Services
and Expertise
Over the last 50+ years, we have designed over 880 projects providing specialist professional consulting to public and private organizations for a variety of architecture, engineering, planning and construction project types.
Get Us Involved Early
For information/pre-design then continue with design and finally construction. Designing and planning early on saves our clients money and time.
Our responsive and dedicated team is expert in all aspects of the built environment for a broad range of public and private project types. In every project, we incorporate input from the owner, in-house expertise and specialty consultants, who we work with throughout the design and construction process in order to make life easier for the owner, staff and building occupants. Our architects, engineers, planners designers and construction managers take an in-depth investigative, proactive approach, to arrive at design and construction solutions in an efficient, timely manner.
This client-focused holistic approach, enables us to achieve the high standards to which we aspire.
SERVICES + EXPERTISE
INFORMATION / PRE-DESIGN
DESIGN
INFO / PRE-DESIGN
Building Programming
Construction Budget Spending
Energy Modeling
Feasibility Analysis
Needs Assessment Surveys
Partner / Investor Referrals
Site Selection Assistance
Code / Zoning Analysis
Consultant Selection
PLANNING
Site Feasibility
Site Master Planning
Site Improvement/Development
Environmental Planning
Municipal / Regional Planning
Parking Garage / Layout Design
Phased Design / Construction
Traffic / Roadway Planning
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ARCHITECTURE
Architectural Design
Adaptive Re-Use
Building Integrated Design (BIM)
Existing Conditions Survey
Historic Preservation / Restoration
Needs Assessment Survey
Rehabilitation and Restoration
Sustainable / LEED Design
INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior Design
Lighting Design
Space Planning
FF&E Selection / Specifications
Furniture Design
Graphic Design
Historic Restoration / Renovation
IT / A/V Coodrination
Signage / Wayfinding
ENGINEERING
Audio / Visual Technology
Existing Condition Assesment
Information / Security Technology
Feasibility Report
Fire Protection
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
Pre-Fab Metal Building Design
Structural
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LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Environmental Assessment
Green Roofs
Hardscape and Softscape Design
Landscape Design
Memorials / Monuments
Site Lighting
Site Remediation Design
Water Features
Wetlands Design
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
Assist Owner as needed
Check/Process Shop Drawings
Coordination of Consultants
Technical Documents Clarification
Leading/Coordinating Consultants
Respond to Questions
Site Visit to Observe Construction
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Constructibility Assistance
Cost Estimating
On Site Management
Scheduling
Owner, Architect Representation
Project Management
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If you are seeking CM / Owner's Rep expertise, please see our sister company PFGC
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
LEED Certification, Sustainable Design, AIA 2030 Commitment, Carbon Footprint Reduction, Energy Modeling, Dark Sky Lighting Design, Green Roofs, Blue Roofs, Passive Strategies, Solar / Wind / Water Design Strategies, Building Optimization Systems, Well Building, Passive House, Solar Panel Design, Water Control Strategies, Natural Site Enhancements, Native Planting, Geo-thermal HVAC design
CONSTRUCTION
Meet the Team
We have a highly collaborative process. Not just with our clients, but with ourselves and our design consultants. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes before a project formally begins.
PFGA is comprised of dedicated and experienced architects, engineers, planners, designers, LEED accredited professionals, construction managers, a pastor and other industry experts, who help guide each project from conceptual design though built work.
We work in a supportive, inspiring collaborative environment which allows the entire team to be familiar with your project. This keeps clients happy knowing that they can call anytime and speak to a Partner or another staff member someone who is knowledgeable about their particular project.
Staff
Senior Design Associates
Patrick Walsh, AIA
Nilton Arias, Assoc AIA
Michael Cetera, FAIA
Design Associates
Patricia De La Puente, Assoc AIA
Geovanny Japa, Assoc AIA
Christopher Mahatcek, Assoc AIA
Oyin Tukuru, Assoc AIA
Edwin Villegas, Assoc AIA
Construction Managers
Paul Wojnowski, CM
James Barry, CM, LEED AP
Planners
Nanette Bourne
Amy Cohn
Engineers
Nick Tucci, PE
Jorel Vaccaro, PE
Administration
Judy Gaito, Office Manager
Eileen Tacuri, Administrative / Marketing Manager
Jessica James, Creative Marketing Coordinator
Principals
Team Affiliates
PFGA is supported by and works closely with, our family of in-house experts under our company umbrella. This allows continuous flow of information which provides a single source of contact and responsibility for our clients.
Our extensive affiliate expertise includes engineering, construction management, owner's representation, development, pre-project services and general construction. They are run as independent companies and often undertake projects on their own in addition to supporting PFGA.
Professional Affiliates
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American Institute of Architects (AIA)
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American Planning Association (APA)
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Building and Realty Institute (BRI)
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Urban Land Institute (ULI)
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Westchester Municipal Planning Federation (WMPF)
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White Plains Council of Neighborhood Associations (WPCNA)
