Episode 81: Antonio Scalise of Parallel Architectural Group
From The Anti-Architect by Christian Giordano
January 6, 2026 · 55 min · Season 4 · Episode 82
About this episode
Christian Giordano interviews Antonio Scalise about his journey in architecture and the importance of field experience.
In this episode, Christian sits down with Antonio Scalise, Principal Architect and Founder of Parallel Architectural Group. Growing up in a multi-generational family of masons from Italy, Antonio's path took him from swinging a sledgehammer in New York to leading a full-service architecture firm in New Jersey. Antonio and Christian dive into why every architect should spend at least a year in the field, how Hurricane Sandy became a turning point for his firm, and how lessons from his father’s business still guide the way he leads today. Antonio also explains why being a “yes” firm - even on the $1,000 project - can open doors to lasting relationships and unexpected opportunities. https://parallelgrp.com/ https://theantiarchitect.com/ 0:05 – Christian introduces the Anti-Architect Podcast and guest Antonio Scalise, founder of Parallel Architectural Group 1:05 – How growing up in a multi-generational masonry family shaped Antonio's work ethic 2:15 – Early jobsite memories and the hands-on lessons learned from working alongside his father 3:43 – Why field experience from a young age gave Antonio a deeper appreciation for the trades 4:59 – Antonio's father encouraged education over…
People in this episode
Host: Christian Giordano
Guest: Antonio Scalise
Topics covered
- architecture
- field experience
- trades
- education
- business relationships
Keywords
- architecture
- fieldwork
- trades
- business
- Hurricane Sandy
- education
- relationships
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Parallel Architectural Group
Places: New Jersey, Italy
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