The winning team from left: Aidan Licolli, Miley Rockleman, Nicole Cincotti, Syncere Sewell, Marianyelis Cruz, Octavio Leonardo-Martinez.
A team from Five Atlantic County Institute of Technology Students is a national competition according to the draft of a winning museum.
The students of the Atlantic County Institute of Technology took first place in New Jersey Technology Student Association Architectural Design Competition for their compass -shaped museum.
You will now appear on Friday at the TSA National Conference 2025 in the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.
The students will represent New Jersey in the architecture category and compete against almost 140 teams from all over the country.
“This opportunity unlocks the doors so that our students can be presented on a national stage in which their talent, their innovation and their hard work are recognized by experts and educators from all over the country,” said superintendent Phil Guenther. “This success reflects the strength of our programs and the bright futures for our students.”
The team's project was directed by ACIT's computer-aided design and design teacher Drew Holmes.
“Every year, TSA offers the students a new challenge. This year they designed a museum and these students went out of the challenge again – they increased it,” said Holmes. “If you give a problem, work hard until it is solved.”
Team members are:
- Miley Rockleman, Senior in Acits Medical Program that the project manager was
- Octavio Leonardo-Martinez, responsible for the work of the locations and technical drawings
- Nicole Cincotti, who designed inner systems including HLK and supply companies
- AIDAN LICOLLI, which concentrated on the symbolism and the spatial flow of the layout
- Marianyelis Cruz, who contributed to both design elements and presentation preparations
- Syncere Sewell, who worked on compiling materials for the binder of the group
AIDAN LICOLLI presents a group of experts during a false presentation to the compass museum of a group of experts.With the projected costs of $ 19 million, the six-month project contains a war topics museum that brings ambition with thoughtful planning.
In the heart is a submarine that serves both as a historical reference and as an architectural heart. The wings of the compass oriented themselves north to symbolize progress and offer a unique immersive experience with dropdown video screens and interactive exhibits.
The museum is completely ada-compliant and offers ramp access, elevator and thoughtful lay routes. War exhibitions are on the first floor, while common areas such as a theater and a café on the upper floor are deliberately placed to give visitors time to think about what they experienced below, the design team explained.
The project is also intended to connect the national history to the local heritage.
“We wanted to concentrate here in New Jersey where our roots are and where we make a difference,” said Licolli. “It is important that it connects all war -related content to the local history of New Jersey and establishes a strong connection between national events and the community that serves it.”
The students receive a minute for introductions, six minutes, to present their project, and three minutes to answer the judges' questions during the competition.
During an exercise round in front of SOSH WATG Architects, Carpenters and Mock -judges – including a respected professional marrow Petrella – the students received valuable feedback. Petrella expressly praised her use of natural light, an often discussed aspect of the museum design and found how he complements the wall room, the kiosk setup and the optimal representation of historical exhibits.
The design meets all requirements for national competition, including three administrative offices, two classrooms, HLK infrastructure and named educational rooms.