Architect In New Jersey

We Are A Small Architecture Office In New Jersey Dedicated To The Success Of Your Project

JMA Architects is a small diversified architecture office in northern New Jersey with over 35 years of experience. Whether your project is residential or commercial, our architects have the design talent and building expertise to help you create an incredible structure with style and integrity.

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As a small architectural office, we can provide you with more resources than just a single architect in New Jersey and with a more personal working relationship than larger firms.

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Over the years of working on a diverse range of architecture projects throughout the tri-state area, we've developed a proven architecture process to get your project done on time and within your budget.

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Though trends are always changing, as your architect in New Jersey we strive to design buildings with style and integrity that result in timeless residential & commercial architecture.

We Are Architects In New Jersey Located in Bergen County

Our architecture office is located in northern New Jersey and works with residential and commercial clients across the state. Whether you are a homeowner, business owner or property investor, we can custom tailor our architectural services for your project.

As a small team of architects in New Jersey, we pride ourselves on providing our clients with the best possible service that simply can't be matched by larger firms.

We strive to work together as a "team" with our clients. Our goal is not just to simply achieve what they were originally looking for, but go above and beyond by using our design expertise to create a structure that captures our clients' individuality while still balancing form and function.

What Makes Us Different Than Other Architects In New Jersey?

JMA Architects helps homeowners in New Jersey design the home of their dreams without the stress and setbacks construction projects are known for thanks to our distinct 6-step architectural process.

Our architects in New Jersey run every project through our proven architecture process to reliably ensure successful outcomes no matter the unique variables associated with your project.

This ensures your project will be completed within the budget initially set and without unexpected delays. Working with JMA Architects ensures a smooth and stress-free project process because our team of experienced architects in New Jersey have carefully engineered every step of the process to fit your needs.

We have also evolved with our industry and can leverage new technology to help you easily visualize the design of your project before any construction gets started. The realistic 3D renderings & drawings produced by our office will let you preview the design so you can confidently sign off on the final plans.

Working with the accomplished New Jersey architects in our office will give you access to a team of licensed professionals that will lead your project seamlessly from concept to completion.

How You Can Get Started On Your Project with JMA Architects

The process to get started on your project with our architecture office in New Jersey is very simple.

The first step is to contact us to schedule an initial free consultation. During this meeting, we will take the time to listen to your goals for your project to help you map out a smart building plan for getting it done right.

As experienced architects in New Jersey, we will advise you on key details specific to your project that you may not have considered and answer any questions you have. We'll outline several different budgets and explain what your design and construction options would be within each.

Finally, we'll walk you through our architectural process so you know exactly what to expect regarding the timeline for your project. Should you choose to move forward, we can begin working on a proposal to make your project official.

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    Small Office With Large Firm Experience
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    Proven Process To Get Your Project Done Smoothly
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    3D Renderings and Drawings That Let You Realistically Preview Designs
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    Collaborative Working Arrangement That Welcomes Your Feedback
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    Large Network of Contractors & Other Building Professionals That Can Help With Your Project
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New Home Construction

Design and Build a Custom New Home From Scratch

The architects in our New Jersey office love the opportunity to work on new home construction projects because of the design freedom offered.

Whether you have an empty lot ready or will need to demolish the existing structure on your property, JMA Architects has experience with both.

Taking your design ideas into account and listening to your needs, our architects will design a structure from the ground up that is perfectly tailored to you and your family's lifestyle. This will ensure your new home provides immense functional benefits along with a unique style that is all yours.

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Additions

Add Extra Living Space To Your Home With an Addition

JMA Architects can help you design an addition to your home so you and your family can enjoy the functional benefits of having more living space.

Our architects in New Jersey will design your addition to seamlessly blend in to the original structural frame on your house. Whether you are considering a conventional house addition, room addition, bump out, or garage conversion, we can design your addition to add the living functionality you are looking for in an elegant style so that know one would ever know an addition was added once construction is completed.

Listening to your needs and desires, our architects will help you design an amazing addition to your home that elevates your entire family's quality of life.

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Remodels / Renovations

Transform Your Home Into What You've Always Wanted with a Remodel or Renovation

Home renovations and remodels are some of the most common projects our architecture office in New Jersey works on. As such, our portfolio of work is filled with examples of how we've helped clients reimagine what their home could be.

Renovations and remodels are a great way to add major design value as well as functional benefits to your home while saving money since you're working within the current structure.

Whatever your goals for your remodel or renovation project, JMA Architects will listen to your goals and ideas to design something that goes above and beyond what you originally imagined.

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Speak With a Professional Architect in New Jersey About Your Project

To best assist you in the process of selecting an architect for your project, JMA Architects offers an initial free consultation to all prospective clients. Click the button below to fill out a quick form so we can review the details of your project and get back to you to schedule time to discuss over the phone.

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View Our Portfolio of Featured Architectural Projects in New Jersey

Our Architects in New Jersey have decades of experience working on projects throughout the state in a wide variety of design styles. Below is just a small sample of some of the projects we've recently completed.

Shingle Style

A new construction single family home in Franklin Lakes, NJ with 8,300 SF of living space with a captivating open floor plan.
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Traditional Curb Appeal

After demolishing the original structure, we helped our clients design a grand traditional style home in Upper Saddle River, NJ.
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Modern Farmhouse

This unique take on a traditional farmhouse design adds modern design elements to the simplicity and rustic charms the farmhouse style is famous for.
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Hamptons Style

Inspired by the home design featured prominently on The Hamptons, this Franklin Lakes home offers an incredible amount of 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 Our Architects in New Jersey

JMA Architects understands that an architecture project in New Jersey is a large investment for you and the critical importance of finding an architect you can trust. Below are answers to questions you may have at this point. If there is anything you do not see answered, we're happy to discuss during your 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.

Get Started On Your Architecture Project Today

JMA Architects helps homeowners in New Jersey design the home of their dreams without the stress and setbacks construction projects are known for thanks to our client-centered design and architecture process. If you're ready to take the first step to making your dream home a reality, click the button below to schedule a consultation.