CURRICULUM VITAE
Professional Status
- Architect, Planner, Developer
Education
Ph.D. Program in Environmental Psychology, Psychology Department
City University of New York, New York, NY
(completed all course work and first doctoral examination)
Leadership Rockland, New City, NY 1993
Certificate, Advanced Building Technology
City University of New York, New York, NY 1977
M.S. Planning, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY 1970
B. Architecture, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY 1970
B.S. Architectural Sciences, Washington University, St. Louis, MO 1967
Professional Practice
Certified, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards 1975-present
Licensed to practice architecture:
State of New York 1975-present
State of New Jersey 1975-present
State of Connecticut 1995-present
State of Pennsylvania 1995-present
State of Vermont 1996-present
Licensed to practice planning:
State of New Jersey 1975-present
Professional Experience
| 1997-present |
Hudson Valley Design Alliance, Member |
1991-present
and
1975-1983 |
Jan Degenshein Architect-Planner,
P.C. President Administration, marketing, design, production, planning and
construction management. Projects include healthcare facilities, municipal facilities,
educational facilities, interiors, campus planning, industrial, office, commercial,
multi-family residential, single-family residential, religious facilities, and
restoration. |
| 1985-1989 |
D+D Construction Management Inc., Secretary-Treasurer |
| 1983-1990 |
Degenshein Denker Associates P.C.,
Architects & Planners, Pres.
Later, Degenshein Denker Bodnar, P.C. |
| 1982-1983 |
Telesis
Co-founder of collaborative of environmental psychologists, studying human response to
the built environment. |
| 1980-1986 |
Center for Human Environments
Member of organization established to study issues of environmental psychology. |
| 1973-1978 |
Degan Enterprises, Inc., Vice-President
Responsible for feasibility studies, land acquisition, zoning, site engineering, site
design, building design and construction supervision for the following residential
developments:1976-1979 Village Green Condominiums, Bardonia, NY
Responsible for the land assembly, zone change and site design for a 110 luxury townhouses
and community building.
1976-1978: Nob Hill Homes, New City, NY
27 custom-designed homes on one-acre building lots.
The sales price of each house ranged from $75,000 to $115,000.
1973-1975: Havermill Estates I and II, New City, NY
51 customized houses on one-third acre building lots.
The sales price of each house ranged from $55,000 to $85,000. |
| 1970-1973 |
Seiler-Nakrosis-Kerner, Architects-Engineers, New York,
NY,Associate
Responsible for site design and site engineering for all projects.
Project architect responsible for the design and management of regional housing projects
and national commercial projects. |
| 1968-1970 |
Robert C. Weinberg and Associates, Architects-Planners,
New York, NY, Associate
Responsible for architectural and urban design; subdivision, advocacy, community and
town planning; design and planning research; and construction supervision, multi-family
residential and religious projects. |
Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Architects 1975-present
- National Corporate member
- Religious Art and Architecture Committee 1994-present
- Regional/Urban Development Assistance Team 1978-present
- New York State Association of Architects 1975-present
- New York Chapter 1975-1988
- Westchester/Mid-Hudson Chapter 1989-present
American Institute of Certified Planners 1978-present (Charter member)
American Planning Association 1978-present (Charter member)
Interfaith Forum on Religious Art and Architecture 1993-present
Rockland Municipal Planning Federation 1990, 1993-present
New York State Building Officials Conference, Rockland Chapter
Associate Member 1994-present
Association of Consultants for Liturgical Space, formation committee, 1993-present
Rockland Business Association (formerly Rockland County Association) 1979-present
- Director, 1997- present
- Member Services Committee, 1995-1996
- Golf Outing Committee, 1995-1996
- Political Action Committee, 1994
- Ambassador 1993-present, chair 1996-present
Rockland Business Exchange 1993-1997
- Membership Committee 1993-1996
- President, Vice President 1996
Institute for Urban Design 1979-1985
Rockland County Builders Association 1974-1984
- President 1981
- Vice-President 1979-1980
- Director 1978
New York State Builders Association 1974-1984
- Director 1977-1980
National Association of Home Builders 1974-1984
Academic Experience
Leadership Rockland, Inc., Board of Directors, 1994-present
- Program Committee 1996-present
- Economic Day Task Force Coordinator 1994 - present
- Facilitator, 1996-present
- Quality of Life Day, Presenter, 1993, 1994, 1995
- Admissions Committee, 1995-present
Leadership Rockland Alumni Association
- Member, 1993-present
- Executive Board 1994-present
- President, 1994-1996
- Teen Leadership Program, 1994-present
- Co-chair, Spring Forum on Affordable Housing, 1994
American Forum for Global Education
- Advisor, 1995-1996
December 1990, City College of New York, New York, NY
- First year design. Guest Critic for final project.
