John Ferraro 2011

Name: John Ferraro Title: Studio Director Company: 3tarchitects Location: Albany, N.Y. Birthplace: Albany, N.Y. Family: Wonderful wife, Celia; 4 sons, a daughter, and one granddaughter College: B/Arch (Architecture), Pratt Institute First job outside of real estate: I worked in the family business of building material sales and general contracting. I started as a laborer, and eventually purchased the firm. First job in real estate or allied field: Virginia Paca - Architecture What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? 3t is an integrated studio that creates progressive design solutions. 3t offers architectural design, planning and most recently, landscape architecture. 3t does not specialize in any one discipline, but we are experts in many design areas. Our current and future energies are related to revitalizing communities through multiple housing that is sympathetic to the needs of neighborhood revitalization. Hobbies: Although our profession is demanding, I strive to spend as much time with my family members. I do enjoy golf and sailing. Favorite book: I have always enjoyed reading Self-Reliance by Emerson. Favorite movie: "The Matrix" Person you admire most (outside of family): My first business partner, Douglas Brown Keys to success: Listen intently before you speak; be consistent; apply the Golden Rule to all. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Astro-physicist