PREPARED FOR THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY PREPARED BY DMR ARCHITECTS
At DMR Architects, our success is built on the commitments we keep. It’s the dedication from our team, the trust we nurture with our clients, and the challenges we meet with passion and intelligence. It’s the realization that our work can have a profound impact on the communities we serve. We make these commitments to foster an atmosphere of trust, creativity and excellence.
For 34 years, we have built our reputation as a premier full-service architecture, interior design and construction management firm. DMR specializes in a diverse range of project types and services, including architecture, interior design, sustainable design, construction administration and construction management for all market sectors.
DMR first emerged in 1991 as architects dedicated solely to designing exceptional schools and educational facilities. With the idea of a diversified firm, one that could withstand economic cycles and keep pace with emerging practices, DMR steadily added expert talent, enabling it to expand its capabilities and services. Today DMR's architectural team serves government entities, preK-12 school districts, colleges and universities, multi-family developers, private companies, hospitals and more.
Located in Hasbrouck Heights, DMR’s staff of 45 offers a unique set of professional qualifications. In addition to a team of licensed professionals including architects, designers and estimators, our team is also bolstered by professionals with backgrounds in real estate, project finance, engineering, general contracting, land use, marketing and law, all in-house. We believe this combination of knowledge is unparalleled in our industry and is an added value we bring to our clients.
While DMR's services and sectors have expanded since our founding, educational work still accounts for nearly half of our yearly work volume. We have extensive experience in this sector, with a portfolio that ranges from planning and programming to the design and construction of capital improvements, renovations, additions and new construction for preK-12 districts and colleges and universities. Our portfolio includes a cumulative total that exceeds 1,000 projects valued at $1.3 billion. No matter the scope, DMR is committed to designing spaces that support security, creativity and efficiency, and providing the best educational environment for today’s learners.
OUR SERVICES
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
• New facilities, additions, renovations and adaptive re-use
• Building assessments & ADA compliance studies and recommendations
• Site analysis and selection
• Site planning and urban design
• LEED sustainable design
DESIGN & DOCUMENTATION
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• 2D drawing and 3D modeling
• 3D rendering, animation and walkthrough
• Computer-based building energy analysis
• Sun and shadow studies
PROMOTIONAL & EDUCATIONAL
• Community awareness
• Public presentations
• Architectural models, renderings and graphics
• Stakeholder input sessions
INTERIOR DESIGN
• Programming
• Space planning and test fit
• Finish and palette selections
• Furniture selection and fixture design
• Lighting fixture selection and layout
• Graphics and signage
• Building Architect services
• Building repositioning
BUDGET & COST CONTROL
• Design review and evaluation
• Bidding and contract negotiation
• Cost estimating and control
• Value Engineering
• Life-cycle costing
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
• Pre-construction services
• Construction scheduling
• Reviewing and certifying pay applications
• Approving contractor submittals
• Preparing change orders
• Conducting site inspections
• Punchlist development
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control
• Post-construction consultation
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
• Agency reviews
• Bidding phase support
• Change order review and approval
• Constructability reviews
• Construction scheduling and monitoring
• Contractor selection and negotiation
• Contractor submittal review and approval
• Cost estimating and budget control
• Design review and evaluation
• Dispute resolution
• FF&E delivery and installation
• Full or part-time on-site supervision
• Life-cycle costing
• Payment Application review and approval
• Permitting
• Post-construction consultation, including operation and maintenance plans, owner training and warranty support
• Progress reports
• Project Close-Out
• Project phasing
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control
• Value engineering
OUR AWARDS
2025, 2024, 2023 & NUMEROUS PREVIOUS YEARS
NJBIZ BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY
DMR Architects
2025, 2024, 2023 & NUMEROUS PREVIOUS YEARS
NJBIZ NEW JERSEY TOP ARCHITECTURAL FIRM
DMR Architects
2025 LEARNING BY DESIGN, OUTSTANDING PROJECT
AWARD
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
2025, 2024, 2023 NJBIZ BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FINALIST
DMR Architects
2024 ROI-NJ INFLUENCERS: REAL ESTATE
Lloyd A. Rosenberg, AIA, Founder & Chairman
Pradeep Kapoor, AIA, President & CEO
2024 ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR
New Jersey Subcontractor Association
DMR Architects
2024 NJBIZ LEADER IN REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
Janet Pini, AIA, Sr. Project Manager, Associate
2024 NJBIZ LEADER IN REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
2024 ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
Commerce & Industry Association of New Jersey
DMR Architects
2023 NJBIZ LEADER IN REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
DMR Architects, Interior Design Department
2023 STANDING OVATION AWARD
bergenPAC
Lloyd A. Rosenberg, AIA, President & CEO*
2023 NEW GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD
New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Blue Foundry Bank Administrative Offices
2022 NJBIZ LEADER IN REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
DMR Architects, Architecture Department
2022 HONORABLE MENTION FOR PLACEMAKING EXCELLENCE
Downtown New Jersey
Dunellen Pop-Up Park
2022 GOOD SCOUT AWARD
Boy Scouts of America Northern New Jersey Council
Lloyd A. Rosenberg, AIA, President & CEO*
2021 MERIT AWARD
AIA New Jersey
Blue Foundry Bank Administrative Office
2021 NJBIZ LEADER IN REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
Lloyd A. Rosenberg, AIA, President & CEO*
2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 MIDATLANTIC REAL ESTATE
JOURNAL BEST ARCHITECTURE PROJECT
Carteret Junior High School (2021)
M&M Recreation Center (2019)
Hunterdon Healthcare, Ambulatory Surgery Center (2018)
Sanzari Corporate Headquarters (2017)
West Hall, Middlesex County College (2016)
2021, 2020, 2019 MIDATLANTIC REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
BEST INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE PROJECT
Blue Foundry Bank Administrative Office (2021)
Eight Branches for The Provident Bank (2020)
SB One Banking Center (2019)
2020 ROI-NJ REAL ESTATE INFLUENCER LIST
Lloyd A. Rosenberg, AIA, President & CEO*
2020, 2019 NJBIZ REAL ESTATE POWER 50
Lloyd A. Rosenberg, AIA, President & CEO*
2019 NJBIZ ICON AWARD
Lloyd A. Rosenberg, AIA, President & CEO*
2019 GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD
New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Frank J. Gargiulo Campus
2019 LEED PROJECT OF THE YEAR: SCHOOLS
USGBC-NJ
Frank J. Gargiulo Campus
2019 ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP CHAMPION
Commerce & Industry Association of New Jersey
OUR PROJECTS
WEST HALL (ENROLLMENT SERVICES CENTER)
MIDDLESEX COLLEGE
EDISON, NEW JERSEY
DMR designed West Hall, the new "one-stop" Enrollment Services Center at Middlesex College.
