ANNOUNCEMENT
MARC B. SPECTOR, FAIA receives the Lifetime Achievement award from the American Institute of Achitects.
I want to thank AIA Long Island for bestowing upon me this prestigious award. I thank my brother Scott for nominating me for this honor. My father Michael Spector, FAIA, and brother Scott are both past recipients, and it’s meaningful for me to be in their company.
Amid these incredibly challenging times, I find solace in a guiding principle that has shaped both my personal and professional life: “With Gratitude, Optimism is sustainable.” This axiom holds profound relevance in the present context. When we pause to acknowledge and treasure the positive aspects of our lives, it nourishes a true sense of hope. This enduring optimism, even in the face of adversity, serves as a reservoir of strength derived from our thankfulness, sustaining our resilience. Essentially, gratitude forms the foundation upon which we construct and uphold our hope.
I owe my deepest thanks to my loving family, my mother, Joan Spector. We call her The Tank. She is here tonight and has attended every Archi Awards ceremony since 1967 when my father was honored for the Squire Restaurant in Great Neck. Who remembers Squires? Corned beef sandwiches with the fat on it and pickles. I also want to give a loving shout-out and thank you to my sister-in-law Abbe, my wife and love of my life for 32 years, Karen, my kids Kellie and Sammie who came from the city to hang with Dad and to see what we all do for a living, and my son Charlie who could not attend. I love you all.
To our exceptional SPECTOR team, your unwavering dedication and boundless creativity have not only translated our collective architectural dreams into tangible reality but have also reinforced my unwavering belief in our shared architectural vision. It is through each one of you that my optimism as an architect finds its true strength.
In both life and the practice of architecture, it is through the lens of thankfulness that we perceive the limitless possibilities that lie ahead. Let us cherish the joy of this moment, and may we always be reminded that with gratitude in our hearts, our optimism knows no bounds.
HISTORY
Architect Charles Sanford Spector painted this stunning watercolor of the Parthenon while on a five-year fellowship in Greece nearly 100 years ago. It graces the wall of our office and is a constant reminder of our beginnings, as well as an everlasting inspiration for future generations. How amazed and thrilled he would be if he were here to witness the course of events that my late father and founder of our enterprise, Michael Harris Spector, FAIA, started in 1965 in the garage of his home, then led by myself and my brother Scott, following their footsteps into the continuing and demanding thrills and challenges of the profession.
Continuum…
Marc B. Spector, FAIA, leads a global enterprise that excels in two managerial aspects critical to the profession—design as the power to enable creativity and design as a business. Marc has accomplished, by skillfully balancing architecture with entrepreneurship, making astute business practices an essential part of design, inspiring those to be entrepreneurs of ideas and partners in innovation.
As CEO | Owner, Marc has grown the firm into an international practice where his ever-sharpening expertise and non-traditional approach to envisioning the experience of architecture has resulted in AIA award-winning work. More importantly, Marc has consistently sharpened a process that convinces clients of the value of design excellence and collaboration.
CULTURE
From the very beginning, our company has been built on the idea of culture. We believe that it’s not just about what we do, but who we are that makes us successful. We strive to create an environment where people can come together to achieve great things.
We invest in our team, so that they can be their best selves and be rewarded for their hard work. This has led to a strong and passionate team that is willing to go above and beyond for our clients and collaborators. Culture is at the core of everything we do, and it’s what sets us apart from the rest. We believe that it’s what makes us successful.
Thanks to our culture, we are able to focus on our multi-faceted businesses and serve our clients and collaborators to the best of our ability. We don’t stop until we reach their goals. Thanks to our culture, we are able to be the best versions of ourselves, and we will continue to uphold these values in everything we do.
LEADERSHIP
Marc B. Spector, FAIA.
CEO | Owner
As CEO and Owner of Spectorcompanies, Marc is (re)Innovating Innovation, applying this core cultural principal to the Business of Architecture, to create value for design excellence and the profession. Read more
Thomas Scotto, AIA, NCARB.
Principal, Operations Leader
Thomas is responsible for managing – at both a strategic and operational level – the company’s key frontline functions. He provides leadership and direction to meet client demands, improve staff performance Read more
John Machovec, RA.
Principal, Technical Teams Leader
As Senior Technical Architect, John is responsible for managing the production team in the development of construction drawings and specifications. He works closely with the entire architectural design team, Read more
Justin Stetzer, AIA
Associate Principal, Thought Leader
Justin works directly with the client to establish project goals and objectives. Maintaining open communication through regularly scheduled meetings, Justin oversees project implementation of each phase of development. Read more
Michael Mannetta, RA.
