Based in Garwood · Serving West Orange, 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
A West Orange home project can involve several linked changes: a larger living area, additional bedrooms or a different connection to outdoor space. We consider those elements together so decisions in one area support the rest of the house.
Before deciding where to add space, identify the room connections and exterior features that need attention. Available drawings, a survey and photographs help turn those observations into a focused design discussion.
Explore pre-design and feasibility studiesIdeas from completed work
Selected work from across the studio's portfolio, illustrating approaches to renovation and expansion.
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 project
A non-descript colonial was given new life by a client who desired a look that better fit their tastes. The exterior was stripped down with a mix of traditional and modern materials, clean lines and minimal ornament. The interior was opened up to create uninterrupted living space between Dining, Kitchen and Living Room. A new rear deck and pergola completed the assembly.
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.
Yes. New windows, rooflines and entrances can affect the whole building. Coordinating interior and exterior decisions helps create a design that feels considered from both perspectives.
The practice is based in Garwood and serves clients in West Orange. 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.
Licensed Architect - NJ, NY, PA, VA
Based in Garwood, serving homeowners and businesses across nearby New Jersey communities.
View all service areas