The new building provides a central location for student services such as academic advising, financial aid and registrar, processing hundreds of transactions a day. Staff are cross-trained in order to provide a seamless experience for students through a tiered system that evaluates issues based on need.
DMR first completed the programming phase, a challenging process which required numerous committee meetings as the college was making a complete change to their business model. DMR then proceeded with design services for the new, 32,000 SF facility.
A welcome desk is situated in visual connection with each entrance and eight service kiosks offer a unified queue line; visual indication of the next available kiosk; and the ability of nearly any service to be accommodated at each location.
Administrative offices, which provide space for staff to resolve higher level student issues, are located in the rear of the facility and offer privacy and
efficiency through an internal communication stair.
Through a multi-purpose room and dedicated pre-function space, the building also provided a primary location for large events, allowing the two purposes of the building to happen simultaneously, without distraction or interruption.
The design of West Hall was an uncommon design project, as the building was designed in support of a complete change to the college's business model, simultaneous to the implementation of this change. This process required working through the intricacies and processes entailed in designing a functional "one-stop" facility, a business model that, at the time, had been implemented on only a few college campuses in the country.
The building achieved LEED Gold Certification from the United States Green Building Council.
STUDENT CENTER
MIDDLESEX COLLEGE
EDISON, NEW JERSEY
Under contract with the design architect, AECOM, DMR is serving as the architect of record on the new 30,000 SF student center at Middlesex College. The project is part of Middlesex County's Community, Innovation, and Opportunity Strategic Investment Plan.
The Student Center will feature student meeting and study spaces and a game room, as well as an expanded culinary arts program that will double the capacity of the existing program.
Two culinary labs, a terrace for outdoor events and a restaurant are also included in the program, offering hands-on experience to students in culinary, hospitality and related programs.
Adjacent to the Student Center, Middlesex County also plans to build a Multipurpose Community Venue, a 3,500-seat venue for concerts, cultural events, and sports, which will also support the educational programs.
CRABIEL HALL (ACADEMIC BUILDING)
MIDDLESEX COLLEGE
EDISON, NEW JERSEY
The design of David B. Crabiel Hall addressed several key issues within a strict budget and schedule, including creating a new gateway to campus, complementing surrounding exteriors and providing convenient access from the campus’ second main entrance.
The 36,000 SF building contains 13 general purpose classrooms, a 1,500 SF office, four computer labs, one culinary demonstration lab, two conference rooms, a student lounge, three meeting rooms and administrative spaces.
Crabiel Hall completes the enclosure of the campus’ West Green and provides a visual buffer to two campus parking lots. The building features a two-story entry pavilion and an illuminated focal point that can be seen from various locations on the west side of campus.
The design of Crabiel Hall incorporates an interior, central corridor, which serves as a connecting walkway to the campus from the primary parking area for students, faculty and visitors.
The building achieved LEED Silver Certification from the United States Green Building Council.
POZYCKI HALL (ACADEMIC BUILDING)
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
WEST LONG BRANCH, NEW JERSEY
Working for SJP Properties, DMR designed a new academic building at Monmouth University.
Pozycki Hall, named for Steven J. Pozycki, an alumni and member of the Board of Trustees, is a 2-floor, 20,000 SF facility. The building includes faculty offices, common areas, classrooms, conference rooms and an exterior terrace.
A signature space of the building is the 175-seat auditorium, which is used for campus events, a programmatic challenge to ensure that it was acoustically isolated from the adjoining spaces. DMR’s design isolated the perimeter walls from offices, bathrooms and collaboration spaces. We also considered the isolation of the high and low frequency noises and impacts from the classroom spaces above. All ductwork was designed to reduce airflow volume and diffuser noise and interior finishes were selected in close collaboration with our acoustical consultant to ensure acoustics for optimal listening and learning.
The new academic building accommodates the Leon Hess Business School and the Kislak Real Estate Institute, which were both previously housed in outdated facilities. The building is connected to a previously existing building, Bey Hall, by a pedestrian bridge on the second floor. Architectural details and exterior brick complement surrounding facilities.
