About Studio Russoniello • Interior Designer Hickory NC

The Legacy Behind Our Firm

Studio Russoniello was founded to carry forward the legacy of our founder’s great-grandfather, Vincent Louis Russoniello, an architect who emigrated from Italy to Pennsylvania, USA, in pursuit of opportunity.

His impact extended far beyond the buildings he designed. He created churches and civic structures that became pillars of their communities. He employed fellow immigrants as builders, engineers, draftsmen, and architects. And he continued commissioning sculptures and sourcing materials such as marble from Italy, economically giving back to the place he came from. He was later joined in business by his son, Louis, and multiple generations of the Russoniello family have followed in their footsteps as architects and designers.

Today, Studio Russoniello embraces a distinctly contemporary perspective. Classic architectural foundations, natural materials, and enduring craftsmanship are layered with bold art, sculptural elements, and a thoughtful mix of styles, eras, and influences.

The Legacy Behind Our Firm — Architect Vincent Louis Russoniello, far left in middle row, in a hat and tie with hand on hip, pictured with a team of builders and craftsmen during the construction of St. Patrick's Church in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, which he designed. The team poses for a picture amid crates of marble imported from Russoniello's contacts in Carrara and Pietrasanta, Italy. Circa 1930.

“Diligence and honesty of purpose have their rewards for those with vision, who attain their ideals through courage born of trials.”

—Vincent Louis Russoniello

Cover Of Vincent Russoniello Marketing Brochure And Portfolio — Cover of Vincent Louis Russoniello Marketing Brochure and Portfolio

Framing Of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Wilkes Barre, Pa, Circa 1929 — Framing of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Circa 1929

Building St. Patrick's Cathedral, Wilkes Barre, Pa, Circa 1930 — Building St. Patrick's Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre, PA, Circa 1930

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St. Patricks Studio Russoniello — St. Patrick's R.C. Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Catholic Mass Being Celebrated Inside St. Patrick's Cathedral, Wilkes Barre, Pa — Catholic Mass Being Celebrated Inside St. Patrick's Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre, PA

About Our Founder and Creative Director

After a successful career as an investment funds attorney, Gina Russoniello Tiwari made the deliberate decision to pursue a creative path. While she enjoyed the challenge of counseling clients through high-stakes transactions, she found herself drawn to work that would bring her affinity for art and design to families and into their homes in a meaningful way.

Through Studio Russoniello, Gina combines her love of art, architecture, craftsmanship, and storytelling to create distinctly original spaces. Her years as a trusted legal advisor taught her how to listen carefully, counsel thoughtfully, and confidently lead complex projects—skills that continue to shape her approach to design client partnerships.

She’s driven by a desire to create exquisite work, support artists and makers, and build a design legacy in her own right. Just as importantly, Gina hopes to show her son and daughter that life is what you create, and women can pursue multiple ambitious dreams and build extraordinary things.

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“Studio Russoniello somehow does the impossible: dancing the line between timeless and unbelievable. I am blown away by the shapes and textures Gina brings to life in natural materials.”

—Rebecca • Arlington, VA