Statuary & Water Features

Keeping Ancient

Craftmanship Alive

Because sculpture is at the heart of BAC’s artistic practice, we can start from scratch in conceptualizing the perfect focal point for your garden or home.

Whether it be a fountain, statue, classical vases, or an augmentation of existing architecture, we can combine elements of historic ornamentation or hand-sculpt an original piece for the most contemplative spaces in your dwelling.

Continue below to see a small sampling of past work .

Close-up of a Roman-style statue's torso with ornate armor skirt and detailed chest engravings.

  • Whether its replicating a specific piece or restoring a historic work, we can recommend a course of action that may include cleaning or resculpting certain elements.

    If you, your commissioned artist, or your interior designer have an idea for a original sculpture, we can aid in the fabrication process, specifying the right material for your application.

  • Designing a custom fountain is not only a matter of choosing the right combination of ornament to reflect the appropriate architectural style for the space, but is a matter of designing a piece over which water flows beautifully, both visually and auditorily.

    Schedule a design consultation to discuss how we can collaborate to bring your vision to life!

  • Vases, urns, pedestals, altars, light posts, entry gates, finials and more.

    Schedule a design consultation today to see how we can enhance your garden or courtyard.

Luxurious mansion with ornate architecture, centered fountain, landscaped garden, red-tiled roof, and classical design elements.
Stone gargoyle dog statue on a brick building with trees in the background.
Winged lion statue on pedestal near brick building
A large outdoor sculpture of an angel with wings, holding a sword aloft. The angel is dressed in classical armor, featuring intricate decorative patterns, and stands on a base. The background includes scaffolding and a building with a corrugated metal facade.
Statue of an angel with wings holding a sword

St. Michael

Sculptural collaboration between BAC, Leonid Lysy, Alex Tsalihkin, and Don Parino. Commissioned by a local property owner for a memorial garden, commemorating first responders.

Hand-sculpted in clay, digitally enlarged to form a rough armature, sculpted in plasticene clay, and cast in GFRC for a long lasting, timeless finish.

Close-up of a detailed marble statue's torso depicting a Roman-style armor with ornate designs.
Sculpture of a classical bust with reference photos in the background
Close-up of a statue's hand holding a rectangular object, possibly a book, with detailed carved textures.
Statue of an angel with wings and a sword, standing on a decorative pedestal.
Rooftop of a historic brick building with cat sculptures
White gargoyle statue with a horse-like head on a building corner, blurred greenery in the foreground.
Gargoyle on a brick building rooftop.

Butler House

A century of history was almost lost, but we brought it back to life. The original gargoyles, made from sheet metal, were over 100 years old and badly damaged. We studied the remaining pieces and what the intent was where pieces were missing. You could still see the solder lines and the meticulous artistry of bending metal to create sculpture.

Today, using sheet metal would be impractical, so we turned to a polymer-modified plaster that mimics the feel of corian while offering the sculpting flexibility of traditional plaster. The result? A durable, weather-resistant material that preserves the artistry of the past while ensuring longevity for the future.

White dragon sculpture on brick building roof under clear sky with tree branches.
A gargoyle sculpture perched on the edge of a brick building roof, set against a cloudy sky with trees in the background.
Stone fountain with a wall-mounted spout and round basin, green foliage background.
Wall-mounted stone water feature with a minimalist design, including a small spout and water flowing into a basin.

Water Features

We’ve designed and fabricated water features for residences, hotels, restaurants, and for one-time event uses.

We’ll start with your design or inspiration photos and develop a concept and drawing, keeping the aesthetics and sound of water flow in mind.

Elegant outdoor water fountain with decorative sculptures, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and blooming flowers, set in a garden with tall trees in the background.
Elegant mansion with a grand entrance, ornate architecture, and a central fountain surrounded by manicured gardens.

Lions of Buffalo

A collection of lions, sculpted by artists at BAC, primarily located throughout Buffalo.

  • Stone lions statues at entrance of building with brick walls
  • Stone sculpture of a winged lion on a pedestal, positioned outside a building with brick and stone exterior.
  • Stone lion sculpture on a post with a lantern, surrounded by trees and pink flowers.
  • Stone lion statue in front of a brick building with ivy

Material Introduction

At Buffalo Architectural Casting, we celebrate the inherent beauty and unique character found in natural variations within our cast products. Each piece we create tells its own story, distinguished by subtle differences in texture, shade, and pattern that are the hallmark of genuine craftsmanship. These variations are not imperfections; they are the essence of authenticity and individuality, ensuring that every product is a one-of-a-kind work of art. By embracing these natural distinctions, we deliver architectural elements that add depth, personality, and timeless elegance to any space, reflecting the true artistry of nature and the skill of our artisans. We can create a custom finish to perfectly suit your artistic vision.

  • Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) is a lightweight cast material typically used to create replacement units for sculptural terracotta and limestone.

    BAC differs from other cast mantel fabricators in that we cast in lightweight GFRC rather than in solid cast stone. Our finished product is less than an inch thick, and weighs only about 15lbs per square foot. With the feel and appearance of natural stone. GFRC offers superlative durability and longevity.

    GFRC can be fabricated to achieve a wide variety of finishes. Buffalo Architectural Casting does not maintain stock finish colors/textures for GFRC (Restoration), as each restoration project necessitates a custom color and texture match. Mix designs can be developed to achieve a finish which replicates terracotta, natural stone, cast stone, and other historic materials.

  • Limestone is one of the oldest building materials in the world. GFRC was originally conceived as a higher preforming replacement for limestone on historic buildings.

    Smooth, with minimal variation in color. Rough to the touch. Sleek.

  • The Ancient Romans mined Travertine for building temples, monuments, and aqueducts.

    BAC uses as semi-dry GFRC mix to create natural Travertine texture.

    Pitted to the touch, with variation in color. Warm. Dramatic.

Close-up of beige textured concrete wall
Close-up of a textured white wall surface.
Close-up of beige textured surface resembling sand
Close-up of beige textured sand surface

1a. Crema Limestone

2a. Bianco Limestone

3a. Grigio Limestone

4a. Natural Limestone

Close-up of a rough beige concrete wall texture
Close-up of a textured white plaster wall surface with small imperfections and irregularities.
Close-up of textured concrete wall with small holes and irregularities.
Close-up of rough textured white wall surface with irregular patterns.

1b. Crema Travertine

2b. Bianco Travertine

3b. Grigio Travertine

4b. Natural Travertine

Indoor decor with potted plant and black lamp on a mantel

Schedule a Design Consultation Today!

To get started on your hand crafted piece, schedule a consultation with one of our designers.  Here’s the process:

  • Send us inspiration and precedent. This can be in the form of a photo, sketch, or even rough dimensions. To give us an idea of what we can do to bring your ideas to life.

  • We’ll draft a concept, a few shop drawings, along with pricing.  You will select your finish, and we will provide samples curated to your vision while making tweaks until you are satisfied.

  • You approve the final design, sign a proposal and submit a deposit.  We get to work.

  • Our team of experienced craftspeople sculpt models, make molds, and cast your pieces with warmth in every detail.

    We will keep you up to date with photos of our progress. Once complete we will ask for final payment.

  • We ship your finished product to your door, and provide an installation guide to your contractor.  We’re available weekdays 8:00am - 4:00pm to answer any questions or concerns you may have.