While LEED certification was not pursued, the building was designed with LEED principles in mind and contains many sustainable features, including a highlyefficient envelope, high performance glazing, sunshade devices, the use of a brick veneer, and high efficiency LED lighting.
BARTLETT HALL (ACADEMIC BUILDING)
OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE
TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY
John C. Bartlett, Jr. Hall is a new academic building on the 275 acre campus of Ocean County College. DMR provided professional services for the new, 32,000 SF building.
Bartlett Hall features one 72-seat classroom, thirteen 34-seat general classrooms, three computer labs, faculty offices, student areas, staff lounges, a college-wide conference room, meeting spaces and storage areas.
The campus architecture at Ocean County College is a mixed style of traditional brick and 1970s style concrete buildings. Bartlett Hall is located between two such structures, and the exterior was designed to weave itself into the architectural fabric of the campus.
The building achieved LEED Silver Certification from the United States Green Building Council.
BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE PARAMUS, NEW JERSEY
Following an increase in enrollment and student center traffic, Bergen Community College, the largest community college in New Jersey, required a renovation and expansion of the student center to transform the divided campus into a single entity.
The student center serves nearly 17,000 students, in addition to faculty, staff and visitors. Previously, the building lacked a clearly defined entrance, interior space was divided and interior circulation was inefficient. The building contained narrow stairs, ramps and passageways, food service areas were too small and the building contained no exterior space.
The renovated student center provides efficient interior and exterior seating, a defined entrance, a wider and intuitive circulation pattern and a flexible layout.
The design also included numerous sustainable features, including the addition of a green roof which helps reduce heat loads and storm water run-off. It also provides an aesthetically pleasing solution to addressing the views from offices above.
The expansion added more than 7,500 SF to the now 24,000 SF space.
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. LIBRARY & LEARNING CENTER
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
Reflecting the needs of colleges and universities to provide a variety of engaging, stimulating and flexible study space, Essex County College (ECC) completed a renovation of the learning center and library to better serve and engage the student population. The library is included within what is known as the campus "megastructure," a 500,000 SF building that houses the majority of ECC's facilities and support spaces.
The entire 18,000 SF space was completely gutted, providing a canvas to better support modern ways of studying, receiving tutoring services and gathering. The space was notably transformed through the use of visual connection, natural light, openness and technology.
The project relocated the learning center from another floor to within the existing library, making it more accessible and engaging for students. Double-pane storefront glass was added to the new learning center, creating necessary separation from the library, but maintaining visual connection.
A low acoustical ceiling was removed, revealing clerestory windows, windows above eye level, and the waffle slab structural system of the 1960s-era building. Revealing the clerestory windows flooded the space with natural light, while the modules of the ceiling provided openness and visual interest. The integration of advanced technologies, including AI-powered tools and virtual tours, have opened up advanced resources to students and the Newark community that were not previously available.
The entrance was replaced with a full storefront, designed to draw in passersby and visually display the full spectrum of services and opportunities within. Existing wooden security doors were replaced with full glass doors and existing windows into the library were expanded to full-height glass, with high-top tables immediately positioned on the other side.
The remainder of the project was marked with finishes such as a baffled ceiling, colorful furniture, and a custom-built bookcase with a portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. as a focus of the space. A larger and more welcoming reference desk, wayfinding signage and a security entrance system were added.
ONE STOP CENTER
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
Essex County College first hired DMR to examine the feasibility of implementing a one stop center at their Newark campus. The Newark campus services 7,000 students and nearly all programs and spaces are located in one 500,000 SF building known as the campus megastructure.
The one stop model consolidates numerous student services, providing a more efficient and frictionless experience for students. To ensure implementing the program was feasible within existing space in the megastructure, DMR met with stakeholders, examined existing space and required adjacencies, developed the program, and prepared preliminary cost estimates, concepts and designs.
When the project was determined to be feasible, DMR was hired to complete the construction documents for the interior renovation which will renovate 19,000 SF near the main entrance to the megastructure. The One Stop Center will include 6,500 SF of open, flexible space for gathering, waiting and four one stop kiosks, with dedicated private space for enrollment services, student advising, financial aid and bursar strategically placed for efficient operations and visual connection, while also ensuring necessary privacy. A 935 SF Welcome Center, which will extend into the existing corridor, will serve as the entry point and information hub, and will include school branding and a full-height LED display wall, instilling pride and excitement for both current and prospective students. The one stop center seeks to invoke positive feelings in a location where sometimes sensitive interactions take place. An adjacent, 2,280 SF dedicated testing center includes 45 desks for exam administration.
COMMONS FOR LEARNING AND ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY
JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY
DMR worked with New Jersey City University (NJCU) on a Higher Education Facilities Trust Fund (HEFT) grant application, seeking funding for renovations to two floors of the existing library into a learning commons.
Following the success of small renovations that proved to bring more students to the library and engage in tutoring services, NJCU sought support of a larger vision that would provide space to support modern hybrid learning, career services, faculty support and collaboration spaces that the University previously lacked. On the first floor, NJCU sought to renovate 12,000 SF into multipurpose lounge and gathering space; an expanded and centrally located Career Success Lab; multiple HyFlex classrooms; a STEM tutoring lab and a Center for Writing Excellence. On the fourth floor, the proposed project sought to renovate 11,000 SF into more collaboration and HyFlex classroom space, and dedicated spaces for the Office of Grants, Research, and Sponsored Programs; Center for Online Learning; and Center for Teaching and Learning.
