The majority of our design projects through the years have consisted of repeat commissions from clients. Below are some examples of what our clients have to say about our firm. "If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a visit is worth volumes. A visit speaks to the talent of the architect and of the interior designer, Merlino Design Partnership, Inc. The Board of Directors is delighted with the appearance of the interior of the building, and I can attest to the fact that it was a pleasure to work with the professionals at Merlino [Design Partnership]. An added benefit was the fact that the [turnkey] purchase of the furnishings was brought in under budget." Gordon D. Meyer Executive Director & Board Member Cliffs at Eagle Rock West Orange, New Jersey (201) 891-4070 "Heath Village has teamed with Sam Merlino and Bruce Hurowitz for the past dozen or so years to plan and implement numerous interior projects in our Community. We have accomplished an entire facelift of the Heath Campus by working as a team... We find this firm to be clever, competent, and focused on quality while always keeping a watchful eye on the budget." Patrick Brady Executive Director Heath Village Hackettstown, New Jersey (908) 852-4801 “Both Sam and Bruce are personally involved during each and every phase of the project. Their vast knowledge of the challenges of the older adults benefits the character and configuration of the spaces being created. Sam and Bruce also interact with residents and staff to integrate their specific desires and requests into a design.” Edward Truscelli Vice President Planning & Development Presbyterian Homes & Services Princeton, New Jersey “If you are seeking an interior design firm that possess creativity, knowledge, budget awareness then Merlino Design Partnership, requires your serious consideration. They go beyond the average firm with a willingness to consider and listen to their clients. They are equally respectful of staff, board, consultants and other opinions.” Martin H. Klein, LNHA, CALA President/CEO Seashore Gardens Living Center Galloway Township, New Jersey “Merlino Design not only brings excellent design concepts to the project, but they also have the ability to bring the design concept within the budget constraints imposed. This is the result of the principals, Sam Merlino and Bruce Hurowitz’s, commitment to understand the project and sponsor needs and expectations, even as early as the original presentation.” John Gray Partner New Life Management & Development Mt. Laurel, New Jersey “Sam and his staff are the most talented and innovative interior design specialist I have ever worked with in my twenty-five year hospitality career spanning, Loews Hotels, Hilton Hotels and the Four Seasons Ocean Grand as well as prominent active adult communities operated by Life Care Services.” Robert Wozmak Executive Director Essex & Sussex Hotel Spring Lake, New Jersey “Neither the Skilled Nursing Unit nor the Assisted Living Residence has an institutional feel. People often mistake the Skilled Nursing Unit for the Assisted Living Residence and others have compared the feel of the Assisted Living Residence to that of an elegant European hotel. The tireless effort you [Sam Merlino] and Bruce Hurowitz put forth in your interior design achieved the ambience of the entire Home that the Board of Trustees and I had envisioned when we began this project.” Jacqueline Kerr Harold Executive Director Job Haines Home Bloomfield, New Jersey “Sam and Bruce are terrific to work with. Their sense of timing and due diligence are outstanding. They are very talented, very professional, very accessible and very accommodating of our project needs and concerns. Direct involvement of the principals is very reassuring of correct execution of the project.” Fred & Maria Bondoc Owners Somerset Manor North / South Somerset, New Jersey “Merlino [Design Partnership] coordinated colors and finishes, carpeting, signage and furnishings in a way that bespeaks of “quiet” quality with a sense of comfort and security. It allows our marketing effort to reference our long history of quality of care but also encourages it to focus on homey comforts with the amenities that retirees are seeking...” Fred E. Heleine Executive Director House of the Good Shepherd Hackettstown, New Jersey “Mr. Merlino and his staff exhibited a high level of professionalism, courtesy and patience throughout this project. They also developed the project on schedule, teamed well with the architect, builder and project staff at our facility and remained within our budgetary guidelines. . . Virtua Health is grateful for their commitment to creating our beautiful home and would welcome the opportunity to work together on future projects.” Carl S. Tarbell, LNHA, MBA Vice President Senior Services Virtua Health Berlin, New Jersey “Sam Merlino, Bruce Hurowitz and their staff are talented and innovative interior design specialists and have demonstrated professionalism in all aspects of our current projects.” Daniel Reingold Executive Vice President Hebrew Home at Riverdale Riverdale, New York “We are grateful for your firms partnership in the Bristol Glen Design Team. The interior design of this Continuing Care Retirement Community, in our opinion, puts us ahead of any other CCRC in New Jersey. . .Thanks to you, Bristol Glen has won two awards since its opening on March 20, 2001. . . Bristol Glen received this award for its building, interior design and grounds which enhance the surrounding community.” James W. McCracken Administrator Bristol Glen Newton, New Jersey