Solutions Architecture's NJSBA 2022 Welcome Back Cocktail Party

We are thankful to our clients for taking time out of their busy schedules to cut loose with us after two years of being apart. Solutions Architecture knew that after all this time we would all be ready to let loose. This year we pulled out all the stops to make sure this cocktail party was bigger and better than in years past! Our goal is not to outperform others, but to outperform OURSELVES!⁣

It was so good to see all of our clients again at NJSBA Workshop 2022!

We are thankful to our clients for taking time out of their busy schedules to cut loose with us after two years of being apart. Solutions Architecture knew that after all this time we would all be ready to let loose. This year we pulled out all the stops to make sure this cocktail party was bigger and better than in years past! Our goal is not to outperform others, but to outperform OURSELVES!⁣

For the second consecutive year, Solutions Architecture was nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” in NJ for 2022, from a survey conducted by the trade publication NJBIZ

At Thursday’s Award ceremony it was revealed that Solutions is the number THIRTEEN “Best Places to Work” in New Jersey according to NJBIZ⁣ Solutions Architecture is a “Family First” company that is grateful to all the members of the Solutions Team who’s hard work and dedication is responsible for their incredible success. Company Founder, Frank Messineo, has been committed to fostering a working environment that encourages collaboration, that allows for flexibility, that supports the goals of young architects and that provides a safe, comfortable environment in which to excel. “I believe that we have created a home away from home and one that allows our talented staff to flourish” he says.⁣

The search for NJ’s best places to work is determined by their own employees, those who have upheld the company's mantra that “Our goal is not to outperform others, but to outperform ourselves...”⁣

Ramsey Fitness & Wellness Center Addition Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Solutions Architecture and The Ramsey School District debuted the Jim Grasso Wellness Center, to the towns people of Ramsey, who are most to thank for making this addition possible, at the Ramsey High School Addition Referendum 2019 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony ✂️

The 2019 Referendum passing allowed us to elevate and update various facilities at Ramsey High School most anticipated, the Fitness & Wellness Center. The Jim Grasso Fitness & Wellness Center is a stunning addition to the campus, with its impressive size and use of natural light. The incorporation of classical design elements is also a nice touch, paying homage to the history and traditions of the institution...

Construction Budgeting & Bidding in Today’s Climate – Timing is Everything!

As I sit here and reflect on the last several months, or even more for that matter, I am reminded that “we’re not in Kansas anymore.” As if New Jersey didn’t already have one of the highest costs of living, we are being bombarded with a “hyper-inflation” at every turn. The significant and rising cost of milk and gas is only eclipsed by the increase in lumber and steel which are the largest seen since the government began recording the data in 1949; and all are compounded by the inability to get everyday products and materials due to workforce and supply chain shortages.

For the last two years, the United States has dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic and has seen the impacts of an unprecedented government stimulus and the resulting labor shortages and supply chain issues. The Architectural industry, has long been a barometer for the Construction Industry, “If Architects are busy, construction will boom!” However, in spite of the fact that Architects and Contractors have remained busy during this time, the industry has been threatened by those issues that have continued to drive prices higher, leaving nearly all industries uncertain of what the future holds. Steve Stouthamer, of Skanska USA Building calls the setbacks from the pandemic and a “hyper-construction inflation” unique; in the past, these inflationary periods have lasted between 4 and 8 months, however we are through 12 months with more uncertainty ahead. This is perfect storm that is showing to have a magnified impact on the development costs and timelines of new projects ...

Great Things Are Happening: Ramsey High School Fitness & Wellness Center

Another day, another exciting project by Solutions Architecture. We're excited as we enter the final phases of this High School Fitness & Wellness Center architectural project in Ramsey, New Jersey. One of the major goals of the Ramsey School District’s 2018 Referendum was to provide facility upgrades that would “Enhance the Student Experience”. ...

Solutions' NYC Architectural 😉 Summer Outing 2021

Watch the recap of our outing to New York City ...

