DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Paul Pellicani
Paul Pellicani, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP is a licensed Architect, founder and principal of the firm architect’s LOFT in Glen Cove, Long Island. His firm provides a varied scope of service – residential, commercial, interiors and construction management. Paul’s passion is architecture and design, and he has been practicing Architecture for more than twenty years. The office has completed numerous successful projects throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, as well as the five boroughs, which have contributed positively to the encompassing communities.
Recognized by the American Institute of Architects, Paul was the recipient of the Annual Educator’s Award -- one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades. He has penned several articles on home improvement for publications including North Shore Home Improver, in addition to speaking before major audiences at events such as the Suffolk County Home Improvement Show and the Long Island Real Estate Investor’s Association. Paul has also been featured as an expert in his field in important media, including The New York Times Real Estate section and on WOR’s “The Home Show” talk radio program, as well as WALK Radio's "The Home Show" broadcasted here in New York. In addition, several of his projects were featured in a recent episode of the hit television series, “Law & Order.”
As an educator, Paul has been successfully teaching the course he developed, “Ask the Architect,” as part of the continuing education program at schools throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties for the past several years. Through this invaluable class, Paul enlightens and informs literally hundreds of interested consumers about the building and remodeling process.
Also an artist, Paul works to further the concept of infusing architecture with an artistic sensibility. A member of The Artist’s Group on Long Island, Paul’s original drawing was selected in the competition, “Art in Architecture,” which called for new works inspired by some of the areas most interesting, historic properties. In the coming year, Paul will be one of four featured artists in “Art Under Glass,” a unique display of art installations at the Tilles Center’s new glass atrium space.
Paul is a lifelong resident of New York and takes great pride in his community as an active member of industry organizations and professional associations including:
It is Paul’s intention to utilize his specialized knowledge and years of experience to create unique spaces that reflect the honest values and personal expressions of his clients. His design ethic strives to capture the individual nature of each project and gracefully express its essence through the combination of space, light, shadow and program. Rather than having form simply follow function, Paul’s quest is to marry form and function, bringing to fruition the creative vision, the aesthetic ideal and, ultimately, the optimal space.