M.J. Macaluso & Associates, Architects

The 2011 Sean F. Mellon Memorial Architectural Scholarship

MJM&A — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:04:33 +0000

New York,NY, October 28, 2011 – The New York Council of the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) hosted a gala luncheon, at the UN Millennium Plaza Hotel, presenting the first annual Sean Mellon Memorial Architectural Scholarship to Ms. Lauren Friedrich from theUniversityofFlorida. Through her academic achievements, recommendations from peers and faculty, and body of work, Lauren was selected from a distinguished field of applicants from around the nation.

Funded by the National SARA Education Fund, this year’s inaugural scholarship program proudly assembled a Board of Governors and committed donors that will direct and maintain the Sean F. Mellon Memorial Architectural Scholarship for years to come. Ceremonies were concluded with an emotional presentation by Sean’s father, Raymond T. Mellon, Esq. and the presentation of the Scholarship by New York Council President Professor Paul King, ARA and Vice President Keith M. Lucas, ARA.

For furtherinformation contact:

Michael J. Macaluso, FARA

212-355-6555.

MJM+A Design Studio Launches YouTube Channel

MJM&A — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:09:21 +0000

Manhattan, NY, Monday the 07^th of March 2011.

MJM+A Design Studio is launching its new YouTube architectural channel. The channel is currently active and will post new material weekly.

In our inaugural clip Michael J. Macaluso AIA, FARA Principal of M. J. Macaluso & Associates Architects along with Randhy Rodriguez, designer and film maker, will broadcast in video format a running discussion documenting architecture, art, events, and news. The purpose of this YouTube channel is to excite people about architecture and maintain a dialogue within the architectural community.

Moreover, YouTube members and subscribers of MJM+A Design Studio channel may interact and share their ideas by leaving their comments for discussion based on “comment question” which will follow at the end of each video.

We at MJM+A Design Studio encourage all to stay active and informed of what is happening within the profession. MJM+A Design Studio invites you to subscribe to our YouTube channel and receive notice of every new post.

You will find us on www.youtube.com/user/MJMAdesignstudio.

MJM+A, Architects Congratulates Ryan P. Scipione, One of the First “New Years” Architects in New York State for 2011.

MJM&A — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:52:21 +0000

Manhattan, NY, Tuesday the 4th of January. The beginning of the New Year found Ryan P. Scipione as one of the first registered architects licensed in the State of New York for 2011. Mr. Scipione is a Graduate from Keene State College’s Honors Architecture Program, and holds a B.S. degree in Architectural Engineering. Mr. Scipione has been a respected associate with M. J. Macaluso & Associates, Architects for the past ten years. Mr. Scipione currently performs as a Senior Project manager and has worked on some of the largest projects undertaken by the firm.

His determination illustrates the strong work ethic he possesses, and more reason why MJM+A is proud to announce to the world Mr. Scipione’s accomplishment. Thank you for being a loyal and key employee to our success.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

MJM&A — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:19:31 +0000

Michael Macaluso AIA, FARA to Attend as Juror this Thursday

MJM&A — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:50:19 +0000

Brooklyn, NY, Thursday the 16^th of December, Michael Macaluso AIA, FARA has been selected to participate as part of the jury for the Senior Urban Design Studio taught by Prof. Maldonado and Prof. Kevin Hom at the New York City College of Technology. Prof. Maldonado and Prof. Hom will be entertaining a small panel of jurors composed of Michael J. Macaluso AIA, FARA, principal at MJM&A Architects, Shelley Smith PHD, AIA, chairperson of the Architectural Technology Department at NYCCT, Hagen Scutt, Senior Architect at Der Scutt and Tamar Kisilevitz from Scarano Architects. The jury will be reviewing the redesign of three large parcels of land along the highline between 18^th and 21^st Street for an Urban Design Studio.

Mr. Macaluso is an active member of the Board of Advisers to NYCCT and frequently enjoys the opportunity to contribute in the academic arena and development of students.

Keith M. Lucas AIA, LEED AP to Attend as Juror this Wednesday

MJM&A — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:45:42 +0000

Brooklyn, NY, Wednesday the 15^th of December, Mr. Lucas frequently gets the opportunity to attend as juror in the academic world and enjoys observing and evaluating students work. Most recently, he had the honor sitting-in on thesis review at the New York City College of Technology. He and fellow jury had the opportunity to review a variety of projects at select sites throughout the five boroughs. Additionally, Mr. Lucas was invited to participate in the review of a Boutique Hotel Design Studio, given his particular experience and interest in this building typology.

Keith M. Lucas Presented as New Vice President of the Executive Board of SARA

MJM&A — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:47:57 +0000

Manhattan, NY, Wednesday the 15th of December – Keith Montgomery Lucas, ARA, AIA, LEED AP will be presented as the new Vice President of the Executive Board to the Society of American Registered Architects’ New York Council during SARA’s annual party at the Häfele showroom. This Wednesday December 15^th. The celebration will begin at 5:30pm and is open to all SARA/NY members, friends and industry colleagues. Drinks and fine foods will be graciously provided by Häfele, along with visual presentations highlighting SARA/NY’s 2010 events. Mr. Lucas, and fellow members of the Executive Board, will present goals and agenda items for the upcoming year.

M. J. Macaluso & Associates, Architects congratulates Frank A. Szatkowski

MJM&A — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:25:33 +0000

Manhattan, NY, Wednesday the 15th of December – M. J. Macaluso & Associates, Architects congratulates Frank A. Szatkowski for his recent recognition as a newly elected member of the Board of Directors to New York Council of the Society of American Registered Architects (S.A.R.A.). Mr. Szatkowski, and his new leadership position within the organization will be presented during the SARA/NY Council’s annual holiday party, this Wednesday December 15^th at the Häfele showroom on Madison Park in Manhattan.

MJM&A Partner Recognized as Leader in the Profession

MJM&A — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:05:14 +0000

The offices of M.J. Macaluso & Associates Architects is proud to announce the election of partner Keith Montgomery Lucas, AIA LEED AP+ to Vice President of the Executive Board of the New York Council of the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA). Having been active with the society for several years, Mr. Lucas was nominated and elected to the Board of Directors in 2009 and in October of 2010 has been elected to the position of Vice President. The Society of American Registered Architects is one of the only professional organizations representing architects on a national scale, with the New York chapter holding a pivotal position in the national arena. Through his position on the Executive Board for SARA, Mr. Lucas has also been named delegate for the Architects Council of New York on which he currently serves, and shall remain for 2011. The ACNY is chartered to represent the voice of the profession within the City of New York by serving as a central voice for New York’s disparate professional organizations, and a direct pipeline to the government for the profession. Mr. Lucas’s achievements and respect within the profession to date are only the beginning of what we expect will be a long career of leadership in the field for the young partner of one of the City’s most prominent boutique firms.

M. J. Macaluso & Associates, Architects gets Recognition at SARA National Awards

MJM&A — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:24:50 +0000

M. J. Macaluso & Associates, Architects were recently honored by the National Society of American Registered Architects, SARA for their superior achievement and professional design excellence in the stunning redevelopment of “6 East 45^th Street” in Midtown Manhattan. This award represents the first national recognition of design excellence for the project, which has already received recognition within the region. The Society of American Registered Architects represents one of only two national organizations of architectural practitioners. Their annual Celebration of Architecture and Design took place at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel in Philadelphia, PA on October 8, 2010, which representatives of the firm attended.