Papadatos Partnership LLP

Planning the individual phases of each project and understanding the client's intent is the first step towards managing a successful practice and serving the client. It begins with strategic planning. The individual phases range from design, planning, budgets, production, governmental approvals to bidding. Scheduling the various phases is the management function of the firm's principal, and project managers. Together they are charged with the implementation of scheduling and monitoring the operations relating to each individual project.

Once the client's goals are documented, the resources of our firm and consultants are put together to produce the overall design services.

Once the objectives are defined, it is time to schedule the length of each phase to comply with the client's requirements. One of the aspects of scheduling within our office consists of developing timetables to keep our firm coordinated with our consultants on a high productivity in both human and technical resources. This in turn aims at completing the project on a timely basis, within budget constraints, and to the expectations of the client.

Cost Control

Controlling project costs starts with evaluating the client's budget and recommending adjustments which may be justified based upon the review of the program during the pre-design stage.

Arresting project costs include identifying effects of soils, foundation controls, project phasing, influence and options of local labor, materials, (particularly for restoration projects) structural analysis and identifying all conditions which will create unexpected costs.

During the design process, there is a continuing evaluation of the budget based on adjustments in the scope of the project, price escalations and other contingencies.

For interior project types, an analysis is performed immediately in conjunction with our consultants to determine the condition and efficiency of the existing mechanical/electrical system. In controlling costs, the evaluation also determines the life cycle of equipment and projected replacement costs. This service is provided during the pre-design stage, and provides the owner, and/or tenant an important option in determining adjustments to the scope, and/or negotiations of the lease if applicable. This process is significant in controlling project costs and offering design options.

Our firm takes pride in understanding the importance of controlling costs in design, and has a successful record. Cost control involves analyzing variable combinations which control cost in design, such as quality, scope, scheduling, local labor conditions, availability of materials and project management.

Providing options to the owner provides the most important direction for controlling project costs.

Quality Control

The final step, and the most important for project satisfaction is our firm's ability to implement Quality Control. This is an operations management function under the direct responsibility of the principal and the senior associate to ensure that the final design meets all predetermined objectives.

In order to achieve the best results for quality control, the staff meets on a monthly basis to discuss ways of improving project procedures, design, and technical ideas within each other's work, all of which are designed to improve everyone's skills in any given task from the people who are actually performing them.

Since we are responsible for the performance of our consultants, we invite our consultant engineers to participate and interact with our staff during these meetings. This enables each discipline to recognize the other's needs, which has a positive affect for controlling quality on the project as a whole.

Moreover, these meetings have been instrumental in creating strong loyalty among the members, and has proven to be an important motivator for Quality Control.

We have found while surveying a structure, one of our best Quality Control techniques is utilizing a video camera and documenting the entire space on film while creating a narrative. It is an extremely useful tool to the firm, by capturing the entire scope of existing conditions. This creates a base for the renovations/restoration projects and permits all conditions to be documented thereby permitting us to review the conditions prior to completly the final contract documents. The firm together with our consultants share the responsibility of minimizing extras during construction due to the use of the video and careful coordination. We have an excellent record in managing extras during construction.

Steven P. Papadatos, Architect, Manager Partner

Peter T. Papadatos, Architect, Partner

Sophia T. Gatanas, Director

Pierre Guariglia, Architect, Senior Associate

Ignacio Carrera , Director CAD Management, Senior Associate

Saverio "Reno" Crea, Architect

Anthony Delimitrios

Steven P. Papadatos, Architect

Thirty-six years ago, Steven Papadatos founded SPA. He is licensed as an architect in fourteen states, and NCARB certified. He lectured on topics of architecture, interior design and management at several universities and colleges.

SPA's Manager Partner, Steven Papadatos takes a hands-on approach in the firm's overall operations, and is in constant contact with the firm's clients.

After the World Trade Center bombing on February 26, 1993, Steven Papadatos was appointed to the World Trade Center Fact-Finding Committee to study the effects of the bombing for the purpose of upgrading the New York City Building Code. The mission was to review new requirements, which may be needed to prevent the incapacitation of entire high-rise office buildings from a single event. Secondly, a comprehensive review of the Building Code was undertaken particularly in the fire safety areas.

From 1991 to 1997, Steven Papadatos authored a monthly column, "Design for Success" in the New York Construction News a McGraw Hill Publication. He has written in-depth articles covering "The Next 25 Years", "Prediction", Engineers Ideas can help Shape Future Architecture", "NAFTA Offers Opportunities" and many other articles on restorations, new construction and interior planning which have been read throughout the United States, Several of Steven Papadatos' articles have been reprinted in major foreign architectural, interior design magazines, and newspapers.

