Uniland Named 2025 Development Company of the Year by Buffalo Business First

Kevin B. Kirk

Kevin B. Kirk

Director of Planning and Design

As Director of Planning & Design, Kevin Kirk, R.A., leads Uniland’s in-house team of architectural designers, interior designers and space planners. He is responsible for the development of building design concepts, coordination of site master plans, and the creation of construction documents.

Mr. Kirk has more than 20 years of experience in the design industry and has been with Uniland since 2007. His dedication to high performance results have led to many successful leasing contracts and high customer satisfaction.

Prior to joining Uniland, Mr. Kirk was a project manager at Iskalo Development and played a major role in the historic renovation of the Electric Tower in downtown Buffalo.


Affiliations

  • Board Member – University at Buffalo School of Management Alumni Association (UBSOMAA)
  • Board Member – West Seneca Soccer Club (WSSC)

Honors

  • 40 Under 40 Award, Buffalo Business First, 2013

Career Highlights

  • The Delaware North Building, 250 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY
    332,000 sq. ft. 12-story mixed-use project that includes the Delaware North Global Headquarters, The Westin Buffalo, Class A office space, and a six-level, 200,000 sq. ft. parking garage with office and retail at street level
  • Avant, 200 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY
    405,275 sq. ft. 16-story mixed-use, adaptive re-use project that includes an Embassy Suites hotel, Class A office space and luxury residential condominiums
  • The Glen at Sheridan Meadows, Amherst, NY
    76-unit multi-family residential complex
  • The Glen at Perinton Hills, Fairport, NY
    200,600 sq. ft. mixed-use center that includes 123 apartments as well as retail and office space across 11 buildings
  • Citigroup Technology, Inc., Amherst, NY
    263,000 sq. ft. two-building office complex
  • Canisius High School, Buffalo, NY
    70,000 sq. ft. athletic facility and classroom addition

Education

  • B.P.S., Architecture, University at Buffalo
  • M.B.A., University at Buffalo School of Management

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