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Stephen Forneris Joins Perkins Eastman As Associate Principal
6.6.08 | New
York, NY | The Board of Directors of international architecture
and design firm Perkins Eastman is pleased to announce that Stephen Forneris,
AIA has joined the firm as an associate principal. Forneris’ 14 years of
experience in planning and design comprise residential, medical, hospitality,
retail, and office projects. He has worked on important New York-area projects
including an addition to the Queens Theatre in the Park,the headquarters for
Pricewaterhouse Coopers, retail banking for JP Morgan Chase, and a variety of
high-end housing projects.
For the ten years prior to joining Perkins Eastman, Forneris opened and managed an office in Guayaquil, Ecuador, South America working on small- and large-scale projects. “Perkins Eastman’s understanding of international clients is what impressed and ultimately attracted me to join the practice,” says Forneris on his decision to join Perkins Eastman. In addition to his practice, Forneris is a champion of building causes in Ecuador. He collaborated with Senator Christopher Dodd who, along with Senators Joseph Lieberman and Jeff Sessions, introduced and passed “The Code and Safety for the Americas (CASA) Act” in 2002. This pilot program translated the International Code Council Building codes into Spanish, and provided training in the appropriate use of each code to architects and contractors working in El Salvador and Ecuador.
Perkins Eastman’s Chairman and CEO Bradford Perkins, FAIA remarked that, “Stephen Forneris brings considerable technical strength in a variety of building types. We believe he will be a great help on both our local work as well as our continued expansion into emerging markets.”
Forneris regularly publishes articles on architecture and construction in the United States and internationally. His first book, a manual for home construction in Ecuador, is due out in later this year. Forneris is a graduate of Providence College, where he earned a Bachelors of Arts in Art History and later earned a Masters in Architecture at Syracuse University.
About Perkins Eastman
Perkins Eastman is among the top architecture and design firms in the world. The firm prides itself on progressive and inventive design that meets client goals and enhances the human experience. Because of its depth and range, Perkins Eastman works seamlessly with developers and owners on assignments from niche buildings to complex projects that enrich whole communities. Projects range from high-end residential and commercial conversions, hotels, retail/mixed use, and corporate offices and interiors, to schools, hospitals, museums, senior living and public sector facilities. With nearly 800 employees, Perkins Eastman provides award-winning design through its offices in New York, NY; Arlington, VA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL;Oakland, CA;Pittsburgh, PA; Stamford, CT; Dubai, UAE; Shanghai, China; and Toronto, Canada.
For the ten years prior to joining Perkins Eastman, Forneris opened and managed an office in Guayaquil, Ecuador, South America working on small- and large-scale projects. “Perkins Eastman’s understanding of international clients is what impressed and ultimately attracted me to join the practice,” says Forneris on his decision to join Perkins Eastman. In addition to his practice, Forneris is a champion of building causes in Ecuador. He collaborated with Senator Christopher Dodd who, along with Senators Joseph Lieberman and Jeff Sessions, introduced and passed “The Code and Safety for the Americas (CASA) Act” in 2002. This pilot program translated the International Code Council Building codes into Spanish, and provided training in the appropriate use of each code to architects and contractors working in El Salvador and Ecuador.
Perkins Eastman’s Chairman and CEO Bradford Perkins, FAIA remarked that, “Stephen Forneris brings considerable technical strength in a variety of building types. We believe he will be a great help on both our local work as well as our continued expansion into emerging markets.”
Forneris regularly publishes articles on architecture and construction in the United States and internationally. His first book, a manual for home construction in Ecuador, is due out in later this year. Forneris is a graduate of Providence College, where he earned a Bachelors of Arts in Art History and later earned a Masters in Architecture at Syracuse University.
About Perkins Eastman
Perkins Eastman is among the top architecture and design firms in the world. The firm prides itself on progressive and inventive design that meets client goals and enhances the human experience. Because of its depth and range, Perkins Eastman works seamlessly with developers and owners on assignments from niche buildings to complex projects that enrich whole communities. Projects range from high-end residential and commercial conversions, hotels, retail/mixed use, and corporate offices and interiors, to schools, hospitals, museums, senior living and public sector facilities. With nearly 800 employees, Perkins Eastman provides award-winning design through its offices in New York, NY; Arlington, VA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL;Oakland, CA;Pittsburgh, PA; Stamford, CT; Dubai, UAE; Shanghai, China; and Toronto, Canada.
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