We are pleased to tell you about the Fall 2019 Scholarship winner!
The Carl Mirbach Memorial Scholarship at Norwalk Community College (NCC)
The Carl Mirbach Memorial Scholarship was established in honor and memory of a beloved member of CPG who passed away in October of 2016 after battling cancer and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. This Scholarship was initially funded in the fall of 2017 with $30,000 raised through a golf fundraiser. Subsequently, at a fall 2018 book signing event for Your Architectural Career, written by CPG founder Gary Unger, an additional $2,650 was added to the Scholarship from contributions by friends of the firm –as well...
CPG Architects is thrilled to announce David Rozzi has joined the team as Senior Project Designer.
As a leader in architecture and interior design with over 30 years of experience, David has worked on numerous nationwide projects with some of the country’s leading companies, spanning residential, corporate, retail, and health care categories. As an expert in workplace design strategy, space planning, as well as creative solutions, CPG is pleased to continue to provide our clients with talented project leaders with innovative thinking. As part of that commitment, David will play a key role at CPG, leveraging his vast experience to create client-centered solutions while balancing quality and budget and, most importantly, functionality.
David’s impressive portfolio includes projects of all sizes and complexities, from multiple locations and millions of square feet for nationwide brands, such as...
Welcome! Betsy Gilroy Joins CPG as Project Designer
CPG Architects welcomes Betsy Gilroy to the team as Project Designer. With over 25 years in the industry, Betsy has cultivated both successful client relationships and the creative furniture design process to deliver optimal results for each project she supports. In her role, she will focus on solution-oriented designs that center on our clients’ goals while ensuring project timeline, budget, team productivity, and collaboration. CPG is pleased to continue providing high-quality furniture design service/management, project implementation, and delivery, as well as our firm’s core value of delivering excellence in all phases of design and construction.
As a commercial design expert, Betsy brings an impressive roster of design and furniture projects for clients that span across the US and Europe, including Greenwich Hospital, Pequot Capital, Freepoint Capital, and...
Welcome Jane Epelbaum – CPG Project Designer!
CPG Architects welcomes Jane Epelbaum to the team as Project Designer. Combining 8 years of interior design experience with 8 years of marketing and sales management, Jane recognizes the unnamable but unmistakable intersection between brand, the built environment, and art. With a diverse portfolio that includes corporate interiors, multi-family development, and commercial work throughout Connecticut and New York, she comes with a successful track record of creating compelling, brand-centered designs, as well as an inspiring reputation for her can-do attitude. As part of our commitment to excellence, CPG is pleased to continue to build our talent pool to work hard for our clients while providing the highest level of service and project development.
Before joining CPG, Jane served as Interior Designer and Project Manager at Granoff Architects in...
Thomas McDermott joins CPG as Senior Project Architect.
With over 20 years in the industry, Thomas is a Registered Architect with extensive experience in all phases of architectural projects, ranging from commercial, government, residential, and educational focused environments. Working with the firm’s design teams, he will maintain our highest level of client service and communication while focusing on completing projects successfully on time and on budget. CPG is pleased to continue to build our team of specialists providing high-quality service with expertise in targeted industries. As part of that commitment, Thomas will be an integral player in our firm’s vision for delivering excellence in all phases of design and construction.
Before pursuing his passion for architecture, Thomas spent many years in construction. This combination of architectural design mixed with the practical realities of intelligent construction...
Tulip Yeung Joins CPG as Senior Project Designer
CPG Architects is thrilled to announce Tulip Yeung has joined the team as Senior Project Designer. Having worked on projects across the US, Europe, and Asia, Tulip believes that exceptional design can capture the spirit of the local culture and environment, as well as evoke a moving personal experience. With projects ranging from commercial, hospitality, and residential to retail environments, she has fine-tuned her expertise in exterior façade design and detailing, planning, materials selection, high-quality graphics representation, and visualization. As part of CPG’s commitment to providing design expertise for our clients, Tulip will play a key role at CPG, leveraging her vast experience to create innovative solutions focused on high-quality design, budget, and proven efficiency.
After studying in the UK and obtaining her Masters from Princeton University,...