DMR's support of the application included helping finalize the program and develop preliminary floor plans, cost estimates and concept designs.
OFFICE RENOVATION
MIDDLESEX COLLEGE
EDISON, NEW JERSEY
DMR designed interior renovations to the existing, 25,000 SF Chambers Hall at Middlesex College.
The scope included new office spaces for the Human Resources and Finance divisions and a new Board of Trustees board room on the first floor. The project also converted the Finance division's former office space on the second floor into additional administrative offices, and added a lobby stair and atrium enclosures.
The project was completed in four construction phases.
NURSING SIMULATION LAB
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
WEST LONG BRANCH, NEW JERSEY
Monmouth University hired DMR when it was seeking a Higher Education Facilities Trust Fund (HEFT) grant to help fund a new nursing simulation lab.
In support of the application, the college required a defined program, cost estimate and concept designs for a proposed 11,500 SF renovation. The proposed program consisted of three skills labs with five beds each, two observation stations, two simulation labs, a 36-seat classroom and related office and support space.
When the college did not receive the grant funding and the project as imagined was determined to not be financially feasible, the university continued to work with DMR to find a way to move the program forward. DMR continues to develop concepts for various revisions to the program in search of a financially feasible solution.
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ
Under various contracts with either Boraie Development or Rutgers University, DMR completed testfits, programming and construction documentation for a number of proposed renovations for a variety departments within Rutgers University, including:
SCHOOL OF NURSING SIMULATION LAB
Working for Boarie Development, DMR completed the programming and design of 18,000 SF at 120 Albany Street to accommodate the Rutgers School of Nursing program.
The program, which is divided among two floors, offers both educational space as well as faculty offices and student lounge space. The student space includes large lecture halls, as well as simulation areas, including health assessment labs, skill labs with pre-op and recovery spaces, patient bedrooms and a control room for observation. The project took a formerly commercial office space and transformed it to meet the needs of the educational program, including widening the hallways to allow for the movement of hospital beds through the space.
MEDICAL
EDUCATION BUILDING
As part of an on-call contract with Rutgers University, DMR completed a lab conversion to the 5th floor of the Medical Education Building.
EDWIN J. BLOUSTEIN SCHOOL OF PLANNING AND PUBLIC POLICY
DMR provided programming, schematic design and cost estimating services to renovate five floors of the Bloustein School.
TEST-FITS AND RENOVATIONS AT ONE SPRING STREET, 120 ALBANY STREET, 390 GEORGE STREET AND 123 CHURCH STREET
For Boraie Development, DMR completed a number of test-fits for various offices, including the School of Social Work and the School of Arts and Sciences, ranging from 3,700-25,000 SF; the conference center; and a lobby renovation.
BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PROPOSED SOUTH CAMPUS
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ
DMR completed a feasibility study and design for the proposed South Campus of Bergen Community College. The proposed design on the 180,000 SF campus included a three-story building with an additional level for parking and an open-green space, a ceremonial rotunda for student orientations and a train station.
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY FACILITY
PARAMUS, NJ
DMR converted an existing 2,800 SF maintenance building at Bergen Community College into a simulated veterinarian’s office. DMR designed the 3,000 SF addition for a total project area of nearly 6,000 SF.
OUR TEAM
LLOYD A. ROSENBERG, AIA • CHAIRMAN & FOUNDER
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture
University of Oklahoma
Graduate Studies
Columbia University
REGISTRATIONS
Architect: NJ # 21AI00552600 NY # 013025
Interior Design: NJ # 21ID00027800
Professional Planning: NJ # 33LI00158400
NCARB
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects
Board of Trustees, The Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey
Lloyd is the driving force behind the phenomenal growth and success of DMR Architects. He founded the firm in 1991 with the vision of building a company that pushed boundaries with technology and design, became ingrained in the fabric of New Jersey’s real estate industry, and most importantly, was a place where great people did great work. After 32 years as President & CEO, in 2024, he took on the role of Chairman and Founder and continues to support firm operations.
Drawing on a distinguished career in the field of educational design, under Lloyd’s leadership, DMR first emerged as architects dedicated solely to designing exceptional schools and educational facilities. However, with the idea of a diversified firm, Lloyd steadily added expert talent, enabling DMR to expand its capabilities and services.
During DMR’s history, Lloyd has overseen thousands of design and construction projects that represent billions of dollars in investment in New Jersey, with many being celebrated for their cultural, economic and social impacts.
A leading architect in his own right, Lloyd enjoyed a more than 25-year, award-winning career with plenty of professional highlights prior to the founding of DMR. He graduated from the renowned architecture program at the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, where he studied under famous architects including Lloyd Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bruce Goff, Herb Greene and Paolo Soleri. The physical environment of his professional work ranged from projects close to home in New Jersey to around the globe, including in Nigeria, where he was part of a team of American architects commissioned to design the $500 million National Education Technology Center University in Kaduna, a project that required him to commute back and forth for several years.
An involved and supportive leader, as President & CEO, Lloyd cultivated a supportive and fun work environment, built upon a commitment to the professional growth of employees by empowering them to take on new responsibilities, expand their capabilities and immerse themselves in the business community, without fear of failure.
