DMR Architects Showcase of Work 2025

DMR ARCHITECTS SHOWCASE OF WORK

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 33 years, we have built our reputation as a premier full-service architecture, planning and interior design firm dedicated to progressive, innovative and sustainable design. DMR specializes in a diverse range of project types and services, including architecture, interior design, urban planning, landscape architecture, sustainable design and construction administration for all market sectors.

Founded in 1991 under the leadership of Lloyd A. Rosenberg, DMR has grown from a three-person operation into a 45-member team of distinguished professionals who have completed projects around the world. Lloyd continues to support firm operations as Chairman with the support of President & CEO Pradeep Kapoor, AIA and partners: Charles H. Sarlo, Esq., General Counsel and Kurt Vierheilig, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Director of Design.

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, one that could withstand economic cycles and keep pace with emerging practices, Lloyd steadily added expert talent, enabling DMR to expand its capabilities and services.

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, planners and estimators, our team is also bolstered by professionals with backgrounds in real estate, community outreach, 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.

Today DMR's architectural team serves government entities, preK-12 school districts, colleges and universities, multi-family developers, private companies, hospitals and more. Our in-house professional planning department offers redevelopment consulting, service to land use boards, affordable housing planning and resiliency planning services.

While the firm has won numerous design awards and remains active in architectural organizations to stay up-to-date on the latest knowledge within the industry, DMR’s greatest strength is a proven track record of hundreds of successful projects completed throughout our history. We strive to continue this well-earned reputation into the future by dedicating ourselves to designing spaces that truly reflect the relationship between a building’s use and its occupants and the form and function of their environments.

OUR SERVICES

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

• New facilities

• Renovations

• Additions

• ADA Compliance Studies & Recommendations

• Site Analysis and Selection

• Adaptive Re-use and Modification

• LEED Sustainable Design

INTERIOR DESIGN

• Space Planning/Facilities Fit-Up

• Furniture, Fixture and Finish Selection

• Graphics and Signage

• ADA Requirement Implementation

SITE PLANNING

• Schematic Design

• Conceptual Site Planning

• Development Yield Studies

• Zoning Analysis

• Zoning and Planning Board Applications

• Circulation Planning

• Parks and Open Space Design

REPORTS, SURVEY AND STUDIES

• Programming/Planning

• Feasibility Studies & Recommendations

• Demographics/Enrollment Projections

• Long Range Facility Plans

• Preparation of Preliminary Project Budgets

• Development of Ed Specifications

• LEED Certification Processing

COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND DRAFTING

• Building Information Modeling (BIM)

• 2D drawing

• 3D modeling

• 3D rendering, animation & walk-through

• Computer-based building energy analysis

• Sun and shadow studies

PROMOTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

• Community Awareness

• Public Presentations

• Architectural Models/Renderings/Graphics

CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

• Pre-Construction Services

• Reviewing & Certifying Pay Applications

• Approving Contractors Submittals

• Preparing Change Orders

• Conducting Site Inspections

• Punchlist Development

• Bidding/Construction Negotiation

• Value Engineering

• Quality Assurance/Quality Control

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

• Design Review & Evaluation

• Bidding/Contract Negotiation

• Cost Estimating & Control

• Value Engineering

• Life-cycle Costing

• Construction Scheduling

• Post-Construction Consultation

PROFESSIONAL PLANNING / REDEVELOPMENT CONSULTING

• Redevelopment Planning

• Master Plan and Reexamination Studies

• Zoning Ordinances

• GIS Mapping

• Area in Need Investigation Studies

• Redevelopment and Rehabilitation Plans

• Application Review and Analysis

• Professional Testimony

• Fiscal Impact Analysis

• Parking Analysis

• Ordinance and Resolution Preparation

• Public Workshops and Charrettes

• Streetscape Design

• Parks and Open Space Design

• Affordable Housing

• Resiliency Planning

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

• Schematic Design

• Design Development

• Construction Documentation

• Construction Administration

• Specifications and Bid Documentation

OUR AWARDS

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 NJBIZ POWER LIST

Pradeep Kapoor, AIA, President & CEO

2024 ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

New Jersey Subcontractor Association

DMR Architects

2024, 2023 & NUMEROUS PREVIOUS YEARS

NJBIZ BEST PLACE TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY

DMR Architects

2024, 2023 & NUMEROUS PREVIOUS YEARS

NJBIZ NEW JERSEY TOP ARCHITECTURAL FIRM

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

2023 ROI-NJ INFLUENCERS

Lloyd A. Rosenberg, AIA

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

FRANK J. GARGIULO CAMPUS, SECAUCUS, NJ

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

2021 MERIT AWARD

AIA New Jersey

Blue Foundry Bank Administrative Office

2021 NJBIZ LEADER IN REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN

Lloyd A. Rosenberg, AIA

2021, 2019, 2018 MIDATLANTIC REAL ESTATE JOURNAL

BEST ARCHITECTURE PROJECT

Carteret Junior High School (2021)

M&M Recreation Center (2019)

Hunterdon Healthcare, Ambulatory Surgery Center (2018)

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

2020, 2019 NJBIZ REAL ESTATE POWER 50

Lloyd A. Rosenberg, AIA

2019 NJBIZ ICON AWARD

Lloyd A. Rosenberg, AIA

2019 LEED PROJECT OF THE YEAR: SCHOOLS

USGBC-NJ

Frank J. Gargiulo Campus

2018 NEW GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD

New Jersey Business & Industry Association

Sanzari Corporate Headquarters

RIDGEFIELD MUNICIPAL COMPLEX, RIDGEFIELD, NJ

OUR PROJECTS

PUBLIC PROJECTS

EAST BRUNSWICK ICE RINK

EAST BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY

Not far off the busy Route 18 corridor in East Brunswick, a collaborative project between DMR's planners and architects, the East Brunswick Ice Rink, is underway.

As the Township's and Redevelopment Agency's planner, DMR first completed a redevelopment plan for the Tices Lane property that is now home to the ice rink. DMR's planners worked with the existing developer and the township to create multiple development concepts for a mixed-use town center and 8 acres for an ice rink. Following approval of the plan, DMR helped negotiate horizontal improvements for the ice rink to be completed by the developer of the adjacent property, reducing the project cost by $10 million.

The 84,000 SF, twin-rink arena offers two rinks and multiple viewing options, including bleachers, a balcony and a raised viewing platform. A large lobby is expected to be a venue for events beyond ice skating or hockey, and also includes a concessions area, complete with a production kitchen and dedicated seating area. The facility is not only expected to function as a community hub, but also as a revenue source, generating funds through league rentals, events and tournaments.

The Somerset County Improvement Authority retained DMR to design the new Montgomery Municipal Center, the township’s new home for municipal offices, police department, council chambers and a branch of the Somerset County Library System.

A utilization study, also completed by DMR, reduced the required square footage by 12,000 SF through shared services, resulting in a 62,500 SF building.

The design of the new facility used a collaborative approach which included input from numerous stakeholders with diverse needs, such as the project owner, the Somerset County Improvement Authority, county library staff and various municipal departments, who would all be served under one roof.

More than 200 Montgomery residents also weighed in on the design to ensure the architectural character of the project reflected the township's identity and that the building would serve as a community gathering place. This was achieved through a contemporary style, including the use of stone and natural colors; dedicated spaces within

the building for the display of community artifacts and artwork; and most significantly through the design of the glass council chambers, the roofline of which is reflective of the stature of a gable barn, honoring Montgomery’s agricultural heritage. Ultimately, the building design so closely matched the community's identity that an illustration of the exterior design of the building is now the centerpiece of the township's new branding and logo.

The 20,000 SF library, more than double the size of the library's previous programming space, includes small study rooms, a children’s section, a lounge area for casual readers, a soundproof recording studio and a digital preservation lab. A sort-o-matic, a book sorting machine, is a centerpiece of the space, with special design considerations taken for young patrons to enjoy watching their books move through the grand piece of machinery. DMR also assisted the township in receiving $5.3 million in state funding through the Library Construction Bond Act to help fund the construction of the library.

The $25 million project was built to LEED equivalent standards.

RIDGEFIELD MUNICIPAL COMPLEX

RIDGEFIELD, NEW JERSEY

The new, 27,000 SF municipal building in Ridgefield marked the culmination of a process that integrated DMR’s planning, project procurement, architecture and development practices.

The new municipal building now houses the borough’s administrative offices, municipal/court chamber, and the police and building departments on previously underutilized, town-owned property. The move also paved the way for the location of the former Borough Hall, plagued with health and safety issues and inefficiencies, to galvanize the borough’s main thoroughfare through development.