Solutions Architecture Selected as one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey, 2021"

Since Solution Architecture's inception nearly 11 years ago, founding principal, Frank Messineo has believed that the development of lasting relationships is at the core of his company’s success. “Relationships are the life blood of our Organization, even more so than profitability and the bottom line.” The primary relationships start with the Solutions Family. We began by assembling a team of caring and competent individuals who enjoy working with one another and enjoy making an impact on our Clients. They work as a team, pull together as a team, and yet always treat one another with a mutual respect and caring that is second-to-none ...

Frank Messineo Selected as Executive of the Year Finalist

As 2020 finally came to a close, njbiz.com announced their honorees for Business of the Year Awards. Solutions' principal and founder, Frank Messineo, who acts as a guiding compass for the firm, was graciously selected as a FINALIST for NJBIZ's EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR, amongst a strong group of his peers. This annual recognition by the trade publication recognizes businesses and individuals making outstanding contributions to the Garden State...

The People That Make It All Happen

In a time where we have had to come together in the midst of adversity and in a time where we are paying homage and tribute to those heroes that are working on the front lines, battling this virus and caring for the sick, I want to be sure to recognize some truly amazing people myself. While many have been forced to stop working completely, and while even more have been furloughed for financial concerns, the Solutions Architecture Family continues to pull together to keep our projects moving ...

Solutions Architecture is Breaking New Ground to Keep Your Projects Moving!

In these times of unprecedented shut-downs and social distancing, Solutions Architecture announced that they were focusing efforts on being able to maintain the level of service that their clients had become accustomed to. In light of the latest restrictions put in place by the governor and local agencies, and in what would be a ground-breaking effort, Solutions Architecture implemented the first-ever live streaming of bid openings in an effort to minimize contact between their staff, District personnel and contractors alike. After discussions with Board Attorneys and District Administration, the decision was made to limit the attendance at the Bid Openings. And while they could not legally preclude contractors from attending the meetings, the mere suggestion at live-streaming the bids received a resounding response from Contractors who agreed with and applauded Solutions Architecture for the modified protocols designed at ensuring the well-being of all involved. ...

Lights. Camera. Action! Solutions Celebrates It's 10 Year Anniversary in Grand Style!

In a night being compared to a Hollywood premiere, Solutions Architecture recently held it’s 10 Year Anniversary Gala and wow, did we do it in style! As architects, a big piece of our business is paying attention to and cultivating the details; in planning this momentous occasion, we relied upon that talent to create an event that would leave a lasting impression, as a thank you to our friends and guests alike. Considering the littlest of details, from the Hollywood-style searchlights outside, the valet parking and the “red carpet” entrance (really orange to match the company’s colors), to the branded ice-sculptures and amazing food prepared by the famed Brownstone, this much-anticipated event celebrated 10 Years of Success and Growth for Solutions Architecture ...

Solutions Architecture Celebrates its 10th Birthday With Pride

Wow… I woke up this morning feeling a little nervous, why? you ask. Because it was 10 years ago today, that Solutions Architecture was born. It was October 1st, 2009 and I woke up and started the day firing up my computer on my dining room table, trying to figure out what I was going to do for the rest of my life. I thought to myself, how did I get here? Where would the road lead? ...

Hawthorne Referendum A Resounding Success!

Who says that hard work doesn’t pay off!!! The older I get the more I remain convinced that the only way we can move onward and upward is to “Work Hard…” “Put in the Time…” and “Make things Happen” ...

Solutions' Annual Independence Weekend Celebration & Fireworks

The Solutions family celebrated the birthday or our great nation in grand style. We even lit up the sky in her honor! Click thru to see more pictures of this monumental day. A great time had by all ...

Solutions Architecture's Associate Principal featured on AIA New Jersey's Women in Architecture Spotlight Series

People always ask, how/why did you choose Architecture? It’s a rather interesting story... Architecture is a part of my life and future. I feel it is important for my daughter to grow up seeing her mother committed to succeeding, which will hopefully teach her to be determined to achieve her own accomplishments and prepare her to take on life’s challenges with confidence ...

Getting a Handle on School Security & Safety

At the invitation of the Bergen County Association of School Business Officials (BCASBO), Solutions Architecture held an informational seminar that included members of local law enforcement, security experts, members of the Transportation Security Administration and local school business officials. The event was geared toward providing facts and debunking myths, and bringing unfamiliar issues into focus. ...

