tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1548691280198856832024-03-05T13:29:42.337-05:00Cornerstone PressNews from Cornerstone Architectural Group LLCAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04083793574782107622noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-1596255624609516882014-12-18T11:39:00.000-05:002014-12-18T11:58:34.458-05:00New "Secret Santa" at Cornerstone<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Today is our annual in office Holiday luncheon where we always order in some catering and our very own Vito Tamborrino cooks us up his famous "Vicious Vito" Italian Steak sandwiches! We sit at our conference table, next to our Christmas Tree and among the many gift baskets we have received, we share funny stories of the year gone by, and we open up our "Secret Santa" gifts. But not quite this year... Yes, God knows we'll still be stuffing ourselves and enjoying each others' company and good humor, but this year we, (Thank You Donna Peist for the wonderful idea), decided to take the money we would have normally spent on "gag" gifts for each other, and rather donate that amount to sponsoring and buying needed Christmas gifts for a local family in need. We've all been so Blessed this past year, so it just felt like the right thing to do at the right time. Who knows, we may have just started a NEW Cornerstone Tradition!</span></div>
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<br />Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-47282997880664148832014-01-31T16:58:00.001-05:002014-01-31T17:01:35.496-05:00The "BIG Game"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="messageBody" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You are no doubt aware that there will be a major sporting event this weekend in our home state of New Jersey. We are unable to tell you the name of the event because it is trademarked, but we will assume you have an idea of what we're referring to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here at Cornerstone, we have been working hard for the past three years in preparation for the big game. We are fortunate to have completed over 15 projects at MetLife Stadium for a variety of clients. Projects include work directly for the stadium as well as branding for some well know corporations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In addition to the two projects featured here, our completed work includes; offices for the "big game" host committee, medical replay room, and ticket booth alterations. We have done several branding projects and signage installations for Chase Bank, Bud Light, Tostitos, and Toyota.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are proud that this event is taking place in our home state and we feel privilege to have had the opportunity to work on these projects.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please also take a quick read of the "BIG Game" <a href="http://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-from-Cornerstone-Architectural-Group--LLC.html?soid=1102527925055&aid=kxFHXJpcpS0" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">special edition of our newsletter</span></b></a> and we hope you enjoy watching the game on Sunday!</span></div>
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Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-6461056961269809482013-07-03T09:47:00.000-04:002013-07-03T09:47:43.421-04:00Critical Update Information! - BREAKAWAY WALLS IN THE V ZONE A "HEADS UP" FOR HOMEOWNERS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Breakaway walls are allowed both by the International Residential Code and by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rules. However, there are certain identified "disconnects" between what is allowed by law and what may result in higher insurance premiums. The use of breakaway walls in a V zone is one of these disconnects.</div>
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In accordance with the NFIP Flood Insurance Manual, insurance companies may charge higher premiums for an "elevated building with obstruction." The Flood Insurance Manual contains the following guidelines. (Note: The italicized text below is from the Manual. The most recent (May 1, 2013) Manual may be accessed at <a href="http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=7269" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">FEMA Manual</span></b></a>.)</div>
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The area below the lowest elevated floor is open, with no obstruction, to allow the flow of floodwaters. Insect screening is permissible. Wooden or plastic lattice, slates, or shutters are also permissible if at least 40 percent of their area is open. Lattice can be no thicker than 1/2 inch; slats or shutters can be no thicker than 1 inch. In addition, buildings are considered without obstruction if the area below the lowest elevated floor is enclosed by a combination of 1 solid breakaway wall or garage door, and the other sides of the enclosure are insect screening, or wooden or plastic lattice, slats, or shutters. Machinery or equipment below the lowest elevated floor must be at or above the BFE. Use the rates from Table 3E. For unnumbered Zone V, use the Submit-for-Rate procedures.</div>
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Homeowners are permitted to enclose areas below the BFE with breakaway walls. However, they should be informed that this will result in higher insurance premiums. Under the Flood Insurance Manual, enclosed space of 300 square feet or more will be counted as the building's lowest floor even if it is enclosed with breakaway walls and is restricted to use for building access, parking or storage in accordance with the rules. "Without obstruction" in accordance with the above guidelines results in the best rates. How much higher will the rate be with obstructions? Most of the flood insurance rates in the V zone are shown as "submit for rate" which means that the information is submitted to the insurance company and the company determines the policy premium.</div>