Multiple practice areas within the DMR umbrella first completed a feasibility study for the new site and designated it as an area-in-need-of-redevelopment, providing the framework for greater flexibility in the procurement process. From there, DMR created a procurement program that allowed the borough to use an alternative to the traditional local public contracts law and engage redevelopers on a maximum-cost basis. This strategy eliminated the possibility of cost over-runs and encouraged efficiency through collaboration between the architects and contractors. DMR also managed the RFP process for the sale of the previous Borough Hall property to a developer.

Finally, DMR designed the facility, creating an intuitive and aesthetically pleasing space that drew inspiration from the surrounding topography, including a nearby commercial zone, walking trails and the Wolf Creek tree buffer. Design features include expansive windows and a large skylight, a passive outdoor area that activates nearby restaurants and a layout that seamlessly allows the building to satisfy multiple needs under one roof.

WAYNE POLICE HEADQUARTERS

WAYNE, NEW JERSEY

DMR designed an addition and renovation to the Wayne Police Headquarters, located within the Wayne Municipal Complex.

DMR developed four renovation and new construction options for the Township to consider at the existing, aging facility. DMR prepared concept building block plans, illustrating the size of the building and its relationship to other buildings on the site, as well as a preliminary construction budget for each option listed.

The Wayne Police Department selected to construct a 12,600 SF addition to the existing police station, while renovating approximately 12,700 SF of the existing building. This specialized building is a 24/7/365 operation and has a sally port, holding cells, processing room, interview rooms, waiting area, line up area, police offices, lockers, showers and key personnel offices as the main functions of the building.

Other issues that were addressed included a leaky roof and a lack of elevators, evidence lockers, lockers for female officers, and adequate space for officers to speak confidentially to members of the public.

A new police station had been a goal of the township for more than 10 years.

ATLANTIC STREET PARK & CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY

Since 2011, DMR has worked with the City of Hackensack to implement the Rehabilitation Plan for the Main Street Area. A major catalyst project for the revitalization of the City included the completion of Atlantic Street Park and the Hackensack Cultural and Performing Arts Center, a multi-phase project that has brought a cultural arts center and public park to the heart of the downtown.

Atlantic Street Park and the Hackensack Cultural and Performing Arts encompasses the 140+ year old, former Masonic temple at 102 State Street and the adjacent site, a former under-utilized surface parking area.

During the multi-phase project, the city first completed ADA renovations to the first floor of the building at 102 State Street so it could open as the Cultural Arts Center. DMR then proceeded with the design and construction of Atlantic Street Park. The third phase transformed the second floor of 102 State Street facility to the Performing Arts Center and a fourth phase provided updated gallery space on the first floor.

Atlantic Street Park provides performance space for spring and summer concerts, shaded outdoor space for lunch hour, and includes an outdoor performance stage, with ample seating on benches, seat walls and lawn areas. A significant architectural feature is wooden trellises that create an outdoor room, while also providing shade during the spring and summer months. DMR also helped the city earn a $360,000 open space grant for the project.

The Performing Arts Center includes seating for 200 people, support spaces such as a green room, dressing rooms, light and sound systems, a control room and a lobby area with a ticket booth and coat room.

The project maintained the look and feel of the 140-year-old building, while bringing it up to modern safety and accessibility standards, a process that required reinforcing its below-ground footings and foundation to accommodate the shift from its original use as a meeting hall on its first floor, to its new use as a 224-seat theater space and stage on its second floor.

EDISON, NEW JERSEY

The County of Middlesex retained DMR to provide conceptual designs for the new Capestro Theatre Complex at Roosevelt Park, a new construction project proposed to replace the current home of the county's very successful Plays-in-the-Park, a summer program which provides Broadway-quality musical theatre.

The proposed scope of the project called for a state-of-the-art, $70 million performance space, which included a building program and a combination of both covered and open-air outdoor seating for the audience.

DMR designed multiple options for consideration by the County of Middlesex.

STEPHEN J. CAPESTRO THEATRE COMPLEX

CITY HALL ANNEX AND PARKING GARAGE

JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY

DMR was retained by a private developer to provide turn-key architectural services for a 125,000 SF City Hall Annex office building, a 1,200 car parking garage and 50,000 SF of retail space on behalf of the City of Jersey City and the Jersey City Redevelopment Authority.

Through a proposed Public-Private Partnership (P3), the developer was designated as the redeveloper of the city-owned property for ultimate ownership and use by the city. As a member of the development team, DMR provided professional services via a design-build format.

The estimated construction cost of the project was $120 million, and the building was designed using LEED principles.

The project was expected to be a catalyst for development in the distressed area surrounding City Hall. The project reached 30% construction documents and a guaranteed maximum price before the city cancelled the project due to the economy.

MEADOWLANDS RAIL STATION

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY

DMR designed the new, $18 million train station at the Meadowlands as part of the Meadowlands Railroad and Roadway Improvement project.

The project, in the making for more than 40 years, was commissioned by the Governor in order to bring rail service to the Meadowlands Complex, which was previously only serviced by bus and vehicle. The site consists of the Racetrack, MetLife Stadium and the IZOD Center.

The project required the design of a simple and efficient transportation facility and a new, two-mile track system that spurs off the Pascack Valley Line. A pedestrian overpass connects several platforms, a pedestrian plaza and a series of ramps along the 950-foot station.

The station was designed to be highly functional, attractive and clean, while establishing a safe, convenient and comfortable environment. Pedestrian movement and safety was a large influence on the station’s design and layout – it had to be intuitive and clearly identifiable for all patrons. The station features a large circulation stair, overpass and ramp systems to move people to their desired platform safely and efficiently.

HUDSON COUNTY PLAZA

JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY

DMR completed a feasibility study, followed by the conversion of a 340,000 SF existing building into a county facility for the Hudson County Improvement Authority.

The building, which had existed on the 16-acre site since 1928, was once the national headquarters for Block Drug, which developed, manufactured and marketed pharmaceutical and household products.

The building was renovated to serve various county departments including the sheriff, 911 center, Rutgers Cooperative, Department of Family Services, county clerk, county registrar, veterans affairs, Superintendent of Elections, Board of Elections, Board of Taxation, Division of Road and Public Property and the Division of Community Development. Shared space for all of the departments includes a conference area. The building also includes a new, county-operated chest clinic.

This major relocation was part of the county’s plan for increased consolidation and efficiency in providing services to the Hudson County community. The county had previously leased spaces for it’s departments in various buildings.

The building was designed to support the neighborhood, as exterior improvements included a small public park, widened sidewalks, new landscaping and new bus stops.

BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICES AND YOUTH CENTER & COMMUNITY POOL LYNDHURST, NEW JERSEY

DMR worked for the Township of Lyndhurst on several shared services projects on the site of Lyndhurst High School, to support both public and Board of Education needs. In completing the projects through this shared approach, the Board of Education shifted the debt to the municipality, opening up more funding options, avoiding a referendum and providing more options for where to build.

BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICES & YOUTH CENTER

DMR designed a 10,000 SF building on the campus of Lyndhurst High School to serve as a youth center and board of education offices. The mutually beneficial projects offers the Board of Education centrally-located offices and allowed the township to build a youth center on land it did not need to purchase. The facility houses the youth center on the first floor and board of education offices on the second floor, each with separate and distinct entrances.

COMMUNITY POOL

With the success of the board of education offices and youth center, DMR later added a 12,000 SF addition to the Lyndhurst High School to house an indoor community pool. The pool has six, 25-yard lanes and bleachers for 180 spectators.

VIETNAM VETERAN’S EDUCATIONAL CENTER & MEMORIAL HOLMDEL, NEW JERSEY

DMR provided professional services for the New Jersey Vietnam Veteran’s Educational Center & Memorial which includes an educational center and memorial.

At the memorial, DMR provided construction administration services for the monument, which measures 366 feet wide and 8 feet tall. The black granite structure is etched with the names of New Jersey’s men and women who gave their lives in the line of duty and those who are considered missing in action.

DMR designed the museum and educational center to augment the memorial. The Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center is the first educational center and museum of its kind in the United States.

It complements the solemnity of the memorial while also offering a dynamic learning environment. The 11,500 SF facility includes exhibit space, a testimony theater, multipurpose room and gift shop. The exhibit space is housed in a rotunda and is surrounded by a mural which depicts a timeline of the significant events which occurred prior to, during and after the Vietnam War. Theater seating in the center of the rotunda provides an area for viewing a continuous documentary film which contains personal accounts of the war. Poignant letters from family, friends and veterans are displayed in glass cases surrounding the theater.

