Philosophy
Founded in 1976 by the firm’s namesake, M.J. Macaluso & Associates Architects provides design and consulting services in architecture, planning and interior design along with construction administration and project management services. For over 35 years the firm has created unique and award-winning solutions for diverse projects throughout an ever-broadening spectrum of site, scale and scope. It is this diversity that informs the growth and collective experience of the firm and inspires each project-specific design response.
The opportunities presented by such a range of work inspire an office with uncompromising belief in the creative process and an emphasis on collaboration across the firm’s different studios. From the practical to the fantastic, M. J. Macaluso & Associates demands passion and performance in their contributions to the built environment.
The creative diversity of the firm is mirrored by consistent attention to project management and delivery systems. At the core of the firm’s philosophy for success is the understanding that architecture is at once, both art and object; vision and service; passion and practice; with physical and financial consequences that make the process integral to the achievement of the product. Firm leadership is committed to a culture of consistent communication systems and protocols throughout the project delivery process that enable informed clients and aligned expectations. Rigorous quality control ensures that the coordinated work of the firm’s specialty technicians and industry veterans effectively supports the project vision, and is further evidenced in the firm’s commitment to its execution in the contract administration process.
Believing that architects must by definition be stewards of both the environment and economic interest of the project, M.J. Macaluso & Associates maintains a tradition of pragmatic sustainable practice, embracing the needs of our clients with those of our surroundings through the use of emerging technologies and time tested best practices. The firm’s maintains several LEED accredited Professionals with an active focus on Sustainability.
Passionately committed to finding harmony in the creative artistry and analytical execution of the business of architecture, MJ Macaluso & Associates strives to respond to the needs of our clients by providing both a successful experience as well as end-product. The foundations for this success are collaborative creativity supported by clear and consistent communication, comprehensive research and analysis, uncompromising construction administration, critical industry relationships and careful attention to the interests of our clients and the public we serve.
The practice currently holds active licenses in 14 states, including New York, Florida and California.
New York New Jersey Connecticut California Florida Illinois Rhode Island | New Hampshire Maryland Massachusetts Pennsylvania The District of Columbia Texas Maine |
Additionally, the firm maintains national strategic alliances through industry leadership at the highest levels of the profession, allowing for constant access to “on-the-ground” information throughout the country.
Leadership
The firm is led by founding partner Michael J Macaluso, FARA, AIA, NCARB; Keith M. Lucas ARA, AIA, LEED AP; and Ryan Scipione ARA, AIA. Each unique in their creative perspectives, their shared philosophy to the practice of architecture, on which the firm was founded, has resulted in a diverse gallery of award-winning projects, a reputation of service and experience, a professional culture of performance and collaboration, and an ever-expanding and enthusiastic knowledge base moving the firm into the future.