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Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-4931036325534703582013-07-01T10:37:00.000-04:002013-07-01T10:37:14.216-04:00Hope That New Flood Maps Will Help To Boost Design and Construction Business In New Jersey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;">The new maps </span><strong style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.fema.gov/news-release/2013/06/17/fema-releases-preliminary-work-maps-four-new-jersey-counties"><span style="color: #0b5394;">shrink the so-called V zones</span></a></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt;"> in Hudson, Monmouth, Ocean and Atlantic counties — there areas where homes are most prone to flooding — moving many dwellings to the lower-risk A zones. That likely means simpler, cheaper rebuilding projects and lower insurance premiums, not to mention owners' increased willingness to move ahead after the months of uncertainty that followed the October storm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the coming weeks, towns will work with FEMA to determine how to apply the guidelines to current building codes. Because the maps were only released very recently, town officials were still analyzing local data and could not specifically comment on how it may be applied. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Changes could include elevating homes in a number of ways, breakaway walls that would fall away against the force of waves, deep pilings to better anchor a buildings being pushed by the force of rushing water and flood vents to allow water to pass through the foundation of shore front property.</span></div>
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Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-9045578103905286322013-06-09T14:07:00.000-04:002013-06-09T14:07:22.352-04:00World's Tallest Building, 'Sky City', To Break Ground "Fast"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A Chinese construction company is setting out to build the world’s tallest
building, in Changsha, China. And it says it can finish it in one-tenth of the
time it took to build the current record holder. Broad Sustainable Construction, a company known for building high-rise buildings in record-breaking
time, said it will break ground in June '13 on the project, which will stand
at 838 meters, or 2,749 feet, when completed. The building is slated to make an
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvX40RHW81w&feature=player_embedded#!" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>incredibly speedy progress, finishing construction in seven months</b></span></a>. Construction
of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world’s current tallest building, took
approximately six years to complete. The building will be called “Sky City” and will exceed the Burj Khalifa by
roughly 10 meters (30 feet). While the Burj Khalifa is in a popular Middle East
tourist destination, the biggest city in the United Arab Emirates and a
worldwide aviation hub, the new Sky City will be erected in the middle of a
field in Changsha, the capital of the province of Hunan -- a city of 7 million,
to be sure, but located in the middle of China, with the closest international
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Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-43463600755893897442013-05-29T16:58:00.002-04:002013-05-29T17:00:38.462-04:00Thinking Big: Four Visions of a New Penn Station<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Municipal Art Society of NYC asked four design firms to "Draw BIG" and Reimagine the ideal Pennsylvania Station and Madison Square Garden.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The proposals by <a href="http://www.dsrny.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Diller Scofidio & Renfro</b></span></a>, <a href="http://www.shoparc.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>SHoP Architects</b></span></a>, <a href="https://www.som.com/" target="_blank" title="Its Web site"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Skidmore, Owings & Merrill</b></span></a> and <a href="http://www.h3hc.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture</b></span></a> were introduced on May 29th. All plans expect the new station to include high-speed rail.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>H3 HARDY COLLABORATION ARCHITECTURE</strong> Moves the entire complex to the West Side waterfront at 34th Street, creates an elevated bike and pedestrian promenade and turns Pier 76 into a new 16-acre park. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>DILLER SCOFIDIO & RENFRO</strong> Moves Madison Square Garden across Eighth Avenue next to the James A. Farley Post Office building; Penn Station becomes a multilevel public space with amenities like a spa and a theater. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>SKIDMORE, OWINGS & MERRILL</strong> Moves Madison Square Garden off site and expands the station to four city blocks from two. Above ground: green space four times the size of Bryant Park; housing twice the size of Tudor City; more offices than Rockefeller Center; and more cultural spaces than Lincoln Center. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>SHoP ARCHITECTS</strong> Expands the existing site with a lightweight concrete structure that is meant to evoke the old Penn Station and seeks to make the station a social meeting spot. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When’s the last time you heard someone say... Let’s meet for a drink at Penn Station? People say that about Grand Central all the time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #444444; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;">Submitted by: </span><strong style="color: #444444; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #0b5394; text-decoration: none;"><a href="mailto:Soriano@CornerstoneAG.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #285899;">M</span>ichael G. Soriano, AIA</a></span></strong><span style="color: #444444; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;"> Ref: </span><strong style="color: #444444; line-height: 19px; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/29/arts/design/thinking-big-four-visions-of-a-new-penn-station.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1369860255-XmNwTRvAiaqGhxfTshrgfg" style="color: #285899; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">NYT</a></span></strong></span></div>
Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-47883107728232012642013-05-21T13:24:00.003-04:002013-05-21T13:29:28.017-04:00"Stigma Stompers”<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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is mental health awareness month and <b><a href="http://www.cornerstoneag.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Cornerstone</span></a></b> is getting involved! Receptionist
for the firm, <b><a href="mailto:ABaker@CornerstoneAG.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Angelina Baker</span></a></b>, organized a team for the annual 5k NAMI, National
Alliance on Mental Illness, Mercer County walk. </span><b><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.nami.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">NAMI</span></a> </span></b>is the
nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building
better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI
advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is
steadfast in its commitment to raise awareness and build a community for hope
for all of those in need. NAMI is the foundation for hundreds of NAMI State
Organizations, NAMI Affiliates and volunteer leaders who work in local
communities across the country to raise awareness and provide essential and
free education, advocacy and support group programs. Angelina’s
team, “<b><a href="http://namiwalks.nami.org/TeamPage.aspx?TSID=401095" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">The Stigma Stompers</span></a></b>” raised a total of $945 and had 12 people join her
in walking to promote mental health awareness. Mercer County had over 850 people
who proudly gathered to walk. Together, the Mercer county teams raised over
S110,000. Mental Illness affects 1 in 4 or nearly 60 million Americans
each year. Cornerstone offers endless support to anyone diagnosed with a mental
illness and caretakers in the mental health care system.</span><br />
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Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-52171830839591098662013-05-10T12:23:00.000-04:002013-05-10T12:47:54.814-04:00One World Trade Center - One Proud Day for America!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-weight: 300;">Cheers erupted as the spire topped One World Trade Center on Friday morning May 10, 2013. <span style="line-height: 22.5px;">A crane lifted the last of a 408-foot tall spire on top of the "Freedom Tower", a capstone to an emotional 12-year effort to replace the twin towers destroyed by terrorists. </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-weight: 300; line-height: 22.5px;">The 18-piece silver spire tops out the tower at</span><span style="color: #444444; font-weight: 300; line-height: 22.5px;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.today.com/video/today/51839790" style="line-height: 22.5px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">a symbolic 1,776 feet</span></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #444444; font-weight: 300; line-height: 22.5px;">, a nod to the year America signed the Declaration of Independence. The new building is just north of the original towers, now the hallowed ground known </span><span style="color: #444444; line-height: 22.5px;">as Ground Zero. </span><span style="color: #444444; line-height: 22.5px; text-align: start;">"This really is a symbolic moment because this building really represents the resiliency of this country,” said Port Authority Vice Chair Scott Rechler. “These people, the thousands of men and women who have worked here tirelessly, really as a tribute for the people that perished on 9/11 right on this site". </span></span><span style="color: #444444; font-weight: normal; line-height: 22.5px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The pinnacle was built with the city’s streets in mind. Its tip holds a beacon with 288 50-watt LED lights that will allow it be seen up to 50 miles away on a clear day. Once operational, the spire will serve as a world-class broadcast antenna. </span></span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It also makes the
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Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-10203786363813250852013-05-03T10:07:00.002-04:002013-05-03T10:07:33.690-04:00IMPORTANT SANDY RECOVERY INFORMATION<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://application.njeda.com/strongernjbusinessgrant/default.aspx" target="_blank">Businesses Can Now Apply for Sandy Recovery Grants of up to $50,000. </a></span></b>Beginning on Wednesday May 1st, businesses can
apply for Superstorm Sandy recovery grants of up to $50,000 at the website of
the <span style="color: #0b5394;"><b><a href="http://application.njeda.com/strongernjbusiness/default.aspx" target="_blank">New Jersey Economic Development Authority</a></b></span> (NJEDA). Small businesses and
nonprofits struck by the storm are eligible for the grants that can be used
toward working capital or new construction.</span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Small
businesses and non-profits may apply for grants and forgivable loans of up
to $50,000. Businesses with multiple locations in New Jersey may receive
more than one grant, totaling no more than $250,000. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The
entity must be considered a "small business" as defined by the
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and have more than $25,000 but
less than $5 million in gross operating revenues. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Applicants
must show each location sustained at least $5,000 in damages. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Grants
