John W. Gibson, Jr., AIA President & CEO • Principal-In-Charge • Managing Architect XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Team Role and Experience
Few architects can match Mr. Gibson's design expertise and project management skills. With 33 years of specialized experience, and 17 years with the Firm, he maintains a distinguished resume of successful projects and satisfied clients, on projects ranging from $2 to $50 Million. As Principal-In-Charge, Mr. Gibson serves as the primary point of contact at The Gibson Tarquini Group, providing progress reports and seeking direct input from his Clients throughout their projects. Most importantly, his personal commitment is to help ensure that our projects are completed on time, within budget, and with the unsurpassed quality of design and service Mr. Gibson is known for. An expert in designing a diverse range of facility types, Mr. Gibson centralizes the efforts of the in-house and consulting design teams, creating practical, efficient and economical solutions. It is Mr. Gibson's broad past experience that helps prepare his Clients for the cutting-edge needs of tomorrow.
Publications:
“Facilities Programming: Getting It Right the First Time” - New Jersey Municipalities , November 1995
Education:
1973 / B. Architecture / Kent State University
Registration:
1976 / Architecture / NJ
1996 / Architecture / PA
Awards:
“Man of the Year,” LARC School for children with disabilities, 2000 - Donated design services for addition to LARC School
“Words cannot do justice to our building, so please accept an invitation to visit”
~ Elizabeth Mastropasqua
Clerk
Borough of Beachwood
“Aside from his ability to design, Mr. Gibson also has certain unique abilities that set him apart from other individuals. He is an excellent planner and works well with people from diverse backgrounds to bring them to consensus. He understands value engineering and uses these principles in his designs. He is fastidious, especially with minor details, and is extremely deadline-oriented.”
~ Martin W. Schwartz
Former Dean of Planning &Development
Camden County College
Representative Project Experience
Educational:
Lenape Regional High School District Board of Education, Shamong , N.J.
- Multiple assignments as Architect of Record
- Complete Design Services for a major 210,000 SF addition to Cherokee High School
- Interior renovations to Music/Art/Shop Areas and Science Labs at Lenape High School
- Design of a new Maintenance/Storage Building for Cherokee High School
- Administrative office Renovations at Lenape High School
- Alterations and renovations to Cherokee High School North
- Roof Replacement Project at Cherokee High School North
- Construction Management Services at Cherokee High School North
Black Horse Pike Regional Board of Education, Blackwood, N.J.
- Five-Year Facility Plan
- New 276,000 SF High School, housing 1,500 students
- Feasibility Study, Highland Regional High School
- Feasibility Study, Triton High School
- New Weight Training Room Addition, Highland High School
- New Weight Training Room Addition, Triton High School
- Parking Area Expansion, Highland High School
- Doors and Hardware Upgrades for Barrier-Free Accessibility, Highland High School
- Replacement of Unit Ventilators, Triton High School
- HVAC Modifications for the Instructional Media Center , Highland High School
- Replacement Ceiling in Classroom Wings, Highland High School
- Replacement Ceiling in Classroom Wings, Triton High School
- Masonry Repairs and Brick Pointing, Triton High School
- Roof Replacement Project, Triton High School
- Refurbishing of Practice Fields and Irrigation System Addition, Triton High School
- Replacement of Gymnasium Steps and Railing, Triton High School
East Orange Board of Education, East Orange , N.J.
- Architect of Record for 24 schools
- Complete Design Services for a new Modular Classroom Building for the Glenwood Campus
- Complete Design Services for the new Public School No. 4 contracted directly with the NJSCC
Camden County Technical Schools , Pennsauken and Gloucester Townships , N.J.
- Design of the new Science Building and classroom facility for the Pennsauken Campus
- Roofing system study, analysis and evaluation of 13 buildings
- Roof replacement projects at both campuses
- Window replacement in shop wing of Pennsauken Campus
- Restroom renovations at the Pennsauken Campus
- Renovations and enlargement of a new Media Center from existing space on the Pennsauken Campus
- Five-Year Facilities Plan
- Renovations/alterations to convert a pool area into a new Auxiliary Gym, locker facilities and a storage area on the Pennsauken Campus
Jersey City Board of Education, Jersey City , N.J.
- Complete design services of a 24,500 SF addition and 15,000 SF of alterations to the Freshman Academy
- Health and Safety upgrades to Freshman Academy , including roof replacement, window replacement, interior finish upgrades, plumbing/HVAC and Electrical upgrades
- Projects contracted directly by New Jersey Schools Construction Corporation
Roselle Public Board of Education, Roselle , N.J.
- District-Wide Facilities Study and Five-Year Facility Plan – evaluation included educational adequacy, facility adequacy and enrollment
- Schematic Design of 66,000 SF New Elementary School
Eastern Regional Board of Education, Voorhees , N.J.