BERGEN COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY OPERATIONS CENTER

MAHWAH, NEW JERSEY

DMR designed a 30,000 SF, 24/7/365 specialized building to assist the County of Bergen and its communities in offering exceptional emergency management services.

This state-of-the-art building houses a 911 command center, communication center, emergency operations center, Office of Emergency Management, radio shop and key personnel offices.

In addition, it contains telecommunications access flooring; data, voice and cable infrastructure; audiovisual and security technologies; and special MEP and lighting designs in order to function as an efficient 911 communication center.

The overall design of the building boasts a stateof-the-art look with glass and steel, softened a bit with the brick exterior to fit in with the surrounding wooded area.

The building was designed using LEED sustainable principles, including 20 kilowatts of solar paneling on the roof.

GARFIELD POLICE HEADQUARTERS

GARFIELD, NEW JERSEY

The 20,000 SF facility replaced an outdated and inadequate facility that was built in the 1960s.

The design of the new building, almost triple the size of the previous facility, incorporated security mandates outlined by the New Jersey Department of Corrections, while balancing aesthetic concerns that allow the facility to maintain a warm community presence.

Layout and circulation were of paramount concern. The previous facility lacked a sally port, and booking and cells were located on the top floor, meaning detainees were transported through the building, sometimes past the public, and through a series of stairs.

The new facility provides the city with a modern and updated space, equipped with the latest technologies and in compliance with all applicable codes.

DMR designed the new Garfield Police Headquarters in Garfield, NJ.

JERSEY

CITY JUSTICE BUILDING

JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY

DMR designed the new 71,000 SF Jersey City Justice Building as part of a design-build project.

The facility was designed to house 13 municipal divisions and six courtrooms, as well as judge’s chambers, administrative areas, two libraries and the city’s central criminal investigation bureau. At the rear of the building is a segregated police station, with a secured sally port, and processing and holding areas.

Designed to initiate the revitalization of the surrounding urban, pedestrian neighborhood, the exterior design reflects a strong sense of civic pride and identity.

The entrance from the public plaza is monumental, and includes multiple colors and textures, including five different types of masonry. A large brick arch, symbolic of traditional civic architecture, frames a two-story atrium which is visible to the street and the plaza. The atrium's curved facade depicts warmth and openness, and landscaping offers a soft transition as people approach.

TRAILSIDE NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER

MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY

DMR designed a renovation and addition to the Trailside Nature and Science Center, combining several buildings into one complex. Trailside is an environmental education center and New Jersey’s first nature museum.

The facility is located within the Watchung Reservation, a 2,000 acre site of woodlands, fields, streams, hiking trails and lakes.

Trailside provides an interactive learning environment that includes exhibits and classrooms, as well as multipurpose room, library, children’s discovery room and 250-seat auditorium.

DMR's design incorporates the original 1970s building detail and facade.

HIGHER EDUCATION PROJECTS

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.

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 prefunction 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.

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.

STUDENT CENTER, 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.

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.

POZYCKI HALL (ACADEMIC BUILDING), MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY

WEST LONG BRANCH, NEW JERSEY

Working for SJP Properties, DMR designed a new academic building at Monmouth University named for Steven J. Pozycki, an alumni and member of the Board of Trustees. The 20,000 SF facility 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.

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.

STADLER, ZENNER ACADEMIC BUILDING, FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY

MADISON, NEW JERSEY

DMR designed the 37,500 SF Stadler, Zenner Academic Building (Zen Building).

As the Madison campus of Fairleigh Dickinson campus is located on the former Twombly-Vanderbilt estate, the existing architecture and landscaping, planned by renowned designers of the 1890s, is extensively of the Georgian style. With such a rich history, the blending of new construction on the site to the existing style was an important priority of the University.

DMR incorporated many details to ensure this achieved. While demolition of an existing structure was necessary for construction of the new facility, four columns were salvaged and incorporated into the design to add historic presence to the building. Those four columns support the outdoor trellis and patio.

Attention to detail was just as important inside the building. DMR’s plans strategically placed labs and informal areas in locations that encourage interaction and dining areas overlooking campus landscaping. The facility also includes 20 classrooms, 29 faculty offices and an animal laboratory.

VISION 2020 MASTER PLAN, KEAN UNIVERSITY UNION, NEW JERSEY

DMR completed the Vision 2020 Master Plan for the 180 acre campus at Kean University, the guide for development and redevelopment of the university’s main campus between 2012 and 2020.

DMR organized key stakeholder meetings, workshops, surveys and interviews to understand the university's needs, including future expansion based on census, the projected growth of academic programs, a growing resident student population and integrating the geographically divided campus.

The development of the plan included a comprehensive examination of the university’s existing conditions through a space needs assessment, as well as short and long term strategies of implementation.

The completed document includes design standards, and plans for open space, parking, modernization, housing and circulation. The plan envisioned much of the growth and development that has occurred on campus within the past 10 years, including mixed-use developments and new academic buildings.

The master plan supports the university’s academic mission, enhances the campus experience, strengthens the university’s image, promotes sustainability and reinforces the university community.

MULTI-FAMILY PROJECTS

Annin Lofts, an adaptive reuse of the historic site of the former Annin Flag Company manufacturing facility, brought 112 new residential units to Verona, a renting option that the community previously lacked. The project, which transformed and expanded the existing building, also included an adjacent new construction component. The entire construction program accounts for 144,000 SF.

DMR's design of the existing facility transformed the former factory into 52 loft-style apartment units, including the addition of a penthouse. The new construction building included 60 more units. DMR’s designs take advantage of the 13’ high ceilings that are complemented with an urban loft style design, including polished concrete floors, exposed structure and ducts, and large windows in each studio, one- or two-bedroom unit.

Amenities are shared between the two buildings and contain rooftop terraces, a fitness center and club rooms, and an on-site parking level for residents and guests.

The existing building was the former home of the Annin Flag Company, which occupied the property from 1919 to 2013 and made many flags of historic significance, including those flown atop Mt. Suribachi during World War II and on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission.

ANNIN LOFTS

VERONA, NEW JERSEY

JERSEY

As part of an assignment that called upon both DMR’s professional planners and residential designers, DMR completed the conceptual design and planning board approval of River Park Town Center, a mixed-use town center on 88 acres in Hanover. The project was expected to transform the complexion of the township as a center for business, housing, dining and entertainment before it was put on hold by the developer.

Bringing this project to life drew on DMR’s unique abilities to proficiently navigate New Jersey’s complicated zoning regulations, execute smart redevelopment strategies and overcome challenges related to modern construction, all while creating a beautiful, functional design.

The developer of the site first retained DMR to produce multiple town center concepts, ultimately deciding on a plan for 967 residential units, 80,000 SF of retail, two 125-room extended stay hotels, an outdoor amphitheater, and passive outdoor areas and trails along Patriot’s Path, a regional trail system.

RIVER PARK TOWN CENTER HANOVER, NEW

34 EDEN RIVER PARK

RIVER PARK TOWN CENTER

HANOVER, NEW JERSEY

Located within walking distance of the headquarters of companies such as Bayer, MetLife and Novartis, the project was celebrated for its potential impact to the area, which currently lacks a downtown. Concepts called for 20 acres of public recreation space, generous convocation areas for community engagement, and deck, curbside and surface lot parking options. More than 40% of the land was to be left in its natural state.

Through the process of design and approvals, DMR presented multiple design iterations; negotiated fair share housing, terms of the redeveloper's agreement and PILOTs; worked with the township to ensure the project was mutually beneficial; worked on a diversion permit application to the NJDEP; and provided consulting support related to marketing, branding, lease negotiations and legal elements.

Before the rest of the project was put on hold, DMR also completed the first of eleven buildings, which opened in 2023. That building, 34 Eden River Park, is a 173,000 SF, 81-unit facility with a pool, a fitness center and many community amenities.

DMR completed the construction documents for a 140,000 SF, 103-unit apartment building in an area of Orange, NJ known as the Valley Arts District.

The building is a nod to the surrounding arts community, which is home to artists' studios, galleries, the Luna Stage theatre and many other cultural attractions.

Many elements of the building draw inspiration from the arts, including a mural in the lobby by local artist Dan Fenelon, designed to reflect the harmony felt at home. Artwork also includes a nod to the former Orange Valley Hardware, which previously occupied the building site at 606 Freeman Ave. A photograph titled “The OG Mural,” photographed by George Kopp, captures the mural that was once part of the original neighborhood store.

The Mural, located in the area surrounding the Highland Avenue train station, is comprised of eight studio, 59 onebedroom and 36 two-bedroom apartments with covered parking. Amenities include a rooftop lounge and grill areas, a high-end fitness facility and a business center.

