Building Amenities

LCo Conference Center - Suite 616

The Conference Center at the Larkin at Exchange Building provides a professional atmosphere for your business needs, as well as up-to-date technology to improve any meeting and presentation.  The LCo Conference Center is comprised of several separate meeting rooms, each designed with a working environment that will make a positive impression on your clients and business associates.

The Larkin at Exchange Concierge will assist you in creating the ideal setting for your business meeting or conference.  Please contact us for assistance in pre-event planning to determine your exact room needs and to select from the wide variety of catering choices that are available for breakfast, lunch and breaks.

Sodexho Inc., the official food service provider for Larkin at Exchange, handles every detail.  You provide the parameters, and they do the rest.  They can create the meeting space ambiance that reflects your company’s message from white glove coffee service to a casual snack; its important that the work atmosphere is both enjoyable and productive.

Our staff will also remain on site during your event to assist you with additional needs as they occur so you may focus on what is important – your meeting.

6th Floor Room Configurations
Seating for: 70 : 66 : 40-44 : 36-44 : 64

Description of Rooms:

Barton Room – a 64′ x 24′ room with a flexible furniture system comprised of 16 - 30″ x 60″ tables and 8 tables 30″ x 48″.  The room will comfortably accommodate 45 seating places with a working table surface for each or 75 auditorium style.  A large white board for presentations is also mounted at the east end of the room.

Martin Room – For a more traditional meeting space the Martin Room provides an upscale professional working environment that is sure to impress.  With a 54″ x 20′ board room table, executive seating for 24, and wood-trimmed document grips, whiteboard and impressive view of the City skyline, you can communicate your message more effectively than ever in a meeting room that reflects your personal style.

Heath Room – This comfortable 84″ diameter round table comfortably seats 8 and provides an intimate atmosphere for your meeting.

See our detailed web site for additional conference room information.

Rental Rates (Monday – Friday)
Normal Business Hours 7:00a-6:00p:

Evening & Weekend Rates Are Specified Below

Barton Room - Maximum charge per day (i.e. 8a-5p) - $375.00

• $375.00 per day (8a-6p)   - or -
  $225.00 ½ day – Maximum 4 hours
• Additional $100.00 each hour after 5p
• Weeknights after 5p – $100.00/hr (2 hour minimum)

• $350.00 per day (8a – 5p)   - or -
  $85.00 per hour – (2 hour minimum)
• Weeknights after 5p – $100.00/hr (2 hour minimum)

Heath Room

• $60.00 per hour – (2 hour minimum)

Weekend Rates (Saturday & Sunday)

• 2 hour minimum - $250.00
• Each additional hour - $100.00/hour

Tenant will be billed within seven (7) days of use of Conference Center
LCo Conference Center will be billed as Additional Rent

See our detailed web site for additional conference center information.

Fitness Center

The Fitness Center Includes:

Treadmills, Ellipticals, Recumbent Bike, Rower, Leg Press, Dumbbells 5-50 lbs, Dumbbell Rack, Incline Bench , Ballet Barre, Ab Roller, Floor Mats

To join the fitness center you must participate in a new member orientation.  When you move in or immediately before - you can contact Tina Cheman via email tinac@workingdowntown.com – to sign up.  Orientations are typically held every other week in the Fitness Center, Suite 610 on the 6th floor.

The orientation is conducted by a licensed, certified personal trainer and you are instructed how the equipment works & how to use it safely.  A brief membership form must be completed by you at the orientation and that form along with a check for the amount specified below dependent upon the membership option you select is processed by our facilities management office.

Usually within one day of the orientation you are issued your electronic access membership card and you can use the center 24/7! 

We now offer the following membership options:

• Diamond Member – This membership gives you all inclusive 24/7 access and the option to join for 1 month ($50), 6 months ($175), 1 year ($345) or 2 years ($500) with a 1 time membership fee of $35.
• Platinum Member – Members have access to the center anytime except 6-8 am, 11:30 am -1:30 pm and 4-5 pm; Monday – Friday. Rates are: 1 Month ($45), 6 Months ($165), 1 Year ($315), 2 Years ($460) with a 1 time membership fee of $30.

See our detailed web site for additional fitness center information.
View the fitness center floorplan.

The Chautauqua CafÉ

Café@GreatSpaceDowntown.com

Open Monday – Friday 7:30a - 3:00p

Something good. Something special.

Tempting. Inviting. Satisfying. That’s what you can look forward to at the Chautauqua Café.  The aroma of fresh coffee, homemade baked goods, gourmet sandwiches and salads, pizzas, and host of other exciting specialties will fill the air inside the Larkin Building at Exchange.