are eligible for working capital (operating expenses), inventory,
equipment, machinery, fixtures, furnishings and construction. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Priority
will be given to applicants located in the nine most impacted counties:
Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean and
Union. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Grants
will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The $260 million Stronger New
Jersey Business Grant Program is one of the initiatives approved by the NJEDA. It also approved $25 million to fund a tourism marketing campaign to
assist Superstorm Sandy-impacted communities and promote the state's tourism
assets; and $12 million for securing a firm to operate the grant program under
the supervision of the Office of Recovery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The grant program is part
of the state's $1.8 billion plan to spend federal Community Development Block
Grant disaster assistance funds. The plan was approved by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development, and the EDA approved the
first initiatives of that program.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Cornerstone Architectural Group has just completed the design work for Robertet Fragrances' new US Headquarters in Mount Olive, New Jersey. Work in the 117,000 square foot building includes the complete renovation of nearly 50,000 square feet of office and laboratory space, as well as upgrades to the warehouse and production areas. Robertet will consolidate two existing New Jersey locations into this recently acquired property in Mount Olive's International Trade Zone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Robertet and Cornerstone's business partnership spans more than 20 years and includes over 20 completed projects in eight different locations. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.robertet.com/uk/index.php" target="_blank">The Robertet Group</a></span></strong>, headquartered in Grasse France, has three businesses: natural raw materials, perfume compositions and food flavorings. Robertet serves customers in 50 countries from its global network of production, R&D and design centers, spanning more than 11 countries.</span></div>
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You” to our military who are overseas, and to let them know they are loved and
supported during their deployment. The compact care packages contain everything
from the necessary; toothbrushes, bug spray and deodorant, to the fun; magazines,
cigars and puzzles. Cornerstone is proud to have participated for the past 3
years with </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Morristown,
NJ based <b><a href="http://www.officefurniturepartnership.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Office Furniture Partnership</span></a></b>.
OFP has organized this special program in support of service men and women serving
abroad for more than 5 consecutive years have distributed more than 12,000 “Hugs”!
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many cases, soldiers rely on friends and family to send care packages, but
sometimes it's the gifts from strangers, organizations and communities that
have the biggest impact on morale. Other companies, families and individuals interested in participating in the next
“Hugs from Home” can contact Bob Rigby at <a href="mailto:bobr@officefurniturepartnership.com"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">bobr@officefurniturepartnership.com</span></b></a>
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Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-59818363508348742622013-03-29T16:54:00.000-04:002013-03-29T16:54:21.292-04:00New Jersey Formally Adopts Federal Advisory Flood Elevation Maps for Rebuilding After Sandy<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">New Jersey has now formally adopted controversial flood elevation standards, even though state and federal officials admit the regulations will likely change when final maps are released later this year. T</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">he Federal Emergency Management Agency’s, (FEMA), advisory elevations, which the state accepted through an emergency rule earlier this year as the standard for rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy, lay out how high residents in flood zones must raise their homes in order to maintain affordable flood insurance premiums. Despite protests from many storm victims who call the maps flawed, the state Department of Environmental Protection filed papers on Monday to make that emergency order a permanent measure.</span></div>
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Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-75564532440940242762013-03-24T19:15:00.000-04:002013-03-24T19:15:57.038-04:00Ward's Castle; First Reinforced Concrete Structure in the US<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px;">A combination of Gothic Revival and French Second Empire styles, the building features a four-story octagonal tower that expresses rather than conceals the concrete. The mansion was jokingly known as "Ward's Folly" by neighbors until its durability and character caused it to be re-dubbed "Ward's Castle."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">The castle was later bought by "Beetle Bailey" cartoonist Mort Walker, and it was home to the Museum of Cartoon Art from 1976 to 1992. The building is currently a private residence.</span></span><br />
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The New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA NJ) recently recognized <b><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.cornerstoneag.com/" target="_blank">Cornerstone Architectural Group</a></span></b> for <b><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRGdfu4F53A" target="_blank">25 years</a></span></b> of service to the profession. Cornerstone celebrated 25 years in business in December of 2012. The award was presented to the firms' principals; Robert F. Barranger, AIA, Robert M. Longo, AIA and Michael G. Soriano, AIA at <b><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.aia-nj.org/" target="_blank">AIA New Jersey</a></span></b>'s black tie gala, by 2013 AIA NJ President, Jack Purvis, AIA and AIA NJ Service Awards Chair, Michael Hanrahan, AIA. </div>
