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Our
professional staff of architects, interior designers and planners has an
established reputation for providing the exceptional, personal service
expected of a local firm, while drawing upon the same leading-edge
technology and resources of a national firm.
We work closely with each of our clients to discover
opportunities and unique solutions. We consider our process inclusive and
collaborative; partners in a working relationship built on trust and
credibility. This business relationship has fostered our most successful
outcomes.
Our team at Baldassano Architecture is strengthened by
the diversity of its members. We are made up of qualified, versatile design
specialists who use the latest technology available for project design and
production. Through our professional development and quality assurance
initiatives, we produce accurate, high quality drawings and construction
documents in a quick and efficient manner. Our presentations provide
clients with the capabilities needed to visualize the project from the
conceptual design phase through to the final design; working closely at
every phase.
Our Team
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Charles A. Baldassano, AIA, Founding Partner
Charlie is the founder and president of Baldassano
Architecture and continues to bring over 40 years of experience to the
administration, design and oversight of the practice. He is a seasoned
architect with more than 3,500 commissioned projects in many different
areas of design including commercial, institutional and recreational. In
2006, Charlie received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American
Institute of Architects. His altruistic endeavors include fundraising
efforts as committee chairman, member and advisor for the following
organizations: Federation of Organizations, Suffolk County
Community College,
American Heart Association, Transitional Services of New York for Long
Island (TSLI), Association for the Help of Retarded Children, Victims
Information Bureau of Suffolk and the YMCA of Long Island.
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Alexander Badalamenti, AIA, Partner
Alex is responsible for firm management, leadership and
quality assurance of projects. With over 20 years experience in
architectural design, his work can be seen across Long Island, New York
City and abroad. His design work is not limited to one area of practice.
For Alex, the integrity of the project supersedes its category. In
addition to his diverse catalogue, he has done amazing work with high-end
private residences in New York City, Long
Island and New England. He enjoys
working with complex architectural structures that ultimately compliment
their surroundings. As a resident of Long Island,
Alex is dedicated to its local community. He has a sincere interest in
buildings of historic significance and landmark status. Pair that with
his boundless knowledge of state-of-the-art building materials and
systems and the outcome is purposeful designs that keep these communities
connected to their roots.
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Thomas Cromer, Chief Financial Officer, Partner
Tom is responsible for the financial, IT,
administrative and human resource areas of the firm. With more than 25
years of extensive financial management experience in the consulting and
architectural services industry, his expertise has provided the firm the
strength to expand and position for future growth.
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Charles (Chad) S. Baldassano, Associate,
Designer, 3-D Modeling
Chad has been working with Baldassano Architecture for
almost a decade in the area of 3-D modeling, design and many other
computer programs. He graduated from Roger
Williams University
in Rhode Island
and possesses an impressive knowledge of the latest technological
advancements in the field. He is proficient in Autodesk: Autocad desktop
and 3-D Studio Viz; Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator and Premier (video
editing); Microsoft PowerPoint which he uses to develop audio/visual
presentations.
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Michael Messina, AIA, Senior Associate
As Senior Associate at Baldassano Architecture, Michael
Messina’s expertise in the area of Project Management not only
benefits the clients' projects, but also the overall success of the firm.
He is skilled in the administration and coordination of project design,
drawings, scheduling, monitoring, budgeting and staffing. Those skills
matched with his proactive and professional consulting practices yields
an outcome of satisfied clients and contractors. Michael’s work can
be seen throughout Long Island and part of New York City. One of many notable
projects that Michael has managed is the expansion of St. Anthony’s
High School in South Huntington
including a new athletic field house, a performing arts theatre, several
laboratories and a brand new chapel.
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Richard Labanowski, Senior Associate
As Senior Associate at Baldassano Architecture, Richard
Labanowski uses his extensive knowledge of building materials, systems
and specifications, to serve as Senior Project Manager on a variety of
complex building projects. Richard has been a member of several
well-respected architectural design firms on Long Island and in New York City
throughout the course of his career. It is through this tenure and his
knowledge of the entire building process and consulting responsibilities
that Richard is recognized as a leader on our team.
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Brian Franco, Project Architect
Brian has been part of the Baldassano Architecture team
for over 5 years. His roster includes high-end telecom, higher education,
health care, industrial and recreational facilities. In addition to his
project architect responsibilities, Brian takes on the roles of CAD
Technical Coordinator and 3D Modeler.
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Timothy Ganetis, Designer
As designer at Baldassano Architecture, Timothy Ganetis works on projects that vary in
scale and complexity. His acute knowledge of current design trends and
historical precedents contribute to the creation of new buildings that
respect the architectural heritage of the area. His craft is both
technical and aesthetic.
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