Montclair Residences at Bay Street Station is a 163-unit, transit-oriented development located next to the Pine/Bay Street Station, which provides direct service to Manhattan. The building’s square footage totals 237,000 SF, including 6,000 SF of commercial space.

The site consists of a New Jersey Transit parking garage, exterior courtyards, swimming pool, cafe, daycare center, club room and resident-only parking garage. Amenities include sound dampening floor systems, ceramic tile entry ways, 9' ceilings, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

The units range in size and include studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. DMR worked with the local community and Montclair Historic Preservation Board to develop the exterior design which complemented the surrounding architecture.

The goal of the development was to eliminate residents’ use of a car, as the train service is on site and the building is within walking distance of downtown Montclair.

MONTCLAIR

THE RESIDENCES AT 30 COURT STREET MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY

DMR designed 30 Court, a luxury residential development in the heart of downtown Morristown, NJ. The building is located at Morristown’s highest elevation, on a steep site with a 60-foot vertical grade change.

The 58-unit, 110,000 SF building includes upscale features and amenities such as 9’ ceilings, full and juliette balconies, covered parking, a club room, a fitness center and two partially underground levels of parking below. The development is comprised of two-bedroom and two-bedroom plus den units, with generous square footages.

The design maximized the opportunity presented by the challenging site topography through an “L” shape design, which also left enough space for an expansive, twolevel courtyard, intended to feel more like a backyard. The 3,700 SF outdoor space, one of the largest offered locally, provides shaded seating and dining areas, firepits, pergolas, an outdoor kitchen area and a water feature.

THE SCHROEDER LOFTS

JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY

DMR designed a new apartment building located on Erie Street and 10th Street in Jersey City, NJ, adjacent to abandoned elevated tracks.

The design maintains the style of the preexisting architecture in order to blend in with the environment and appeal of the community.

58 units comprise this building that sits on top of an above-ground, two-floor parking garage.

Amenities include oversized windows, granite countertops, state-of-the art appliances, bamboo flooring, a concierge service, a sixth floor balcony/deck, exposed ductwork, walkin closets, 10' ceilings and a washer and dryer hook-up.

On the north side, the wall of windows frames a view of Manhattan. Lofts on the south side overlook brownstone rooftops, historic churches and vistas of Hamilton Park.

THE GRANDE AT METRO PARK WOODBRIDGE, NEW JERSEY

Queens Gate retained DMR to design The Grande at Metro Park, a 355-unit, four-building rental community of one- and two-bedroom units.

The 667,000 SF rental community was developed on the former site of the Ronson manufacturing facility, located near Metropark Station and within close proximity to the Garden State Parkway.

Designs incorporate luxury amenities including a club room, screening room, multi-purpose room for party rentals, pool, fitness center, and roof top terrace with landscaping, barbeque grills, fire pits and an on-site mini supermarket.

THE BEACON JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY

In the early 2000s, DMR was tasked by Metrovest Equities to perform an adaptive reuse assessment to ascertain if the former Jersey City Medical Center could be converted into a luxury, mixed-use community. Built in the 1930s, it was New Jersey’s largest example of art deco architecture, and consisted of 10 buildings. The vision called for a $350 million restoration that would transform the 14-acre site into a community of luxury rentals, rooftop restaurants with views of New York City, retail, an art deco movie theater, an art gallery, a museum dedicated to the old medical center, parks and a daycare center.

DMR’s assessment included an existing conditions survey, layout feasibility, ADA compliance assessment, structural review and cost estimate of the historical buildings, listed on both the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places. The buildings were covered in art deco details, including ornamentation, marble, brass and 25-foot ceilings. Based on DMR’s assessment, it was determined that the re-use of the hospital for luxury apartments was practical and financially feasible. The project became known as The Beacon and was the largest residential restoration project in the country and the largest in the history of New Jersey at the time.

In alignment with the goal to transform all 2 million SF of space into a mixed-use development, DMR undertook a number of projects, including master plans, studies, conceptual designs and construction documentation for several projects.

At the 22-story Paramount Building, formerly known as Murdoch Hall, DMR designed more than 200 residential units, a gym and preservation of an existing art deco theater. At the 17-story Mercury Building, DMR designed 26 luxury live/work artist’s lofts. DMR also completed a master plan for the entire site, including plans for water features, seat walls and outdoor performance areas; studied if adding a light rail station was feasible; and completed concepts for a 20,000 SF retail center and a boutique hotel.

AVENUE AT ORANGE ORANGE, NEW JERSEY

The Orange Hospital in Orange, NJ was an abandoned facility situated on 8.8 acres in the heart of an urban area. DMR was retained by Metrovest Equities to undertake an extensive assessment to ascertain if the existing hospital could be transformed into a mixed-use, retail and residential development via an adaptive reuse.

Due to significant building footprint inefficiencies and ADA compliance issues, DMR’s findings were such that an adaptive reuse was not feasible and would be cost prohibitive.

As a result, DMR was instead tasked with designing concepts for an eight building development, creating 454 residential living units for moderate to low income families. An additional 15,000 SF was designed to accommodate retail space.

Amenities were proposed to include 20,000 SF of outdoor green space, an outdoor pool, a pool house/development office and fitness center.

TED R. GREEN SENIOR RESIDENCES

EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY

The East Orange Housing Authority, which already owned and operated nearly 250 residential units in one of New Jersey’s most populated areas, required additional space to provide affordable housing to residents, as well as renovated office space for the Authority’s staff. After acquiring two properties adjacent to their existing office building, they retained DMR to complete a feasibility study to determine design options regarding additions, renovations or new construction on the land they owned.

DMR first completed the feasibility study, which determined new construction was the most feasible and efficient solution. DMR then continued with the programming and design of the new, 62,000 SF, mixed-use building, which also accommodates offices for the East Orange Housing Authority, building manager and East Orange Art Council. The design includes an 8,000 SF community room, including a restroom and kitchen and 56 one-bedroom and six two-bedroom units over the top three floors.

Each floor includes a common utility for use by residences, including internet room/library, laundry room and community lounge. The building design also includes passive outdoor space for use by the residents.

DEFOREST B. SOARIES SENIOR RESIDENCES SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY

DMR designed the new DeForest B. Soaries Senior Residences at Somerset as affordable housing for seniors and veterans in Somerset, NJ.

The 64-unit mixed-use complex also provides 11,000 SF of office space for the Somerset County Board of Social Services.

Soaries Residences is located on a 2.3 acre site at the entrance of the Hamilton Business District.

The building includes a resident community room, lobby, laundry facilities and passive outdoor plaza area, including a community garden, in addition to residential units ranging from 650 SF to 1,050 SF.

The project was developed by Genesis Companies in partnership with Central Jersey Community Development Corporation.

CENTER LOFTS SENIOR HOUSING

HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF BERGEN COUNTY FORT LEE, NJ

Working for the Housing Development Corporation of Bergen County, DMR designed a 148,000 SF affordable housing development on the site of the Fort Lee Municipal Building. Concepts for the 11-story building also called for space for the Fort Lee Senior Center and the Fort Lee Health Department.

The design centered around a two-story lobby, clearly separating the primary functions as a residential building and senior center. Inspired by biophilic design, which seeks to connect building design to nature, the lobby is intended to feel more like a living room. The building was situated so that the lobby is southern-facing to maximize natural light, with a centrally-located fire feature, and adjacent to an outdoor courtyard space, seen through a window wall.

In total, the facility, which reached 100% construction documents completion prior to cancellation, was expected to offer 124 affordable one- and two-bedroom units and flexible lounge space. The senior center included an exercise room, art room, classrooms and a food service area equipped to support the more than 300 meals a day served to seniors.

As the building was situated on the site of the Fort Lee Municipal Building, the exterior design complemented the existing building design, with a similar facade and expressive columns.

EDUCATION PROJECTS

FRANK J. GARGIULO CAMPUS

HUDSON COUNTY SCHOOLS OF TECHNOLOGY

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY

The Frank J. Gargiulo Campus is a stunning, 350,000 SF that serves grades 9-12 in support of the career-prep curriculum of the Hudson County Schools of Technology.

DMR served as architect of record to the general contractor on a team that delivered the facility in an aggressive 27-month schedule following a design-build approach.

As home to High Tech High School, KAS Prep and Hudson Technical, the campus’ wings incorporate four academies of vocational education: Culinary Arts, Design & Fabrication, Applied & Environmental Science, and Visual/ Tech & Performing Arts. The facility houses 70 leading-edge classrooms and progressive features such as fabrication, applied science, culinary and hydroponics labs; a performing arts theater; black box theater; and yoga, judo and cross fit rooms, in addition to traditional educational spaces.

