Nicholas Buccalo, Architect

Current

• Founder at HunterBean Youth Organization
• Principal at NJBAarchitecture
• Principal at The Drawing Studio

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Past

• President at New York Society of Renderers, Inc.
• Project Designer at Hardy Holtzman Pfeiffer Associates
• Designer with Partner Jeff Sydness at Swanke Hayden Connell Architects

• Principal Project Designer & Architect at Philip Johnson and John Burgee Architects
• Project Architect & Designer at Studio Einauldi
• Architect & Designer at Huygens DiMella Schaffer Architects
• Designer at Goody Clancy Associates
• Designer, Illustrator, Draftsperson at Cory Associates
• Designer, Illustrator at Trott and Bean Architects
• Chef at Antonio's Gourmet Rest. and Inn on the Lane Rest.
• Chef at Buccalo Catering, Inc.

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Education

• Harvard University Graduate School of Design
• The Ohio State University
• Sinclair Community College

• Cumberland College
• Bellbrook High School

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Nicholas Buccalo, Architect’s Summary

Mr. Buccalo, Principal and Founder of NJBAarchitecture and The Drawing Studio, specializes in Architecture, Architectural Design and Rendering. Licensed as an Architect in 1989 while working for Philip Johnson & John Burgee Architects, he worked as their principal designer for new national and international projects coming into the office. Past experiences here and at other offices include Lincoln Center, Wexner Center, Carnegie Hall, Victory Theatre, Brisbane Tower, MacArthur Center, Prague Center, and many others. Recent projects under the flagship of NJBAarchitecture includes the South Bend Regional Art Museum, Shamasan Citedel in Saudi Arabia and many mixed use and academic buildings in Shanghai and Beijing, China.

NCARB Certified: http://www.ncarb.com/
Licensed in New York & Massachusetts
Masters of Architecture, Harvard University

For his Architectural Renderering division, The Drawing Studio, its purpose is to provide beautiful renderings that will help get great projects built. In this respect, Mr. Buccalo has always had a positive relationships with Developers, other Architects and project Owners.

Currently, NJBAarchitecture has an association with Philip Johnson Alan Ritchie Architects for international and large scale projects and will provide the umbrella for NJBArchitects and The Drawing Studio.

Nicholas Buccalo, Architect’s Specialties:

Architecture, Design, Rendering, Organization, Leadership.
Other disciplines include: Theory, Technology & Innovation, Music & Composition, Art, Urban Health and betterment & Youth Initiatives.

Nicholas Buccalo, Architect’s Experience

• Founder

  HunterBean Youth Organization

  (Philanthropy industry)

  May 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)

  Primary objective is to provide underprivileged youths and young adults with alternative activities centered around computer technology to give them the tools they'll need to succeed in todays world. Eventually this program will provide community centers situated in low income neighborhoods, thus bridging the gap to technology for more people.

• Principal

  NJBAarchitecture

  (Architecture & Planning industry)

  June 1993 — Present (16 years 7 months)

  NJBArchitects provides Architectural Design, CDs, Admin for Residential, Retail, Commercial, Office and Mixed-Use Projects around the world. Currently NJBA is wrapping up several renovations and additions in New York City.
  
  NJBA is pleased to announce their new association with the internationally reknown architects Philip Johnson Alan Ritchie Architects for future large scale projects.
  
  Mr. Buccalo's expertise is in design and has applied this to a variety of projects ranging from small renovations to multi-billion dollar mixed use urban developments. He understands people, design and architecture and applies only the best principals to every project.
  
  Recent noteworthy projects: South Bend Regional Art Museum design, Dongyin Economical Residential Community, Zhongguncun R & D Center, Harvey Keitel Penthouse, Ji-Lin Condominium Tower.

• Principal

  The Drawing Studio

  (Architecture & Planning industry)

  May 1993 — Present (16 years 8 months)

  Established in 1993, The Drawing Studio is a division of NJBAarchitecture devoted to making beautiful Architectural Illustrations. Mr. Buccalo understands Architecture and Art (with a minor in Art History) and applies the best positive attitude to each rendering to produce the finest results. Making people's dreams a reality gives him the most satisfaction, whether it is for a Developer, Owner or Architect.
  
  The Drawing Studio strives to create beautiful, clear, clean and honest renderings, in order to get building built.

• President

  New York Society of Renderers, Inc.

  (Architecture & Planning industry)

  1999 — 2003 (4 years )

  As President of the New York Society of Renderers, Inc., a society of Architectural Illustrators, Mr. Buccalo accomplished many new initiatives including: emphasizing the society as part of a professional organization, highlighting many individual members, helping those members who needed help, production of the NYSR Portfolio, public out-reach programs, database of information for illustrators, publication of the NYSR Newsletter, Incorporation as a Not-for-Profit organization, development and coordination of 2 society websites and much more. http://www.nysr.com

• Project Designer

  Hardy Holtzman Pfeiffer Associates

  (Architecture & Planning industry)

  December 1992 — May 1993 (6 months)

  Designer and consultant coordinator for the 42nd Street New Victory Theater in Times Square, NYC.

• Designer with Partner Jeff Sydness

  Swanke Hayden Connell Architects

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Architecture & Planning industry)

  April 1992 — December 1992 (9 months)

  During a transitional period for John Burgee Architects, I worked with JBA partner Jeff Sydness who had established a relationship with SHCA before seeking other opportunities. Jeff Sydness later started his own firm Sydness Architects, PC which I periodically consult with on a variety of projects.

