Jennifer Saari

With heartfelt admiration and gratitude, we announce the retirement of Robert A. Amatuli, AIA, Principal, effective December 31, 2024. After a distinguished 45-year career in architecture, Robert will step away from his role, leaving behind a lasting legacy of dedication to design excellence, leadership in healthcare architecture, and a commitment to mentorship.

Robert’s journey in architecture began in 1979, when he earned his Architectural Degree from the New York Institute of Technology. His early experiences in the field included roles at Adelphi University, United Artists Communications, and Page Southerland Page. He further advanced his career at Gideon Toal and Carter & Burgess Consultants, where he managed two offices in Connecticut.

In 2001, Robert joined Tecton Architects, where he has served as a Principal and Director of Healthcare Design. His notable work includes state-of-the-art simulation centers like Hartford Healthcare’s Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation and its partner facility at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) in Ben Guerir, Morocco. His work also includes Hartford Healthcare’s Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center, the University of Connecticut’s Emergency Department expansion and multiple projects for the Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association.

Beyond the project work, Robert has been deeply dedicated to advancing the design profession. He has been a local leader in the ACE Mentor Program for more than 20 years, where he has helped inspire and prepare high school students for careers in architecture, construction, and engineering. He was also actively involved in numerous professional organizations, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), The Center for Health Design, the American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE), LeadingAge, and the New England Healthcare Engineers Society (NEHES).

Robert’s contributions to architecture have left an indelible mark, not just in the spaces he designed, but in the lives of those he mentored and worked alongside. His leadership and passion for excellence have been a source of inspiration to all. Please join us in congratulating Robert on his retirement and thanking him for his exceptional work and dedication to his team, the architectural profession, and the communities he served. We wish him a fulfilling and well-deserved next chapter!