Architect Bergen County NJ

Our Architectural Office in Bergen County NJ Will Help You Design Something Incredible

JMA Architects is a professionally licensed Bergen County architect that helps both residential and commercial clients design structures with lasting style and integrity, without the stress and setbacks construction projects are known for, thanks to our distinct 6-step architectural process.

Boutique Experience

Our small architectural office located in Bergen County NJ will ensure you have a great experience working with our team and are able to be closely involved in the project to offer your feedback.

Proven project Process

Our unique architecture process has been refined over decades of experience and will ensure that your project achieves exactly what you're after in a timely manner without going over budget.

Diverse Portfolio

No matter the style you are aiming for with your project, our Bergen County architects have experience with a wide-range of architectural styles to help you achieve the look you're after.

We Are a Team of Professionally Licensed Architects Located in Bergen County, NJ

Our Bergen County architecture office is dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible experience when they work with us. We are involved in a wide-range of projects throughout northern New Jersey and offer custom-tailored architectural services for homeowners, business owners, property investors, and contractors.

If you're a homeowner interested in building a brand new home, remodeling/renovating your current one, or adding an addition, our Bergen County architects can help you create the home you've always dreamed of.

We will listen to your ideas and desires to help you not only design something beautiful, but ensure that it features a functional layout to compliment your lifestyle.

For business owners looking to revitalize their commercial business space, we have a wide-range of experience working with all types of businesses in several different industries.

We are familiar with all building regulations and permitting requirements in Bergen County and can guide you through the entire process of complying with the County's municipal code. Our team understands that time is money for you and will ensure your project gets done on time and within budget.

Why Should You Choose Us Over Other Bergen County Architects?

If you're serious about hiring an architect in Bergen County NJ, then you know you can't just hire anyone and call it a day.

To get your project done right, you need an experienced team of professionals with a proven process, extensive portfolio of past work, and a long list of satisfied client reviews so you can be sure they are the right architecture office for you. That's JMA Architects.

We have over 35 years of experience working on a wide array of residential & commercial projects throughout the tri-state area. Over the years, we've worked on projects in several different architectural styles and amassed a large portfolio that showcases our work.

The process we've developed will ensure your your ideas & feedback are incorporated into your project so that the final design is uniquely tailored to you.

Our Bergen County architecture office utilizes the latest architectural 3D rendering software that will allow you to realistically preview the design of your project before any construction begins.

We take pride in offering our clients a white-glove experience that will ensure your complete satisfaction.

How To Easily Start Your Architecture Project in Bergen County with JMA Architects

Getting started on your project is very straightforward with JMA Architects.

We are pleased to offer you a free, no-obligation initial consultation. This initial conversation is meant for you to tell us about your project goals and ideas so we can advise you on what steps to take to make it a reality and explain how we can help.

You will get to speak directly with the owner and principal architect of JMA Architects John Musinski. During this conversation you will get any questions you have answered and be given an overview of what you can expect regarding process/timeline, budget, and permitting.

From there, if we are a good fit for your project and you want to move forward, we will begin working on a proposal for you.

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    Small Office With Big Office Experience & Resources
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    Stress-Free Project Experience That Can't Be Matched
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    Realistic 3D Renderings and Drawings To Help You Visualize Your Project and Offer Your Feedback
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    Ability To Pair You Up With Other Contractors & Designers Through Our Network To Help With Your Project Needs
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    Client-Centered Design Process That Welcomes Your Feedback & Input
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New Home Builds

Design and Build An Amazing New Custom Home

Our team of architects in Bergen County have proven experience working on several new home construction projects.

We love the design freedom offered by these projects and will ensure your new home is custom-tailored to you and your family's lifestyle through beautiful, functional designs and layouts.

JMA Architects has experience working in both cases where you may have already secured an empty lot or will need to demolish your current home.

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Renovations / Remodels

Add Instant Curb Appeal With a Remodel Or Renovation

A remodel or renovation project is a great investment for homeowners looking to increase their home's value.

Whether you plan to sell your home in the future or plan to stay long-term but know you need significantly change your home to do that comfortably, we know how to help.

Listening to your ideas & goals, our Bergen County architects will create a unique design and custom layout to completely reimagine the look and feel of your home.

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Additions

Give Your Family The Extra Living Space It Needs With an Addition

JMA Architects has extensive experience helping Bergen County homeowners add additions that seamlessly blend into the existing structure of their home so they can elegantly enjoy extra living space.

Types of additions we can help you with include conventional home additions, bump outs, single room addition, or garage conversions.

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Speak With A Top-Rated Architect in Bergen County About Your Project

The first step to take to get started on your project is to contact us for a free initial consultation so we can provide you expert guidance and next steps. Click the button below to fill out a form so we can get a quick sense of what you're looking to accomplish. We'll then reach back out to you to set up a convenient time for you to discuss further over the phone.

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See Our Portfolio Of Bergen County Architecture Projects

We've helped several homeowners in Bergen County transform their homes with beautiful and functional designs that make people stop and take notice. Just see some of the featured projects below for proof.

