The Assembly House is a historic Buffalo church transformed by artist and founder Dennis Maher into a “Dreamworld for the Building Arts.” It is a site for the public imagination that instills joy and enthusiasm for the built environment. The project synthesizes many themes of Maher’s work by bringing together art, architecture, design, preservation, and construction while creating an otherworldly destination and center for hands-on learning. Teams of apprentices and students work with tradespeople, designers, architects, and educators to reform the interior while learning skills of building.