Beardsley Architects + Engineers

06/10/2026

After 23 years with Beardsley, Tom Wight is retiring this week!

For more than two decades, Tom has led Beardsley's business development and marketing efforts, helping grow the firm, strengthen client relationships, and expand our portfolio of work across New York State and the greater Northeast.

We are grateful for his leadership, dedication, friendship, and everything he has contributed to our firm over the years.

Congratulations, Tom! We wish you a happy retirement filled with many fair-weather golf days ahead.🏌️‍♂️

06/06/2026

We faced major challenges with this award-winning project.

The project began with negotiations with the Adirondack Park Agency to combine two existing boathouses into one structure.

From there, the design pushed into complex structural territory: we had to source oversized steel columns and beams to construct a steel frame and lifts capable of hoisting massive, saturated, antique boats out of the water. A custom lift and trolley system allowed boats to be raised directly from the water, over the concrete floor, where a boat could be lowered onto a trailer and hulled out to be stored or worked on by the Owner.

Above it all sits a full-scale second-floor residence, served by an elevator. For us, this standout project combined problem-solving, coordination, and design at every level.

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06/05/2026

Advice from two generations of engineers.

Hear the full conversation between Claudia Scala, a Structural Engineer in Training at Beardsley, and Michael Picciano, who recently retired after a 37-year career as an Electrical Engineer.

Together, they discuss mentorship, licensure, collaboration, and the lessons they've learned at different stages of their careers.

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/tnNG_vDnBTA?si=VlLgBvplQ2kBlME8

06/04/2026

Set among 1,200 acres of Adirondack forest, this facility was designed to support learning and connection to the outdoors year-round.

As part of a design-build team, Beardsley provided full-service architecture and engineering services for a new dining hall and test kitchen at the Oswegatchie Educational Center, which is owned and operated by the New York Future Farmers of America Leadership Training Foundation, Inc.

Featuring a bright, vaulted dining hall, a certified test kitchen and food science lab, classrooms, a multipurpose room for meetings and educational sessions, and expansive porches overlooking the lake, the facility supports everything from meals and conferences to hands-on educational programs.

Featuring a bright, vaulted dining hall, a certified test kitchen and food science lab, classrooms, a multipurpose room for meetings and educational sessions, and expansive porches overlooking the lake, the facility supports everything from meals and conferences to hands-on educational programs.

The project serves campers, students, educators, and visitors year-round, and has created a welcoming environment where learning, leadership, and connection to the outdoors can be enjoyed as a community.

05/29/2026

"We love the renovation. It has completely changed the way we operate" - North Country Savings Bank Staff Member

The completed photos are back! Take a look at the incredible transformation of this bank. Swipe through to see the before and after ➡

Pc: Michael Martineau

05/29/2026

Congratulations to one of our own, Megan Litzenberger, on graduating from the Leadership Cayuga Class of 2026! 👏

We’re proud to see her take part in a program dedicated to fostering leadership and strengthening communities through collaboration, service, and connection. Leadership Cayuga continues to build a network of individuals committed to making a meaningful impact across the region, and we’re excited to see Megan bring that experience back to our team and community.

05/26/2026

Join us in giving our summer interns a warm welcome on their first day!

We’re excited to have them on the team and can’t wait to see what they learn and contribute this summer. Welcome to Beardsley! ☀️

05/21/2026

Can you imagine designing something meant to last seven generations?

That question guided our team while working the master planning process at Generations Park for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe.

In Episode 1 of our new series, Site Stories, we share our design process and what it means to plan for generational change.

Watch the full video below. 👇

Can you imagine designing something meant to last seven generations...

05/19/2026

Come with us to a commercial photoshoot at North Country Savings Bank in Canton, NY 📸

This project is almost unrecognizable from what it was before. Keep an eye out for the finished before and after photos!

📸 Michael Martineau

05/16/2026

A peek inside the guest house of an Adirondack Great Camp. 👀 We paired rustic details with bright, white walls to make the space feel both crisp and cozy. Tucked along the lake, it’s the perfect spot for their guests to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

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