Michele Guenin – Our Newest Senior Project Director
CPG Architects welcomes Michele Guenin to the team as Senior Project Director. With over 25 years in the industry, Michele is a seasoned leader in project management and client interface, guiding design teams in the development and implementation of commercial projects ranging from restaurants, airport interiors, and office interiors to retail spaces. With years of experience working with city and airport governing authorities such as PANYNJ, MTA, and departments of aviation, CPG is pleased to continue to build our team of specialists providing high-quality service with expertise in targeted industries. As part of that commitment, Michele will play a key role with CPG clients, leveraging her skills and experience to deliver innovative solutions focused on quality, budget, and client satisfaction.
With decades of professional design and project...
Anitha Nayak – Our Newest Senior Project Manager
We are pleased to announce that Anitha will be joining the staff as a Senior Project Director.
With over 20 years in the industry, Anitha Nayak is a well-seasoned professional in architecture and planning with extensive experience in the corporate interior, retail, and hospitality sectors. As a LEED Green Associate and a specialist in her field, she manages across disciplines to lead the development of sustainability strategies to improve the impact of the built environment, while focusing on the mission, budget, and schedule to deliver high-quality designs for her clients.
Well regarded by both clients and colleagues for her strong project management skills and reliability, her secret ingredient to success professionally is “we can and we will” – a mantra heralded by the CPG team and...
Tony DiLoernzo joins the CPG IT Team!
CPG is pleased to announce that Tony DiLorenzo will be joining the IT Support Team. Tony also works part-time at Advanced Engineering in Woodbury as a System Installer and has prior experience as a Technical Support Rep for Altice (Cablevision) and Information Specialist at FM Global. He has a Data Security and Computer Science Associates Degree from Gateway Community College.
Responsible for analyzing, troubleshooting, and evaluating technology issues, Tony applies his cumulative years of experience to solve technical problems efficiently and collaboratively, leveraging his local vendor relationships as needed. In addition to supporting internal staff, Tony works to solve business-specific problems that are critical to propelling our business, projects, and clients forward.
Although he enjoys working on the newest technology, he is an avid enthusiast of ancient...
CPG is Committed to Addressing the Lack of Diversity in the Architectural Industry
CPG recently joined the AIA Connecticut Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Challenge to increase gender and racial diversity in the architectural profession. We are committed to addressing the lack of diversity systemic in the architectural industry, and working towards increasing employment of female, black, and underrepresented people of color for design staff, leadership, and professionals at our firm.
From hiring to partnering vendors, we are holding ourselves accountable for progress. CPG will be seeking to adjust our staffing, company culture, practice, and policies to achieve results, both short and long term. We are taking action to build the foundation for lasting change, listening to employee feedback, and tracking our progress to ensure the equity and success of all individuals.
As part of...
We are pleased to announce John Danko has joined the firm.
John is a registered Architect with close to 30 years of experience. As the Project Manager and Architect, John has worked on projects in commercial interiors, higher education, and financial centers/banking projects. His involvement is through all phases of design and construction including pre-design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration. In addition, John has expertise in quality control review and writing architectural specifications, and he is LEEP AP BD+C accredited.
John’s experience includes two stints at Gensler in New York City, for over 8 years in total, as well as two stints at WTW Architects in Pittsburgh PA, for over 18 years in total. Significant projects include Time Warner, Citi World Headquarters, Pennsylvania State University, Dollar Bank, Mellon Bank and University...
Sema4 Opens its Second State-of-the-Art Clinical Laboratory in Connecticut; Will Be Home to 300+ Employees
New 70,000 square foot facility enables leading health intelligence company to further improve health outcomes and personalize patient care.
STAMFORD, CT — December 3rd, 2020 — Sema4, a patient-centered health intelligence company, today announced that it has opened another state-of-the-art clinical laboratory in Connecticut. The newly built 70,000 square foot facility in Stamford will be home to 300+ employees and is designed for Sema4 to process thousands of industry-leading, information-based genomic tests a day and to further support its mission of advancing healthcare...
Game Changers: Courtney & Brent Montgomery
Meet the couple transforming a warehouse space in Connecticut into a groundbreaking hub for work and play, creativity and connection.
