Phinney Design Group, a multidisciplinary architecture, interior design, green building consulting and construction management firm in Saratoga Springs, celebrates its 10th year of success this month.

To thank its partners, clients, colleagues and staff, the firm is hosting an invitation-only 10-year anniversary celebration Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Saratoga National Golf Club. At the event, Phinney Design Group will unveil an abridged version of an architectural monograph, a compilation of milestone and gateway projects, an explanation of the architecture firm’s design process and the inspiration behind its work.

“We pride ourselves on exceeding the needs and expectations of our clients,” Founder and Principal Michael Phinney said. “It’s been a privilege to be involved with so many unique and impactful projects, forwarding our green efforts and changing the misconceptions about environmentally friendly development. It can be done beautifully.”

A Lake George native, Phinney first realized his passion for environmentally sensitive architecture while attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s School of Architecture.

Founded in 2003, Phinney Design Group has spent the last decade dedicated to incorporating sustainable and environmentally sensitive principles in almost every project. Known for commitment to green technologies and ecological features, Phinney and his staff of 16 professionals have created diverse spaces for municipal, custom residential, commercial and hospitality clients throughout the Northeast. The firm’s reputation continues to grow as one committed to high-quality and aesthetically pleasing buildings and homes.

Phinney Design Group approaches each project holistically, and provides consistent interaction and communication with its clients throughout the entire design and construction process. Much of the firm’s focus is on sustainable and environmentally sensitive construction methods serving residential, commercial and hospitality markets.

The Phinney Design Group portfolio includes Lake George’s Sagamore Resort, the Whitney Viewing Stand at the Saratoga Race Course, the Bio Building at the Wild Center/Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks, Mohonk Mountain House, Double H Hole in the Woods Ranch on Lake Luzerne, Local Union 773 and countless private custom residences. Phinney Design Group even designed its own office space on Beekman Street.

The firm has been honored with a number of awards in recent years, including the Preservation Recognition Award, Adirondack Park Excellence in Design Award, Business Review 40 under 40, NYS American Institute of Architects Merit Award and Small Business Excellence Award.

Phinney expects more interest in green building in the coming years, and believes more home and business owners will continue to explore sustainability. 

--Jennie