James Trunzo is the president of JT Architect, Inc.  After graduating from Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he spent two years of post graduate studies at the Institute for Industrialized Building in Milan, Italy and Frankfurt, Germany working with international designers in several disciplines of architecture, interior and industrial design.


Prior to establishing his own firm, James apprenticed for professional licensure with Edgar Tafel, Architect - former head of Frank Lloyd Wright’s office.


The New York Times has referred to Mr. Trunzo as a “pioneer in computer-aided design.”  He has also been profiled on CNN, and interviewed by Christiane Amanpour for his sophisticated use of lighting.


 

PRINCIPAL: James Trunzo


EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Architecture,    

Carnegie-Mellon University, 1970


PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION:

Registered Interior Designer, State of Florida, 2001

Registered Architect, State of Florida, 1994

Registered Architect, State of  New York, 1976

Registered Architect, State of New Jersey, 1981

Registered Architect, State of Illinois, 1999

National Council of Architectural Registration Board Certificate


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

JT ARCHITECT, INC., Ft. Lauderdale, FL

President; 2000 to Present

Sales, Marketing, Management, Design and Construction of Varied Commercial  and Residential Projects.


CKI INTERIORS, Boca Raton, FL

Director Architecture and Design; 1994 - 2000

Sales, Marketing, Management, Design and Construction of Varied Residential and Public Space Projects.


JAMES TRUNZO ARCHITECT, New York, NY

President; 1980 - 1994

Sales, Marketing, Management, Design and Construction of Varied Commercial  and Residential Projects.


DESCON INTERIORS INC, New York, NY

Vice President of Design; 1977 - 1980

Design and Development of the Firm’s Commercial and Residential Projects.


ANDREW BLACKMAN ARCHITECT, New York, NY

Architect; 1976 - 1977

Design and Production of Commercial and Residential Projects.


EDGAR TAFEL ARCHITECT, New York, NY

Architect; 1972 - 1976

Design and Production for projects:  Brooklyn School for Special Children, Allentown Art Museum, Episcopal Church,  Private Residences, Historical Preservation.


INSTITUTE FOR INDUSTRIALIZED BUILDING, Frankfurt, Germany

Architect; 1971 - 1972

Design and Research for Industrialized Building Package System.


INDEPENDENT STUDY, Milan, Italy

Architect; 1970 - 1971

Independent Study of Industrial Design and Building; Dialogue with Design and Manufacturing Community.


SWIFT INDUSTRIES, Pittsburgh, PA

Architect; 1970

Design and Production of Prefabricated Housing Units.

James Trunzo, Architect