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From Seed to Sale: Cultivating Innovation in Every Corner of the Cannabis Industry
Licensed Professional Architectural Firm Specializing in Cannabis Design
We specialize in:
Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of building a successful cannabis business in New York. From dispensaries and cultivation facilities to processing centers and beyond, we offer comprehensive design and project management services that ensure compliance, optimize functionality, and maximize profitability. Partner with us to bring your vision to life in the Empire State's rapidly expanding cannabis market.
All designs are compliant with the Office of Cannabis Management in New York.
WHO WE ARE
Established in 2021, the VALERE team has a combined 25+ years of professional architectural design experience and is licensed in 15 states. We specialize in cultivation, manufacturing, delivery, and retail dispensary design for the cannabis industry in New York State. VALERE meets the needs of our clients in this rapidly expanding market.
Matthew O'Boyle, RA, AIA
CEO + Founder
James B. Sowell
Vice President
Andrzej Skonieczny
Marketing Manager
Every great project starts with a conversation.
Schedule a 30-minute consultation with our design team to discuss:
Your Vision – Whether it’s a custom home, a renovation, or a commercial project, we’ll take the time to understand your goals and needs.
Your Project Scope – From early ideas to fully developed plans, we’ll explore how our expertise can bring your vision to life.
We typically respond within 1 business day.
Let’s start building something great together.
Hear from others like you
When choosing an architect, it's important to find someone with the experience and the eye for design, and with VALERE, it's the complete package.
Mike Albert, Owner,
Pioneer Valley Trading Co.
OUR DESIGN PROCESS
Every project is a journey—one that brings together vision, expertise, and collaboration.
Our approach is crafted to help you achieve your project goals by guiding you through the complexities of the design process, helping you navigate challenges, and refine your ideas.
Whether this is your first project or one of many, we are committed to making our contribution an enriching part of the experience.
01
DEFINE
Every project starts with a conversation. We take the time to understand the full scope of your project—your wants, needs, and goals. This includes both the practical aspects (size, function, budget) and the broader aspirations for how the space will serve its purpose. By gathering the right information, we lay the foundation for thoughtful, informed decisions for every stage of the design process.
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EXPLORE
This is where ideas take shape. With a clear understanding of the project's goals, we dive into the creative process. In this iterative and dynamic phase, we explore design solutions using a variety of tools—plans, massing models, renderings, mood boards, and context studies. These tools help bring ideas to life, allowing us to refine concepts and visualize how they will function in the real world.
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DEVELOP
We refine the selected concept, preparing detailed drawings that align with your budget and goals. Materials, lighting, and color palettes are finalized, design challenges are addressed, and construction-ready documents are produced. We also collaborate with key consultants and potential builders to ensure a smooth transition into construction.
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DELIVER
With construction documents in hand, we stay actively involved throughout the project buildout. Through site visits and open communication with you, the builder, and the design team; we navigate the construction process, keeping the project aligned with its goals until completion.
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EXPERIENCE
At the end of this journey, the result is more than just a completed project—it’s a space ready to be lived in, worked in, and enjoyed. Seeing that vision explored, developed, and delivered together with you, is why we do what we do. The VALERE team is honored to be a part of every project we take on, and we value the relationships we build along the way - let’s grow together.
WHAT WE DO
RETAIL DISPENSARIES
We'll help you every step of the way. Our team has designed dispensaries & retail spaces from 250 square feet to 5,000+ square feet with start-up budgets to high-end retail experiences for both new construction and renovation projects.
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Boutique
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High-volume
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Curbside pickup
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Online pickup
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Security
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Efficient flow
CULTIVATION FACILITIES
VALERE's specialty! We've worked on over 500,000 square feet of cultivation facilities including greenhouses, hybrid greenhouses, existing warehouses/mill buildings, and new construction using aeroponics, hydroponics, and live soil cultivation systems. If you need an expert, we're at your service.
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New construction
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Renovation
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Tier 1 boutique facilities
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Tier 11 facilities
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1-3 tier flower
MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
The professionals at VALERE have extensive experience in Cannabis Manufacturing Facilities ranging from small 1,000 square feet testing laboratories to 30,000 square feet manufacturing facilities. Let us help you get started.
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Extraction labs
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Commercial kitchens
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Bio labs
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R&D labs
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Testing labs
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Packaging facilities
DELIVERY SERVICE
Whether you're creating a local cannabis delivery company and need a new facility or you're establishing a state-wide delivery network, VALERE knows how to ensure your facility doesn't slow you down.
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Regulatory compliance
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Strategic facility design
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Security-focused
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Shelf-stable storage
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Cold storage
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Freezer storage
CONSUMPTION LOUNGE
A consumption lounge is a place where people can buy and consume cannabis on the premises, similar to a bar or restaurant. These lounges offer a unique experience beyond a traditional bar setting.
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New construction or renovation
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Interior design
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Private consumption rooms
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Regulatory compliance
NEED TO GET LICENSED IN NEW YORK?
Your cannabis business journey starts here. Whether you're sketching out initial ideas or finalizing construction plans, VALERE has the connections and expertise to guide you. Need an architect? Done. Consulting? Consider it handled. Let our extensive network of industry professionals pave the way for your project.
FEATURED WORK
At VALERE Architects, cannabis industry work is what we specialize in. Our cannabis industry projects include cultivation, manufacturing, and retail environments with projects ranging from factory building renovations, to new construction retail facilities.
Whether you are looking to build new, renovate, or a combination of the two, VALERE can assist in your cannabis facility project.
Aurum Botanics
Pemberton, NJ
Carry-On Cannabis
Williamstown, NJ
EMBR Dispensary
Springfield, MA
Greenerside Dispensary
Greenfield, MA
Pioneer Valley Trading Company
Westfield, MA
