Clinton Brown

Who We Are

Clinton Brown Company Architecture, PC is a full-service historic preservation architecture firm with a passion for revitalizing culturally and historically significant buildings and heritage places. Our story began in 1988, when our founder, Clinton Brown, had a vision to make a difference in his community by preserving historic buildings and giving them new life. For over three decades, we have been dedicated to our mission of "Restore, Revive, Renew" - restoring the past through innovative design, revitalizing communities, and creating a better future for all.

Our Values

At CBCA, we believe in the importance of infusing our core values into every project we undertake. Our values guide our actions and decisions, and are reflected in our commitment to:

• Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity in all our projects.
• Empathy: We understand the importance of listening to and learning from the community, stakeholders, and the heritage character of a place.
• Innovation: We strive to innovate and push the boundaries of design excellence, incorporating the latest research and best practices in historic preservation.
• Positivity: We believe that a positive and solution-focused attitude is essential to achieving successful project outcomes.
• Professionalism: We value expertise, expertise, and a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

Our Services

Our team of dedicated professionals offers a range of services to help you achieve your project goals. Our services include:

• Historic Preservation: We specialize in the preservation and rehabilitation of culturally and historically significant buildings and heritage places.
• Architecture: We offer architecture services, including design, permitting, and construction administration.
• Grants and Funding: We have extensive experience in securing grants and funding for historic preservation projects.
• Historic Tax Credits: We can help you navigate the process of claiming historic tax credits for your project.
• Facade Improvement Projects: Our team can assist with the design, permitting, and construction of facade improvement projects.

Our Achievements

Over the years, we have had the privilege of working on numerous projects that have received recognition and awards. Some notable examples include:

• Corning Market Street Restoration Agency's Pan Award for Excellence in Building Renovation
• New York State Historic Preservation Award
• Preservation League of New York State's Excellence in Historic Preservation
• Buffalo Preservation Board Award for Restoration and Adaptive Reuse

Our Affiliations

At CBCA, we believe in the importance of collaborating with others to connect with the community and demonstrate our knowledge and interest in our area. We are members of and participate in various organizations, including:

• Albright-Knox Art Gallery
• American Institute of Architects: New York State & Buffalo/WNY
• Buffalo History Museum
• Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy
• Burchfield Penny Art Center
• Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission
• Heritage Ohio
• Landmark Society of Western New York
• Medina Railroad Museum
• National Organization of Minority Architects
• National Trust for Canada/Fiducie nationale du Canada
• National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Preservation Buffalo Niagara
• Preservation League of New York State
• Richardson Center Corporation
• Sonnenberg Gardens
• Willowbank