Griffith Dardanelli Architects is responsive using our experience to serve clients by identifying and resolving their facility needs, enabling them to meet their goals and objectives.


Contact Us:
670 Franklin Street
Schenectady, New York 12305
Phone: (518) 370-0767
Fax:(518) 370-0769


We view a successful project as one that is a success for all team members as well as the client. This success is communicated to the public and peers to result in an organization that is viewed by others as successful, respectful and honorable.

Our experience encompasses extensive work in all areas of construction such as:

  • - New Construction
  • - Reconstruction of Existing Facilities
  • - Roofing Reconstruction
  • - Site Development
  • - Athletic Facilities
  • - Education Classrooms, Libraries, Support Services
  • - Auditoriums / Lecture Halls
  • - Technology and Computer Facilities
  • - Telecommunications
  • - Culinary / Food Service and Cafeteria Facilities
  • - Acoustical / Musical Projects
  • - Adolescent Group Homes
  • - Physical Accessibility (ADA)

    • The firm has completed projects of all si zes - from under $50,000 to over $27,000,000. We have a thorough understanding of various agencies requirements and procedures, having worked with:

    • - NYS Education Department (SED)- Facilities Planning: Project approvals,
      building aid reviews, etc.
    • - NYS University Construction Fund: Project design and construction administration
    • - NYS Department of Transportation: Permit coordination for construction in D.O.T.
      Right-of-ways
    • - NYS Department of Environmental Conservation: SEQRA reviews, wetlands
      permitting applications
    • - NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation: Project approvals
    • - Adirondack Park Agency: Project approvals for construction within Park limits
    • - NYS Department of State- Codes Divisions: Variance approvals
    • - Office of Mental Health (OMH) - Project approvals
    • - Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) - Project design and approvals
    • - Municipal / County Building Departments
    • - Industrial Code Rule 56 (Asbestos)
    • - Army Corp of Engineers: Site plan, wetland design and approvals.

    GRIFFITH DARDANELLI ARCHITECTS, P.C. has a commitment to education and to the success of local area students - we have made significant commitments (beyond our projects) to help students succeed. These efforts include intensive work with the Business and Education Partnership through the Schenectady Chamber of Commerce, student interns and visits in our office, and working with the SCCC Foundation to support students at the post-secondary level. If an individual shows an interest in architecture, we help to promote their curiosity and provide a firsthand glimpse of the profession.