
Founder/ Registered Architect
giona@paolercioarch.com
716.261.5020
Giona Paolercio, AIA
With over 25 years of experience in the field of architecture, I bring a depth of knowledge and a thoughtful, collaborative approach to every project. My work spans a range of project types and scales, shaped by years spent working in diverse, multidisciplinary teams and continually adapting to the rapid evolution of design technology.
As the founder and sole practitioner of this independent architectural consultancy, I offer direct, personalized service with the insight of a seasoned professional. My approach is rooted in attentive listening, empathy, and a commitment to understanding the unique goals of each client. Whether working with individual owners, developers, or larger teams, I strive to create architecture that is both meaningful and lasting.
Approach
- Adaptability to Technology: I continuously integrate emerging tools and platforms into my workflow—whether BIM, visualization, or project coordination software—to improve efficiency, precision, and communication across project teams.
- Collaborative Practice: Having worked extensively with engineers, contractors, planners, and specialists, I understand the value of strong interdisciplinary collaboration. I contribute with clarity, initiative, and respect for the broader team goals.
- Compassionate Listening: Every successful project begins with understanding. I listen carefully to clients, stakeholders, and end users to ensure that the design process is aligned with their needs and aspirations.
- Enduring Design Values: My goal is to produce architecture that resonates with its context, serves its users long into the future, and reflects a shared vision between client and architect.
Services
As an independent consultant, I offer flexible, contract-based services tailored to support firms, developers, and private clients. Services include:
- Schematic Design & Concept Development
- Construction Documents and Specifications
- Project Coordination & Team Integration
- BIM Modeling & Documentation
- Quality Control / Peer Review
- Owner’s Representative Services
- Construction Monitoring
- Design Consultation & Feasibility Studies
- Adaptive Reuse and Historic
I work as a 1099 contractor and can easily integrate into existing project teams or contribute as an external advisor.
Projects

1111 Elmwood Condominiums
Luxury Condominiums, New Construction
Description: Mixed Use Development includes underground parking and retail spaces at street level.
Status: Built and partially occupied

Buffalo State Sports Complex
300,000 SF Collegiate and public Sports Facility
Description: 300,000 SF facility to house multilane track, soccer field, courts, weight room, training facility, retail and other amenities. Baseball diamond with bleachers.
Status: Unbuilt.

US Customhouse
Historic Preservation of circ 1880’s Customhouse, received NYS grant for “Seven to Save”.
Description: Rehabilitate and preserve The US Customhouse at the Whirlpool Suspension Bridge, Niagara Falls, NY
Status: Built and occupied – Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center & port of entry primary inspections station.

Mohawk Ramp Development
Mixed use, Mid-rise affordable housing with parking and retail
Description: Design submission response to City of Buffalo RFP. Rehabilitate existing parking ramp, add parking levels, and a modern glass 200-unit affordable housing tower.
Status: Unbuilt

New Amtrak Station
Multi-modal Transportation Center, Train Station, New Construction
Description: New bridge over main street, track re-alignment, 40,000 SF Amtrak station and glass atrium addition to the US Customhouse, Niagara Falls, NY
Status: Built and operates daily

Riverworks District
Adaptive Reuse, Historic Tax Credits, Brownfield Cleanup Program, Affordable Housing
Description: 1 million SF, Elevated hockey rinks & Event center, a gym and therapy suite for spinal cord injury and adaptive sports, hotels, condos, and apartments, Buffalo, NY
Status: Site Design and Concept Development, estimating

Mason Street Lofts
Adaptive Reuse, Historic Tax Credits, Market rate housing
Description: Convert 50,000 sf of warehouse space to 40 Loft Apartments, Buffalo, NY
Status: Schematic design

Silo City American Mill Conversion
Adaptive Reuse, Mixed use Affordable Housing, Historic Tax Credits, Brownfield Cleanup Program
Description: Convert a 250,000 SF 8-story Historic grain mill to 168 loft apartments and 40,000 sf retail, Buffalo, NY
Status: Built & partially occupied
Let's work together
If you're seeking an experienced architectural consultant who combines technical rigor with thoughtful communication and adaptive strategies, I’d love to hear from you. I’m available for short- or long-term engagements and happy to discuss how I can contribute to your next project.
Additional details on highlighted projects and other projects produced and developed, along with roles, references, and chronology are available upon request.
As pertains to the project images above, below is an itemization of Project roles, and credit to companies where work was designed, produced, and managed:
1111 Elmwood Condominiums
Role: Project Architect & Client Manager
Company: Carmina Wood Morris, DPC
Mohawk Ramp Development
Role: Project Architect
Company: Colby Development, LLC
Buffalo State Sports Complex
Role: Project Architect
Company: Carmina Wood Morris, DPC
New Amtrak Station
Role: Project Architect
Company: Wendel
US Customhouse
Role: Project Architect
Company: Wendel
Riverworks District
Role: Project Architect & Client Manager
Company: Colby Development, LLC
Silo City American Mill Conversion
Roles: Project Architect and Construction Monitor
Companies: CWM and Colby
Mason Street Lofts
Role: Project Architect and Client Manager
Company: Paolercio Architecture, PLLC
In addition to what is listed above, Paolercio Architecture, since inception in 2024, has fostered client relationships with several private and not for profit corporations in Western NY, and is in the process of developing designs and plans for various stages of development and scheduled construction. Active works include a Sportsplex facility, 400-meter track and football field, Wellness and therapeutic Center, Affordable Housing, Parking Event Solutions, Tiny Home Design, and various Residential Renovations.