13, 2006)

Awards

2008:
Decor Design Award
Sika-Samafil
Erie Canal Harbor Naval & Military Museum, Buffalo, NY

2007:
AIA Buffalo and WNY Chapter
Design Citation - New Building
Erie Canal Harbor Naval & Military Museum, Buffalo, NY

Buffalo Preservation Board Awards
Renovation Project
Asbury Delaware Church, Buffalo, NY

2006:
Build New York Award
Renovation Project
Asbury Delaware Church, Buffalo, NY

Build New York Award
Innovation in Project Delivery
School 80 (Buffalo Public Schools, Phase 1), Buffalo, NY

2005:
The Waterfront Center
Excellence on the Waterfront; Parks & Recreation
Erie Canal Harbor Project, Buffalo, NY

2002:  
Preservation League of New York State
Project Excellence
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Garden Dome Restoration, Buffalo, NY

2001:  
AIA Buffalo and WNY Chapter
First Award for Restoration
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Garden Dome Restoration, Buffalo, NY

1999:  
Buffalo Preservation Board
Adaptive Reuse Award
Irish Classical Theater

1998:  
AIA Buffalo and WNY Chapter
First Award for a New Building
Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, St. Bonaventure University, Olean, NY

1998:  
AIA Buffalo and WNY Chapter
Honorable Mention for Adaptive Reuse
Moore Complex, State University College at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

1992:  
AIA Buffalo and WNY Chapter
President's Award for Excellence in Design
American Indian Program House, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

1988: 
U.S. Department of Interior,
National Historic Preservation Award for Outstanding Achievement in Restoration
Guaranty Building, Buffalo, NY