Local architect is set to serve as regional representative to AIA-NJ

The New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA-NJ) announced that Robert Cozzarelli, AIA, will serve the American Institute of Architects as a Regional Representative to the organization's Strategic Council. The Belleville resident was installed during AIA-NJ's annual awards gala in Moorestown.

Cozzarelli is a principal of both Rutherford-based Cozzarelli-Cirminiello Architects and Bertone Cozzarelli Healthcare Architects, the latter of which specializes in designing long-term care facilities, such as hospitals and nursing homes.

The newly created AIA Strategic Council's role is to advise the organization's Board, including assembling goals and objectives, recommending public policy, and disseminating information and insights.

The council is designed to allow the organization to confront the future of architecture proactively and investigate emerging issues in business, practice and design.

Cozzarelli will be one of 35 representatives, each of whom will represent different regions across the United States. Previously the AIA-NJ regional director, Cozzarelli will continue his activities as he transitions to the new, similar role of regional representative.

Cozzarelli is an award-winning architect and planner with over 30 years of professional experience. He specializes in educational, recreational, institutional and residential design for federal, state, municipal and private-sector clients.

Over the course of his decades-long AIA-NJ membership, Cozzarelli has earned many accolades, including his award as AIA-NJ Architect of the Year in 2009 and his 2005 Distinguished Service honor. Other awards include the UNICO Millie Grazie Award for his pro-bono services throughout the state, and his recognition as Columbus Day & Celebration Italian-American Man-of-the-Year.

In 2008, he received an Honor Roll Medallion from NJIT Alumni for exemplifying leadership in architecture, planning and design.

Cozzarelli also founded AIA-NJ's popular CANstruction event, the charitable design competition the organization arranges each fall.

Cozzarelli is a member of AIA Newark and Suburban Architects, one of AIA-NJ's six local sections, for which he has also served as president.

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Local architect is set to serve as regional representative to AIA-NJ