Located in Essex County, North Caldwell takes great pride in being one of the best places to live throughout New Jersey. It is also regarded as among the safest small towns in America and provides its residents with a rural feel.
A large portion of its population owns their own homes and showcases a rich range of various architectural themes. Our team curated this list of ten of the best residential architects in North Caldwell. They were chosen based on their excellent portfolios and individual experiences.
RHG A+D
8-10 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042
RHG A+D provides its clients with a complete and comprehensive range of architecture and design services. It closely works with its clients throughout the entire process and is regarded for this holistic method. The firm is regarded for its stellar 3D renders, great use of textures and colors, and outstanding critical considerations for successful projects. It is composed of a talented team of experienced in-house professionals, allowing it to keep the entire process seamless and lessening the challenge for homeowners in terms of having to look for additional subcontractors. Aside from its residential spaces, the company has also worked on numerous hospitality, wellness, spiritual, retail, restaurants, and commercial spaces. The firm has had the honor of being featured in publications like Interior Design Magazine and Design NJ. It is also the recipient of several great awards.
This project best embodies the firm’s talent and expertise. One side of the home has a side of glass panels, allowing in a rich amount of ambient light. It also lets the interiors appear larger than they are. The home also showcases great shingled roofs and paneled exteriors.
Seth A. Leeb Architect
1719 Route 10 E. Suite #100, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Headquartered in Parsippany, Seth A. Leeb Architect specializes in both residential and commercial projects. It has secured a solid reputation for itself for its excellent architectural designs, interiors, home additions, extensive renovations, and bidding processes. The firm is led by its principal and namesake who draws inspiration from decades of experience. Under his leadership, the firm has also had the opportunity to work on countless kitchen remodels and custom homes, in addition to several industrial and religious buildings. Some of its most impressive magazine features include spreads in Style 1900 Magazine, Old House Interiors Magazine, Design New Jersey Magazine, and Builder/Architect Magazine. Seth Leeb has also received multiple distinctions from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for its architectural design projects and architectural photography. Its principal itself has also been recognized with the Young Architect of the Year Award from the AIA New Jersey.
This project challenged the firm with its addition and extensive remodel. It was originally a split-level that had to be demolished. It features an all-new upstairs space, great dormers and cross gable roof construction, and an excellent master bedroom suite. The home also has a new sitting room leading to a roof deck.
John James Architect
11 Inwood Place, Maplewood, NJ 07040
John James Architect operates out of its office in Maplewood and specializes in custom residential architecture and interior design. It can take on projects regardless of size and scale and can handle every phase and aspect of the entire process. Its portfolio showcases a great range of small projects, major renovations, seamless additions, and new custom homes. It has also worked on numerous older structures and historic preservation for churches, homes, and clubhouses. The firm is also known for infusing various green building and design into all of its work, assuring homeowners of the sustainability and high efficiency of its spaces. John James Architect is an seven-person firm that has had the chance to work in some of the best towns in the area. Its process allows it to only take on a handful of projects at a time; which is a deliberate choice in order to make sure that all of its spaces receive the benefit of its experience.
The firm’s work has been featured in publications like This Old House and House Beautiful. This featured example of their work has great details and a beautiful palette to accentuate its Cape Cod-inspired theme.
Archstone Architecture
295 Bloomfield Ave. Suite C, Caldwell, NJ 07006
Archstone Architecture draws inspiration from over five decades of industry experience. It utilizes natural materials and modern technology that has enabled it to work on numerous excellent homes and spaces. Archstone is regarded for its architecture, interior design, construction management, and administration. It is also LEED-certified, assuring homeowners that all of its projects are sustainable and highly efficient. It focuses on maximizing building performance, all while strictly adhering to a client’s budget. In terms of design, its portfolio depicts an expansive range of modern and traditional spaces. Our editorial team especially loved the home depicted below.
It features great paneled exteriors, dormer windows, and a quaint and inviting front door patio. It has beautiful shingled windows and masonry finishes. Some other notable details include its great beams and various custom finishes.
