Mark R. Fitzsimmons established his Architectural Design Firm in 1987 in Red Bank N.J. He received a Masters in Architecture from Clemson University's prestigious Architecture Program in 1981. After 30 years as a licensed Architect in the building /design business with extensive work in all types of Residential Design and valued ongoing Continuing Educational Seminars and Conferences, the Architectural Firm has witnessed many changes in the State and International Building Codes. The evolution of these codes has dictated building systems to:
The Firm of Mark R. Fitzsimmons, LLC was the Town Architect for the Borough of Little Silver for nearly 10 years where he completed Preservation work on the towns historic properties of the Little Silver Railroad Station and the Parker Homestead. Both projects received Preservation Awards from the Monmouth County Historic Commission. These projects established his Firm for designing future historic projects in neighboring towns. The last 14 years the Firm's Practice has evolved from Residential and Historic Buildings into building projects that included Healthcare uses and Issues with Community and Urban Planning and Sustainability.
The Firm's design expectations for the future is evolving into new areas of work that will include Community Planning by creating Healthy Towns and Communities. Please see the Section regarding Designing Healthy Communities under this web site.
The most important part of the Architectural Design Process is establishing the relationship of trust through communication and an action delivery plan so the Architect and other design professions can provide proper guidance through the design process. The Firm believes it is important in establishing a professional culture through a team approach with professional consultants in every project so that a productive and efficient building process can create a building that meets the clients design and aesthetic expectations and their budgetary concerns.
This Architect knows the value of Architectural Education as a positive design and cultural force for the Community and for all individuals entering the field of Architecture, Construction and Planning. The Firm looks forward to working with dedicated professionals as well as interns and employees of his Firm in establishing a positive learning experience in developing creative and worthwhile projects for everyone involved.
This Firm is insistent on establishing and meeting the budgetary priorities for each project. MRF educates the client in the design process by:
Designs of all buildings will discuss the Philosophies of these organizations below and collaborate with designated Energy Consultants