Senior Partner, Design Director
With the firm since 1980, Michael boasts a diverse and comprehensive skill set aimed at providing unique, award winning designs to corporate, educational, institutional, and residential clientele
on a global scale. Read more
Joseph Randazzo, AIA.
Senior Partner, Director of Project Management
Joseph has more than 38 years of experience spanning all phases of architectural planning, design, project management and construction administration. Read more
Linda Bauer.
Associate, Marketing and Communications Leader
As Director of Marketing at SPECTOR, Linda brings over 22 years of marketing architectural services. She collaborates with leadership to lead marketing strategies across the firm’s core market sectors. Read more
Arthur Johnson.
Partner, Technical Leader
Arthur has over 35 years of experience, with an expertise in project management. Placing significant emphasis on quality control procedures, he managed one of the firm’s most prestigious master planning projects, Read more
Paul Anderson, AIA.
Partner, Program Management Director
Paul works directly with the client to establish project goals and objectives. Read more
Rhonda Scharf, AISD.
Interior Design Director
With over 15 years of experience in interior design, Rhonda Scharf has established a reputation for creating dynamic environments for a wide selection Read more
Bryan Richter.
Design Director
Bryan’s design career spans more than 25 years. His role as a Design Director is multifaceted: from leading the design and execution of award-winning projects to mentoring the next generation of up-and-coming designers. Read more
CLIENTS | PARTNERS
777 Partners
Acotel Group
Active International
Advant Gardner
Advent International
Alfonse D’Amato Courthouse and Federal Office Building
Allstate Insurance Company
Alpine Real Estate
Altice
Aresco Management
Astoria Federal Savings Bank
AT&T
Atlantic Bank of New York
Aquarium Development Corporation
Audible, An Amazon Company
Audiovox
Automatic Data Processing
Avant Garde Optics (Luxottica)
Bancker Construction
Bethenny Frankel
Bieneneld Industries
Birch Wathen Lenox School
BMW Competition and Sports Cars LTD
BMW of North America
Bond Collective
Brooklyn Mirage
Brick Cove Marina, LLC
Bus Patrol
BWD Group LTD
Cambria Hotels
Castagna Realty
Capital Properties
Capital One Financial Corporation
Cayre Equities
CBRE
Center Moriches UFSD
Challenger 60, Ridgefield Park, NJ
Chase Bank
Chasanoff
Choice Hotel Group
Citadel Property Management Corp.
Citibank
Citicorp Center
Civic Entertainment Group
Clarendon Insurance Company
CMP Publications
Cogswell Realty
College at Old Westbury
Commerce Bank
Computer Associates
Country Glen Center
Cowork-RS
Crazy Brilliant, Inc
Crawford & Company
Cushman & Wakefield
CW Post College
D.S. Wolf & Associates
Dormitory Authority State of New York
Dealertrack Technologies
Dean Witter Reynolds
DeSimone Consulting Engineers
Deutsch Advertising
Dial Global Network
Dime Savings Bank
Drew Chemical Corp
East End Capital
East Meadow UFSD
East Williston UFSD
Engineers Country Club
EOS Partners
European American Bank
Evercore
Extebank
Exxon Chemical Corporation
Fairfield Properties
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company
First Eagle Investment Management
First Empire Securities
Fleet Bank
Flexpoint Ford
FSO / FSS
Gateway School
GCI Public Relations
Geico Direct Insurance Company
General Accident Insurance
General Services Administration
Glen Oaks Club
Glendower Capital
Global Financial
Golden Books Family Entertainment
Goodwill Games Aquatic Center
Good- Developments
Goodstein Properties
Great Neck UFSD
Greenstone Roberts Advertising
Grumman Data Systems
Heartland Town Square
Hellman and Friedman
Henry Schein Inc
Hicks Muse Tate & Furst
Hilton Hotels
Hildreth Real Estate Advisors
Hornig Capital, LLC
IGI USA/Sosa
Indeed.com
International Business Machines
iQoob
Jericho Plaza I and II
JP Morgan Chase
JLL
Key Bank
Kimco Realty
Kushner Companies
Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer LLP
Long Island Savings Bank
Long Island University
Luxottica
L&L Holding Company
Magna Group
Magnitude Capital
Manfra Tordella & Brookes
Manhasset/Lakeville Firehouse
Marcum LLP
Mattone Group
MBooth
Media Tech, Inc.
Meadow Partners
Merck & Company
Merrill Corporation
Merrill Lynch
Mineola UFSD
Minolta
Mirae Asset Global Investments
MLS Soccer Stadium
Monday Properties
MongoDB
Mutual of New York
NFP
Nassau County Department of Public Works
Nassau County Family and Matrimonial Courts
Nassau County Police Department
Nassau County Police Foundation
Nathans Famous
National Basketball Association
New Mountain Capital
New York City School Construction Authority
New York Cosmos
New York Hilton
New York State Office of Mental Health
Newsday
Nikon, Inc.
