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.