The Bank Lofts is the recipient of the 2026 AIA New York State Excelsior Award Merit Award for Historic Preservation!.

Presented by AIA New York State, the Excelsior Awards recognize projects that focuses on design integrity, community integration, resource conservation, and functional resilience. It highlights publicly funded buildings, infrastructure, and public art.

The Bank Lofts transforms a historic building into vibrant new residential space while preserving the architectural character and cultural history of downtown Richfield Springs.