Keith is a Registered Architect in the State of New York as well as being a LEED Accredited Professional. Mr. Lucas is actively involved in the sustainability practices of the firm, where “green” has always been a mindset. Currently a hot topic in the design and construction industry, Mr. Lucas is focused on emphasizing sustainability as a “given” in the design process and maintains that while emphasis has been added to this aspect of the profession in the past few years, sustainability should always be a matter of responsibility for the design professional.

Keith Lucas joined the team of M.J. Macaluso & Associates after an impressive career at Princeton University where he graduated with honors and was a recipient of two major University Fellowships in addition to the Grace May Tilton Award in recognition of his outstanding thesis work in the Arts and Architecture.  Mr. Lucas also brought with him international experience through his employ with the Greek Ministry of Culture, where his hands on technical work with Byzantine monuments and immersion in modern foreign cultures has helped increase the breadth of design output from the studio he now directs.

 Ryan P. Scipione

Senior Project Manager

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Ryan Scipione, named partner to the firm in 2011, has been key member of M.J. Macaluso & Associates since his arrive at the firm 10 years ago.  With his cross-disciplinary experience he has proven himself on a multitude of diverse projects and is a leader in the technical development and management of some of the firm’s largest work. Building on his previous involvement as an architectural designer on residential, commercial and public projects throughout areas of New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont and New Hampshire, his experience with M.J. Macaluso & Associates includes the management of large scale residential, commercial, institutional and hospitality construction throughout the tri-state area, as well as having led the firm’s Preservation and Restoration Division before moving onto the challenges of large scale building wide projects. 

             Mr. Scipione’s knowledge of construction documentation, industry practices and inclination towards on-site interaction affords him invaluable knowledge of building technology, both current and indicative of the city’s vast existing building stock. Though typically managing large scale developments these days, he can still often be seen on a suspended scaffold high above the streets of Manhattan guiding colleagues in a restoration project and gaining an intimate understanding of the eclectic facades that make up the city’s urban fabric.  Working closely with Mr. Macaluso to guide the firm’s future in technical development and successful project management strategies, Ryan maintains relationships with some of the largest institutions and property managers in the city, and has established himself as a pivotal factor in the development of the firm’s work and staff.

With successful management and completion of multimillion dollar projects ranging from residential condominiums, boutique hotels, and historic exterior restorations, Mr. Scipione will no doubt continue his impressive work, maintain and expand his reputation to the list of ever growing satisfied owners and property managers throughout the five boroughs and help to keep M.J. Macaluso & Associates a leader in the field full service architectural practice.

            Ryan’s most recent success is that of fatherhood.  When he’s not parenting or working, Ryan is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys climbing, hiking and cycling as well as snowboarding.