December 1981, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
- First year design. Guest Critic for final project.
Awards/Citations
Who's Who in America, 1995, 1997
County Executive's Arts Awards, Rockland County
- 1995, Recipient-Supporter of the Arts Award
- 1994, Nominated in two categories: Architect as Artist; Supporter of the Arts.
American Institute of Architects, Westchester/Mid-Hudson Chapter
- 1996 Citation for Architectural Excellence: St. Francis of Assisi Church, West Nyack,
N.Y.
- 1994 Community Design Award: St. Mary's Church Religious Education and Administration
Facility, Washingtonville, NY
- 1992 Community Design Honor Award for Recognition of Architectural Excellence:
- Orange and Rockland Utilities Gas Gate Station, New City, NY
- (Degenshein Denker Bodnar)
- 1988 Honor Award for Recognition of Architectural Excellence
- Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded, Newburgh, NY
- (Principal-in-Charge, Degenshein Denker)
- 1987 Citation for Recognition of Architectural Excellence
- Cromwell Hill Commons, Monroe, NY (Principal-in-Charge, Degenshein Denker)
County of Rockland Legislature Beautification Committee, 1994 Beautification Award: St.
Francis of Assisi Church, West Nyack, NY (Principal in Charge, Degenshein Denker)
- Nominated - Architect as Artist
- 1994, Nominated as Supporter of the Arts
- 1992 Beautification Award
Orange County Board of Realtors, Inc.
- 1989 Architectural Award for Best Renovation Structure
- 140 First Street, Newburgh, NY
- (Principal-in-Charge, Degenshein Denker Bodnar)
- 1988 Architectural Award for Best New Residential Structure
- Wolland Residence, Monroe, NY (Principal-in-Charge, Degenshein Denker Bodnar)
John Cardinal O'Connor cited St. Francis of Assisi Church, West Nyack, NY as "a
Gem". 1988 (Principal in Charge, Degenshein Denker)
Rockland County Builders Association, Builder of the Year, 1978, Associate of the Year,
1976
Broadcast Communications
WRKL Radio - Hotline, "Essence of Leadership", 1995
- "Art in Public Places Committee" 1994
TKR Cable TV - "Affordable Housing - Can We Afford It?"
- Panelist and co-producer, 1994
WNYC Radio - "Robert C. Weinberg--Critic at Large"
- Research and script writing for biweekly radio broadcasts covering subjects of
architecture and planning in the New York Metropolitan Area, 1968-1970.
Publications
"Putting Public Art in its Proper Place", Guest Editorial for the Rockland
Journal-News, 1995
"Message from the President", Leadership Rockland Alumni Association,
Quarterly Newsletter Column ,1994 - 1996
"Prospects for the Future of Rockland County", for Leadership Rockland, 1993
Rockland 2000 Economic Development Issue Group, 1986
"Tree", a wood cut print; "Galatea"; "At the Hospital";
"Transcontinental Produce"; "Steel Man", poems in Humerus, a
quarterly literary and art journal
With Rivlin, L., et al. "The Port Authority Bus Terminal Public Space
Evaluation" New York: Center for Human Environments, 1982
With Chawla, L., Cirillo, R. and Sciarillo, V. "Caviar to Carrots--An Assessment
of Ninth Avenue Between 34th and 41st Streets, Manhattan" New York: Center for Human
Environments, 1980.