• Principal Project Designer & Architect

  Philip Johnson and John Burgee Architects

  (Architecture & Planning industry)

  October 1988 — April 1992 (3 years 7 months)

  As the principal Project Designer for the firm, Mr. Buccalo was given the opportunity to design for many projects around the world including Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall (NYC), America's Exposition Pavilion (NYC), Brisbane Tower (Australia), Check Point Charlie Business Center (Berlin), Prague Center Master Plan, Boyd Medical Center (Houston), Figeroa Office Tower (Los Angeles), Capitol Mall Office & Hotel Tower Complex (Sacramento), Takashimaya on 5th Avenue (NYC) and others including private collaborations with both Philip Johnson and John Burgee. In the case of the Americans Exposition Pavilion and Avery Fisher Hall, Mr. Buccalo also acted as Project Manager and Project Architect beyond his regular duties.

• Project Architect & Designer

  Studio Einauldi

  (Architecture & Planning industry)

  May 1988 — October 1988 (6 months)

  Studio Einauldi is a well known firm in Rome, Italy, known for restoration and re-use projects in many historic sites and buildings in the Mediterranean Sea area. Worked as Project Architect for Shamasan Citadel Cultural Center in Saudi Arabia and over-sight of Abha Cultural Center project.

• Architect & Designer

  Huygens DiMella Schaffer Architects

  (Architecture & Planning industry)

  1987 — 1988 (1 year )

  Co-Designer for Northwoods Office Tower and Project Manager and Administration experience on many other projects including Digital Equipment Corp., Thirwood Place Elderly Housing Complex and the Ipswich Country Club & Golf Resort.

• Designer

  Goody Clancy Associates

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Architecture & Planning industry)

  1986 — 1987 (1 year )

  Designer during the schematic and preliminary phases for Tent City Residential Complex in Boston, Massachusetts.

• Designer, Illustrator, Draftsperson

  Cory Associates

  (Architecture & Planning industry)

  1985 — 1986 (1 year )

  Architect Susan Cory had just established her firm and selected Mr. Buccalo to help her develop the design of a large Mixed Use project in New Jersey. The project was so large it included a mono-rail system and helped launch Ms. Cory's architectural career.

• Designer, Illustrator

  Trott and Bean Architects

  (Architecture & Planning industry)

  1980 — 1984 (4 years )

  Worked on a variety of projects including some residential design, shopping centers, church additions, office buildings. Also was part of team who collaborated with Peter Eisenman Architects on the Wexner Center at OSU.

• Chef

  Antonio's Gourmet Rest. and Inn on the Lane Rest.

  (Restaurants industry)

  1978 — 1980 (2 years )

  Helping Mr. Buccalo finance his college education, these two restaurants allowed him to fully appreciate the food service business. The most famous meal he prepared was for OSU Coach 'Woody' Hayes who graciously sent his compliments 'to the chef'. Both restaurants offered high end, high quality dining experience.

• Chef

  Buccalo Catering, Inc.

  (Restaurants industry)

  1969 — 1978 (9 years )

  A family catering business, Mr. Buccalo grew up learning in this fast passed business where delivery on time, high quality and attitude made all the difference. This experience gave him his diligent work ethic.

Nicholas Buccalo, Architect’s Education

• Harvard University Graduate School of Design

  MA , Architecture , 1983 — 1986

  Part of the Graduate School of Design's (GSD) Advance Placement Program, I received my Master's of Architecture in 1986, was awarded a research grant from the Graham Foundation, won an inter-school competition, was published 2 of a possible 5 times in the GSD News, Proctor of the GSD summer program, and had a private exhibition of my work.

  Activities and Societies:

  Graham Foundation Recipient, Photography, Oil Painting, Wood Working

• The Ohio State University

  BS Arch , Architecture , 1979 — 1983

  Received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the OSU School of Engineering and a Minor in Art History. Participated briefly in OSU's Cross Country program and the OSU Marching Band.

  Activities and Societies:

  Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Minor of Art History

• Sinclair Community College

  NA , Core Classes , 1979 — 1979

• Cumberland College

  NA , Core Classes , 1978 — 1979

  Set in the mountains of Cumberland, I had a wonderful experience at Cumberland as part of the CC Cross-Country team and as 1st Trombone in the CC Orchestra. During the Turkey Day race in Williamsburg, I placed 2nd and won a Turkey!

  Activities and Societies:

  Cumberland College Orchestra, CC Cross Country Team.

• Bellbrook High School

Additional Information

Nicholas Buccalo, Architect’s Interests:

Active in the following: Music Composition, Art, Theory, Architecture, Technology Innovation, Youth Initiatives, Pro-Bono work for an international Orphans Program.

Nicholas Buccalo, Architect’s Groups:

NCARB, Harvard NYC, Wide World Design, Post.Harvard, MyarchN Org., Sustainable Urban Development Org., NY Historical Society.
Past Memberships: ASAI, MOMA, Asia Society, The Met.

•    Sustainable Urban Development
•    China Business
•    Mensa - International
•    Harvard University Alumni
•    Boston Society of Architects/ AIA
•    The Ohio State University Alumni Assoc.
•    Registered Professional Architects
•    Green
•    Green Professionals
•    CGarchitect.com
•    Architecture
•    Harvard China Group
•    CAA: Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology
•    New York Society of Renderers, Inc.

Nicholas Buccalo, Architect’s Honors:

Several Awards of Excellence for Architecture In Perspective from the ASAI, Cabrini Green Competition Honors, Honors in many other smaller competitions. Many publications including Archeology Magazine and Nest Magazine. Graham Foundation Recipient, Harvard University Design Competition Winner, twice featured Architect in GSD News. Projects featured on The McNeil-Leher Newshour and others.

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