Courtney and Brent Montgomery at The Village
Think creative media types wouldn’t want to live and work in Connecticut? Well, think again. Meet media power couple Brent and Courtney Montgomery who have been living in the area since 2014—and who believe so much in connecting people to ideas that they have created
“If a picture is worth a thousand words, a virtual tour is worth a thousand meetings”
Show your space anytime, anyplace to anyone…
Covid-19 only emphasizes the need to offer your clients remote access to your space with fully immersive viewing. Vivid 3D virtual walk-through service highlights the essence of any commercial space. The CPG team is here to help you implement virtual tours into your property marketing strategies.
Video Walkthrough
Bring motion and life to...
CPG Architects – Building Communities
The CPG team volunteered with Homes With Hope (a Westport-based organization dedicated to ending homelessness in Fairfield County) to help redesign and remodel their community room.
“We can’t thank you for the transformation of our community room space (as well as the clearing of invasive plants from the garden area and other parts of the property!) but I also want to reiterate how appreciative we are. Although we are not quite finished assembling and updating the furniture and hanging pictures, one of my students exclaimed as he walked in this morning, “It looks like a whole new space!” We cannot thank you all enough for your tremendous efforts on our behalf!
Lynn Abramson MA, Ed.
Program Director – ASAP Youth Initiative
Damion Martin joins CPG as a Project Architect
Damion Martin has been a Project Architect at Granoff Architects since 2006, and prior to that had been Job Captain at Esposito Design for 3 years. He has retail and commercial experience in all phases of interior work, and ground-up commercial building experience including multi-family building. He is a graduate of Howard University in Washington DC. Welcome aboard Damion!
The Carl Mirbach Memorial Scholarship at Norwalk Community College
In October of 2018, CPG held a book signing event in honor of Gary Unger, CPG’s Founder, who recently published Your Architectural Career. At the event, many friends of the firm took the opportunity to contribute additional funds to the Carl Mirbach Memorial Scholarship at Norwalk Community College. This scholarship was initially funded with $30,000 in the Fall of 2017. These funds were raised at a golf fundraising event to begin the Scholarship in honor and memory of Carl Mirbach, a beloved member of CPG who passed away in October, 2016 after battling cancer and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Contributions this year totaled $1,325; which CPG matched, and we are proud to say an additional $2,650 was deposited
We are pleased to share with you the Fall 2018 Scholarship winners! Congratulations to both of these worthy students!
Kevin Bun – Major: Architectural Engineering Technology, GPA: 3.69
Expected Graduation Date: May 2019
A repeat scholarship winner, Kevin is now in his third semester at NCC after transferring from Western Connecticut State University where he was studying Computer Science. He has now completed all of his core requirements and is spending his final...
CPG Architects is pleased to welcome Brendan Roche!
CPG is pleased to announce another addition to the our staff!
Brendan Roche joined CPG on November 26th as a Technical Associate. Brendan has experience with AutoCAD and is proficient in Revit. He has 5 years of design and Construction Documents experience, working on projects ranging from healthcare design, commercial spaces and most recently golf course associated buildings.
In his positions at Rogers McCagg and NEMD, in addition to his work on projects, he assisted in the creation of Revit templates and graphic standards. Brendan has a Master of Architecture from Roger Williams University.
Welcome Brendan!
CPG Architects is pleased to welcome Albina Dobruskin!
Albina has been in the design field for 10 years, with her work time experience including Skidmore Owings and Merrill, MKDA and most recently Granoff Architects. Albina’s experience includes corporate interiors, residential, and multi-family, with both designer and project manager roles. Albina brings extensive knowledge of FFF&E, strong graphic presentation skills and expertise in preparation of CD’s, and custom furniture and millwork design. Her technical skills include 3D modelling and rendering using AutoCad 3D, Accurender Nxt, SKetchUp and Lumion. Notable projects at Granoff Architects include WorkWellWin, CNH, Wholeness Center, Neighbors Link, Anxiety Institute, TICC Management, Johnnie-O, Watermark Pointe, and The Modern. She is a graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology with an
Interior Design BFA.
Please join us in welcoming Albina to CPG!
The CPG team was proud to participate in the 2018 Stamford Boys & Girls Club 5K!!
What a great experience!