With Stillings, E., et al. "Urban Growth Management Workshop Proceedings: Salem,
Oregon: Center for Public Policy Studies, 1979
"The Atlantic-Schermerhorn Corridor-Historical Analysis and Development Plan"
Brooklyn, NY: Pratt Institute, 1970
"Sitting in Schraft's", a poem in Twigs, a quarterly literature
journal, Spring 1979
"Lynne", a woodcut printed in Perspectives, an annual art and
literature journal, 1968
Community Service
Rockland Economic Development Commission
- Retention and Expansion Committee 1996-present
Town of Orangetown, Advisor to Town Supervisor - Permit Streamlining, 1997
Nyack Hospital Centennial Parade Committee, 1995
Rockland Coalition for Democracy and Freedom, 1994-present
- Founding Director 1994-1995
Blue Rock School, West Nyack, NY
- Vice-President, 1990-1995
- Board of Trustees, 1989-1995
- Advisory Board, 1988-1989
Task Force on the Hudson Valley, 1994-present
Environmental Advisory Committee for Congressman Benjamin A. Gilman, 1993-present
Art in Public Places Committee of Rockland County, 1987-present
- By appointment of the County Executive
- Chairman, 1992-1997
- Co-Chairman, County Health Complex Master Plan Subcommittee, 1990-1992
- Chairman, Fire Training Center Mural Sub-committee, 1992-1993
- Member, Task Force for More Workable Law, 1991-1993
- Member, County Arts Master Plan Subcommittee, 1989-present
Martin Luther King Multi-purpose Center, Spring Valley, NY
- Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Celebration of diversity in the Arts, 1995
- Board of Advisors, 1991-present
Computer and Telecommunications Initiative, member 1995-present; chair, nominating
committee, 1996; member, bi-laws committee, 1995
Rockland Coalition for Democracy and Freedom, founding member, 1995; nominating
committee, 1995
Rockland Journal News, Editorial Board, 1994
Volunteer Counseling Services, Inc., Design Consultant, 1994-present
Help Me, Affordable Housing for the Disabled, Board of Advisors, 1992-1994
Rockland Independent Living Center, Design Consultant, 1992-1993
Loeb House, Inc., Rockland County, NY, Design Consultant, 1993
Rotary International, Hosted Brazilian Architect in professional exchange program 1994
Arts Council of the Lower Hudson Valley, Board of Advisors, 1991-present
Arts Fund for Rockland
- Campaign Cabinet, 1991-1993
- Volunteer, 1990
Arts Council of Rockland, Member, 1988-present
Historical Society of Rockland, Member, 1993-present
Rockland 2000 Committee, County of Rockland
- Subcommittee on Economic Development, 1987-1988
Girl Scouts of America, Rockland County Council, Nominating Committee, 1991-1994
Helen Hayes Hospital Gala Charity Event
- Citizens Advisory Council, Member 1993-present
- Executive Committee, 1991-present
- Ball Committee, 1990
Nyack-Valley Cottage Little League, Coach 1988-1992
United Way of Rockland County, Fund Raising Steering Committee, 1985
Mental Health Association of Rockland County, Member, 1986-1988
Rockland Family Shelter, Member, 1985-1994
Rockland County Chapter, New York State Association for Retarded Citizens,
- Member, 1984-present
Town of Clarkstown Shade Tree Commission, Member, 1976-1980
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
- Citizens Advisory Council, 208 Hudson-Delaware Region, Member, 1977-1979
Chamber of Commerce of the Nyacks, 1983-1991
- Vice-President, 1988-1989
- Board of Directors, 1988-1990
- Halloween Parade Committee Chair, 1988
Nyack/Valley Cottage Little League Coach, 1990-1993
Good Samaritan Hospital Ball, Honorary Committee, 1988
Israel Bonds Annual Dinner, Rockland County, Honorary Committee, 1988
Presentations
"The Essence of Leadership" to Leadership Rockland Class of '94, '95.
"Affordable Housing", presented to The Sunrise Rotary, Nanuet, the West Nyack
Rotary, the Croton-on-Hudson Rotary, the Chestnut Ridge Rotary and the Monsey Rotary.
"What Art Means to Me," presented to Leadership Rockland, Class of 1994,
1995.
"Economic Development and the Planning Process", presented to Leadership
Rockland,class of 1994.