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Jim Reinders, an experimental artist with a history of using curious media, became so enthralled by the beauty of the famous Stonehenge in England that he had to recreate it. However, Reinders, instead of using stone, decided to embrace a more modern, Americanized approach. Shortly after his father died in 1982, Reinder came up with the idea to build “<a href="http://www.carhenge.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Carhenge</b></span></a>”.</div>
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Five years later during a family reunion, with the help of some thirty family members, Reinder used thirty-eight automobiles to mirror the position of the rocks that construct Stonehenge. All the automobiles, which include a handful of cars, a pick-up truck, an ambulance, and a 1962 Cadillac as the heel stone, accurately and proportionately depict the real life structure.</div>
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Completing the sculpture just in time for the Summer Solstice, the family celebrated their achievements. The local residents of Alliance, Nebraska were initially disturbed by the presence of Carhenge, believing it to be an eyesore, but over time have grown to accept and love the structure that put their town on the map.</div>
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<br />Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-52118293230838009572013-03-07T12:58:00.001-05:002013-03-07T12:59:16.409-05:00Planners Favor Waiver of Height Restriction for Storm-Damaged Homes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Toms River, NJ Planning Board members have given their approval to an ordinance amendment
that will waive the maximum height restriction for homes impacted by Superstorm
Sandy. Relaxing that rule for those affected will allow them to raise their homes
above 35 feet to satisfy FEMA flood guidelines while bypassing a trip before
Toms River's Zoning Board, so long as no other alterations are proposed. With all of the troubles many residents face as they try to rebuild after
Sandy's devastation, the relaxing of the height requirement for them is meant to
make the recovery process go more smoothly, since they won't have to appear in
front of the Zoning Board for a variance. Most of the affected homes likely will require an increase of 4 to 5 feet to
meet FEMA guidelines. Raising of homes will not affect disabled residents who require a ramp to access their structure as they are exempt from setback
requirements. The challenge will be that they will need landings, and that will make the ramps much longer.<br />
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Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-56563812131777043172013-02-25T15:07:00.002-05:002013-02-25T15:09:40.156-05:00D.C. Plans for Sustainable Future with Building, Waste & Job Initiatives<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">
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D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray will release a sustainability plan that calls for tightening up the District’s Green Building Act, modernizing all public housing and public schools, expanding Brownfield redevelopment incentives, introducing a “pay-as-you-throw” pricing structure for waste collection and creating a government-backed loan fund to support new business. The plan, dubbed <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://sustainable.dc.gov/" target="_blank">“Sustainable D.C.”</a></span></strong>, follows up the Earth Day 2012 release of the Sustainable D.C. Vision, itself a follow-up to Gray’s July 2011 announcement that D.C. should be the “healthiest, greenest and most livable city in the United States.” Drafted over the course of about 20 months, the plan takes the broad goals found in the vision document — in the areas of jobs, development, health and wellness, equity and diversity, nature, climate, food and transportation — and puts 143 specific initiatives behind them.</div>
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Cornerstone Architectural Group's <span style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Marco T. Migliaro, AIA</span></b></span><span style="text-align: left;"> h</span><span style="text-align: left;">as successfully completed the rigorous Architectural Registration Examination administered by the New Jersey State Board of Architects. As a newly Registered Architect in the State of New Jersey, Marco now assumes all the professional responsibilities of a licensed design professional. Marco was named an Associate of Cornerstone Architectural Group, South Plainfield, NJ in 2012, in recognition of his many contributions in the management of significant design projects. Marco lives in South Plainfield wife his wife and their two dogs.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">New Jersey State Board of Architects President, Michael Soriano (left) congratulates newly licensed Architect Marco T. Migliaro, AIA (right) at the State Board meeting held on January 10, 2013 in Newark, NJ.</span></div>
Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-25283286705262427922012-12-21T18:09:00.001-05:002012-12-21T18:09:17.583-05:00Happy Holidays 2012 From Cornerstone Architectural Group!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">... and All the Best in 2013!!</span></strong></div>
Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-11544922980143081832012-12-04T10:47:00.002-05:002012-12-04T10:48:35.801-05:00Cornerstone @25<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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2012 marks the 25th year in practice for New Jersey's <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRGdfu4F53A&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Cornerstone Architectural Group, LLC</a></span></strong>. We are proud to share this <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRGdfu4F53A&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">short video celebrating our 25th anniversary</a></span></strong>, showing you some of our architectural projects and more importantly the people that make up our team. A BIG Thank You to our families, friends and clients for supporting us for the "First 25"!Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-1779844542191220742012-11-07T14:13:00.004-05:002012-11-07T14:19:42.964-05:00Michael G. Soriano Elected President of the New Jersey State Board of Architects<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On July 12, 2012, the <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">New Jersey State Board of Architects</span></strong> voted and elected <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">Cornerstone Architectural Group Partner, Michael Soriano</span></strong> as its new <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">President for 2012-2013</span></strong>. The Board operates under the State's Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs. The Board of Architects is responsible for protecting the public's health and safety by determining the qualifications of individuals seeking licensure as Architects in the State, for establishing standards of practice for licensees and firms, and for disciplining those who do not adhere to the requirements. The Board also oversees and regulates the practices of Certified Interior Design and Licensed Landscape Architecture. Additionally, in his capacity as NJ-SBoA President, Mike will also serve as <strong><span style="color: #0b5394;">New Jersey's Member of the National Council of Architectural Registrations Boards (NCARB)</span></strong>, and has been appointed to its National Intern Development Committee. The NCARB is comprised of the architectural registration boards of the 50 states and other jurisdictions. The mission of NCARB is to work together as a council of Member Boards to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public at large and to assist Member Boards in carrying out their duties. The Council develops the standards and testing required of applicants for architectural licensure.</div>
Michael G. Soriano, AIAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600237740938590553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154869128019885683.post-81017634325147598432012-10-26T11:11:00.000-04:002012-10-26T11:15:08.230-04:00Kendall Park First Aid & Rescue Squad "Answer The Call"<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">After many years of
need, two years of planning and 5 months of construction, the Kendall Park
First Aid & Rescue Squad unveiled extensive renovations to its headquarters
during a September 19, 2012 dedication ceremony. The facility, located on New
Road in Kendall Park, is home to one of three first aid squads in South
Brunswick. The squad has 45 volunteers and answers 1,800 calls a year,
including three calls that happened during the dedication ceremony!</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Built in 1960, the
two buildings that made up the squad became antiquated and too small to
meet their current needs. A garage that houses two of their four ambulances was
expanded 12 feet to its rear and 4 feet in the front to accommodate for the
larger ambulances. Renovations also included a new higher roof, new HVAC
systems, new electrical systems including an emergency back-up generator, and
new accessible toilet and shower facilities for the EMS crew. The larger space
also includes a meeting room and a full-size sink for cleaning their equipment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">The Kendall Park
First Aid & Rescue Squad collaborated with <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Cornerstone Architectural Group</span></b>,
<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">S&K Construction</span></b> and <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Magyar Bank</span></b> to complete the necessary additions,
alterations and repairs. The three companies worked together with the squad to
keep costs as low as possible. The organization is a 501(c)3 charitable
nonprofit and does not have a large amount of funds available. <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Michael Soriano</span></b>,
of Cornerstone helped design a solution to fully integrate the facilities into
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For more information
on how to become a volunteer, or to donate, visit the squad's website at </span><a href="http://www.kpfars.org/" shape="rect" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">www.kpfars.org</span></b></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">On the afternoon of Thursday, July 26th, <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Bob Barranger</span></b> helped to
coordinate and participated in the second annual <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Dairy Queen Miracle Treat</span></b> day
fund raiser to support <b><span style="color: #0b5394;">The Children's Miracle Network</span></b>. More than 100 classic
show cars were on display at the event held at the Diary Queen on Fisher
Boulevard in Toms River, NJ. Bob and his son Bobby drove their 1967 Shelby GT
350 and 1966 Mustang GT to the event for display and were on hand to answer
questions about these rare beauties.</span><br />
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Face painting along with a magician and balloon artist helped the
youngsters in the crowd celebrate the event. The children voted on their
favorite classic cars, and trophies were awarded to their favorites. The Hawk
105.7 radio station was on site, broad casting live from the event. The event
ran from early afternoon and into the evening hours. Through the volunteer
efforts more than $2,500 in donations was raised to support the ongoing efforts
of The Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.</div>
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