899 Main Street

BestSelf Behavioral Health

DATE

Completed August 2014

PROJECT TYPE

Commercial

SIZE

65,000 SF

AFFILIATION

Uniland

TEAM

Labella Associates, DV Brown, Uniland

STATUS

Completed

ROLE

Worked with the client, commercial broker, and Uniland Sales to develop a concept to win the clients competition for their new HQ. Acted as the architectural project manager and developed the core and shell design and tenant fit out design and CDs. Worked with client throughout the construction process to ensure the building was exactly what they wanted.

DESCRIPTION

The existing 1990s building was originally designed as a multi-tenant medical office space. When BestSelf required more square footage than the original structure could provide, the building was reimagined to meet their needs. The interior was fully stripped, and a third story was added to expand the available space.

The new design intentionally contrasts old and new, with the original 1990s structure complemented by a striking modern glass curtain wall facade. This bold addition not only provides visual distinction but also reflects the organization's forward-thinking mission.

Today, the building serves as the headquarters for BestSelf Behavioral Health and houses a dedicated Child Advocacy Center, providing counseling and therapy services to support abused youth in the Buffalo area.