The building also doubles as a teaching tool, a concept that embraces that schools are more than simply four walls for students to learn in, but also that they are buildings to learn from.

The school is also an icon for sustainability, equipped with wind turbines, geothermal heating, 27,000 SF of solar panels and 20,000 SF of green roofs. The project achieved LEED Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council.

CARTERET JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CARTERET, NEW JERSEY

DMR designed the new, 60,000 SF Junior High School in Carteret following a successful $37 million referendum which funded the construction of the school and additional projects district-wide. The school was constructed on a site adjacent to the existing high school, and serves grades 7-8.

DMR came on board before site selection, and guided the district through finding a site, passing the referendum and designing a school the facility that met programming needs despite several site constraints.

DMR brought many ideas to the district that ultimately help fund the projects, including connecting the new facility to the adjacent high school via pedestrian bridge, allowing for a reduction in programming space, and renovations to those shared spaces at the high school. DMR also proposed enhanced art and music education spaces and a think tank, drawing on educational trends.

The project has now activated an entire educational campus for grades 7-12, and served as the impetus to many projects at Carteret High School.

BLANQUITA B. VALENTI COMMUNITY SCHOOL

NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY

Working for the development team, DMR designed a new K-8 school to replace the former Lincoln School Annex in New Brunswick.

The 127,000 SF school was constructed through a landexchange agreement, which paved the way for the development of the Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, a 500,000+ SF cancer hospital, the first of its kind in New Jersey.

The facility offers more programming space and more parking than the previous facility, as well as a multipurpose assembly room and a 14,000 SF playground, neither of which were previously offered.

A centerpiece of the school is the 3,000 SF media center, which features wraparound, floor-to-ceiling windows, bookshelves incorporated into the backs of seating and furniture, and a classroom with electronic whiteboards for small-group instruction. Additionally, an area of the media center that is encased in glass windows is used as a makerspace filled with things such as virtual reality technology and 3-D printers.

JOSEPH A. TAUB MIDDLE SCHOOL

PATERSON, NEW JERSEY

Under a design-build contract with the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (NJSDA), DMR served as the design consultant to the general contractor, Epic Management, for the design and construction of the new, Joseph A. Taub School in Paterson. The 163,000 SF building serves 1,000 students in grades 6-8 and is one of only two middle schools in the district, which has 34 total school buildings.

The school includes 36 classrooms, nine science labs, six special education classrooms, three art rooms, three science/math/tech project labs, six small group instruction rooms, an occupational therapy room, physical therapy sensory room, a hydroponics lab, cafetorium, stage/dance studio, gymnasium, music/instrument room, a computer lab and media center.

The opening of the school was celebrated by the community, with media reports noting that the school symbolized “[that] hope is here” and that it will help “build a great society” as it brought critically-needed, modern educational space to the city, where most schools are more than 100 years old and plagued with overcrowding. Implementing modern education spaces at the middle school level was also significant, as most middle school aged students do not have access to age-appropriate career exploration opportunities or enhanced STEM, art or music programs. The success the school validated the district's goals in moving toward a middle school model. As architect of record, DMR helped the district formulate the strategy and update Long Range Facilities Plan in order to implement the model, which is expected be completed between 2025 and 2027.

The Joseph A. Taub School achieved LEED Silver Certification from the United States Green Building Council. Noteworthy sustainable elements include pedestrian accessibility to more than 94% of students; a 32.47% reduction in indoor water usage through low-flow fixtures and waterless urinals; and a reduction in outdoor water use by eliminating irrigation waste. Electrically operated solar shades reduce heat gain, decreasing the use of HVAC systems, and maintaining optimal daylight by minimizing glares and reducing the need for artificial light. Nearly 51,000 SF of rubber asphaltic pavers on the roof help reduce the effect of the “heat island,” due to their recycled material content, durability, and ability to reflect more sunlight.

CHARLES AND ANNA BOOKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY

Under a design-build contract with the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (NJSDA), DMR served as the design consultant to the general contractor, Epic Management, for the design and construction of the new Charles and Anna Booker School in Plainfield, NJ.

The 120,000 SF facility is designed to educate 756 students in grades K-5. The facility was constructed on 4.75 acres and replaced both the Woodland Elementary School and the Cook Elementary School.

The new school includes 41 classrooms, an art room, vocal/music room, instrumental lesson room, technology lab, science demo room, computer lab, gymnasium, cafeteria, media center, playground and basketball court.

The project team, which includes an extensive team of engineers and consultants, addressed challenges such as exporting unsuitable soils, de-watering activities, design and installing storm and sanitary sewers, and installing retaining walls.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK

DMR provided professional services through design and approvals to La Scuola d’Italia, a bilingual private school in Manhattan, to renovate an 108,000 SF, 11- story, former research facility into a thriving education and cultural center projected to serve 600 students, grades preK-12.

The project consisted of an interior and exterior gutdemolition to provide teaching spaces, a full teaching kitchen and dining area, and entrance lobby with a gallery space. The design included a 200- seat auditorium and outdoor terrace on the 11th floor, and a gymnasium in the basement, a challenging programming element which required the removal of floor plates and existing structural columns.

The facility was designed to support a rigorous bilingual educational program and embraced the school's collaborative learning philosophy that focused on real world, project-based activities.

LA SCUOLA D’ITALIA

NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (NYC SCA)

MANHATTAN, BROOKLYN, QUEENS, STATEN ISLAND & BRONX, NEW YORK

DMR has worked with the NYC SCA since 2006, delivering more than 200 projects valued at nearly $625 million in all five boroughs.

Capital Improvement Projects

Under multiple contracts, DMR has completed projects such as exterior modernizations, electrical and fire alarm upgrades and ADA accessibility. Completing these type of upgrades to schools within the New York City public education system, the oldest in the country, often required working on schools built more than 100 years ago. Successfully completing these projects required expertise in aging facilities, anticipating related challenges that might manifest themselves during construction, and adhering to strict codes, budgets and schedules.

Capital Task Force (CTF) Room Conversion Projects

More than 85 of DMR projects have consisted of alterations of existing spaces to adapt interior spaces for various new programs, know as CTF projects. Under these contracts, DMR has designed projects such as fashion, design, dance and multimedia classrooms.

School-Based Health Center Projects

DMR has delivered six school-based health centers, primary care centers located within schools, which are run by local hospitals, medical centers, and community organizations.

Close-Out Projects

DMR has also completed a number of projects that were filed by different applicants.

CARLSTADT PUBLIC SCHOOL

CARLSTADT, NEW JERSEY

The first step in the process was to assist the district in gaining public support for a referendum after three prior defeats. The end result was a successful referendum and the completion of a neighborhood school that replaced three outdated, aging facilities.

The district’s objective was to have a building that would not only support their educational programs, but also serve as a community center for after school activities. DMR’s design team accomplished this by creating individualized learning communities, each with their own identity, in addition to developing a unique access to those areas that would be utilized by community programs after hours. The exterior design of the building was also given special attention so that it would complement the surrounding residential setting.

In addition to meeting all of the goals for the district’s educational and community facility, the school achieved LEED Silver Certification from the United States Green Building Council. It was the first LEED certified public school in New Jersey and the first LEED Certified building in Bergen County.

DMR completed a new, 110,000 SF, preK-8 school in Carlstadt, NJ.

JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY

DMR was part of the Design/Build team for a 65,000 SF charter school servicing 500 students in grades K-5.

In addition to general education and specialized instructional areas, this includes a 10,000 SF gymnasium/multi-purpose room, a food service area and support and administrative space.

The building design also ensured that the facility would serve as a focal point of the community. The exterior was planned to blend into the historical architecture of the surrounding neighborhood. The interior design supports the utilization of the spaces for evening adult education classes and community recreational programs.

GOLDEN DOOR CHARTER SCHOOL

ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY

Housed in the same location in Jersey City since 1927, the existing Concordia Learning Center at St. Joseph’s School for the Blind was cramped and inadequate. DMR was engaged to design a new, specialized facility to address the growing needs and evolving programs of the school and accommodate students with multiple disabilities.

DMR successfully completed the feasibility and design of the building, including management of a challenging site due to topography and easements.

The 73,000 SF facility includes 17 classrooms, a multi-purpose gymnasium/auditorium, a multi-media center, therapy and work rooms, a physical therapy pool, adaptive playground, music, art and pre-vocational classrooms. All of these facilities support the educational, therapeutic and social services for blind and multidisabled students from birth through 21 years old.

The building achieved LEED Certification from the United States Green Building Council. DMR designed a series of permanent educational signage highlighting sustainable aspects of the building which were printed with high contract lettering and Braille.

