Frank S. Ziolkowski, R. A. , founder and Principal of Zaxis Architectural, P. C. began his career in 1976 as an office intern at a downtown architectural firm. While working in the industry, he earned his architectural degree from the University at Buffalo by attending evening courses for ten consecutive years. Frank received his N.Y.S. architectural license in 1991, earned national accreditation from the National Council of Architectural Registration Board in 2000 and is currently licensed to practice architecture in six states.

Frank is also active in the local Buffalo community, presently serving the American Red Cross Buffalo Regional Chapter as Chair of the Clement Trustees.

Douglas H. Hutter, A.I.A., Senior Architect, began his career in 1988 upon receiving his Masters of Architecture degree from the University at Buffalo.  Doug is highly experienced in all phases of the design process and is responsible for the coordination and delivery of many of the firms’ projects.

Doug is also very involved with community activities and causes.  He is the current Vice-Chair of the Village of Hamburg Historic Preservation Commission.

Anastasiya Hancharyk, Project Designer is a native of Belarus who has earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Architecture from the Belarus National Technical University in Minsk, Belarus’ most prestigious technical university.  While studying in Belarus, Anastasiya was one of five students to travel to Nida, Lithuania to participate in the 36^th European Architecture Students Assembly.  There they worked to create a series of social gathering spaces, paying homage to the regions’ notable sand and forest terrain characteristics.

Anastasiya has over eight years of commercial and residential architectural and interior design experience.  She has worked in New York City and most recently Western New York and has completed IDP requirements to be eligible to pursue New York State licensure.

Anastasiya will be responsible for work on the firms’ private and public commercial projects.

Scott Ranick, Interior Designer possesses a BFA degree in Interior Design with a minor in Graphic Design from Villa Maria College.  Scott directs the firms’ interior design efforts while pursuing his NCIDQ certification and licensure.  Scott also holds certifications in both Historic Preservation & Restoration and Furniture Design.