Practice

We create spaces that connect.
Rooted in your story, we design environments—from private homes to public spaces—that connect people and enrich communities.

Based in Buffalo, NY, and active across the Great Lakes region, our architectural studio partners with individuals, organizations, and institutions who are building with intention—whether shaping a home, a public space, or a neighborhood.

We blend creative strategy with building traditions to create environments that foster social connection, ecological resilience, and a sense of belonging. From adaptive reuse to new construction, our small, committed team thrives in transitional landscapes—urban and rural—where thoughtful design can make a lasting difference.

At Arch&Type, we begin with curiosity and care, crafting homes, places, and experiences that grow from our clients’ stories and serve their communities for years to come.

Value Positions

Curious by Design

• Like your favorite architect
  We believe creativity is a process of discovery.
  We lead with questions, not assumptions.
  To us, great architecture is applied philosophy—rooted in ideas, realized through craft.

Verdant by Nature

• Like a master gardener
  We design in partnership with the Earth.
  We think across seasons and generations.
  Resilient, responsive, and regenerative—our work adapts and endures.

Act with Heart

• Like a good friend
  We lead with empathy and listen with intention.
  We believe honesty builds trust, and trust builds great spaces.
  Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

Think Local

• Like a just mayor
  We design to strengthen neighborhoods and nurture civic life.
  Equity is a starting point, not an afterthought.
  We steward every project with care, creativity, and purpose.

Arch&Type is led by Seth Amman—an architect, community builder, and educator committed to design that matters.
Based in Buffalo, NY, Seth brings a cross-disciplinary approach to architecture, urban design, and nonprofit collaboration—developing place-based strategies that strengthen neighborhoods and elevate everyday life. His work spans building design, public space initiatives, and creative campaigns that connect people and places.

In addition to practice, Seth teaches at the University at Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning, where he fosters the next generation of civic-minded designers. A registered architect in New York State, he leads Arch&Type through collaboration—with clients, artists, civic leaders, and builders—believing that impactful design is always a shared effort.