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.

Writing this is long overdue. Harry worked with us designing our last home. At every stage he was…read moreexceptional. He listened to us truly both on aesthetic issues and practical functional ones. THe home turned out to be magnificent and was widely regarded as the one of, if not the, most beautifula and livable homes in the area. When we needed to downsize and needed a few items attended to Harry was right there helping us with that process as well. I cannot recommend him more highly.

I met with a few architects and was not impressed at all. They were more concerned about their own…read moreprofit instead of your project. Then I was referred to Harry Goldstein and I figured I had nothing to lose,let me give him a shot. Well I'm glad I did. Not only is he affordable and honest but he has a vision. He listens to your needs and takes it in then looks at your project and will come up with many options that you never thought existed. We are doing a whole house remodel and every idea he had we ended up going with. His 30 years experience really solved all are needs. Give him a call. It will be your last. I wish I could give him 10 stars!!!

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.

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 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.

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.

Just a small note to say "Thank you" for all of the time, energy, and enthusiasm you put into…read moremeeting with us an developing our proposal. I really appreciate your commitment to your clients, and your ability to make the abstract simple and understandable. You are one of the few professionals I've encountered who are truly interested in the best outcome for your clients."

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!