Nitehawk Cinemas
North American Telecom
Northern Trust
North Shore Hebrew Academy
North Shore Pickleball Center
Northville Industries
Northwestern Mutual
Northwell
NYC SCA
NYNEX
NYS OGS
NYS OMH
Olympus America
Onyx Equities
Pall Corporation
Paperless Post
Paramount Group
Paramount Realty
PennCorp Financial Corp
Peter Schoenfeld Asset Management
Philips International
PineBridge Investments
Plaza Construction Corporation
Port Washington UFSD
Prudential Insurance Company
Prudential Securities
Rallye BMW
Red Light Management
RFR Realty LLC
Richmond Realty Corp
Richmond Realty Group
RIPCO Real Estate, LLC
Ronald McDonald House
Roslyn Highlands Firehouse
Rudin Management Company
RXR
Samsung USA
Savanna
Seven Adventures KSA
Selfie
Sbarro Inc.
Signature Group
SL Green
Snapple Beverage Corporation
Sony Corporation of America
Splice
Sportime Entertainment
State University Construction Fund
State University of New York
Stony Brook Medicine
Stony Brook University
Somerset Partners
SPECTOR Long Island
Sumitomo Corporation of America
Taconic Investments Partners
Tam O’Shanter Golf Club
Temple Beth Sholom
Temple Beth Torah
The Gateway School
The Prudential
The Seawane Club
The Well
TKF Real Estate
Thor Equities
Tishman Speyer
Titan Global Capital
Total Fire Protection
Town of North Hempstead
Town of Riverhead
Treeline Companies
Tritec Real Estate
Underwriters Laboratories
United States Postal Service
United States Tennis Association
University of Michigan
URvetCare, LLC
Vornado Realty Trust
Westbrook Partners
Westbury UFSD
WeWork
Williams Communications Solutions
William Morris Endeavor
WME
Woodbury Jewish Center
Yeshiva Shaare Torah
Yohalem Gillman & Company
Zurich Insurance Company
CAREERS
Join the SPECTOR companies team
SPECTOR companies is seeking creative & dynamic professionals who want to shape their career paths and amplify their unique skills. We have created an energetic and collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to shape the future of design. We invite you to explore the career opportunities at SPECTOR companies below.
Senior Designer
SPECTOR Companies is seeking Senior Designers with 5 to 10 years’ experience working in an architectural or interior design firm. Experience in project types ranging from commercial office interiors, mixed-use and landlord/building architecture is preferred. Senior Designers are responsible for leading all phases of the design process.
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Intermediate Interior Designer
SPECTOR is seeking a passionate and talented Intermediate Interior Designer to play an integral role in all phases of the design process from concept development through project completion. We are looking for creative thinkers who have a strong understanding of programming, space planning and have the ability to conceptualize and effectively communicate unique design concepts and tailored solutions for clientele across all industry sectors.
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Senior Project Architect
SPECTOR Companies is seeking Senior Project Architects with 7+ years’ experience working in an architectural design firm. Experience in project types ranging from commercial office interiors, mixed-use and landlord/building architecture is preferred. Senior Project Architects are responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of a project including construction documentation and administration. Reporting directly to our Project Managers and Technical Director, you will collaborate closely with a team of designers, strategists, architects, and planners.
Project Architect
SPECTOR Companies is seeking a Project Architect with 4 to 7 years’ experience working in an architectural design firm. Experience in project types ranging from commercial office interiors, mixed-use and landlord/building architecture is preferred. Licensed architect preferred but not required with diverse knowledge of architecture principles and practices, uses advanced techniques, and has responsibility for finished plans, specifications, and material approval. Work with Senior Project Architect & Project Manager for project deliverables.
Senior Planner
SPECTOR Companies is seeking Senior Planners to use their talents to support various architectural projects. Experience in project types ranging from commercial office interiors, mixed-use and landlord/building architecture is preferred.
Junior Planner
SPECTOR Companies is seeking Junior architectural planners to use their talents to support various architectural projects. Tasks include, but no limited to, helping prepare architectural plans and designs, assisting in essential presentations, and helping develop and finalize building plans. Must be able to be work as part of a team under the supervision of a project manager, senior architect and/or lead designer.
Marketing Coordinator Intern
For immediate start, SPECTOR Companies’ Long Island, Woodbury office is seeking an enthusiastic and dependable part-time Marketing Coordinator Intern who wants to jumpstart their career. The position will primarily be responsible for supporting marketing/public relations content, campaigns and activities and will also have an active role in ensuring company messages are consistent via all communication platforms.