Concordia Learning Center at St. Joseph’s School for the Blind remains the only school of its kind in New Jersey.

PATERSON, NEW JERSEY

DMR renovated this 1871 Victorian Gothic Schoolhouse in downtown Paterson.

The 17,500 SF historic renovation/addition project houses technologically advanced classrooms with play areas, administrative areas, and a library / media center with a story-telling alcove for preK and kindergarten.

The design included a sky-walk bridge connection to the third story of an adjacent school building. Improvements included masonry restoration, roof replacement, historic window replacement and new HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.

In recognition of efforts to restore and preserve the historic landmark to its original beauty, DMR was presented with The Heritage Citizen Award by the Paterson Historic Preservation Commission.

PATERSON OLD SCHOOL #2

C.V. STARR INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

BREWSTER, NEW YORK

The Brewster Central School District was one of DMR’s first clients after the firm was founded in 1991. At the time, the Brewster community was one of the fastest growing communities in New York and enrollment was projected to nearly double in the coming years, requiring a major renovation and expansion endeavor.

Over many years, DMR’s relationship with Brewster saw renovations to each of the schools through construction, and also included the design and construction of a 50,000 SF addition to the existing middle school for grades 4-5.

Programmed spaces include 20 classrooms, small group instruction and computer rooms, gymnasium, library/media center, art and music rooms, a Discovery Classroom and administrative offices.

The unusual approach to build a school for grades 4-5 realigned the two existing elementary schools to K-3, an effort that would allow the most amount of elementary-aged students to experience the new school.

Named Cornelius Vander Starr Intermediate School, or C.V. Starr Intermediate School, after a local humanitarian, the building incorporates bold colors, geometric shapes and a two-story, skylit common area at the entrance of the building.

Constructed in the 1990s, the design of C.V. Starr included forward-thinking educational spaces that have become commonplace, such as retractable walls allowing for flexible teaching; an open media center, filled with natural light; video displays that communicated school news in the lobby; and Apple computers.

SPARTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

SPARTA, NEW JERSEY

DMR was retained by the Sparta Board of Education early in the process of building a new middle school, when the Board had a choice of six sites as a possible location.

DMR provided a complete site investigation of each site, exploring the value, assets, access, services, transportation and utilities of each to determine which would best suit the new school. Ultimately, a site was selected on Main Street for the new, 130,000 SF facility. The school serves students in grades 5-8.

Attached at the rear of the building, is a circular designed structure that holds a separate gymnasium and cafeteria.

The program was based on a “house plan” in which each grade has its own color-coded area and separate entrance. Design features include a high integration of technology, band and choir rooms with storage for instruments, library/media center and small group instruction rooms.

BAYONNE BOARD OF EDUCATION

ARCHITECT OF RECORD PROJECTS

BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY

As architect of record for the Bayonne Board of Education for more than 15 years, DMR has worked with the school district to assess building conditions and prioritize projects, complete critical capital improvements, update the Long Range Facilities Plan, identify and apply for funding, understand their future goals, and guide the district through various ways to address overcrowding.

CAPACITY-GENERATING PROJECT PLANNING & SITE EVALUATIONS

The Bayonne Board of Education has faced the concern of aging facilities and overcrowding for the entire length of DMR's relationship with the district. During this time, DMR has worked with the Board of Education to examine a number of capacity-generating options. DMR has assessed a number of sites, writing assessment reports, completing feasibility studies and examining various construction options.

^ ST. ANDREW'S ADAPTIVE REUSE, ASSESSMENT & CONCEPT DESIGN

Of many concepts, the most advanced concept to provide a capacity-generating project to the Bayonne Board of Education came on the site of the former St. Andrew's School, a former parochial school which the Board of Education purchased.

DMR first helped the district acquire the site, which included completing a building and property due diligence assessment of the school and other structures, a Phase I / II Environmental Assessment and a Hazardous Materials Assessment, probable cost estimate and land acquisition paperwork to the New Jersey Department of Education. DMR also prepared iterations of schematic plans, exploring various renovation and new construction options, with the district ultimately selecting to build a new, preK-6 school.

ESIP-FUNDED & ROD GRANT-FUNDED PROJECTS & ADDITIONAL ARCHITECT OF RECORD PROJECTS

Additional projects have been completed throughout the district, using both traditional (capital reserve) and alternate funding sources, with DMR helping the district find funding sources that allowed many projects to go forward. Through the Energy Savings Improvement Plan (ESIP) program, the district was able to complete energy improvement projects valued at $13 million without taxpayer dollars. DMR also helped the district apply for ROD Grant funding, securing $4.6 million in state aid to advance critical projects. These projects account for more than 40 projects at 10 schools.

ARCHITECT OF RECORD PROJECTS

NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY

As Architect of Record for more than 15 years, DMR has provided professional services for more than 30 projects in New Brunswick, ranging from plans, assessments and capital improvements to capacity-generating plans, additions and new construction. At seven of the districts' facilities, DMR completed 15+ architect of record projects, including exterior masonry upgrades, HVAC upgrades, roof replacements and electrical projects. DMR also updated the district's Long Range Facilities Plan and oversaw an Energy Savings Improvement Plan (ESIP) program, completing projects valued at $6 million without taxpayer dollars.

The remainder of DMR's experience has come in finding ways for the district to meet its capacity and development goals. These efforts have included examining numerous sites throughout the city, preparing iterations of concept plans, estimating budgets, providing feasibility studies and supporting regulatory approvals. Major capacity-generating plans, additions and new construction have included:

• A facilities assessment report for three of the district’s schools (Lincoln, Livingston and Roosevelt) to evaluate architectural, MEP, accessibility and code deficiencies.

• In response to the facilities assessment, DMR developed a scope of work for the three schools, detailing the renovations and developing the schematic drawings for 150,000+ SF of additions and alterations. The scope encompassed the three schools DMR studied, a fourth school, the Robeson School, and the proposed new Redshaw Elementary School. One year later, the NJSDA undertook the construction of the Redshaw School.

• DMR studied ways that the district could utilize the site of the former St. Peter's School, a parochial school located across the street from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, ultimately delivering a $10 million renovation. The building, renamed the Lincoln School Annex, was ultimately replaced by the Blanquita B. Valenti Community School, making way for the Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center on the Lincoln School Annex site. Under a contract with the developer, DEVCO, DMR designed and constructed the 127,000 SF Blanquita B. Valenti Community School,

• A 11,000 SF auxiliary gym addition to the high school.

• Schematic design concepts for a 121,000 SF addition to the existing middle school.

• Schematic design concepts for a 40,000 SF school to accommodate the district's P-Tech (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) program, which offers high school students college-level courses and earns them an associate degree along with their high school diploma.

EDISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EDISON, NEW JERSEY

As part of an overall building program that will bring $200 million of upgrades to facilities over 5-10 years, DMR has designed, or is progressing with, more than 25 projects throughout Edison. The projects include routine upgrades, modernizations, and capacity generating projects that respond to an enrollment increase in the sixth largest municipality in New Jersey, including:

JOHN P. STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL, CLASSROOM ADDITION

A 48,000 SF addition to John P. Stevens High School was strategically set on the site to minimize disruption to existing functions, while still adding many improvements, including a second secure entrance, added pick-up and drop-off areas, and a link to a remote portion of the school. The addition, which will add 30 classrooms, will also provide more flexible educational space through spaces such as a classroom that expands from 850 SF to 3,400 SF and a stepped seating area in the lobby, known as a "learning stair."

JOHN P. STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL, AUDITORIUM, CAFETERIA AND BASEBALL FIELD

Also at John P. Stevens High School, every square foot of the auditorium will be renovated, improving functionality, performance and providing advanced education opportunities. DMR also renovated the existing cafeteria, and planned a proposed new baseball field with dugouts and a scoreboard.

THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL, NEW ENTRANCE & ADDITION

At Thomas Jefferson Middle School, a total of 15,000 SF of renovations and new construction added an auxiliary gym, expanded the cafeteria and reconfigured the administrative office and entryway, renovating multiple areas and expanding from two sides of the building. On the inside, the project relieved congestion, expanded programming, improved efficiency and enhanced security. On the outside, a grand entrance and new courtyard seamlessly integrates into the existing structure, improving pedestrian traffic and providing a more appropriate symbol for the updated facility.

HERBERT HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL, AUXILIARY GYM ADDITION

At Herbert Hoover Middle School, the majority of a 10,000 SF addition added an auxiliary gym, located away from

the existing gym, requiring design elements to provide clear wayfinding. Visual delineation was achieved through the use of a different exterior brick and windows along the ceiling, a similar design element to the existing gym. As part of the project, DMR also reconfigured the parking so visitors would have direct access, making the overall facility more secure.

