AIA Staten Island

03/16/2026

AIA Staten Island March 2026 General Membership Meeting

Join us this Thursday for an informative evening featuring two presentations on important topics impacting architectural practice.

❗️ Please note: this meeting will be held at a different location.❗️

Location:
Cielo Restaurant
1435 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, NY

Schedule
6:00 PM - Fellowship
6:30 PM - Meeting

Presentations:

Duncan Brown, RA, CEM
Director of Energy Code Compliance, NYC Department of Buildings

Topic:
2025 NYC Energy Conservation Code

Learn about key updates to the code, how it affects residential project filings, and strategies for demonstrating compliance.

Jim Bourgeois – Marino\Ware

Topic:
Sound Isolation for Cold-Formed Steel Framing
1 AIA CEU / HSW

We look forward to seeing you there.

02/25/2026

This month, our Chapter President, Thomas J. Soviero, AIA, NCARB represented the AIA Staten Island Chapter at the AIA Leadership Summit 2026 in Washington, D.C.

Over several days of national engagement, Tom joined nearly 700 AIA leaders from across the country to strengthen leadership practices, advance advocacy priorities, and bring meaningful insights back to our members.

Events like this remind us that strong local chapters are built through national collaboration and shared vision.

We are proud to see Staten Island represented on the national stage and look forward to applying what was learned to further elevate our Chapter in 2026 and beyond.

         AIALS26 AIANYS

02/19/2026

Introducing the 2026-2027 Leadership Team of AIA Staten Island

We are proud to announce the Executive Board serving our chapter this year.

Thomas J. Soviero, AIA – President
Dominick Casale, AIA – Vice President
Nell Taranto, AIA – Treasurer
Peter Rampulla, Assoc. AIA – Secretary
Stanley M. Krebushevski, AIA – Immediate Past President
Olga Salnikova, Assoc. AIA – New York State Director
James Rowland, Esq., Honorary AIA Affiliate – Legal Counsel

Each member of this team brings dedication to the profession and a passion for strengthening our architectural community. From advocacy and mentorship to public engagement and professional development, the year ahead holds exciting opportunities.

Stay connected as we share upcoming programs, events, and initiatives.

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from AIA Staten Island!

Today we celebrate the values that unite our community - collaboration, service, and commitment to shaping a better built environment for all.

We are grateful for our members, partners, and volunteers who generously dedicate their time and expertise throughout the year.

Wishing you a warm, joyful, and restorative holiday.

11/25/2025

🌟 Sponsorship Opportunities -AIA Staten Island Holiday Party 🌟

We invite businesses, partners, and community supporters to join us at this year’s Holiday Party by becoming an event sponsor. It’s a meaningful way to support the architectural community while gaining visibility throughout a festive and well-attended evening.

Available sponsorship levels include:
• Table Sponsor - $500
• Raffle Sponsor - $300
• Digital Ad Sponsor - $100
• Bar Sponsor - $750
• DJ Sponsor - $750
• 50/50 Sponsor - $200

Each level includes unique benefits such as event signage, company mentions, logo displays, and complimentary tickets.

Holiday Party Details:
December 11 • 7:00 PM
Bocelli, 1250 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island

To secure your sponsorship or purchase tickets, visit AIASINY.org or call (718) 667-1234.

We look forward to celebrating the season together and partnering with those who help make our events possible.

11/14/2025

AIA Staten Island presents the Annual Fall 2025 Spaghetti-Marshmallow Contest™!

📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025
📍 Tottenville High School, Staten Island, NY
⏰ Doors open at 8:00 AM

Our favorite annual tradition is back!
Students in grades 2–8 are invited to take on a fun architectural challenge:
build the most creative structure using spaghetti and marshmallows!

AIA Staten Island architects will serve as judges and mentors, helping young builders explore creativity, teamwork, and structural design.

🏆 $1,500+ in prizes
🌟 Best in Show wins the LEGO® Titanic set
🎓 Every participant receives an official certificate

To learn more, visit www.aiasiny.org or email [email protected].

Let’s imagine, build, and inspire - one marshmallow at a time!

11/12/2025

Inspire the Architects of Tomorrow!

The AIA Staten Island Chapter invites local businesses, organizations, and community leaders to become sponsors of our annual Spaghetti-Marshmallow Contest™, happening Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Tottenville High School.

This exciting event brings together students in grades 2–8 for a creative hands-on challenge that celebrates design, problem-solving, and teamwork - all through the lens of architecture.

By becoming a sponsor, you’ll help us provide an inspiring educational experience for young minds while gaining valuable visibility within the Staten Island community.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

✅️ Event Sponsor - $1,500
Logo on promotional materials, podium signage & mentions, digital ad, and event direction signage

✅️ Table Sponsor - $500
Logo on project entry signage, digital journal ad, podium mention, and event direction signage

✅️ Digital Sponsor - $100
Digital ad recognition

📧 For more information, email us at [email protected]

Together, let’s build a stronger, more inspired future - one marshmallow at a time.

10/22/2025

Fall Fling CEU Seminar 2025 is here!
Join us for one of AIA Staten Island’s most anticipated annual events — a morning of learning, networking, and inspiration in the beautiful setting of The Stone House.

📅 October 24, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 1150 Clove Rd, Staten Island, NY 10301
💡 Earn 4 AIA & NYS CEU credits!
☕️ Breakfast & Lunch included

🎓 Topics include:

Emergency Lighting Design

Microgrids & Energy Resilience

Historic Preservation (Studio 54 Case Study)

Subfloor Durability & Long-Term ROI

💼 Connect with colleagues, grow professionally, and enjoy this annual favorite event!

💲 AIA & Allied Members: $100
💲 Non-Members: $125
(Payment at event or via our website — link in bio)

📧 RSVP / Questions: [email protected]

09/24/2025

Alice Austen House, est. 1690 started out as a Dutch farmhouse and was transformed into a Victorian Gothic Cottage from 1844-1869 by Alice Austen’s grandfather, John Haggerty Austen. This NYC and National Historic Landmark became a national site of LGBTQ significance in 2017. Located at 2 Hylan Boulevard, the site is also known as Clear Comfort, and operates today as a museum. The house stands out with Victorian barge boards and cresting, and birdhouse finials on each dormer. photo credit

01/24/2025

Here are a few highlights from the 2024. Thank you to everyone who attended this sold-out event, especially our NY state president W***y Zambrano , Brooklyn chapter president Sarah Drake , and Queens chapter president Jacqueline Velez . Congratulations to our two scholarship winners, and best wishes for your continuing education. Thank you to for hosting, and credit to our photographer, for the wonderful documentation. We would like to thank our sponsors, donors and volunteers for making this event our most successful yet.

11/23/2024

11/21/2024

Consider this your invitation to join us at Bocelli’s for fellowship and networking! Great food, dancing, and raffles are a few of the highlights. Please visit our website for tickets and sponsorship opportunities.