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Joseph Primiano Architect
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Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Joe designed a beautiful family room addition to expand our Cape Cod style home. His design integrated the new room beautifully into the existing house and it looks like it was always there.  All of the builders who bid on his design remarked how detailed and complete his plans were. I would use him again without hesitation. A really good architect and a heck of a nice guy.
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WJG Architect, LLC
4.9(
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Architect

Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Customers say: Terrific value

"Very thorough and detailed explanation of his blue prints and multiple options and different choices to select the design I wanted. Took his time to make sure my contractor understand the construction plan. Very knowledgable in his field. Easily approachable for any questions. Glad that I hired him over others"
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Paradigm Architecture
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Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Customers say: True professional

"I am so grateful to have met Tony. He has been incredible to work with from beginning to end. I spoke to several architects but Tony was unique. Not only did he listen well to my priorities but he was able to direct my design ideas in the appropriate decision for my project which lead me towards my goals! He also customized a design package for me that fit the exact intent of my project. Tony worked reasonably on schedule and was accessible and responsive. He was very fair and got me through permit approval with ease! He also gave me a great builder recommendation and after speaking with a few builders, his builder recommendation exceeded the others. I would work with Tony again and would highly recommend him to for any residential or commercial design project. Thank you Tony!!!"
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View to Dining room

+10

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cigano Engineering LLC
5.0(
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Designer - BuildingDraftsperson/CADD

Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cigano identified a number of important changes to my architectural drawings to strengthen my structure (a car port). The changes recommended and implemented to my plans ensured my Town would issue a building permit. The Town had rejected my initial drawings and required its review and approval by a structural engineer or architect. Cigano really came through and its owner was easy to work with and highly professional. I would highly recommend Cigano."
Infrastructure Work

+15

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ernest & Sons General Contractors
4.1(
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Architect - LandscapeArchitect - Landscape - For Business

Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Customers say: Quality work

"It went extremely well. They knew what they were doing. When something went wrong they took care of it. They were punctual. They showed up when they said they would. They were clean and didn't leave any trash. We were extremely pleased with them. The retaining wall 8 feet high and 90 ft long. I would highly recommend them."
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Gary I. Segal, Architect, LLC
3.3(
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ArchitectArchitect - For Business

Serving River Vale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Credit card accepted

"Very reliable Architect. Very committed to clients schedule. Explain everything clearly to client. Resonable pricing compared to other Architects in the Area."
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Architects questions, answered by experts

Depending on what the blueprints are for, a qualified draftsperson, contractor, or architect can draw them up. In some cases, including specialty permitting for a build, you may be required to use a licensed architect. 

In many cases, a blueprint drawn up by a certified professional is required before a city or municipality approves a permit. 

If your project is complex, it may make sense to hire an architect to draw plans. An architect might also be a good person to hire if you want to ensure your plans adhere to building codes and regulations.

The best height for a pizza oven is one that allows the user to easily see what’s going on inside and comfortably place pies without having to crouch over. In general, that means the opening should be between 36 and 48 inches off the ground. By contrast, the height of the dome is totally up to your preference, because different heights create different results. Shorter domes are better for creating Neapolitan-style pies, whereas taller domes are ideal for NY-style recipes.

There are differences between universal design and ADA accommodations, but the outcomes are often similar. While universal design is a proactive process that takes a social justice approach to accessibility for all, ADA accommodations are focused specifically on accessibility for individuals living with disabilities. ADA accommodations often take the shape of wider doors and hallways, ramps, elevators, lower counters and sinks, and easy-to-grab door handles; universal design can include these plus emphasize better lighting, tractioned floors, and other building elements that allow all people to use buildings more comfortably.

The various types of architects can be broken down into eight distinct categories, but there can be specific specialties within each of them. Most homeowners will work with a residential, restoration, green, interior, landscape, or retrofit architect for projects. There are also lighting and commercial architects whose work is geared more toward large spaces and businesses.

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