JOHN MARSHALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ADDITION

DMR designed a three-story classroom and one-story auditorium addition, totaling 56,000 SF of additions and an additional 6,000 SF of renovations. The project will ultimately offer 22 classrooms, a new entrance, a music room, a cafeteria with a stage, a new art room, media center, nurse’s office and entrance lobby.

JAMES MADISON PRIMARY SCHOOL, KITCHEN

DMR’s work at James Madison Primary School created a kitchen addition for serving and equipment storage.

WOODROW WILSON MIDDLE SCHOOL, CLASSROOM

DMR’s work at Woodrow Wilson Middle School converted a 3,600 SF locker room into special education classrooms.

JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL, MUSIC ROOM

DMR designed a renovation to 3,600 SF of underutilized locker room space into a music studio.

JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL, ADDITION

DMR designed a 36,000 SF addition to accommodate for 18 classrooms, four science labs, a technology lab, a computer lab, five offices and a separate entrance. Connected corridors were strategically places to seamlessly integrate the new wing with the existing school.

ESIP & ROD GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS

DMR is also working with the district to advance energy-savings, such as lighting upgrade and solar panels, and essential building upgrade projects, such as fire alarms, ADA upgrades and generators, through a $25 million Energy Savings Improvement Plan program. An additional $3.3 million of projects are being supported through ROD grant funding, which DMR helped the district secure.

HACKENSACK BOARD OF EDUCATION

ARCHITECT OF RECORD PROJECTS

HACKENSACK,

NEW JERSEY

DMR first began working with the Hackensack Board of Education in the early 2010s, completing 10 projects, including an emergency reconstruction when a portion of Fanny Meyer Hillers School was deemed unsafe for occupancy and a 42,000 SF renovation of a former parochial school into the Early Childhood Development Center.

In 2019, DMR was retained again, this time following a failed $170 million referendum by another team. Despite the referendum's outcome, upgrades across the district were still desperately needed. Since then, DMR has supported the district through more than 35 projects, including many that were initially part of the failed referendum.

^ HIGH SCHOOL PORTICO & SECURITY ENTRANCE

In the 1960s, an expansion of Hackensack High School eliminated the main entrance. A new pedestrian bridge, added as part of the expansion project, included large “Hackensack High School” signage, unofficially becoming a visual point of entry. For more than 60 years, confusion surrounded the entrance, until DMR was hired to address the issues. DMR added a security entrance that provided clear wayfinding and enhanced security through the a security vestibule, bullet resistant glazing, CCTV, key card access and lighting. An added benefit of the project was creating an identity. At 1,100 SF, the entrance serves like its own space, offering important secondary benefits such as providing a warm welcome and providing a preamble for what to expect inside the facility.

CAFETERIAS AT HACKENSACK HIGH SCHOOL AND HACKENSACK MIDDLE SCHOOL

DMR renovated the kitchens and cafeterias at both the middle and high school to create spaces that not only operated more efficiently, but also would be places where students wanted to be. The Hackensack Middle School project focused on a gut renovation of the kitchens and minor updates to the cafeteria. At Hackensack High School, outdated kitchen equipment was replaced, but the cafeteria was the primary focus, since students were leaving the building for lunch everyday. The designs focused on adding tables of various sizes and heights, and updated grab-and-go areas making it feel more like an exciting food hall.

^ PROPOSED NEW PREK SCHOOL/PREK-5 SCHOOL, LAND ACQUISITION & PRE-REFERENDUM SERVICES

Hackensack has faced overcrowding for years, pre-dating DMR's relationship with the district. For our entire relationship, DMR has worked with the district to examine capacity-generating projects, ranging from modular units to examining many sites for proposed new construction. This process has included concept design, site acquisition support and preliminary pre-referendum planning services. Currently, DMR is guiding the district through the acquisition of a site that will house a new, 115,000 SF preK-5 school and an adjacent, 30,000 SF district administration hub. Pictured above is a earlier iteration for a preK school on a different proposed site.

NELLIE K. PARKER SCHOOL ENTRANCE

Given the success of the Hackensack High School security entrance project, DMR was then retained to complete a similar project at Nellie K. Parker Elementary School. The project added a secure vestibule, bullet-resistant glazing, lighting and bollards, and monument signage.

HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM

DMR renovated the 4,000 SF auditorium to create an exciting central gathering place that could also double as an advanced teaching space. DMR added new stage and house lighting, rigging, seats, finishes and acoustical panels. ADA concerns, including entrances to the stage and a new sound system with assisted listening devices, were also added.

HIGH SCHOOL FITNESS ROOM, FIELD HOUSE & LOCKER ROOM, AND TRACK

In 2012, DMR completed small renovations to the weight room and 10 years later, returned to the same area to further enhance the space. The project kicked off a more comprehensive investment in Hackensack High School's athletic facilities and amenities. Under two additional contracts, DMR also renovated the nearby outdoor field house and the adjacent track.

ESIP-FUNDED, ESSER-FUNDED & ADDITIONAL ARCHITECT OF RECORD PROJECTS

Another 20 projects have been completed throughout the district, using both traditional (capital reserve) and alternate funding sources, with DMR helping the district find funding sources that allowed many projects to go forward. Through the Energy Savings Improvement Plan (ESIP) program, the district was able to complete energy improvement projects resulting in cost savings of nearly $11 million over 20 years. DMR also helped the district apply for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding, helping to identify and prioritize projects that met the criteria.

TENAFLY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

TENAFLY, NEW JERSEY

ABOVE, A PROPOSED ADDITION TO MACKAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN 2024. BELOW DMR'S PREVIOUS WORK AT MACKAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE EARLY 2000s. DMR'S LATEST ADDITION TO MACKAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COMPLETELY ENCOMPASSES OUR PREVIOUS WORK.

In the early 2000s, DMR provided extensive services for the Tenafly Board of Education, helping to pass two referendums totaling $44 million to fund projects at all schools. These projects included renovations and additions to four schools, in addition to media centers, roof replacements and various interior renovations and upgrades at three more facilities.

In 2022, DMR was retained for the second time by the Tenafly Board of Education as the district sought to again bring all of their facilities up to modern standards.

DMR was tasked with the process of identifying hundreds of needs, consolidating needs gathered by administrators, previous professionals and DMR's own surveys; developing a cost estimate for hundreds of projects; and identifying how projects could be organized to maximize funding sources, including through an Energy Savings Improvement Plan, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding, the district's capital reserve, and what became a $76 million public referendum.

PUBLIC REFERENDUM

The successful $76 million referendum, passed in September 2024, prioritized HVAC upgrades, improved instruction spaces, security and ADA accessibility across all six schools, the Geissinger Athletic Complex and the Board Offices.

Some of these prioritized projects included:

• More individualized learning spaces for one-on-one or small group instruction that previously took place in hallways, on the stage or in windowless storage rooms;

• Restrooms, many of which hadn’t been updated since the 1920s or 1930s;

• The Field House at Geissinger Athletic Complex, which was built when Tenafly had half as many varsity sports and only needed space for male athletes. Upgrades at the athletic complex also call for a resurfaced track and ADA accessible restrooms, both of which will benefit the entire Tenafly community.

• Two-stage security entrances at all six facilities;

• Middle School & High School auditoriums

• Middle School & High School locker rooms

• Multi-Sport Field, which will provide additional regulation size fields for various sports, address flooding issues in the area and also include a new four-lane track and ADA accessible restrooms.

In addition to the task of cataloging and prioritizing projects, DMR completed the required NJDOE applications and schematic drawings required for the referendum and assisted the district in gaining public support.

CORPORATE PROJECTS

BLUE FOUNDRY BANK ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

Blue Foundry Bank tasked DMR with designing their administrative office as the physical embodiment of the bank’s branding and business plan that encourages personal relationships and visionary ideas.

Through a progressive office design statement, the 40,000 SF space was designed to encourage ingenuity through a highly customized interior design concept and on-site creature comforts. Every square foot is designed to be functional for the tailored needs of its staff, while maintaining a sense of community through appropriate proportions and an intuitive circulation.

Impressive design elements were utilized through the program, finishes, furniture, and layout such as 14 different ceiling types; non-assigned reservable stations with sit/ stand desks; and a reduced number of private offices, with those offices more toward the center. Unusual amenities also include a wellness room, lounges with fire features, and a cafeteria with dispensers for wine, beer and kombucha.

The new facility complements DMR’s design of numerous branch locations for Blue Foundry Bank.

BLUE FOUNDRY BANK BRANCHES

VARIOUS LOCATIONS, NEW JERSEY

Boiling Springs Savings Bank retained DMR as the bank's architectural partner in a major rebranding effort.