Solutions Architecture Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Verona's Carnegie Library at Ribbon Cutting

Solutions Architecture alongside the Township of Verona, NJ celebrated the restoration, expansion and grand re-opening of the Verona Public Library, a historic Carnegie library ...

Solutions' Thanksgiving Give Back

For the past six years, Solutions Architecture has participated in a Turkey Dinner with the Bergenfield Board of Education wherein we provided food and our time to meet with and serve the homeless at a church, soup kitchen/shelter in Hackensack, NJ ...

Architect Frank Messineo Completes Successful 26th Year Participating at NJSBA

Solutions Architecture participated again this year at the annual New Jersey School Board Association (NJSBA) Conference, which offers training, networking and events for school districts, school board members, superintendents, school technology professionals, facilities managers and staff, and curriculum professionals ...

Learning by Design Magazine announces Fall 2018 "Education Architectual Awards"

Learning by Design Magazine has recognized Solutions Architecture with their "Outstanding Project Award" for the Ocean Township High School Athletic Performance Center, in LBD's Fall 2018 edition ...

Solutions Architecture Honored as NJASBO's Associate Business Member Partner of the Year

The Associate Business Member Partner of the Year is Solutions Architecture of Verona, New Jersey. New Jersey Association of School Business Officials (NJASBO) presented the award to Architectural Principal Frank A. Messineo, AIA, at it's annual conference.

NJASBO is a professional association that promotes the highest standards of ethics and efficiency, provides its membership with professional development and support, and collaborates with entities that affect public education ...

Solutions Architecture Intern Completes Licensing Exam

Courtney Reid, who is currently an intern at Solutions Architecture in Verona, has completed the architect registration exam (ARE), a series of six tests to earn an architectural license. Reid, a native of of West Deptford, N.J., earned a bachelor’s in architecture from Philadelphia University in 2013.

The ARE tests assess a candidates knowledge of architectural practice through different phases of a project with the overarching theme of the architect being responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of the public ...

Solutions Architecture Convenes Roundtable On School Security

School shooting incidents such as Parkland (2018), Sandy Hook (2012), and Columbine (1999), keep school safety and security in focus over how to keep our children safe. This has given rise to a number of untested and unproven security measures on the market for sale to districts with little knowledge of what works and what doesn’t ...

Forest Avenue School Unveils Renovated Library

On Wednesday, June 7, Forest Avenue School unveiled its renovated school library. The renovation was a two-year project, generously funded by a $10,000 donation from the Thomas J. Falcone Memorial Fund and several parent- and student-led fundraisers. “We are so thrilled that the community came together to support our library renovation.” said Forest Avenue Principal Jeffrey Monacelli. He added, “This new space helps us to enhance the students’ love of reading and the importance of having a fully-functioning library in our school that is used for instruction and research.” A total of $30,000 was raised for this renovation ...

Huey Restoration Plaza Groundbreaking

Solutions Architecture recently attended the Groundbreaking for our most recent project with the NJVVMF, "Operation Huey Restoration". The project is a memorial plaza with the focal point being a fully restored U.S. Army Helicopter, the UH-1H, more commonly known as a "Huey". This year is the 50th Anniversary of ...

2013 NJSBA Workshop & Solutions Cocktail Party

Thank you to all who visited the Solutions Architecture Booth and attended our cocktail party at this year's NJSBA Workshop. Thanks to each of you and your continued support, Solutions Architecture continues to be successful in all that we do. The Conference provided us a great venue to get together outside of the normal day-to-day business goings on and say a much deserved THANK YOU to all of you. We look forward continuing on with successful projects for our existing relationships and hope that we can begin to earn the trust of new relationships to come. Once again, We thank you!

CANstruction 2013 - Rebuilding Memories. Refueling Hope.

For its third straight year, Solutions Architecture has supported this worthwhile Charity event. This year’s theme was “Back to School” and Solutions Architecture, one of five participating teams, CANstructed a “Little Red Schoolhouse” out of over 3,000 cans of non-perishable foods. The foods provided for the competition are all donated to the Community Food Bank of NJ so that they could supply soup kitchens and other homeless food shelters. This year the team was Awarded not one but two of the top prizes for Structural Ingenuity and People’s Choice.