FRANK GERARD GODLEWSKI BIO 2020

Frank Gerard Godlewski is an architectural
designer, historian, and land-use expert.
The creative director of Fellsbridge Studio
LLC for building renovations, he has served
as commissioner for the Borough
of Caldwell Historical Preservation
Commission and for the Essex Fells
Historic Preservation Committee. Born in
Montclair, he attended Montclair Academy
and MKA. He is a graduate of the Cooper
Union School of Architecture and worked
on a Dottorato di Ricerca in Architecture in Venice Italy.

Fluent in Italian and French, Frank lived in Italy for 24 years
where he worked in the Milan Studio of Master Italian
Architect, Aldo Rossi, and participated with his own two
projects in the 1985 Venice Biennale of Architecture.
Godlewski also work for Vogue Italia, Elle Decor and
Panorama.

He has been involved in the business of restoration and
planning for historical properties and curated cultural
programs on numerous Italian national landmarks. He has
lectured on culture, history and design at numerous venues
(Montclair Public Library, Montclair Art Museum, the AIANY
Architecture Center) as well as curated and presented
exhibitions and cultural events for the New York Armory Arts
Week and at the Princeton School of Architecture. Godlewski
was granted the Township of Montclair Preservation Award
in 2015 and 2018. Historic Building Consultant for the
Bravitas Group, Montclair, NJ

Phone: 973-735-8910
email: fellsbridge@gmail.com Fellsbridgestudio.com

Frank Gerard Godlewski 973-735-8910 fellsbridge@gmail.com Education:
Doctorate of Research Program – Facolta di Architettura, Venice, Italy -
1982 - 1987
B. Arch – The Cooper Union: Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture, New York, NY - 1982

Professional Experience:
Principal - Fellsbridge Studio LLC, Essex Fells, NJ – 2013 - Present
• Program and Project Management
• Historic Preservation, Architecture and Land Use consulting, serves as local Historic
Preservation Commissioner (Caldwell and Essex Fells, NJ), produces Landmark
Designation Reports
• Curator, Artist and Exhibition Design for Aldo Rossi Foundation in Rome, Italy and for
The New York Armory Show
Lecturer/Teacher/Historian/Interpreter – 2003 – Present
• Princeton University, School of Architecture, Princeton, NJ
• The Afro American Historical & Genealogical Society, Jersey City, NJ
• Language Today, Italian and French Interpreter, Court Translator
• Institute of Classical Architecture: Drawing Professor, New York, NY
• Consultant – The Bravitas Group, Montclair, New Jersey –
Historic Preservation/Restoration – Report Writing - 2019 

Interior Restoration Project Manager - Angel Orensanz Foundation, New York, NY - 2004 - 2011 Senior Project Architect - Lawless and Mangione, LLC, New York City, NY - 2004 – 2005
Local Law 11 Report preparations
Preservationist and Fundraiser – The Montclair Historical Society, Montclair, NJ - 2002 - 2005 Associate – Aldo Rossi’s Studio di Architettura, Milan, Italy - 1979–1987
Awards and Recognitions:
• Historic Preservation Award – Township of Montclair, NJ
- 2016 & 2018
• Sovereign Military Order of Malta Cross of Merit M.M., Italy - 1994
• The Venice Biennale of Architecture, Venice, Italy, Architectural Projects
and Exhibition Curation - 1979 & 1985
Skills:
• AutoCAD and Revit Certificates
• NJ Real Estate Professional
• NJ Home Improvements Contractor
• Fluent in Italian and French; working knowledge of Spanish


Frank Gerard Godlewski presents Aldo Rossi - The Armory Show New York, March 2013

Fondazione Aldo Rossi's collaboration with Frank Gerard Godlewski - The Armory Show New York, March 2013

TriBeCa Loft Atelier presents works by Master Italian Architect Aldo Rossi - Baristanet, March 5, 2013

TriBeCa Loft Atelier Presents Works by Master Italian Architect, Aldo Rossi - The Armory Show, MyArtGuide, March 2013

Il Muro Ornato. - Casa Vogue Italy, October 1991

https://youtu.be/YY6LZ06caC4 Why Montclair is Montclair (please copy and paste into browser)

https://youtu.be/gZcGjfoC0Vo From Montclair to Montechiaro: Discovering Italy in Local Architecture (please copy and paste into browser)

https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-6a6nx-9cc628 Montclair History Podcast (please copy and paste into browser)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTkExCwprDw&t=1026 History Interview for Montclair Design Shed (please copy and paste into browser)

https://youtu.be/8d-yfvAAmJM - The Grand Tour for the NY Armory Show 2014 (please copy and paste into browser)

"History and Glamour of Montclair's Mansions", Lecture by Frank Gerard Godlewski - Bellevue Avenue Library, October 2012

https://youtu.be/mMUiI1h71yw Gates Mansion Montclair, NJ (please copy and paste into browser)

"Gentleman's Farm History", "An Interview with Frank Gerard Godlewski - Baristanet, March 2012

"Highlawn Pavilion Centennial Gala", A Conversation with Frank Gerard Godlewski and other notable personalities - September 2010

"Italians of Montclair Project", An Interview with Frank Gerard Godlewski - RAI Italian Television, September 2004

https://youtu.be/0nAov4tOxaU Overview of Montclair Black History presented at the Montclair Public library (please copy and paste into browser)

Frank Gerard Godlwski curates LA II exhibition at New York's Gallery 69. - The Local, The New York Times, June 6, 2011

Montclair’s Frank Gerard Godlewski Curates NY Graffiti Show. - Baristanet, May 18, 2011

King or Queen for a Day? Have We Got a Castle for You. - The New York Times, June 3, 2007

Zoning Decision: Delayed Debate on Growth Goes On. - The New York Times, August 26, 2006