Continuously evolving, alongside technologies in communication and design, has been the key to success for Michael Pagnotta Architecture & Construction.
Starting his own architectural firm in 1990 was an exciting time for Mike Pagnotta. He and his wife, Judy, had just welcomed their first child, Emily, and Mike had just been laid off from his job with Gym Wilson Architects, due to the economic conditions of the time.
He had dreamed of opening his own firm someday – just not so early in his career. Nonetheless, he took the plunge.
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