Cav. Francesco (Frank) DiCianni
| Cav. Francesco (Frank) DiCianni | |
|---|---|
 Cav. Francesco "Frank" DiCianni | |
| Born |
Francesco DiCianni San Agata d' Esaro, Provincia di Cosenza |
| Residence | Bucks County, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Other names | Frank |
| Occupation | Proprietor, Celebrations Banquet Facility; President, Associazione Regionale Calabrese;[1] Landmark Properties |
Francesco "Frank" DiCianni is an Italian-American proprietor of Celebrations Banquet Facility, founder of Design-Tech Architects, co-founder of Landmark Design Associates.
Early life
Francesco was born in Sant Agata d' Esaro, Provincia di Cosenza to Antonio and Drisolina (Servidio). His family immigrated to the United States in May 1959 to the Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Education
Frank is a graduate of Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Frank studied Roman Art and Architecture and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from Temple University's School of Architecture in Rome, Italy.
Architecture career
After graduation, Frank began working the Mirick, Pearson and Batcheler as a Project Architect and Team Lead Designer. During his tenure with the firm, Frank designed the nine-story Thomas Jefferson University Medical Office Building located at 13th and Walnut in Center City, Philadelphia.
After four years with Mirick, Pearson and Batcheler, Frank started his own architecture firm, Design-Tech Architects. The company designed residential housing and commercial spaces throughout the Philadelphia Metropolitan area.
Frank is also the co-founder of Landmark Design Associates,[2] a company that designs and constructs mid-rise office buildings and in-line shopping centers throughout the city of Philadelphia and it's suburbs.
Civic Awards
Mr. DiCianni has received a number of civic and professional awards throughout his career, including:
- Gold Design Award from the Dean of Architecture at Temple University
- First Place in the Memphis-Milano Design Competition at the American Institute of Architects
- Outstanding Service Award from the Associazione Regionale Calabrese
- President Award for Community Service from Holy Ghost Preparatory School
- Citizenship Award from the Filitalia International[3]
- Title of “Cavaliere” of the Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity,[4] an honor awarded to him by Georgio Napolitano, the president of Italy.
Professional Awards
As proprietor, Frank has helped Celebrations Banquet Facility win the following awards:
- Best Wedding Facility Award 2007-2017 from The Knot
- Wedding Spot Awards - Pennsylvania's "Best in Class" and "Best in Style" for a park/garden wedding venue[5]
Category:History of the Italian Americans in Philadelphia
References
- ↑ "Consolato Generale d'Italia Filadelfia". Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ↑ "Landmark Design Associates Inc". Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ↑ "Filitalia International Gala of Philadelphia". Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ↑ "Temple Review" (PDF). Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ↑ "CELEBRATIONS WEDDING VENUE WINS BIG IN WEDDING SPOT AWARDS". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 16 November 2016.