Firm Profile

John James Architecture is a NJ architecture firm that specializes in custom residential architecture. We work in a variety of styles and on projects of all shapes and sizes, from modest renovations to new homes and large estates.

As a small firm with a professional staff of registered architects and interior designers, the firm’s Principals are intimately involved each of the firm’s projects. The firm only works on a certain number of projects at one time to guarantee that each client gets the personal attention they require and deserve.

With strengths as both designers and managers, we bring creative solutions to the myriad challenges that confront an owner during the design, renovation and construction process.

We are fluent in a broad range of classic, transitional, and modern architectural styles and apply this knowledge to create extraordinary and graceful architecture that stands the test of time.

In our 30 year history as a NJ architect, we have completed over 700 projects and are proud that many of these projects are with repeat clients. We are known for our considerable experience as an architect in New Jersey’s most prominent neighborhoods, including Short Hills, Summit, Millburn, Essex Fells, Bernardsville, Mendham, and Westfield.

The Architecture We Specialize In

JJA is a team of NJ architects specializing in the intricate processes of designing, permitting, and constructing custom residential architecture. Our expertise spans a diverse array of architectural styles, and we take pride in our proficiency across a broad spectrum of project budgets. From modest kitchen renovations to the creation of expansive new homes and estates, we navigate every project with skill and dedication. Our extensive experience encompasses a variety of project types, including:

  • New Homes

  • Interior Gut Renovations

  • Home Additions and Expansions

  • Bathroom Renovations

  • Kitchen Renovations

  • Primary Bedroom Additions

  • Façade Renovations

  • Pool Houses

  • Attic Renovations

  • Basement Renovations

Our Process

Services We Provide

  • Architectural Design: Craft visionary and functional living spaces with our comprehensive architectural design services tailored to your unique preferences and lifestyle. We hold your hand through every step of the process ensuring that design, permitting and construction are executed in a smooth and efficient manner.

  • Interior Design: Elevate your living experience with our expert interior design, seamlessly blending aesthetics and functionality to create harmonious and personalized home environments.

  • Kitchen Cabinetry and Built-In Millwork Design: Transform your kitchen and living spaces with our bespoke cabinetry and millwork designs, marrying craftsmanship with practicality for a distinctive and functional result.

  • Pre-Purchase Consulting: Make informed property decisions with our pre-purchase consulting services, providing insightful assessments of architectural potential and limitations. Services are billed hourly and credited to the architecture fee cap in the event that we are hired to design modifications to the house once it is purchased.

  • Custom Furniture Design: Personalize your living spaces with our custom designed bespoke furniture, marrying form and function for pieces that reflect your individual style.

  • Construction Administration: Ensure the seamless execution of your project with our construction administration services, ensuring your home is constructed as designed.

  • Historic Home Preservation Board Submittals: Navigate preservation regulations seamlessly with our extensive expertise in preparing and submitting board submittals for historic home preservation projects. We have an incredibly strong track record of procuring approvals to modify historic houses and houses in historic districts.

  • Zoning Variances: Streamline the zoning process with our services, securing variances to accommodate your unique architectural vision within regulatory guidelines.

  • Master-planning: Envision the complete potential of your property with our master-planning services, integrating architecture, landscaping, and civil engineering to create a cohesive neighborhood.

  • 3-D Rendering: Visualize your project before construction with our sate of the art 3-D rendering services, bringing your architectural vision to life in stunning detail.

  • Project Programming: Work with our team to define the scope that the architecture will be designed to accommodate.

  • As-Built Documentation: Document the current state of your property accurately with our as-built documentation services, providing a solid foundation for future renovations.

Where We Work

JJA is licensed to practice architecture in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. In addition to these states, the firm’s principals are NCARB certified, allowing for reciprocity in other states, should clients need our assistance.

Of the over 700 architecture project we have completed to date, a significant number are located in the Northern New Jersey. See our Project Map for the locations of our completed projects.

We have worked as architects in: Short Hills, Summit, Maplewood, Millburn, Montclair, Basking Ridge, Mendham, Essex Fells, Far Hills, Bernardsville, Basking Ridge, Chatham, Chester, Demarest, Franklin Lakes, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Madison, Ridgewood, South Orange, Westfield, Andover, Babylon, Berkeley Heights, Brooklyn, Cedar Grove, Chappaqua, Cliffside Park, Clifton, Colts Neck, Fairfield, Flemington, Fort Lee, Gillette, Green Village, Greenwich, Hackensack, Ho-Ho-Kus, Hoboken, Holmdel, Hopatcong, Jersey City, Lafayette, Long Island City, Marlboro, Millington, Montville, Morristown, Mountainside, New Vernon, New York, North Brunswick, North Caldwell, Orange, Port Washington, Princeton, River Edge, Roseland, Roselle, Rumson, Saddle River, Scotch Plains, Seaside Park, Springfield, Teaneck, Tenafly, Towaco, Union, Watchung, Wayne, West Caldwell, West Orange, Woodbridge, and Wyckoff.