Outside of the office, Lloyd is committed to organizations, groups and boards that advance and bolster the business community, including the Rutgers Center for Real Estate and the Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey. In 2021, in celebration of DMR’s 30th anniversary, he founded the DMR Foundation to greater enhance DMR’s charitable efforts.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Zen Bldg. Madison, NJ
Ocean CC, Bartlett Hall Toms River, NJ
Middlesex College, Crabiel Hall (Academic Building) Edison, NJ
Middlesex College, West Hall (Enrollment Services Center) Edison, NJ
The Provident Bank (30+ branches) Various Locations, NJ
PNC Bank (25+ Branches) Various Locations, NJ
Blue Foundry Bank, 10+ Branches Various Locations, NJ
Blue Foundry Bank, Administrative Offices Parsippany, NJ
SB One Bank, Weehawken Branch Weehawken, NJ
SJP Properties, Various Projects Various Locations, NJ
Alfred Sanzari Enterprises, Various Projects Hasbrouck Heights & Hackensack, NJ
COMMERCIAL
SkyMark Corporate Center Ridgefield, NJ
Mack-Cali Totowa, NJ
INTERNATIONAL
China Electronics Company Beijing, China
National Educational Technology Center Kaduna, Nigeria
Master Plan Corbeanca, Romania
Ministry of Defense Headquarters Abuja, Nigeria
PRADEEP KAPOOR, AIA, LEED AP BD+C • PRESIDENT & CEO
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture Board of Technical Education (Delhi, India)
REGISTRATIONS
Architect: NJ # 21AI02363800 NY # 042197
LEED AP BD + C #41838
NCARB
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
United States Green Building Council
American Institute of Architects
Architects League of Northern New Jersey
United States Green Building Council, Northern New Jersey Branch (Past Chair)
A member of the DMR team since 2001, Pradeep began his architectural career at DMR Architects, first joining the staff as a job captain, then advancing to roles that included Project Manager, Director of Sustainable Design, Partner, Chief Operating Officer and today, President & CEO.
Pradeep quickly established himself as a talented architect and complex problem solver early in his DMR career. Taking on some of the firm’s most technically-challenging projects in the early 2000s, he solidified himself as an expert in projects that require intricate coordination, advanced technologies and knowledge of the latest architectural trends.
His personal interest in sustainable design was the catalyst behind DMR becoming one of the earliest architects to embrace LEED certification and sustainable design as a practice area. He was among the earliest architects to receive LEED accreditation, becoming certified in 2003, the same year he pitched the vision of what would become the first LEED Silver public school in New Jersey. When he was named DMR’s first Director of Sustainable Design, he oversaw a process that standardized the use of sustainable design elements into DMR projects, and oversaw a practice area that produced eight certified, silver and gold certified buildings.
Pradeep’s contributions to the DMR team led to being named one of the firm’s first partners in 2017, the first Chief Operating Officer in 2021 and in 2024, only the second President & CEO in DMR’s preceding 32-year history. He helped advance the use of modern technologies that have improved DMR’s service to clients and has architecturally influenced hundreds of projects, including the Montgomery Municipal Center, Frank J. Gargiulo Campus, Stephen J. Capestro Theatre, multi-family projects Annin Lofts and The Vale and projects at Valley Hospital and Hunterdon Healthcare, maintaining the commitment to technologically-advanced projects that first began at the beginning of his DMR tenure.
Pradeep is also a leading example DMR’s culture of empowerment, a founding commitment of the firm, and a vision he remains committed to as President & CEO. Reflecting on his own path at DMR which included the creation of at least three new roles in support of his individual interests and talents, he is committed to advancing this vision, which today also looks to expand into new territories, beginning with DMR NY, the embrace of new practice areas, beginning with construction management, and the embrace of new technologies, funding sources and mechanisms for project delivery.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Ocean County College, Bartlett Hall
Toms River, NJ
Middlesex College, Crabiel Hall (Academic Building) Edison, NJ
Middlesex College, West Hall (Enrollment Services Center) Edison, NJ
Middlesex College, Chambers Hall Admin./Office Renovation Edison, NJ
Middlesex College, Student Center Edison, NJ
Essex County College, Learning Center & Library Newark, NJ
EDUCATION
Edison BOE, $200M Capital Improvement, Renovation & Addition Projects District-Wide; District Master Plan Edison, NJ
Frank J. Gargiulo Campus (Hudson County Schools of Technology) Secaucus, NJ
Meadowlands Area YMCA East Rutherford, NJ
NJSDA Design-Build, Charles and Anna Booker School Plainfield, NJ
NJSDA Design-Build Joseph A. Taub Middle School Paterson, NJ
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
New Brunswick, NJ
Carteret Junior High School Carteret, NJ
NJSDA, Quarter Mile Lane ES & Buckshutem Road ES Bridgeton, NJ
Environmental Science Building Paramus & Hackensack, NJ
St. Joseph’s School for the Blind (LEED Certified) Jersey City, NJ
PUBLIC
Montgomery Municipal Center (including 20,000 SF Somerset County Library, Police Department & Municipal Offices) Montgomery, NJ
Garfield Police Department Garfield, NJ
Wayne Police Department Wayne, NJ
Ridgefield Municipal Complex (Municipal Offices, Municipal Court & Police Department) Ridgefield, NJ
Wood-Ridge Recreation Complex Wood-Ridge, NJ
Somerset County Warehouse Hillsborough, NJ
Mahwah Police Department Mahwah, NJ
Stephen J. Capestro Theater Edison, NJ
Meadowlands Indoor Sports Facility Secaucus, NJ
Jersey City Police Department Jersey City, NJ
Bergen County Public Safety Operations Center Mahwah, NJ
North Bergen Municipal Court & Parking Authority North Bergen, NJ
City Hall Annex & Parking Garage Jersey City, NJ
Somerset County Joint Public Works Facility Bridgewater, NJ
INTERIORS/COMMERCIAL
Bergen Performing Arts Center (PAC) Englewood, NJ
Joseph M. Sanzari Corporate Headquarters Hackensack, NJ
Darling International Newark, NJ
KURT VIERHEILIG, AIA, LEED AP BD+C • DIRECTOR OF DESIGN
PARTNER
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture
New Jersey Institute of Technology
REGISTRATIONS
Architect:
NJ # 21AI01780900
NY # 043610
PA # RA409567
VA # 0401019746
LEED AP BD + C #30648
NCARB
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Institute of Architects
Architects League of Northern New Jersey
United States Green Building Council
Kurt joined DMR in 1999 as a graduate architect advancing to his role today as Director of Design and Partner. He leads the creative design studio where he acts as the firm’s lead designer.
