We came across this architect because the previous owners had hired them to draw up plans for what…read morewe were thinking of doing, a deck and a lot more. Since they had measured everything, and the plans for the deck were already there, we thought it'll be an easy an efficient transaction. According to Mario Buzzelli, who works at this office though, deleting most of the previous plans and adding a door must take them more than 17 hours, according to their flat rate and hourly rates. I can even live without a deck, but will not be swindled. Afterall, they've already charged the previous owners the full price for these plans. Had they asked them to modify the plans, they say it would cost a fraction of that quote. At that point, I started wondering how much more money we should expect to be swindled for every little thing. I asked a specific question: if we just ask you to submit a plan that only includes the bathroom, which they had already designed, how much will that be. You'd think I'd get a straightforward answer. But no, what I heard was that it depends if you want to add a room, garden, ... Sophism is what swindlers are good at. In our interview at the office, Mario couldn't let go of the past. We were asking about architectural plans, while he'd go on a tangent about what the previous owners did with each of the rooms, where they had coffee or a lot of other stuff that first of all, a new owner doesn't care one bit about, and second of all, it's the previous owners' private business. The previous work done for the previous owners seems detailed and professionally done. But hey, that's the minimum I'd expect of the architect.

Tom and his team are a pleasure to work with. They offer creative solutions and provide clear and…read morethorough architectural plans. We highly recommend them.

Brian was absolutely wonderful to work with! He was extremely responsive and professional and he…read moredelivered us plans that reflected everything we could want in a home. You would be crazy not to use Brian! The before and after pictures speak for themselves.

In the spring of 2017, my wife and I undertook the project of a complete renovation of our 1923,…read morecolonial including a 2 story add-on addition to the first floor kitchen; install of 1st and 2nd floor bathrooms; complete rewiring of original electric; basement refinishing; restoration of original and install of new floors; removing wall between dining room and kitchen; incorporation of enclosed porch into rest of house; installation of central air; construction of new deck off of kitchen. We chose Brian from 4 different architects based on his portfolio as well as his general demeanor in dealing with people. He gave us several design options when we told him our wish list and worked closely with us in the lead-up to the actual construction; tweaking the designs to accommodate our ideas and presenting us with alternative ideas to help us realize better design options. Brian's familiarity with Teaneck, NJ building codes was very important to our project as my wife and I had heard from other contractors and architects that Teaneck is a lot more stringent than other townships. We found this to be true during subsequent inspections during the 6-month course of construction as well as post-construction application for Certificate of Occupancy. Brian was with us every step of the way, helping us resolve unforeseen issues (HVAC) as well as providing various drawings required by the township at various stages leading up to the CO. We can whole-heartedly recommend Callahan Architecture for the quality of the work as well as quality of Brian's character.

This was our first major renovation and JZ Design Build made it a wonderful experience. Jojo is…read morecreative, knowledgeable, responsive, and dependable. Her crew always works when they're supposed to and finishes with high-quality results, and the cost was completely worth it. We couldn't be happier with our new kitchen and dining room and look forward to working with her again.

As a professional interior designer, I've worked with many architects over the years and without a…read moredoubt, Chris is the best. Our projects involved large commercial facilities as well as private homes, and Chris is extremely knowledgeable. He also has excellent taste and a great sense of proportion. Easy to work with too.

Chris Blake was our architect for an expansion and renovation of our 1960s home. He not only…read moreprovided refreshing ideas for our design, but he was extremely attentive throughout our whole design process. Additionally, he provided additional plans when needed without any hassle. I must also note that his plans were so thorough regarding the town's zoning requirements (set back requirements, FAR, coverage rations, etc.). His plans helped make our process easier for both myself as the homeowner and my contractor. Chris is easy going and easy to talk and I would wholeheartedly recommend him for any individual who is looking for a very good architect.

We had an excellent experience working with this company on our custom residential awning. From…read morestart to finish, the customer service, professionalism, and attention to detail were outstanding. The owner, Ty, was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, taking the time to walk us through different options when we weren't sure which direction to go. He offered thoughtful suggestions on materials and style that truly elevated the final result. Ty made multiple trips to our home to ensure we felt confident and comfortable with our decision, which meant a lot to us. We ultimately chose a significantly larger awning to provide shade in our very sunny backyard, and the end result is absolutely beautiful. It perfectly complements the vibe of our yard. We can't wait to host this spring and enjoy some much-needed relief from the heat under our stunning new awning. Highly recommend!

