Williamson of JRS Architect earns NYS architecture license

Nicholas Williamson, working at JRS Architect, P.C. since 2005, has earned his New York architecture license, giving the firm another certified professional to support clients. "Having passed all state licensing requirements, the junior project manager was promoted to architect," said John Sorrenti, FAIA, JRS' president. Williamson will manage projects for JRS clients Cablevision Systems Corp. and Polimeni International, among others. During the past six years, he has supported interior alterations at law firms and corporate offices, as well as ground-up work for several bank branches. He previously earned his LEED Accredited Professional Certification from the Green Building Certification Institute in 2009 and a B.S. in Architecture from the New York Institute of Technology in 2003. Before joining JRS, Williamson worked for a construction company, giving him insight into the construction implications associated with architectural design and building projects. JRS - celebrating its 25th anniversary this year - uses principle-driven design to support clients in banking, healthcare, retail, education and other industries. Last year, its staff of 35 developed more than three quarters of a million square feet of space. Founded in 1986, JRS has built a reputation for excellence and has won numerous awards while designing thousands of projects. Clients include South Nassau Communities Hospital, Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Citicorp, Esquire Bank, JPMorgan Chase, Peapack-Gladstone Bank, Madison National Bank, Wachovia Securities, The Mandell School, Montclair University, JLA Home, Westfield Corporation, and many others. About JRS JRS Architect, P.C., is a full-service architectural firm that provides interior design, programming and project management. Since 1986, JRS has designed and constructed corporate offices, banks, retail stores, schools, healthcare facilities, restaurants and hotels and has served a clientele that ranges from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups. With a staff of more than 35 professionals in three locations — Mineola, NY; New York City; and Princeton, NJ — JRS is recognized for innovative design and creative solutions born out of solid experience and industry knowledge.