Kurt’s work at DMR has covered all aspects of the profession, from programming and design to project management and construction project oversight. Kurt has worked on hundreds of projects in both the public and private sector, including mixeduse, institutional, residential and commercial projects. He is a talented and innovative designer, demonstrating a passion for finding unique ways to express architectural meaning through form, function and sustainability. He has distinguished himself as a designer who easily comprehends the requirements of his clients and building end users, developing meaningful designs around their needs. When it comes to design, no matter the size or scope of the project, he thrives on figuring out the smallest details and crafting buildings that will stand the test of time.
A native of New Jersey and a graduate of NJIT, his design experience has also brought him across world, designing several projects in China, including the Lishui Transportation Hub and the China Electronics Corporation Building.
Kurt is a former trustee for the Architects League of Northern New Jersey, an American Institute of Architects chapter. He also previously served as chairperson of the organization’s Emerging Professionals Committee, promoting the education of earlycareer architects.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
HIGHER EDUCATION
United States Merchant Marine Academy, Academic Building & Pier Kings Point, New York
Ocean CC, Bartlett Hall Toms River, NJ
Middlesex College, Crabiel Hall (Academic Building) Edison, NJ
Middlesex College, West Hall Edison, NJ
Monmouth University, Pozycki Hall
West Long Branch, NJ
Kean University, Master Plan Union, NJ
Bergen CC, Student Center Paramus, NJ
Monmouth University Nursing Simulation Lab West Long Branch, NJ
Middlesex College Office Renovation Edison, NJ
New Jersey City University Commons for Learning and Academic Engagement
Jersey City, NJ
Essex County College One Stop Center Newark, NJ
Essex County College Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library & Learning Center
Newark, NJ
Middlesex College Student Center Edison, NJ
EDUCATION
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
New Brunswick, NJ
Meadowlands Area YMCA East Rutherford, NJ
Frank J. Gargiulo Campus (Hudson County Schools of Technology) Secaucus, NJ
Bergen County Technical Schools, Cafeteria Renovation & Expansion; Science Building; Landscaping Facility; Environmental Science Building
Paramus & Hackensack, NJ
Tenafly BOE, District Wide Renovations
Tenafly, NJ
Teaneck BOE, District Wide Renovations
Teaneck, NJ
Lyndhurst BOE, Board Offices & Youth Center; Community Pool (Shared Services)
Lyndhurst, NJ
NJSDA, Early Childhood Center # 13
Jersey City, NJ
Carlstadt Public School Carlstadt, NJ
NJSDA, Quarter Mile Lane ES & Buckshutem Road ES Bridgeton, NJ
NJEDA Feasibility Study, Early Childhood Education Facility Perth Amboy, NJ
Randolph BOE, Various Projects
Randolph, NJ
P.S. 20
Jersey City, NJ
PUBLIC
Library Concept Designs & Successful Grant Applications - Roselle, Freehold, River Edge and Montgomery Various Locations, NJ
Montgomery Municipal Center (including 20,000 SF Somerset County Library, Police Department & Municipal Offices) Montgomery, NJ
Ridgefield Municipal Complex (Municipal Offices, Municipal Court & Police Department) Ridgefield, NJ
Stephen J. Capestro Theater Edison, NJ
NJSEA Firehouse at MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, NJ
Middletown Library
Middletown, NJ
Garfield Police Station Garfield, NJ
Wayne Police Station Wayne, NJ
North Bergen Municipal Court & Parking Authority North Bergen, NJ
Meadowlands Rail Station East Rutherford, NJ
Trailside Nature & Science Center Mountainside, NJ
Monmouth County Courthouse Vestibule Freehold, NJ
Bergen County Public Safety Operations Center Mahwah, NJ
Jersey City Justice Center
Jersey City, NJ
City Hall Annex & Parking Garage Jersey City, NJ
River Barge Park Carlstadt, NJ
Bergen County Zoological Park Paramus, NJ
Regional Sports Facility Palisades Park, NJ
Middletown Veterans Housing Middletown, NJ
UEZ Design Guidelines Roselle, NJ
Montvale Municipal Building Montvale, NJ
INTERIORS
Carbro Headquarters Warren, NJ
Alfred Sanzari Enterprises, Various Projects
Various Locations, NJ
Maquet Cardiovascular Auditorium Wayne, NJ
China Electronics Company Beijing, China
Tellium Oceanport, NJ
Mountain Development Corporation West Paterson, NJ
Mixed-Use Office Building Somerset, NJ
COMMERCIAL
SkyMark Corporate Center Ridgefield Park, NJ
Gateway Center North Brunswick, NJ
Neighborhood Retail Center Clifton, NJ
Journal Square Blockfront Program Jersey City, NJ
HEALTHCARE
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (10+ Projects) New Brunswick, NJ
Holy Name Hospital, Various Projects
Teaneck, NJ
MULTI-FAMILY (AFFORDABLE & SENIOR) Center Lofts
Fort Lee, NJ
The Residences at Upper Saddle River Upper Saddle River, NJ
DeForest B. Soaries Residences Somerset, NJ
The Fairmount & Eleven Eleven Newark, NJ
New Concepts for Living Emerson, NJ
MULTI-FAMILY (MARKET-RATE)
Annin Lofts Verona, NJ
The Vale Allendale, NJ
30 Court Morristown, NJ
The Grande at Metro Park (4 Buildings) Woodbridge, NJ
The Mural Orange, NJ
Montclair Residences at Bay Street Station Montclair, NJ
