Awards & Publications

Award of Merit: Adaptive Reuse, Historic Ithaca. Firehouse No. 5 (May 7, 2015)

eship Magazine, "eHUB Gaining Momentum."  eHUB (2014)

eship Magazine, "eHUB: Where Cornell Students Do Entrepreneurship."  eHUB (2013)

Architectural Record, “Teaching By Example.” Margaretville Park Pavilion (Nov 2008)

Interior Design Magazine, “Summer School.”   Margaretville Park Pavilion (Nov 2007)

Catskill Mountain News,  Margaretville Park Pavilion (Oct 2007)

Works Summer 01 – Fall 02, Border Crossings: Portable Dining. (2003)

About

FHAL is a boutique woman-owned contemporary architecture firm founded in 2014.  Our focus is on residential and small commercial projects in the Ithaca/Finger Lakes region, encompassing ground-up designs, renovations, and advisory work.

The company name was inspired by its physical location (a renovated historic firehouse) and a passion for integrating unique and modern design aesthetics and materials.

Emily Petrina earned a Bachelor's of Architecture from Cornell University and a Master's of Architecture from Parsons, The New School for Design.  She has a background in High-End Residential and Institutional work. Emily taught architecture design studios at Carnegie Mellon University while cultivating her interest in design-build education and practice.    

Emily is a licensed architect in the state of New York and is a LEED-accredited professional.  She currently serves as a member of the City of Ithaca Planning and Development Board.