Peter F. Gaito & Associates

Peter has over 45 years of leadership in all areas of project development and client relationships for numerous new design, planning and construction projects, renovations and additions for both the public and private sector. 

As the founding principal of a successful architectural firm founded in 1972, Peter has been involved in many high profile projects for various clients in the public and private sector. He has lead the architecture, engineering and planning staff on many projects for both the public and private sector. Projects range in size and complexity, and each is tailored for the specific site and design intent. He is dedicated to client satisfaction and improving the world thru proper planning and quality architecture.
 
     • Member of National Historic Preservation Society
     • Director to New York State American Institute of Architects
     • Past President Westchester/Mid Hudson chapter of the American Institute of Architects.
     • Board member of the American Institute of Architects
     • Corporate member of the American Institute of Architects
     • Member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
     • Chairman of the Larchmont Planning Commission
     • Past member of Mount Vernon Hospital Advisory Board
     • Member of the National Fire Protection Association
     • Member of the Metropolitan Solar Energy Society
     • Member of L.I.F.E. [Local Involvement For Environment]
     • Past Board member of the Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce
     • Member of the Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club
     • Past Board member of Boys and Girls Club of America
     • Member of Westchester County Chamber of Commerce
     • Member of Westchester Municipal Planning Federation
     • Member of the American Planning Federation
     • Board member of the Don Bosco Community Center
     • Board member of SDC Sustainable Development Corporation
     • President of PFG Construction Management Corp.
     • Vice President of P. Forest Development Corp.
     • Chairman of the Board of Larchmont Freshwater Wetlands Commission

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architecture,

Pratt Institute

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Chairman: Larchmont Planning Board

Past President: AIA Westchester+Hudson Valley 

Past Director: AIA NY State

Over 23 years of design, production, project administration and construction management experience for various new design, planning and construction projects, renovations and additions for all building types. Peter increases his exposure within the fields of architecture, planning and real estate development through lectures, written publications, social media, professional organizations and philanthropy; bridging architectural design ambitions with public awareness and understanding. He has been published, lectured and served as a design critic.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architecture, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bachelor of Building Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

2015 President: AIA Westchester + Hudson Valley 

Founder and Editor-in-Chief: ArchPLUS Magazine

Guest design critic: ACE NYC, Purchase Summer Program

Guest lecturer: WMPF, BRI