In terms of a custom build or renovation project , in today ’ s market , Phil sees little to differentiate the two . “ In this area , many of the superior properties are gone . People are therefore , having to purchase what ’ s available . This often results in a considerable amount of unique renovation to make the property work for the owner . Critically , whether we require framing or welding skills , for example , my team has the talent to meet the needs of the specific project .” No two projects are alike , and every customer has different wants and needs , whether that ’ s in a home built from the ground up or in terms of a complete reconfiguration .
Problem solvers
One such notable build is the Short Hills project , or as the team likes to refer to it : “ The Tunnel Vision House ”. Working in collaboration with Chris Manos of Architectura , this impressive feat of engineering came to fruition . As Chris explains : “ One of this project ’ s challenges was the existing house and its configuration . We needed to engineer a way to get from the house to the new pool
Architectura Inc When the firm was founded in 1986 , we had a vision about the kind of buildings we wanted to design . We believe that design should respond to a project ’ s site in a creative and meaningful way . We have always sought to create buildings that were tactile , modern , and well crafted .