Shingle Style

One of our flagship projects, this Franklin Lakes new home construction project invites people with a unique shingle exterior and open floor plan.
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Traditional Curb Appeal

Traditional style homes are a favorite of our Bergen County clients. Discover how we designed a traditional home from scratch in Upper Saddle River by viewing this project.
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Modern Farmhouse

This project adapts the rustic charms of the farmhouse style to the north east for a unique yet timeless design.
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Hamptons Style

This new home build brings Hamptons inspired design to Bergen County along with several incredible interior amenities.
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It was a pleasure working with JMA. The extension to our Victorian house is beautiful, preserving the character of the property inside and out while giving us additional space and better flow inside. John combines professionalism and creativity in his work and worked seamlessly with our contractor: we are delighted we chose John and have recommended JMA to others!
Ridgewood, New Jersey
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"I have already recommended John Musinski to several friends who have also called him to possibly work with him on their own projects. He is very professional, likable and worked within our budget and most importantly listened to our thoughts and ideas for our project."
Suffern, New York
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We had a wonderful experience working with John. He was very patient, met with us many times to listen to our ideas and needs, understood and materialized our dreams into his design. His accurate, detailed design style made our renovation project flow smoothly. We did not have to make any single change after the final drawings were done and put into execution. During the renovation process, there was never any confusion or misunderstanding regarding the design. Six months later, our dream became reality! We feel very blessed to have John as our Architect.
Ridgewood, New Jersey
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John did a great job coordinating the plans with the process of making wine in the design of our new winemaking facility. He was very helpful with assisting us in getting the town approvals. Excellent job and would recommend him to anyone looking for a very good Architect.
California Wineworks, Ramsey, New Jersey
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"We met with a few other Architect's before John. Once we met him and saw his work on his OWN home, we were convinced he was the one."
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey
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JMA Architects did an excellent job with preparing the floor plans for our new retail store. John helped expedite the process while maintaining our tight schedule. We will be using JMA for future store locations.
Verizon Wireless Zone, Mahwah, New Jersey
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John never let us down through our short interaction (possibly shorter due to his willingness and ability to revise designs daily). John is very personable to work with and will treat your issues as his!
CandyWorld, Garden State Plaza, Paramus, New Jersey
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After interviewing several Architects for our addition, we immediately knew John was going to be the right Architect to work with. Putting an addition onto a small spilt level house, without it looking like an “addition to a small split level house” was one of our goals. Listening to our ideas, John returned with proposals that included his costs and suggestions that aligned with our budget. The result was so much more than we expected. We have, and will continue to recommend JMA Architects to friends and family.
Wyckoff, New Jersey
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We felt very comfortable working with John. In that we had limited space to work with, John incorporated his ideas with some of ours, and created a very appealing plan. We would recommend him to anyone looking for an Architect.
Suffern, New York

Frequently Asked Questions About Working With an Architect In Bergen County NJ

JMA Architects is well aware that an architecture project is a large investment in both time and money. Further, we know how confusing it can be to navigate the process of finding an architect in Bergen County that you can trust to get your project done right. To help, we've provided answers to common questions you likely have at this moment. If you need further guidance, we're happy to assist during your free consultation.

Why hire JMA Architects?
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An Architect will bring your dreams to life. JMA will craft your individual functional requirements, needs, wishes; the conditions of your particular site and existing dwelling or building; your available funds; and the requirements of your schedule into a three-dimensional expression of your project.
What is the architectural process and how long will it take?
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The process is made up of many phases. The size and complexity of the project will determine the project scope of work. See the “Services” page for a detailed description of each phase. The overall time for the whole process will depend on the size of the project, required approvals and the time needed for design phases. The amount of decision-making time you will need to achieve your goals is the biggest variable. You will be spending a lot of money and should not rush the process.
What do I need to have for initial consultation meeting?
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Your ideas, thoughts, needs, wish list and budget are some of the important items needed for your initial meeting with JMA Architects. It is important to meet at the project site if possible. Also, a copy of your property survey is necessary for most projects.
Will I need a zoning variance?
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JMA will do a complete zoning review if necessary. All zoning issues will be addressed before proceeding with design and the production of construction documents. JMA can assist with the zoning board of adjustment process.
Will I be able to view multiple design schemes?
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Collaboration with JMA allows you to view multiple design schemes prior to construction. Modifications are easier to make on paper and best made while working with JMA during the design phase. After viewing multiple schematic designs, you will be able to select features from each design to create your ultimate dream.
How important is it that I have a budget in place?
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It is very important to have a general idea of your total project budget in mind. JMA will assist in developing a preliminary budget for the project. The budget will include all professional fees, permit fees, construction costs and all other items necessary to complete the project. Keep in mind, a minimum 10% contingency is a good safety factor for unforeseen conditions.
Will my addition look like an “addition”?
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JMA strives to make all building additions blend in and appear as part of the original structure. This is our main goal and top priority for every one of our building addition projects.
How long will it take to have completed construction plans?
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The amount of time needed to complete construction plans depends on the size of the project. The design phases usually take more time to complete due to the many decisions you will be making during these phases. The overall time will vary from project to project. Once the design has been developed and approved the construction document phase can begin and a firm estimate of time can be established.
Can my project be constructed in phases?
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Master planning for future phases can be easily developed by JMA during the design of your project. Multiple construction phases for a project can be incorporated by JMA into the drawings to ease your financial burden.
Will JMA assist with contractor selection?
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The drawings and specifications will allow multiple contractors to review the same documents in order for you to receive multiple bids. JMA can analyze the bids to determine the validity of each bid. We can assist with the selection of and help identify reputable contractors.
Will JMA visit the site during construction?
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JMA can visit the job site to observe construction and to confirm that the work is being done according to plans. The frequency of visits will be determined on an “as needed” basis prior to the start of construction.
Will we be able to incorporate “green” sustainable concepts?
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There are many materials, products, and methods of construction that can be utilized to make your project energy efficient. We are LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professionals. JMA can analyze which options are most cost effective for your budget while balancing cost and payback period.

Ready To Get Started On Your Architecture Project?

JMA Architects helps residential clients in Bergen County New Jersey design the home of their dreams without the stress and setbacks construction projects are known for thanks to our signature design and architecture process. If you're ready to take the first step to getting your project off the ground, click the button below to schedule a consultation.