Jerry Bruno Architect
9 Farrington St., W Caldwell, NJ 07006
Jerry Anthony Bruno Jr. Architect specializes in designing, restoring, refurbishing, rehabilitating, and remodeling period homes. It is regarded for its great exteriors and interiors and is known to make use of highly traditional methods and solutions. Operating out of its office in West Caldwell, the firm has worked on countless extensive homes, additions, alterations, and accessibility work. We were also impressed by its team’s great and accurate construction documents and renderings. The firm is led by its founder and namesake, Jerry Anthony Bruno, Jr.. He is an experienced architect who has been recognized for custom high-end residences and historic house additions rendered in the most classic styles. He is licensed in the states of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Florida and draws inspiration from nearly three decades of experience.
This notable project was completed in Lake Mohawk. It features great German and Swiss Tudor themes coupled with chalet elements. The home has exquisite timbering, stucco, brick, stone, and cedar siding, as well as large windows in its family and breakfast room.
Robert G. Emert Architect
139 E. McClellan Ave., Livingston, NJ 07039
Robert G. Emert Architect can take on projects regardless of size or scale and is capable of working on every aspect of the process. It has had the privilege to work on an extensive range of architectural themes, in addition to various multi-family developments and commercial work. In particular, it is regarded for its small projects, major renovations, seamless additions, and new custom homes. The firm has been in business since 1995 and often infuses various green practices on all of its work, ensuring that all of its spaces are highly efficient and sustainable. The firm maintains affiliations with various vital industry organizations like the AIA and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). It is personally led by its principal Robert Emert, a professional with three decades of national experience in the architecture and real estate development industry. This featured project is one of many that embodies the firm’s talent and expertise.
Located in Livingston, this project features a great front elevation. It has large dormer windows and paneled exteriors. Some other notable features include its side porch and exquisite custom finishes.
Julie Anne Cecere Architect
175 Fairfield Ave. Suite 4C, W. Caldwell, NJ 07006
Julie Anne Cecere Architect offers a full and comprehensive range of design services. It works on elegantly designed projects and operates out of its office in West Caldwell. At the firm’s helm is its namesake Julie Cecere, a professional who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Miami in 1995. She is also a licensed engineer and is an active member of the AIA. Through her vision, the firm has become a proud recipient of the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey (SHA) Support Housing Project Award for Mid-size Development.
Showcased is one of the firm’s best work. It features great shingled roofs, trellised windows, and paneled exteriors. It has a neutral color palette and various beams that overall contribute to a classic Victorian style. Some other elements of the project include a two-car garage and a second-story addition.
Brinkman Architecture
162 Orange Rd., Montclair, NJ
Brinkman Architecture is a full-service architectural design firm that is best known not only for its architecture but also its interior design and preservation services for both residential and small commercial properties. It extends its services throughout the New York and New Jersey metropolitan areas. The firm draws inspiration from over two decades of industry experience and is noted for its highly personalized and sustainable design solutions. Its methods emphasize the importance of taking into consideration a client’s needs and budget, assuring them that it provides accurate budget analyses. Karen Brinkman, the firm’s principal, is licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. Her experience also includes serving as a board member on the Montclair Zoning Board of Adjustment.
This project embodies the firm’s talent and expertise. It features a great Tudor theme. It has beautiful brick finishes, clean slate roofs, and high ceilings inside.
D.B. Andriola
Caldwell, NJ
Established in 2016, D.B. Andriola specializes in extensive renovations, home additions, and new construction projects. The firm services both the residential and commercial markets and is also noted for its great construction referrals and cost estimates. The firm is licensed in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The firm is proud to be veteran-owned and has also worked on countless multi-story housing complexes, warehouses, laboratories, restaurants, schools, colleges, religious institutions, and municipal buildings. As for its designs, the firm’s portfolio showcases an extensive range of traditional and modern themes.
The firm’s work is often regarded for its great custom finishes. It has exquisite exterior work, as well as its practical and unique open floor plans. Typically, it also employs various transitional touches and modern elements.