Amazing work. Above and beyond! No other like Awning masters. Impressive Love the options for…read morecustomization!

Peter's personality is unique. He is patient, soft-spoken, thoughtful and generous. We've found…read morehim to be a very good fit for us from an architectural standpoint. He appreciates nuances in character and personality (of his clients) and knows how to incorporate these traits into what he designs. He does lack occasional attention to bookkeeping detail (like getting our email addresses and dates correct), but we never found this to be a bother. He is exceptionally accurate with what he does for a living and so far, we've found his network of builders to be very similar. We plan on using him for our landscape design as well. I will update this as our project moves along. Some questions I'll try to answer include: 1. Timeliness 2. Managerial skills 3. Adeptness at getting permits and projects approved 4. Functionality of space designed 5. Translation of ideas from paper to real life (we'll try to gauge how builders respond to his design ideas). So far, my wife and I have been extremely pleased.

If I could give a lower rating than one, I would. We had hoped hiring an architect would save us…read moretime and money, spending our hard earned money in the best ways possible while utilizing a professional who has the experience to guide us in this process and make it enjoyable. We thought we were doing the right thing, but unfortunately we chose the wrong person. Hiring Peter Cooper proved to be the exact opposite of this in EVERY way. When we first met, we gave him a budget and discussed our needs. He noted it was a challenge but was warm and bubbly and told us everything we were after should be able to be achieved within reason. We were sold a pipe dream in that the first two quotes I received from builders (one from his 'most economical' suggestion) were over 50% higher than the top of our budget. Yes I realize numbers cannot be known, and builders will vary but as a professional if you ignore my budget or cannot even come within 10-20% of it with a professional guess, I believe it's time to retire. He took ZERO responsibility for this and keep referring to his 'agreement' which just tells me this is a common theme with him and I assume many are just scared to stand up to him because he is supposed to be the pro. He deflected any and all responsibility and even had the audacity to claim "that budget was never made clear to me at all" which of course was a total lie. In fact, he was the 'unprofessional' when I challenged him to the fact that he wasn't meeting our needs. I was baited and switched...and he threw me out of his office (actually he walked out in a huff like a coward and left me there, a true child in an elderly frame of a fraudster). Peter also hand draws everything, which may have been state of the art in the 70s, but as a consumer, I am not trained to understand these drawings and making revisions becomes a much longer process and of course much more expensive from a time stand point as well as the fact he has to outsource having the final documents drawn up in CAD for a builder and permits to actually used. I had read an article of the questions to ask and architect before you hire, and one of those questions was "do you personally use CAD or some sort of computer aided software" and to avoid those that do not. I should have gone with my gut there and I hope someone reading this won't make the same mistakes I did. I learned a $2000 lesson today, please do more careful research than I did before choosing an architect for your building plans.

We recommend Xiomara to everyone we know. She was great to work with, and very professional. She…read morehad creative suggestions and excellent advice, and designed a plan that gave us everything we hoped for, and more. Many of our friends have used her firm and are also very happy.

We are thrilled with our new addition designed by Xiomara. From start to finish the process went…read moresmoothly and timely including guiding us through the variance process and selecting a contractor. Xiomara has creative, but functional ideas. She redesigned existing space for our growing family where appropriate, and only expanded the footprint of the house where absolutely needed. She listened to our needs and budget and designed a new mudroom, expanded the kitchen space and created more bedroom space. The finished product is exactly what we wanted.

Peter Klose is an exceptional attorney and I recommend him without hesitation. He resolved a matter…read morefor me in just four months - something my prior attorney was unable to accomplish in three years. Throughout the process, Peter treated me with respect, listen carefully and made sure I understood every step. His negotiation skills were outstanding and he worked toward a fair, mutually acceptable resolution with professionalism and integrity. What stood out most was that he treated me like a person, not a billing opportunity. That level of care is rare in this field. I am deeply grateful for his dedication, honesty and the results he achieved. If you want an attorney who truly advocates for you, Peter is the one you want in your corner.

Great guy. Peter, for free, notified me that my taxes were behind. An estate issue created some…read morechaos, and Peter was not my attorney on that matter (but was in the past on something else) but Peter was kind enough to contact me to have me get that property out of legal jeopardy. He did a home closing on a place I sold five years ago, and it went perfectly. Would definitely recommend.