Canstruction Build Day
APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC is proud to continue our involvement with Canstruction Rochester to support Foodlink. Our team turned cans into an incredible and interactive BattleShip game. All of the cans used will be donated to those in need through Foodlink. Let’s help to build a stronger community together! Thank you to Buckingham Properties for their unwavering commitment to […]
Project Manager Spotlight – Adam Noga
APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC and ALDI USA once again teamed to open a new, state-of-the-art store in Troy, OH. This ground-up building was precision designed by the APD Engineering & Architecture team, who handled all Architectural, MEP, and Structural design services. The construction documents (CDs) for this project were brought to life using Revit, leveraging the cutting-edge 3D BIM […]
Project Manager Spotlight – Michael Verrastro
Our client, 7 Brew Coffee, continues to expand and break barriers in the Java world. If you haven’t had the 7 Brew Coffee experience yet, what are you waiting for? Check out one of their many stores throughout the Eastern United States. They are definitely on their way to changing the drive-thru coffee industry! Congratulations to Michael Verrastro, RA, NCARB, CSI, […]
Project Manager Spotlight – Adam Noga
APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC partnered with ALDI USA to transform a former Office Depot into a stunning ALDI USA store in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. Our talented design team worked to create a custom retrofit design that maximized the use of existing materials and equipment while maintaining the iconic ALDI branding image. One of the highlights of this project […]
Finger Lakes Community Health – Bath, NY
APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC recently completed the ±6,000 SF health center in Bath, NY. This facility offers primary care services, including medical, dental, and counseling. It’s always satisfying to have contributed to improving healthcare accessibility for underserved communities, especially at home in the Finger Lakes region. Our team worked to create a welcoming environment, […]
Kilbourne Place on East
APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC provided MEP design services for the new 64-unit apartment building on East Avenue in Rochester, NY. This project included Electric, Plumbing, and HVAC design services for the common area and apartment units and the laundry, janitor, trash, and garage areas. It brings APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC, immense satisfaction to […]
A Single Point of Truth
“Fundamentally, prototyping is about creating a design model that can be adapted in multiple geographic locations with minimal site-specific modifications. We do this by designing universally and allowing flexibility in dimension and capacities,” says Daniel Sargent, AIA, NCARB, President & CEO, APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC. To read the full article, click here https://lnkd.in/eFnJct4P
Project Manager Spotlight – Vanessa Banks
APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC announces the completion of the ALDI USA Orchard Park, NY project! Our in-house team collaborated closely with an outside civil engineer and the client to ensure a seamless process and quality assurance. Our project manager and talented designers enjoy working on local projects, allowing them to witness the progress firsthand, conducting field visits, […]
Commercial Construction & Renovation Article
Good design aims to optimize. Be it comfort, convenience, performance, energy, economy, or efficiency, the goal of quality architecture is to improve the human experience of place and space in meaningful ways. See the entire article here: Prototyping Multi-Store Retail Leads to Substantial Store Returns
Spotlight on a Recently Completed Project
Spotlight on a recently completed project – This Burger King is a recent addition to a growing development in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. With its 3,430 SF area, the Burger King establishment offers a convenient double drive-thru system. This innovative feature aims to reduce customer wait times and enhance the efficiency of kitchen operations.
APD Recognized at VOC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Veterans Outreach Center Campus in Rochester, NY, recently celebrated the opening of their new facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The project involved upgrading and expanding the residential building, eliminating a structure, and enhancing office space efficiency to create a more inviting and comfortable atmosphere for residents. The new entrance, improved parking, courtyard, and increased […]
Prompt Communication Dominates at APD
At APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC, we recognize the importance of prompt communication to our client’s success. That’s why we prioritize responding to them in a timely manner. Our company culture emphasizes the significance of clear communication, and our staff is committed to responding to client inquiries within 24 hours. APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC’s QA/QC process […]
Challenging Design in Philadelphia, PA
The Fairmount ALDI in Philadelphia, PA presented APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC’s designers with many challenges to overcome, from navigating the design of a tenant fit-out for a building that had not yet been constructed to incorporating two structural systems. APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC’s architects adapted the design to accommodate the changing superstructure and […]
Efficient In-House Permitting
APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC has a dedicated Permitting Department that efficiently obtains permits for our clients. Running this Department is Alicia Cologgi, a powerhouse at, who oversees the department with near-military precision, ensuring our client’s projects are permitted quickly. APD has submitted projects for permitting from CA to FL to ME and nearly every […]
Nick Mulrain, EIT is Promoted
Congratulations, Nick Mulrain, on your promotion to Senior Mechanical/Plumbing Designer at APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC! We are proud to announce the promotion of Nick Mulrain to Senior Mechanical / Plumbing Designer at APD. Nick joined APD upon graduation and has made himself an invaluable team member. We are proud of his success. Congratulations, Nick!
One Year Anniversary
This month, we celebrate Daniel Sargent, AIA, NCARB, on 1 year as President of APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC. A leader – not just in title, but in action. Dan is encouraging and supportive of his team and brings out the best in all of us. He listens and focuses on our strengths. Dan is […]
Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar Poised for Significant Growth in 2020
APD is working with Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar to design their latest restaurant in California. Poised for significant growth in 2020, Uncle Sharkii offers poke bowls. Poke bowls have become one of the most popular food concepts in the U.S. over the last five years. Uncle Sharkii has an agressive Franchisee growth plan they have […]
Michael Hochdel, RA Becomes a Member at APD
Ringing in 2019, Mr. Hochadel is APD’s latest Member! An Architectural graduate of SUNY Buffalo, Mr. Hochadel has sixteen years of industry experience. With APD since 2012, Mr. Hochadel is excited to be entering this next phase of his career. He has set a few goals for himself, including monitoring and improving quality control and […]
Canstruction Entry—Let’s Play!
In 2018 the theme was Let’s Play! The competition was stiff and the 30,000+ cans that were used to build the sculptures were ultimately donated to Foodlink. APD designed a giant playing board that included many toy classics, such as an Etch-A-Sketch, rubber duck, ball and jacks, kite, little red wagon, and building blocks. All […]
Rochester Top 100—10th
2018 placed APD in 10th on the list of Rochester’s Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies. A tribute to the hard work and quality services provided by APD’s employees.
RBJ—APD Helps ALDI Grow in U.S.
A chance airplane conversation led to a long-term partnership between Aldi, Inc. and APD, end eventually to this article that was in the Rochester Business Journal.
Rochester Top 100—28th
In 2017, APD entered Rochester’s Top 100 and placed 28th on the list of Rochester’s Fastest Growing Companies.
Canstruction Entry—Sorting Out Hunger
In an effort to give back, and have a lot of fun, APD entered a team into the 2017 Canstruction® event help in Rochester, New York. Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual design-build competitions to build giant sculptures made from canned food. After the sculptures are built and winners are declared in […]
Canstruction Entry—Sorting Out Hunger
In an effort to give back, and have a lot of fun, APD entered a team into the 2017 Canstruction® event help in Rochester, New York. Canstruction® is a unique nonprofit organization that holds annual design-build competitions to build giant sculptures made from canned food. After the sculptures are built and winners are declared in […]