"Status of Public Art in Rockland County", presented to the Art, Culture and
Tourism Committee of the Rockland County Legislature, 1993.
"ADA and Architectural Barriers", presented to the Sunrise Rotary, Nanuet,
NY, 1992.
"Art in Public Places", separate slide presentations to Artists and Craftsman
Association of Rockland County, 1992, to Leadership Rockland classes of 1992, 1993, to
Public School Art Teachers Assoc., at Thorpe Village, 1993, and the Spring Valley Rotary,
1994.
"New Construction Technologies", speech presented at the New York State
Building Officials Conference, Rockland chapter, 1990.
"Housing Young Adults in Rockland County", speech presented at the Rockland
County Legislative Chambers, 1989.
"Community Resistance to Multifamily Housing in the Suburbs", paper presented
at City University of New York, Environmental Psychology Program, 1986.
"Popper's Falsification Theory and Its Application to Practical Science",
paper presented at CUNY Environmental Psychology Program, 1982.
"An Analysis of a Statistical Methodology", presented at CUNY Environmental
Psychology Program, 1981
"Section 8 Housing", presented at the annual convention of the New York State
Housing and renewal Officials, Kiamesha Lake, NY, 1981.
"Student Housing for St. Thomas Acquinas College", paper presented at CUNY
Environmental Psychology Program, 1981.
With Chawla, L. and Cirillo, R. "Neighborhood Reinforcement: A New Strategy",
paper presented at CUNY Environmental Psychology Program, 1981.
"Condominium Design in Rockland County", presented at CUNY Department of
Environmental Psychology, 1980.
"The Archetypal Image of the Suburban Neighborhood", paper presented at CUNY
Department of Environmental Psychology, 1980.
"Observations of Public Behavior: The Atrium at Citicorp Center", paper
presented at CUNY Department of Environmental Psychology, 1979.
"The Ramapo Plan Growth Management Policy and Its Effect", presented at the
Urban Growth Management Workshop, Salem, Oregon, 1978.
"The Application of the New York State Energy Conservation Construction
Code", presented to the Rockland County Builders Association, 1977.
"The Impact of New York State Environmental Quality Review on Local
Construction", presented to the Rockland County Builders Association, 1977.
"British New Towns", paper presented at Pratt Institute, 1969.
"London: The Unique City - A Review", paper presented at Pratt Institute,
1969.
"Facts and Fiction in Urban Renewal - A Critical Analysis", presented at
Pratt Institute, 1968.
"The Essence of Haig's Thesis", paper presented at Pratt Institute, 1968.
"Population Projections for Rockland County - 1970-1980", presented at Pratt
Institute, 1968.
"Population Analysis of Rockland County 1900-1960", presented at Pratt
Institute, 1968.
Press
|
12-19-96 |
Rockland Journal News |
"Design Award Was a Collaborative Effect" |
|
11-11-96 |
The Hudson Valley Business Journal |
Rockland Newsmakers "Spotlight Individuals In the
News" |
|
11-10-96 |
Rockland Journal News |
"Nyack Firm Receives AIA Award" Realty Report |
|
01-27-96 |
City News |
"Architect Redesigns Apartments" |
|
01-14-96 |
Rockland Journal-News |
"Helping Hands in Every Room" |
|
01-08-96 |
The Hudson Valley Business Journal |
"Rockland Architect Completes Co-Op City Project for
Disabled" |
|
12-18-95 |
Rockland Journal-News |
"Officials Unveil Mural Depicting County's 41
Firehouses" |
|
11-29-95 |
Rockland Review |
"Green Renovation" for a Healthy Environment" |
|
11-29-95 |
Rockland Journal-News |
"Personnel File: Jan Degenshein" |
|
11-13-95 |
The Hudson Valley Business Journal |
"Rockland Newsmakers, Jan Degenshein Architect Planner,
P.C." |
|
11-08-95 |
Rockland Journal-News |
"New Chapel Opens at Helen Hayes Hospital" |
|
08-95 |
Art Happenings |
"Jan Degenshein, Supporter of the Arts" |
|
05-21-95 |
Rockland Journal-News |
"The Greening of Architecture" |
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04-14-95 |
Rockland Journal-News |
"Arts Awards Ceremony Entertains and Honors" |
|
01-19-95 |
Catholic New York |
"Washingtonville Parish Center Wins Design Award" |
|
12-94 |
Arts Happenings |
"Who's Who Includes Local Architect" |
|
12-12-94 |
The Hudson Valley Business Journal |
