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Durfee, AIA https://www.durfeearchitect.com/project-experience daily 0.75 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1576784913116-Q8VGW94CD6S743Y85OJT/LeChase.jpg Projects - University of Rochester - LeChase Hall While at Bergmann Associates: Principal-in-charge (teamed with SHW Group-Design Architect) to design a new facility to house the Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education. The project established high quality, optimal learning environments and identity within the campus. 2013 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1576785967290-P1V94JZRJ75Y2TJWMO0K/RIT+Biomedical+Research+Building Projects - Rochester Institute of Technology - Institute Hall While at Bergmann Associates: Principal-in-charge (partnered with Francis Cauffman-Design Architect) for this academic research building serving the biomedical and chemical engineering programs. The new facility advances the Institute’s position as a national leader in research and teaching in these fields. 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1579361137990-I7CWDT1YEQN87PJW4B98/IMG_0409.jpg Projects - University of Rochester - Great Hall at Rush Rhees Library While at Bergmann Associates: Principal-in-charge for the restoration of the University’s most historically significant interior space. Long used as a dimly lit exhibition hall for the Rare Books Library, the space was transformed and revitalized for flexible use. 2000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1589388439112-JLOTV4F2MB1BSY7TIUN7/IMG_7314.jpeg Projects - Pittsford Federal Credit Union - Addition and Renovations This project included a complete exterior and interior renovation of the existing facility, adding a new lobby and an additional floor above the existing structure. 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1576784329746-SOQHOB8JOCXN2LG8LDZA/435%2BWilliams%2BRoad%2BSouth%2B12%2B19%2B19.jpg Projects - Williams Road Residence - Rochester, New York This design for a new residence took advantage of a pastoral setting and bordering tree lots to create a modest yet stately manor home. The surrounding landscape design provides a setting drawing from classical precedent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1578853151238-ZKL5QF4FNVQF0BV3OSGG/power%252Bpoint%252Bslides4.jpg Projects - Qatar Foundation - New Student Housing Design Competition While at Bergmann Associates: Design lead for the firm’s participation in an ‘invitation only’ international design competition. The design challenge was to create the first residence hall at “Education City” in Doha. 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1756998162586-T4DTP1OOYTII19O67DIX/01-photo_04.jpg Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1756998183981-9NCB2I0SOAZY5A9JQQ1Z/04-photo_06.jpg Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1756998195245-ZXKY06KWBRDWJVJGONOU/06-photo_08.jpg Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1756998204727-QO0N7P4MVFDHAS3L227A/08-photo_10.jpg Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1756998229016-AGD4C21IKL4F55KUC0L4/11-photo_13.jpg Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1756998247131-81YFU9OYDE0HGJ07NEF8/14-photo_16.jpg Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1756998264760-XC5JWL4XGC4R6QQC9AZO/18-photo_20.jpg Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1756998280351-AI1QRQIPUCXPFZYERM6P/20-photo_22.jpg Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1756998308194-R54QKN9MEKTUNRFYK3XJ/34-photo_33a.jpg Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1756998290206-ZC1N99SLCCPPE4YVGSS6/28-photo_30.jpg Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1756998333884-OTBGAM8ST6PI9XOO779F/36-photo_34.jpg Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1756998349020-DR07JGZGR3OKWB1TEG70/42-photo_02.jpg Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1756998356289-9UM69ZHY0KTUC1CSHELM/DSC07741.JPG Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1576784771107-Q2M47ZF64KLCGRJD47IX/Seneca+Hall+SUNY+Geneseo.jpg Projects - SUNY Geneseo - Seneca Hall While at Bergmann Associates: Principal-in-charge for the design of a ‘sister’ building to Putnam Hall. The 84-bed residence hall followed the program for Putnam Hall closely, similarly, providing links to Allegheny Hall and Wyoming Hall. 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1567620195976-Z8HI42TAR7RGZINN8RQY/Hope+Lodge_images_03_%28c%29+Tim+Wilkes.jpg Projects - American Cancer Society - Hope Lodge While at Bergmann Associates: Principal-in-charge for a teaming effort between the American Cancer Society and the University of Rochester Medical Center. This complete reimagining of the historic structure’s interior provided a place of respite for adults undergoing cancer treatments or organ transplants. 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1567619979256-M758QTJUF1DHSSSEOWR0/GENESEO_3.jpg Projects - SUNY Geneseo - Putnam Hall While at Bergmann Associates: Principal-in-charge for an 84-bed residence hall that included additional rooms for residence assistants, an apartment for a resident director, lounge/kitchen space, laundry facilities, study areas and links to Allegheny Hall and Wyoming Hall. 2008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1578942556136-1C6FOSCV0GMDWV6UCJJF/SJF%2BDesign%2BAwards%2BBoard.jpg Projects - St. John Fisher College - Wegmans School of Pharmacy While at Bergmann Associates: Principal-in-charge for a new three-story, 38,000-square-foot academic building housing the new graduate program. 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A new entrance porch creates a new sense of arrival and opens onto a newly designed landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1567620338239-RLDKOLF6SVC3BT83IP28/Entire+Exterior+%281%29.jpg Projects - City of Rochester - Public Safety Building While at Bergmann Associates: Principal-in-charge for a new 160,000 sq. ft. facility housing Rochester’s police and fire departments. The structure’s unique form and location, at Rochester’s Civic Center, yielded one of the City’s most prominent buildings. 2002 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1567619757821-5FBQ229WFTHA1FJGUHNN/UR+Presidents+House+01.jpg Projects - University of Rochester - Witmer House While at Bergmann Associates: Principal-in-charge for an addition and renovation to the University President’s Federal-style residence; significantly expanded the building footprint. The construction of a new great room, dining room, entry foyer and catering kitchen complements the historic house while creating gracious spaces accommodating a variety of gatherings. 2010 https://www.durfeearchitect.com/projects daily 0.75 2019-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1547475966546-W1N7J4SQ1VOF7GH38N7R/GENESEO_2.jpg Projects SUNY Geneseo -Putnam Hall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1547476082425-XHQX58D5LWFPNIYM29RF/MENDON_2.jpg Projects Williams Road Residence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1547475996714-EM8QXCYSYDSDODFOQRPZ/Hope%2BLodge_images_03_%2528c%2529%2BTim%2BWilkes.jpg Projects Hope Lodge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1547476047761-GMLHM14NT8R9Z527XEEJ/UR%2BPresidents%2BHouse%2B01.jpg Projects Witmer House https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c3b335036099b92a386b14c/1547476023161-153ZNZCNGW6FOXGQJ50Q/Entire%2BExterior.jpg Projects Public Safety Building https://www.durfeearchitect.com/pagecv daily 0.75 2019-09-04 https://www.durfeearchitect.com/journal daily 0.75 2025-09-04