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Name: Nicholas Buccalo Profession: Architect, Renderer, founder of an undisclosed not-for-profit Location: New_York_City Home Town: Bellbrook,_Ohio Principal of SimpleTwig; SimpleTwig Architecture, LLC & SimpleTwig Rendering Bio can be found here: under about

Other Profiles: NBuccalo on WikiVersity: http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/User:NBuccalo WikiVersity Talk, NBuccalo: http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/User_talk:NBuccalo

My Contributions: Avery Fisher Hall (Project Designer and Architect): Avery_Fisher_Hall Ancient Egyptian Monuments Project: http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Ancient_Egyptian_Monuments_Project which explores the reason pyramids took on their form and the notion that they are more closely connected to the Ankh, the Nile and the heavens as a way to journey into the after life. Djoser's 'Wave' Pyramid: http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Djoser%27s_Step_Pyramid_in_Saqqara is here where most of my contributions reside, in the detailed description of this complex. OCPD: Obsessive–compulsive_personality_disorder Step Pyramid: Step_pyramid. Note that I believe that the term 'stepped' is erronious, and that 'wave' to reflect the waves of the Nile River would be more appropriate and reflect the intentions of the Architect Imhotep. Ping (video gaming): Ping_(video_gaming)

I am a contributor on this Wikiversity Project: http://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Ancient_Egyptian_Monuments_Project While not an Egyptologist, the area in which I am making contributions to in Wikiversity, and it is a profession I have great respect for, thus the purpose of this outline is to show my qualifications as an individual, highlighting the variety and depth of experience typically resulting in fine accomplishments by themselves and thus giving me a particular insight regarding Egyptian Pyramids and the Ankh, which I hope others will find truth in.

If considering contacting me to discuss a topic, consider visiting our Egyptology site. Join us at Set In Stone on the forum. Or, as I have discovered, my personal Wikiversity user talk page: NBuccalo.

Education:
 * Bachelor of Science in Architecture, The Ohio State University, School of Engineering, 1983.
 * Minor in Art History, The Ohio State University, Art History Department, 1983.
 * Master's of Architecture, Harvard University, Graduate School of Design, 1986.

Awards, Grants & Publications include (short list):
 * Graham Foundation: Research Grant: Concepts on Perception and Virtual Reality, 1984.
 * Cabrini Green Housing Competition, Honorable Mention, 1985. Featured on McNeil Leher Newshour.
 * Archaeology Magazine Reconstructions for 'Venice Canals' and 'Pueblo Grande'
 * Nest Magazine reconstructions for 'Original Blue Room, White House', Philip Johnson House and others...
 * Other competitions, publications and awards not listed as being relevant.

Professional:
 * Principal & Founder of SimpleTwig, formerly known as NJBAarchitects and The Drawing Studio, since 1993 to present. Architectural Firm.

Other:
 * President of the New York Society of Renderers, Inc. (2000-2004). http://www.nysr.com.
 * Founder of HackHunters, an online community to help young adults: http://www.hackhunters.com
 * Founder of Harvard GSD community: http://harvardgsd.ning.com
 * Founder of JohnsonBurgee Architect community: http://johnsonburgee.ning.com
 * Volunteer Coach of the Brooklyn Youth Association

Projects of Note:
 * Carnegie Hall Renovation; Avery Fisher Hall Stage Project at Lincoln Center for Kurt Masur; American's Exposition Pavilion at 42nd and 5th, NYC; New Victory Theater; AirTrain; and many Architectural projects around the world including in Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Prague, Moscow, Beijing, Yokohama, Saudi Arabia and other areas.

More info can be found at LinkedIN: http://www.linkedin.com/in/simpletwig NBuccalo (talk) 21:52, 14 November 2010 (UTC)