“Chris brings valuable knowledge and experience to our architecture firm and we welcome him to the team,” said Lew Dominy, principal of Domusstudio Architecture. “His hands-on work with library design, custom homes and a variety of other types of projects will fit nicely with the existing talent in our studio.”
As project manager, Balzano will work closely with Domusstudio Architecture’
A licensed architect in Arizona for the past five years, Balzano has more than 10 years of experience in the field of architecture, including several years as designer/project manager with Will Bruder + Partners, Ltd. in Phoenix. In addition, he spent several summers working construction in New York.
After graduating with honors from Orange County Community College in New York, Balzano accepted an academic scholarship to Syracuse University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in architecture in 1999. While a student there, Balzano participated in an international studies abroad program for a semester in Florence, Italy. He is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. Balzano lives in Hillcrest.
Domusstudio Architecture is a 23-year-old award-winning architectural design firm. Founded in 1986 as Dominy + Associates, the firm strives to enhance the lives of people through architecture, interiors, planning and service. For more information about its projects and services, call 619-692-9393 or visit http://www.domusstudio.com.