Peter T. Papadatos, Architect, Partner

Peter Papadatos is a licensed architect in New York State and NCARB certified. He is responsible for the firm's International projects since 1994, and is presently managing several projects in Moscow. Several of the Moscow based projects have received architectural awards for innovation and excellence in design.

In addition, Peter Papadatos has been involved with several significant projects in New York, including the renovation of 136 Madison Avenue for GVA Williams Real Estate, Renovation at 17 State Street for Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association and the Lincoln and Holland Tunnels Catwalk Shelter Booths.

Peter Papadatos a partner in SPA, resides in Switzerland where he directs the International projects, via the Moscow Office.

He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from N.Y. Institute of Technology in 1989.

Sophia P. Gatanas, Director

Prior to joining SPA in 1979, Sophia Gatanas majored in Political Science with a minor in Psychology at Queens College. At SPA she is responsible for the management of the firm, public relations and business development.

Pierre E. Guariglia, Architect, Senior Associate

Since joining SPA in 1996, Pierre has been an integral cog in the SPA machinery. His involvement on multiple projects for clients such as FedEx, The Port Authority of NY&NJ and GVA Williams has invariable helped on all aspects of the work.

More recently, Mr. Guariglia has participated on several Ecclesiastical projects. As the Project Architect on the Pihos Cultural Center, adjacent to The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, he was intimately involved with all elements of the design and construction process. The result is an Award winning design that has recalibrated the standard for Community/Cultural Center design.

Currently most of his time is occupied with the new Synodical and Cultural Center in Tirana, Albania, which is currently under construction. This project is situated on a site that is over one acre large and being fully developed both below and above grade. The parcel of land is centered in the heart of Albania’s capital and requires periodic visits for site inspections.

Prior to joining SPA, Pierre E. Guariglia was extensively involved with hotel renovations, restoration of historic buildings and school projects at his previous firm.

Pierre Guariglia is a senior associate at SPA. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute in 1992 and is also the recipient of a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The University of Hartford. He is licensed as an Architect in New York and is currently the President-Elect for 2006 for the Society of American Registered Architects, New York Council.

Ignacio Carrera Junco, Director CAD Management, Senior Associate

Prior to joining SPA in 2000 Ignacio Carrera Junco was extensively involved with 3d Modeling/Animation, Graphic & Web Design Projects at his previous firm.

At SPA, He's in charge of the CAD Management, Graphic Design, Multimedia Presentations and Computer/Networking Support and Development.

Ignacio has participated in major projects of SPA. The Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral in Tirana, Albania; Holy Trinity Church, South Carolina; St. Demetrios Complex, Warren, Ohio; Sephardic Jewish Congregation and Center, New York; James W. Pihos Cultural Center at the Annunciation, Milwaukee; Office Building Renovation at 19 West 23rd St. New York, N.Y.; Autumn Terrace Residence, Alpine, N.J.; Fedex 148 Leroy St. Facility, N.Y.
Ignacio Carrera received his Bachelor Degree in Havana, Cuba in 1990

Saverio "Reno" Crea, Architect

Reno Crea is licensed in five states and certified by NCARB. Since joining the firm in 1979, he has headed a variety of projects as a senior associate. His background experience includes several Port Authority of NY & NJ projects with renovations at JFK and Newark Airports.

His experience includes design of hospitals and healthcare facilities.

He is a 1955 graduate of Italy's Institute of Architecture, and attended Pratt Institute and Cooper Union.

Anthony Delimitros

While with Papadatos Partnership LLP, Anthony was working on projects such as the Renovation of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral, the FedEx Corporation, Parson-Meares Ltd. and several ecclesiastical projects.

Currently Anthony Delimitros is leading the project team for 40 West 23rd Street Renovations. Anthony is also assisting in the Master Plan of a Greek Orthodox Community.

Anthony received his Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute in 2005.

