We make designing, permitting, and building your custom home easy.

John James Architecture is a full service NJ architecture firm that specializes in the design of custom homes. We work in a variety of styles and a range of projects from modest renovations to new homes and large estates.

An Experienced Partner

We hold your hand through design, permitting and construction, ensuring that an otherwise stressful process is smooth, cost-effective and fun!

Designed to your Budget

We work diligently to design within your budget. We provide design and material options to let you decide exactly where you would like to spend your money.

Skilled Designers that Listen

We listen carefully and craft timeless homes tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of our clients.

Contractors you can Trust

Our detailed drawings and extensive contractor relationships reduce risk. Our time-tested bid process incorporates multiple contractors who bid and compete (by lowering their price) to win your business.

Testimonials

“When we bought our house, we knew it could be expanded and planed to do so. The house was a traditional Maplewood Four Square and though I had a pretty good idea of where to expand it and what to add, John brought his experience, knowledge, and creativity to the project. John James and his staff brought the project quality levels beyond where I could have taken it without them.

The project included a two-story addition on the West side, reframing the roof for new overall attic and roofline, and an exterior porch. It also included reconstructing the kitchen, adding a master bedroom suite, family room, office, and 1/2 bath.

His familiarity with local contractors filled out our field to get three good/qualified bids.

His great construction documents limited the amount of change orders and freed up cash for some things that we had eliminated during the bidding.

The project was completed 5 years ago and we can't count the number of people that have told us how much they love our house. We love our house too and continue to enjoy entertaining and just hanging out in it.”

-Brian Falconer

“So many important decisions need to be made when renovating a home or designing one from scratch. The first and best decision we made in our home renovation was hiring John James Architects. Many, many important decisions followed, and with the help of John and his team, we were able to achieve our goals. Our 100-year-old home was renovated from top to bottom in a way that reflected our style, gave us the lifestyle we wanted and delivered meaningful details beyond our expectations. I never hesitate to recommend this firm.”

-Nancy Wohlbruck

“John is a pleasure to work with and a consummate professional. We worked closely with John and his team building a new home. He listened and guided us through the process, ultimately designing and executing exactly what we wanted. He played an integral part in working with the builder through the entire process, ensuring that our vision became a reality. John has impeccable taste and helped us to choose the finishes that made it all come together. We recommend John wholeheartedly!”

-Judy Diclemente

“We are delighted to share our thoughts on John James and his architectural firm. John played a pivotal role in designing the architectural plans for our new home, and we were thoroughly pleased with the design process and the ultimate outcome.

John and his team at “John James Architects” are indeed a skilled, hardworking, and trustworthy group. Throughout our project, they were easy to work with and always receptive to our ideas and concerns. One of the standout qualities of John and his team is their ability to listen to their clients, ensuring that the plans reflected our vision.

Their responsiveness and efficiency in turning around plans and redesigns were impressive and contributed to the smooth progression of our project. It was clear that they genuinely cared about delivering a design that met our needs.

In summary, anyone looking for an architect who combines skill, hard work, and reliability with a collaborative approach, we would highly recommend John James Architects. Our experience with them was positive, and we are grateful for the work they did in making our new home a reality.”

-David Richards