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Profile
LPBA/ Architects was founded in 1981 to provide high quality architectural services to its clients. It became a corporation in 1987. For over two decades the concentration of the firm's work has been in the public sector, dedicating approximately 75% of its attention to new construction, building envelope improvements, and renovations for municipal buildings, public schools, and housing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Principals
Ronald J. Alex
Francesco Garofalo
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Education
- Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, Professional Design and Management Programs. 1991-96.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Master of Architecture. 1978.
- Maryland Institute, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design. 1968.
Certification
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Registered Architect #5494
Professional Affiliations
- American Institute of Architects
- Boston Society of Architects
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
- The Jonathan Institute
Public/Private Facility Experience
As co-founder of LPBA/ Architects, Inc., Ron has developed a specialty with public schools, municipalities, and public housing authorities. Prior to establishing LPBA, he worked with major national developers like The Rouse Company (who created the design for the new town of Columbia, Maryland, and designed regional shopping centers).
Ron has extensive experience in a variety of architectural projects. His portfolio includes: renovation and site design for Emmanuel College; new master plan for $55 million construction and renovation of Essex Agricultural and Technical Institute; $12.4 million facility upgrade and facility needs study for nine schools in Randolph, MA; and area wide public space needs study for the Town of Stow, MA. In addition, housing-specific projects include Main Street housing in Charlestown, MA; 26 new housing units in West Roxbury, MA; and 56 new housing units in Boston, MA.
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Education
- Boston Architectural Center, Bachelor of Architecture. 1990.
- University of Massachusetts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design and Art History. 1985.
- L'Universita' Della Sapienza, Rome, Italy, Architectural Studies. 1982.
Certifications
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Registered Architect #9250
- Massachusetts Construction Supervisor, License #056081
Professional Affiliations
- American Institute of Architects
- Boston Society of Architects
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
- Boston Architectural Center Alumni Association
Public/Private Institutional Experience
As a principal of LPBA/ Architects, Inc., Franco has more than 17 years of experience in design, project management, and construction supervision. Franco's experience includes public projects, commerical, institutional, transportation, offices and residential. He brings a wealth of expertise to every project as well as ensuring maximum performance within time and budget constraints, and design goals.