- Complete Design Services for a major addition of 170,000 GSF to Existing Senior High School and Intermediate High School
- Design of a new 30,000 SF Addition to include science labs, technology labs, general classrooms, physical education facilities and maintenance and repair projects to a Regional High School facility
- Restroom renovations at the Senior High School wing
- 60,000 SF of Renovations to the Eastern Regional Senior High School
- Athletic facility refurbishment, including resurfacing of 400-meter track, resurfacing tennis courts, a new soccer field, Design of a new Concession Facility and Field House Building and an addition to existing grandstands
- New Board of Education Offices
- Replacement of 85,000 SF of roofing at Eastern Senior High School
- Renovations and upgrades to five Science Classrooms in the old section of Eastern Regional Senior High School
- Fire Alarm System Replacement Project
- Boiler Replacement Project
- Building envelope improvements: exterior door replacement, window replacement, masonry re-pointing and restoration in the old sections
- Five-Year Facility Plan
Union City Board of Education, Union City , N.J.
- Renovations and Health and Safety Upgrades to Waters, Washington and Emerson School with the NJEDA
West New York Board of Education, West New York , N.J.
- Health and Safety renovations to four schools through the NJEDA
- Design of complete Renovations to Memorial High School
- Design of comprehensive Renovations to Elementary School No. 1
- Design of complete Renovations to Elementary School No. 2
- Design of comprehensive Renovations to Harry Bains Elementary School No. 6
Philadelphia Board of Education, Philadelphia , PA
- Facilities Analysis for Longstreth and Shawmont Schools
- Complete Design Services for the alterations and Health/Safety upgrades to Longstreth K – 8 School
- Complete Design Services for the alterations and Health/Safety upgrades to Shawmont K – 8 School
- Complete Design Services for the K-8 conversion projects of the Kelly, Wister and Clymer schools, plus Health/Safety Upgrades
- Complete Design Services for the major additions and renovations to the Penrose Elementary and Motivation High School , including Health/Safety Upgrades
- Complete Design Services for the exterior renovations, including roof replacement, masonry repairs and lintel repair to the Adaire Elementary, Jones Middle and Jones Annex Schools
Springfield Board of Education, Springfield , N.J.
- District-Wide Feasibility Study
- Schematic Design for athletic field renovations and new field house
- Complete Design Services for a major 40,000 SF addition to Walton Elementary School , as part of a District-Wide Improvement Program
- Complete Design Services for a major 5,000 SF addition to Sandmeier Elementary School , as part of a
- District-Wide Improvement Program
- Complete Design Services for renovations to Dayton High School , including Renovations to four Science Labs
- Health and Safety Upgrades, as part of a District-Wide Improvement Program
- Five-Year Facility Plan
Municipal:
Township of Lakewood , Division of Public Works, NJ:
- New 160,000 SF John J. Franklin Public Works Complex, consisting of seven buildings
- Complex is situated on 36-acre plot of land
- The largest Public Works Complex on one site in the state
- Contains an administration building with offices, along with lockers and lunchroom facilities
- A state of the art truck wash facility is a highlight of this Complex
- An outdoor storage facility houses approximately 245 municipal vehicles, including seasonal items, such as snow equipment, and police vehicle repair and maintenance facility
Gloucester Township Division of Public Works, NJ:
- New 21,000 SF Public Works Complex
- Contains 5,000 SF of Administrative Space
- Contains a 16,000 SF Maintenance and Storage Area
- Contains a 14,000 SF Snowplow assembly and storage area
- Contains an 11,000 SF Salt Storage Shed
- Ample parking lot provided for both visitors and employees
Township of Evesham , NJ :
- New 67,000 SF, Two-Story Municipal Complex, including a 14,000 SF Police Headquarters and 20,000 SF of administrative space
- Complete Facility came in $234,000 under budget
Township of Hopewell , NJ :
- Major 24,000 SF addition to existing 10,000 SF existing Municipal Building
- New Facility now houses the Police Department, Council Meeting Hall, Courtrooms, the Health Department and the Township's administrative offices
- Separate Police Entrance, Parking Area and Sallyport provide added security
Township of Bedminster , NJ :
- Complete Facility Study, Needs Analysis and Design of New 15,000 SF, Two-Story Municipal Services Building
- Facility replaced existing Municipal Building , which was converted into a Public Works Garage
- Design maintained the integrity of the Township's colonial architecture
Township of Livingston , NJ :
- New 85,000 SF Municipal Complex
- Complex will connect new Police Headquarters with a modernized Town Hall
- Complex will contain courtroom and police facilities
- Upgraded technological capabilities
- Currently in the Construction Document phase
The Home Port Alliance , Camden , NJ :
- Phased plan to create a Visitor Center and Museum for the retired USS Battleship New Jersey
- Plan called for 67,000 SF Visitor Center, a 400 foot pier and a 4,000 SF Butler Building Visitor Center that houses gift shop and vending
City of Salem , NJ :
- Renovation/Restoration of Municipal Building
- Primarily exterior renovations including masonry restoration, roof replacement, painting and plaster restoration
City of Burlington City , NJ :
- New 25,000 Municipal Services Complex
- Facility includes Police Department Headquarters, Public Safety Division and Municipal Court
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