"Rockland Architect Wins Award for Washingtonville
Building" |
|
12-06-94 |
Orange County Post |
"St. Mary's Design Award" |
|
11-10-94 |
Rockland Journal-News |
"Family Wants to Keep Tradition Alive" |
|
01-08-94 |
Rockland Review |
"Local Architect on Who's Who List" |
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11-08-94 |
Rockland Journal-News |
"Personnel File: Jan Degenshein" |
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11-04-94 |
Rockland County Times |
Business Review, "Jan Degenshein, Architect" |
|
10-23-94 |
Rockland Journal-News |
"A Beauty Divine" |
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10-02-91 |
The Journal News |
"Finkelstein Library Project Done" |
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04-24-91 |
The Journal News |
"Pierson Lakes: Luxury Sells, Slowly" |
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12-17-90 |
The Hudson Valley Business Journal |
"Nyack Architects Help Clients Invest in Budapest
Property" |
|
01-22-90 |
The Rockland County Business Journal |
"Prominent Architects Exhibit Their Wares at Pierson
Lakes" |
|
01-21-90 |
The Journal News |
"Home Sweet Homes" |
|
01-12-90 |
The New York Times |
"Using Architect's Designs to Sell Land" |
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12-17-89 |
The Journal News |
"Cardinal Dedicates a 'Gem' of a Chapel" |
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10-02-89 |
The Rockland County Business Journal |
"Orange County Realtors Honor Rockland Company" |
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10-02-89 |
The Rockland County Business Journal |
"An Architectural Company With a Social Conscience" |
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02-09-89 |
The Journal News |
"Clarkstown Board Hears Plans to Ease Crowding" |
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11-21-88 |
The Times Herald Record |
"Group Home Wins Praise" |
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10-30-88 |
The Journal News |
"Nyack Architect Honored" |
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10-10-88 |
The Journal News |
"Home Design Noted" |
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08-28-88 |
The Journal News |
"Smaller and Smarter Homes" |
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08-14-88 |
The Journal News |
"A Design Driven to Extinction" |
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02-10-88 |
The Journal News |
"Village Green Offers Unique Design and
Architecture" |
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01-15-88 |
Orange County Business Journal |
"Zuckerman Contractors Firm Cited for Design Excellence
by AIA" |
|
12-27-87 |
The Times Herald Record |
"Architects Honor Monroe for Condominium Project" |
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12-06-87 |
The Journal News |
"Condo Design Recognized" |
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11-11-87 |
Rockland Review |
"Business Briefs" |
|
08-15-87 |
The Times Herald Record |
"Special Home's Reception Warms" |
|
06-07-87 |
The Journal News |
"Mansion for Sale" |
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02-01-87 |
The Journal News |
"By Design, They Make It Happen" |
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08-01-86 |
Nyack Echoes |
"Information Booth Nears Reality" |
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01-29-84 |
The Journal News |
"Major Firms Parcel Out Work to Builders with Special
Skills" |
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01-27-80 |
The Journal News |
"Architects Building on the Future" |
Performances
Seasonal Songs WRKL Radio 1994-1996
"Say Good-bye to Hollywood", music for the Chamber of Commerce of the Nyacks,
Nyack, NY, 1991.
Judge - Halloween Parade - Chamber of Commerce of the Nyacks, 1987, 1988.
"Music for Seniors", folk songs and guitar accompaniment for senior citizens
at first Rockland County Fair, Nanuet, NY, 1978.
"A Folk Tradition", songs and guitar accompaniment performed at the Unitarian
Society, Pomona, NY, 1978.
Personal
- Married, three children
- Athletics: Tennis, Golf, Bicycling
- Hobbies: Graphics, Guitar, Cooking, Gardening, Creative Writing
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