You can start your day with a hot cup of java, a croissant, and the morning paper, while relaxing in our casual lounge area. Or you can gather the whole gang from the office for lunch in our spacious dining area which seats nearly 400. Whether it’s a light bite, a hearty lunch, or picking up one of your favorite candy bars, you’re sure to find just what you want.

Our captivating café is just the beginning. When it comes to the very best in catering, come to us to handle everything right down to the very last detail. From simple office meetings, client lunches, and social gatherings to special occasions, holiday parties, and major events "The Chautauqua Café" is dedicated to providing the quality, service, and excellence that you expect and so much more.

So prepare yourself for something good, something special, and above all, something you can enjoy every day. Join us this September as the doors of the Chautauqua Café swing open to bring you a difference you can taste.

The Chautauqua Café is operated by Sodexho, Inc., an international premier food service company, committed to providing outstanding food and exceptional customer service on every level.

For all your catering needs please contact the Manager of the Chautauqua Café.  See contact information in Chapter 2.

The Chautauqua Café is open to the public, please invite associates, family and friends for a breakfast or lunch meeting or get together.

Catering

Contact the Manager of the Chautauqua Café for any catering needs or questions.  Contact information is located in Chapter 2.  Whether it’s a call for coffee and pastries for six, or sumptuous service for a gala gathering of 1,000, Sodexho is here to cater to your every need.  You will find their menus to be priced competitively, offering the variety and flexibility to meet any budget.  Superb quality, courtesy, professionalism, and attention to detail will always be part of the order for every catered experience. 

Sodexho’s catering experts will be available to assist in planning events.  They will organize the details, put their team into action, delegate tasks, and supervise progress.  They will help plan the menus and other details, and submit their recommendations to the customer for final approval.

For special events, their catering department will be available to coordinate décor, menu, event staffing, and special requirements.  They will work with vendors to rent or purchase any special equipment needed.  For off-site events, they will arrange an inspection of the site to design the back-of-the-house facility and detail the front-of-the-house service needs.

For large events, our many accounts in the area provide a labor pool of experienced, reliable, customer-oriented employees familiar with our high service standards.

Larkin at Exchange does not typically allow outside events such as parties or receptions in the Café or Main Lobby, however, there is the occasional exception.  Contact Donna Kostrzewski if you require further information.

See our detailed web site for additional food service information.

Sweet Home Childcare Center

Childcare@GreatSpaceDowntown.com

The Sweet Home Child Care Facility is run by The Valley Community Association Child Care Center.

Our new, state-of-the-art facility located on the first floor, Suite 130, invites your child to learn, grow and play.  The center was designed with safety and well-being of children in mind.  Large windows fill the classrooms with light.  Bright and colorful children’s artwork is used to decorate, inspire and establish a fun and stimulating environment.  Rooms have been constructed to be spacious and wide open for your child to explore with friends and develop a sense of independence.

The Larkin at Exchange Building itself is one of Buffalo’s historical gems.  In addition to its special architecture and construction features, it is one of the safest buildings in the city.  You can rest assured that your child is in a safe and secure environment.

For more information, please call the Director at 819-2870.

See our detailed web site for additional child care information.      

The Larkin Taxi

The Larkin Taxi, a Platinum Silver 2005 London Executive Sedan, is a campus amenity to assist tenants with easy transportation between the central business district of Buffalo and Larkin District and campus.  The Taxi Driver follows a specific route throughout the day between the District and Niagara Square with stops including Lafayette Square and the Court District. 

Typically the driver takes his round-trip runs from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, leaving LCo campus on the half hour with three convenient stops downtown - Lafayette Square / Niagara Square / Family Court.

The Larkin Taxi driver is equipped with a cell phone so tenants that may need this service but not at the exact scheduled times may call the driver and every reasonable effort will be made by the driver to meet their needs for pick-up or drop-off. 

The Taxi driver is not allowed to venture more than one to two blocks from the pre-assigned route.  The Taxi driver is not allowed to accept cash from riders, rides may only be provided upon evidence of a taxi coupon. 

Every new campus tenant is provided a complimentary book of 10 tickets upon occupancy. 

Ticket books may be purchased for $30.00.  Books include 10 tickets and one ticket is good for a one-way trip.  Contact tinac@workingdowntown.com to purchase additional books or stop by our Facilities Management Offices located on the first floor of the Larkin at Exchange Building.

See our detailed web site for additional Larkin Taxi information.