PROFILE of ERM architecture PLLC   Founded in 1981, much of the firm’s experiences have been for mid-size projects in New York and New Jersey to total approximately $120,000,000 of construction value. New residential buildings include two affordable housing projects of 73 and 37 units under NYC HPD guidelines, 224 middle-income rental apartments under HUD guidelines, 10 and 23 unit luxury condominium projects, 12 modest condominium units over 2 levels of medical offices and a garage, 68 units of lake-side condominiums that received a “Builder’s Choice” award (from Builders Magazine) and private residences. About 80% of the firm’s recent projects have been for residential projects.    The firm designed 13,000 SF, 30,000 SF and 45,000 SF office buildings, a new fire house (in joint venture), a municipal parking structure, three municipal field-houses (one receiving an A.I.A. Design Award) and a swim-club bathhouse. The firm has also designed additions to schools, libraries and a community educa-tional center.    Renovation projects include rehabbing an existing 12 story office building in Chelsea, NYC (in association with Perkins-Eastman) into 57 luxury condominiums, renovating several 4-story affordable housing projects, a municipal office complex, twelve (12) firehouses for the FDNY, commercial office interiors, several office-loft buildings, libraries and historical preservation structures. The office also specializes in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, having completed studies and designs for 2,090,000 SF of office and courtroom buildings, fourteen (14) branch libraries for the City of New York and several movie theaters.    The firm is led by a principal whose career began in 1964, who offers an intimate, attentive service but with the professional standards of larger offices. Seeking out the user’s needs, a vision of the project is created with the client to establish a quality design aesthetic and/or technical direction through alternative solutions, coupled to cost estimating.    The architectural philosophy is that aesthetics must meet market needs and should respect efficient user functions and needs, that project costs can best be controlled through early cost estimating and that value engineering should be coupled to an experienced and flexible construction manager. .    The business philosophy is not to do the least work in order to make the most profit, but to do more than what is expected in order to get repeat business.    The firm has received design awards from the American Institute of Architects and an industry magazine, has consistently designed projects within established budgets and has always met all agreed upon deadlines. The firm welcomes a review of its past performances, thoroughness, passion and project dedication.      PROFESSIONAL PROFILE of EDWARD RORY McGINNIS, ARCHITECT   Mr. McGinnis began his professional career in 1964 and has held key roles of responsibility for over $500,000,000 (2009$) of construction work, inclusive of high-rise office buildings, residential projects, hotels, shopping centers, educational facilities and the restoration of landmarked buildings, while employed by renowned architectural offices, two of which were honored with the “Firm of the Year” award by the national chapter of the American Institute of Architects.    He had taught architecture design at the New York Institute of Technology in New York, interior design at the Fashion School of Technology (SUNY) and, for 14 years, architectural “awareness” for the Masters of Science program in Real Estate Development at New York University, all part time.    He has authored several technical publications for McGraw-Hill that have annual national distribution (“Sweets Selection Data”); has written a historical documentation report (H.A.E.R.) for the Library of Congress about the University Heights Bridge over the Harlem River in NYC; had written a column for the New York University Real Estate Newsletter, has had speaking engagements regarding the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and has been interviewed by network CBS News regarding his volunteer designs for rebuilding the World Trade Center site.