Based in Garwood · Serving Clark, New Jersey
Thoughtful design for additions, renovations and custom homes. Work with Robie J. Wood, a Yale-trained architect and AIA member, to explore what comes next for your property.
Discuss your projectCall the studioYour home, your priorities
For Clark homeowners considering an upstairs expansion, the first-floor plan matters just as much as the new rooms. Stair placement, structure and the way the addition meets the existing roof should be considered together.
Bring any original drawings and a list of the bedrooms, bathrooms and storage you need. We can investigate how an upper-floor addition would affect the entrance, circulation and exterior proportions before choosing a layout.
Explore pre-design and feasibility studiesIdeas from completed work
Selected work from across the studio's portfolio, illustrating approaches to renovation and expansion.
An efficient and economical solution to expanding a second floor was provided by utilizing the lesser known Cape Anne Style. Cape Anne's have gambrel style roofs which allow more living space than the traditional Cape Cod style's gable roof. Three ample bedrooms were created and a gracious bathroom.
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A dated Cape Cod house was transformed with a Second Floor addition to create a new, modern home with three levels of living space. A new front porch welcomes the new owners' home and is contributes to the streetscape of the neighborhood.
Explore this projectExplore new living space, a second story or a more useful existing layout. Consider the house as a whole, from circulation to exterior proportions.
Residential architectureDevelop your goals into a coordinated architectural design, with room relationships, daylight and the site considered together.
Architectural designDiscuss the intended use, existing building and practical goals for a commercial or community project.
Commercial architectureA project starts with your goals and the information available about the building and site. Bring a survey, drawings and photographs if you have them, along with any known constraints or previous approvals.
Requirements depend on the property and proposed work. Municipal guidance helps identify what to check; the design and review process should be tailored to the specific project.
Official Clark planning informationResource checked September 2026. Confirm current requirements with the relevant municipality.
Building upward may reduce the need for a larger ground-floor footprint, but feasibility depends on the structure and property requirements. A design study can compare an upstairs expansion with other options.
The practice is based in Garwood and serves clients in Clark. Contact the studio to discuss your property and meeting arrangements.
Yes. Share the changes you are considering and the questions you have. An initial conversation can help identify the information and design work needed to move forward.
They depend on the scope, existing conditions, design work and any review process involved. Discuss your goals and timing with the studio so the proposal can reflect the actual project.
Share your goals and property location. The studio will follow up to discuss the next step.
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Based in Garwood, serving homeowners and businesses across nearby New Jersey communities.
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