Little Ferry Waterfront Development (Concepts) Little Ferry, NJ
Mariner's Landing (Concepts) Edgewater, NJ
Polify Road Luxury Apartments & State Street Apartments Hackensack, NJ
Schroeder Lofts Jersey City, NJ
Metropolis Towers Jersey City, NJ
Parkside Condominiums Bloomfield, NJ
Skyline Village Ringwood, NJ
Ocean Ave. Residential Jersey City, NJ
Park Place Condominiums Seaside Heights, NJ
Meadowview Estates Palisades Park, NJ
REDEVELOPMENT
River Park Town Center Hanover, NJ
Skymark Center Ridgefield Park, NJ
Wesmont Station Wood-Ridge, NJ
Englewood Land Use Englewood, NJ
Newark Downtown District Building Facade Renovations Newark, NJ
Master Plan Corbeanca, Romania
JOELLE NASR • INTERIOR DESIGNER
EDUCATION
Master of Interior Architecture and Design
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (Beirut, Lebanon)
Bachelor of Design & Applied Arts
Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (Beirut, Lebanon)
HIGHER EDUCATION
Essex County College, Library and Learning Center Newark, NJ
Rutgers, School of Nursing New Brunswick, NJ
Middlesex College, Chambers Hall Admin./Office Renovation Edison, NJ
PUBLIC
Montgomery Municipal Center (including 20,000 SF Somerset County Library, Police Department & Municipal Offices) Montgomery, NJ
East Brunswick Ice Rink East Brunswick, NJ
Joelle joined DMR’s interior design department in 2019 after nearly 10 years of experience in New Jersey as well as Beirut, Lebanon.
When Joelle joined the interior design department, DMR's interior design reputation was growing rapidly, particularly in the education, municipal, healthcare, workplace and multi-family sectors. Joelle quickly joined major project teams, selecting finishes, creating mood boards and coordinating with suppliers on some of DMR's portfolio pieces, including the celebrated Blue Foundry Bank Administrative Offices.
Her skill for conceptualizing a client's vision and delivering efficient, modern and functional designs soon led her to begin working as a lead interior designer, most notably on education, municipal and healthcare projects. Her concepts for the surgery suite at St. Peter's University Hospital so closely matched the client's vision that it was implemented as a hospital standard, beginning in the cardiology and oncology suite renovation projects, which she also designed.
Joelle has helped build upon DMR's existing reputation in the field of interior design by ensuring that DMR's interiors meet the unique durability, maintenance, wayfinding and cultural representations of our clients across all sectors.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Cranford Recreation Center Cranford, NJ
Middletown Senior Center Middletown, NJ
Carteret Pier Pavilion Carteret, NJ
Somerset County Warehouse Hillsborough, NJ
County of Hunterdon, Court Room Addition Flemington, NJ
EDUCATION
Blanquita B. Valenti Community School New Brunswick, NJ
Highland Avenue Learning Annex & Recreation Center Wood-Ridge, NJ
NJSDA Design-Build Elizabeth PreK8 School Elizabeth, NJ
New Brunswick BOE, Auxiliary Gym Addition
New Brunswick, NJ
Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Addition, New Entrance & Interior Renovations Edison, NJ
John P. Stevens High School, Auditorium Renovation Edison, NJ
EDUCATION (CONTINUED)
East Orange BOE, Gordon Parks Auditorium
East Orange, NJ
Hackensack BOE, Cafeteria Upgrades at Middle School and High School
Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack BOE, Fieldhouse Hackensack, NJ
Herbert Hoover Middle School, Gym Addition Edison, NJ
East Orange BOE, Warwick School Auditorium East Orange, NJ
John P. Stevens High School, Addition Edison, NJ
Hackensack BOE, High School Auditorium
Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack BOE, High School Locker Room
Hackensack, NJ
Edison BOE, John Adams Middle School Addition & Renovations Edison, NJ
Plainfield High School Auditorium and Lobby Plainfield, NJ
Carteret BOE, Columbus Elementary School Addition Carteret, NJ
Elizabeth BOE, Administration Building Bathroom Elizabeth, NJ
Edison BOE, John P. Stevens Cafeteria Renovation Edison, NJ
Plainfield High School, Pool Finishes Plainfield, NJ
Carteret BOE, Columbus Elementary School Entrance Carteret, NJ
East Orange BOE, Louverture Elementary School Bathroom Renovation East Orange, NJ
Elizabeth BOE, School 87 Auditorium Elizabeth, NJ
MULTI-FAMILY
34 Eden River Park (River Park Town Center Building 1) Hanover, NJ
Center Lofts (Affordable Housing & Senior Center) Fort Lee, NJ
HEALTHCARE
St. Peter's University Hospital, Cardiology Suite New Brunswick, NJ
St. Peter's University Hospital, Oncology Suite New Brunswick, NJ
St. Peter's University Hospital, Employee Cafeteria New Brunswick, NJ
Palisades Medical Center, Lobby North Bergen, NJ
St. Peter's University Hospital, Surgery Department New Brunswick, NJ
WORKPLACE, HOSPITALITY & CORPORATE
Blue Foundry Bank, Administrative Offices Parsippany, NJ
Il Villaggio (Restaurant Concept Design) Carlstadt, NJ
Alfred Sanzari Enterprise, Glenpointe Corporate Campus, Building Architect Teaneck, NJ
Vatech America Corporate Office Teaneck, NJ
Lobby Renovations at 390 George Street New Brunswick, NJ
Carbro Corporate Office Warren, NJ
HENRY B. OSSI, CPE, ICS, LEED AP • DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION ADMIN.
