Black River Systems Expands

A local high tech company plans expansion in downtown Utica. Bonacci Architects is working closely with Black River System (BRS) executives preparing preliminary designs for the company's expansion into a three-story building adjacent to their current offices. Following a code analysis and feasibility study performed by Bonacci Architects, BRS retained the firm to continue with the preliminary design phase. BRS hopes to complete facade renovations and completely renovate a tleast one floor for their current growth. The longer vision for the adjacent structure is to eventually occupy all the upper floors with new offices for employees as well as development of a rooftop terrace and wellness center in the basement level. The first floor will be developed for a retail or food service tenant. This mixed-use approach is consistent with the City of Utica's vision for downtown re-development.