2004 Award of Excellence - Restoration of St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral. New York Council-Society of American Registered Architects
2004 Special Recognition for Design Excellence - Garanti Bank. New York Council-Society of American Registered Architects.
2004 Design Award of Honor - Tirana Cathedral, Albania. Society of American Registered Architects.
2004 Design Award of Honor - Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral, Tirana, Albania. California Council - Society of American Registered Architects.
2003 International Award Society of American Registered Architects.
2000 Faith & Form Magazine and the Interfaith Forum on Religion 2000 Design Award for the Restoration of the Cathedral of SS Constantine & Helen
1999 HEPO Foreign Trade Board
For Innovative Use of Marble at the Lobby & Elevator Renovation, 205 East 42nd Street, New York City.
1999 New York Construction News
Award of Merit for Interior Design Fit-Out
FedEx World Service Center, West 72nd Street
1999 New York Landmarks Conservancy
Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award
SS Constantine & Helen Cathedral
1999 International Interior Design Association
SS Constantine & Helen Cathedral
1998 New York Construction News
Restoration Project of the Year
SS Constantine & Helen Cathedral, Brooklyn, NY
1998 New York State Association of Architects, American Institute of Architects
Honor in Excellence Award
Cathedral of SS Constantine & Helen, Brooklyn, New York
1998 New York Society of Architects
Design Excellence Award
Conference Center, New York City
1998 New York Society of Architects
Award of Honor
42nd St. Lobby Restoration, New York City
1998 N.Y. Council - Society of American Registered Architects
Award of Excellence
Dialog Bank-Riverside, Moscow, Russia
1998 New York Society of Architects
Design Citation
Cathedral of SS Constantine & Helen, Brooklyn, NY
1998 Design Excellence Award - Cathedral of SS Constantine & Helen, Brooklyn, NY
1997 The Municipal Art Society of NY, N.Y. Council - Society of American Registered Architects
Preservation Award For Excellence
Cathedral of SS Constantine & Helen, Brooklyn, NY
1997 Society of American Registered Architects
First Place
DialogBank Headquarters,
Moscow, Russia
1997 Society of American Registered Architects
Second Place
Dialog Branch Bank, Moscow, Russia
1993 New York Council SARA
Design Excellence Award
The Community and Education Center
1992 Society of American Registered Architects
First Prize, Excellence in Architecture
Interbank of New York
1992 Society of American Registered Architects
Excellence in Architecture
Ascension Cathedral, Caracas Venezuela
1992 Jean P. Boulanger Award - SARA
1991 Presidential Citation - Society of American Registered Architects
1990 Citation - The Council of the City of New York
For Developing Architectural Technology in the Soviet Union
1990 Proclamation For Design Excellence - Suffolk County, New York
1990 Queens Chamber of Commerce
First Prize, Excellence in Design
Interbank of New York
1990 Society of American Registered Architects
First Prize, Excellence in Design
Interbank of New York,
1989 Citation Nassau County, New York
Outstanding Achievements in Architecture
1989 Society of American Registered Architects
First Prize, Excellence in Design
1988 Architectural Landmark Status
For Assumption Basilica, Erie, Pennsylvania
1985 Queens Chamber of Commerce
First Prize, Excellence in Design
Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co.
1983 Society of American Registered Architects
First Prize, Excellence in Design
1983 Citation from the Governor of New York
For Excellence in Architecture & Energy Construction
1977 Architectural Landmark Status
For St. George Basilica,
City of Norwalk, Connecticut
1975 National Remodelers Association
First Prize for Excellence in Design.
1973 National Remodelers Association
For Excellence in Design
Best Commercial Remodeling Project Northeast Region
1972 National Remodelers Association
Best Commercial Remodeling Project, For Excellence in Design Northeast Region

The firm of Papadatos Partnership was founded in 1969, specializing in architecture, interior design and planning.

Its undisputed reputation, for excellence in architecture and interior design was established early on in the 1970s when the renovation of a Texaco Service station located in Greenwich, Connecticut, received First Place honors in a National Design Competition, and appeared as a feature cover story in the March 1973 AIA Journal. Papadatos Partnership is recognized for their innovative projects to date with 31 awards for excellence in design. Two of their projects have been recognized as Architectural Landmarks.

The firm has been responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of significant projects throughout the United States, Greece, Russia and Venezuela.

During the firm's 35 years of continued growth, Papadatos Partnership has designed projects which range from new construction, interior design, additions, renovations and significant restoration projects. The important ingredient for the firm's success is that each project, small/large is approached with the same professionalism, and service to the client is never compromised.

Papadatos Partnership is extremely proud of their record of repeat clients, a true testimonial to their dedication in servicing their clients. Because of the above reasons, the firm has prospered even in difficult economic times as a result of the management skills employed in implementing their projects on schedule and controlling costs--the primary objectives in fulfilling the needs and requirements of a client in a creative manner.

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