ASSOCIATE
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Fairleigh Dickinson University
REGISTRATIONS
Building Inspector: NJ # 008843
LEED AP
Certified Professional Estimator # 1.4-000024-0720
HIGHER EDUCATION
Middlesex College, West Hall (Enrollment Services Center) Edison, NJ
Middlesex College, Crabiel Hall (Academic Building) Edison, NJ
Henry, DMR’s Director of Construction Administration and an Associate of the firm, has guided billions of dollars of work through the demanding process of construction during his 20 years with the firm.
Henry and his team are responsible for supervising all construction activities, cost estimating and construction management assignments. He ensures adherence to budget, schedule and local code through field observation, quality control and contractor negotiations.
Henry has a noteworthy educational and professional background, which includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and experience as a contractor and interim Business Administrator before joining DMR. Also a licensed building official and certified cost estimator, his understanding of construction codes, costs and procedures; finance; and facilities and personnel management have helped distinguish DMR’s approach to construction administration services.
During his tenure with DMR, the construction administration department has grown from a two-person operation into a team of six, which regularly manages several hundred million dollars of active construction work at any time. During this period, the technologies and offerings of the department have also grown, and today offers drone videography, mobile technologies during field observation and in-house cost estimating.
While Henry continues to personally manage projects and visit construction sites, personally overseeing tens of millions of dollars in projects at any given time, he also oversees the entire construction team, utilizing his experiences to offer guidance on all of DMR's active construction projects.
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE:
Monmouth University, Pozycki Hall
West Long Branch, NJ
Ocean CC, Bartlett Hall
Toms River, NJ
PUBLIC
Montgomery Municipal Center (including 20,000 SF Somerset County Library, Police Department & Municipal Offices) Montgomery, NJ
Ridgefield Municipal Complex (Municipal Offices, Municipal Court & Police Department) Ridgefield, NJ
Monmouth County Courthouse Freehold, NJ
Wood-Ridge Recreation Center Wood-Ridge, NJ
Mellone-Mariniello (M&M) Recreation Center Hackensack, NJ
Municipal Building, Police Department and Municipal Court South Toms River, NJ
Hudson County Plaza Jersey City, NJ
Bergen County Public Safety Operations Center Mahwah, NJ
Jersey City Justice Complex Jersey City, NJ
North Bergen Municipal Court & Parking Authority North Bergen, NJ
Hackensack Emergency Operations Center Hackensack, NJ
Willingboro Senior Center Willingboro, NJ
Performing Arts Center Hackensack, NJ
Vauxhall Meeting Center Union, NJ
Youth Center & Community Pool (shared services) Lyndhurst, NJ
Trailside Nature & Science Center Mountainside, NJ
Meadowlands Rail Station East Rutherford, NJ
Board of Education Offices (shared services) Lyndhurst, NJ
Mravlag Manor, Community Center Elizabeth, NJ
Municipal Offices Jersey City, NJ
Middletown Library Middletown, NJ
Regional Sport Facility Palisades Park, NJ
County of Middlesex, Prosecutor’s Office North Brunswick, NJ
County of Middlesex, Highway and Bridges Office North Brunswick, NJ
City of Bayonne Police Department Bayonne, NJ
United States Merchant Marine Academy, Academic Building & Pier Kings Point, NY
EDUCATION
Edison BOE, New Construction, Additions & Renovation valued at $200M Edison, NJ
Frank J. Gargiulo Campus (Hudson County Schools of Technology) Secaucus, NJ
Carteret Junior High School Carteret, NJ
NJSDA Design-Build Joseph A. Taub Middle School Paterson, NJ
NJSDA Design-Build, Charles and Anna Booker School Plainfield, NJ
NJSDA, Quarter Mile Lane Elementary School Bridgeton, NJ
NJSDA, Buckshutem Road Elementary School Bridgeton, NJ
Carlstadt Public School Carlstadt, NJ
Tenafly Board of Education, District Wide Renovations
Tenafly, NJ
Teaneck Board of Education, District-Wide Renovations Teaneck, NJ
St. Joseph’s School for the Blind Jersey City, NJ
Robert L. Craig School Temporary Occupancy Units & Renovation following Superstorm Sandy Moonachie, NJ
