Victorian Expansion
Two smart additions were integrated into an Italianate Victorian to provide updated amenities. A Family Room was added to rear and a second floor addition expanded the Primary Bedroom.
Explore this projectBased in Garwood · Serving Westfield, New Jersey
Architect for your Westfield home addition or renovation
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
More room, with a coherent exterior
A Westfield renovation or addition should solve the practical problem that prompted it while respecting what you like about your home. We look at room connections, rooflines, windows and materials as parts of one design.
Before you choose a direction
If you are expanding an older house, identify the details you want to keep and the spaces that need to change. We can explore how a rear addition, a new upstairs room or an interior reconfiguration would connect with the original building.
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See how similar design questions take shape
Selected work from across the studio's portfolio, illustrating approaches to renovation and expansion.
Refreshed Victorian
A circa 1850s Italianate style Victorian was given a new start with a new Kitchen and restoration of original period details.
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Additions & renovations
Explore new living space, a second story or a more useful existing layout. Consider the house as a whole, from circulation to exterior proportions.
Residential architectureCustom design
Develop your goals into a coordinated architectural design, with room relationships, daylight and the site considered together.
Architectural designBusiness & community spaces
Discuss the intended use, existing building and practical goals for a commercial or community project.
Commercial architecturePlan around your property
A 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 Westfield planning informationResource checked September 2026. Confirm current requirements with the relevant municipality.
From conversation to a clear next step
- Share the property location, project goals and available information.
- Discuss the scope and which feasibility questions need attention.
- Explore design options and agree on the next phase of work.
Questions about your Westfield project
How can an addition feel like part of the original home?
The connection involves more than matching siding. Roof proportions, window placement, floor levels and circulation all influence the result. We consider these relationships as the design develops.
Do you have an office in Westfield?
The practice is based in Garwood and serves clients in Westfield. Contact the studio to discuss your property and meeting arrangements.
Can we talk before we know the exact scope?
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.
How are fees and timing established?
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.
Tell us about your Westfield project
Share your goals and property location. The studio will follow up to discuss the next step.
Robie J. Wood Architect
Licensed Architect - NJ, NY, PA, VA
Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed · Meetings by appointment
Saturday & Sunday: Closed · Meetings by appointment
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Based in Garwood, serving homeowners and businesses across nearby New Jersey communities.
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