James B. Durfee, AIA, LEED AP
I have spent my professional life breathing new life into historic structures, imagining new buildings and creating new living environments.
Design is a wonderfully creative pursuit.
When applied to construction, it becomes a very complex undertaking.
Whether helping clients envision their goals or successfully navigating the construction process, my approach to Architecture is practical, insistent and always focused on quality.
I have long standing experience in a broad range of project types; including higher education, health care, municipal, and institutional projects, as well as smaller scale commercial, and residential projects.
I enjoy sharing with my clients the uniquely challenging experience of creating new structures and spaces in an ever-changing world.
Professional Experience
2019 - Present JDurfee Architect, Principal
Bergmann Associates, Staff Consultant
2001 – 2019 Bergman Associates, Vice-President/Design Principal
1998 – 2001 Handler Grosso Durfee Associates, Principal/CEO
1993– 1998 Handler Grosso Durfee and Bridges (HGDA), Principal
1986 – 1993 Durfee + Bridges, Partner
1984 – 1986 DeWolff Architects
Education:
BA Fine Arts, Colgate University 1979
Master of Architecture, Columbia University 1982
Licenses: New York and Florida
Certifications: NCARB Certified / LEED Accredited Professional
Professional Affiliations:
American Institute of Architects, Rochester, Past President
Architectural Foundation of Greater Rochester, Board Member
Landmark Society of Western New York, Board of Trustees, Honorary
Memorial Art Gallery, Past President
RIT Graduate School of Architecture –Dean’s Council
Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, Past Board Member
Awards: Medal of Distinction, AIA Rochester 2013