DMR supported the bank through their renaming to Blue Foundry Bank; the design of their new branch prototype and implementation in 15 branches; the design and implementation of their flagship administrative offices; and their initial public offering.

DMR's branch design reflects the bank's refreshed image as the banking option of "today’s movers and shakers" and their commitment to a crafted banking experience. The branches function much more like coworking spaces and have allowed the bank to connect to its communities in new ways.

The aesthetic incorporates elements of the bank’s industrial history with exposed brick, steel, distressed wood and concrete wall panels. Design elements also include art deco moss elements, three-dimensional logos and modern ATM designs.

JOSEPH M. SANZARI, INC. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY

DMR completed the new corporate headquarters for Joseph M. Sanzari, Inc., a leading New Jersey contractor. The new office is a functional, aesthetically pleasing and sustainable facility that brings welcome life to the neighborhood, on a site that was previously an underutilized heavy equipment yard.

The 10,000 SF building consists of 20 offices, conference rooms and support spaces. Large communal spaces were designed into the facility, including a staff lounge/ break room and covered outdoor seating area. Having the outdoor space was an important feature, as it allows for employees to get some fresh air during breaks, which in turn promotes a better work environment and healthier employees.

Designed to achieve LEED Gold certification, the building includes a high performance envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, LED lighting, daylight harvesting and interior finishes with low VOC content.

MOTT MACDONALD CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

ISELIN, NEW

JERSEY

DMR has worked with Mott MacDonald, formerly Hatch Mott MacDonald (HMM), a leading North American consulting engineering firm for more than 10 years, completing a number of renovations to meet their evolving staff needs.

First, following significant growth that quadrupled their size in 10 years, DMR helped the firm move from their undersized headquarters in Millburn, NJ to Iselin, near the Metropark train station. DMR provided full programming of all business units for 70,000 SF on three floors, as well as adjacency analysis, space planning and interior design. DMR’s design transformed private offices around the exterior perimeter to interior, private offices around a center core, leaving the exterior perimeter glass wall for open plan workstations.

The new space, which accommodated 330 employees, opened in 2012. Yet the firm continued to grow, and DMR was contracted for numerous projects between 2012 and 2020, adding several thousand more square feet.

Then in 2023, DMR was contracted again to right-size the space to better meet the needs of their modern, hybrid workforce.

SB ONE BANKING CENTER WEEHAWKEN, NEW JERSEY

Following the bank’s rebranding in 2018, SB One Bank (formerly Sussex Bank) hired DMR to design their new banking center at The Avenue Collection luxury condominium complex at Port Imperial in Weehawken, the bank's first branch in Hudson County.

DMR’s design created the physical manifestation of SB One’s mission to provide a more personal banking experience without separation by counters, desks and glass windows that are seen in more traditional banking layouts.

The two-story space includes private offices, a conference room and intimate half-moon booths, meant to give customers privacy and make them feel comfortable while providing personal information. DMR’s layout strategically placed the conference room so that those utilizing the space could enjoy the view of the waterfront and NYC skyline.

SB One bank later merged with The Provident Bank.

THE GYM

DMR designed the interior and exterior conversion of a 44,000 SF warehouse into a high-end fitness facility for The GYM.

The design was created to maintain The GYM’s values of nature and technology. A curved wood ceiling marks the entrance with a translucent wall that changes color.

Amenities included free weights, circuit training, a juice bar, a designated children’s area, massage area and sauna. Programming spaces included yoga, pilates, aerobics, spin and kinesis areas.

The award-winning interior design was so significant that it sparked inspiration by new clients, including Intensity Fitness Center in Connecticut.

The GYM is still in operation in other locations, although the Armonk facility was ultimately sold to Equinox.

VARIOUS LOCATIONS, NEW JERSEY

ABOVE, ONE OF 50+ BRANCH RENOVATIONS, COMPLETED BETWEEN 2010 AND 2018. BELOW, DMR'S PROTOTYPE DESIGN CONCEPT.

For more than 10 years DMR worked with The Provident Bank as the bank positioned itself in the New Jersey banking marketplace.

The relationship began in 2010 with implementing an already existing prototype into bank branches across New Jersey. DMR renovated a total of 50 branches between 2010 and 2018.

In 2019, DMR was asked to recreate the bank’s new branch prototype, this time, creating the standard that would then be implemented over many years. DMR’s design utilized the bright colors of the bank’s branding; feature walls and teller pods; and a more engaging area for tellers and customers to interact. The prototype design also included more space dedicated to a welcoming area for customers, with a technology bar and self-serve coffee bar.

DMR implemented the new prototype in 15 branches, before priorities of the bank changed and the future projects were put on hold.

DARLING INGREDIENTS

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY

Working for Joseph M. Sanzari, Inc. under a designbuild approach, DMR completed a new, 15,000 SF office building for Darling Ingredients, after the facility was forced to close following Superstorm Sandy.

Located adjacent to the Newark Bay, the area not only had a high water table, but it also fell within Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s V-Zone, indicating a high risk of flooding and requiring the building to be designed within FEMA regulations. To address these concerns, DMR's design offered a raised building on steel piles.

In addition to traditional offices spaces, the building also includes showers and locker rooms. Given the nature of the Darling Ingredients' work, which includes recycling animal byproducts and grease, many special considerations were required.

SKIDATA

NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY

When Skidata, a global firm that produces entry management systems wanted to relocate their office, they sought out a firm that could use the opportunity to design a space that would mirror their innovative and progressive corporate culture and reflect their brand identity.

DMR was hired to complete the project, which transformed a 10,000 SF space into a modern office that encourages collaboration and interaction in an open style. The space is saturated with their branding, specialized graphics and their product, including a “full product line experience", a central area of the office which provides the opportunity for customers and users to actually interact with the equipment Skidata manufactures.

Central to communicating the firm’s branding was the use of custom interior partitions and patterned carpeting. The carpeting related directly to the architectural layout of the space and utilized a neutral light gray for the general open office areas and circulation, and charcoal gray and yellow for accent colors.

HEALTHCARE PROJECTS

MATERNITY & NEWBORN CARE CENTER, HUNTERDON HEALTHCARE FLEMINGTON, NEW JERSEY

As part of a finish and furniture upgrade, DMR designed a modern boutique look for the Hunterdon Healthcare’s busy Maternity and Newborn Care Center, where more than 1,200 babies are born annually.

The design intent of the project was to differentiate the space from the conventional, residential look of competitors.

The project refreshed and updated the space to attract prospective patients. The project scope included 20 patient rooms, one triage, nurse’s stations, public waiting areas and hallways.

The Hunterdon Healthcare Maternity and Newborn Care Center offers 20 private labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum (LDRP) birthing suites in which mothers can deliver and recover. These private suites are an attractive quality of the center, as new mothers are able to stay in one room throughout their entire birthing experience. In addition, the center offers a Level II Special Care Nursery, educational classes and support services.

MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING & AMBULATORY SURGERY SUITE, HUNTERDON HEALTHCARE BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY

Reflecting the local implications of hospital network mergers and expansions, DMR was contracted by Hunterdon Healthcare to design two medical office buildings to support its expansion into new territories.

At the first of the two buildings in Bridgewater, Somerset County, DMR designed the renovation of a 55,000 SF former Bank of America building located on Route 22. The project required a complex, threephase approach to deliver.

The project began on the second floor of the facility, with a renovation to accommodate numerous medical specialties including endocrine health, gastroenterology and nutrition, heart and vascular, breast surgery, podiatry, pulmonary and critical care, urology and physical and occupational therapy.

The next phase retrofit the third floor, adding the Ambulatory Surgery Center, a 7,500 SF space which includes four operating rooms, pre- and post-op areas, nurse's station, equipment storage areas and a waiting room. A final phase added an advanced imaging center to the first floor, providing MRI, CT, breast exam and ultrasound facilities.

Even after the project was completed, additional suite

renovations have continued as equipment and space needs of the specialties have evolved, including expansions of the existing heart and vascular center and a new neurosurgical office suite.

The original programming of the facility called for specialists from Atlantic Health System, through an alliance with Hunterdon, in dedicated areas of the building.

At the second medical office building within the Hawke Pointe Community of Washington in Warren County, DMR designed the interiors of a 13,000 square foot building for family practice, OT/PT and behavioral health.

CANCER CENTER, CANOPY & LOBBY, AND CARDIAC FLOOR RENOVATION, HOLY NAME HOSPITAL TEANECK, NEW JERSEY

DMR has completed several projects at Holy Name Hospital, including:

REGIONAL CANCER CENTER (NOW PATRICIA LYNCH CANCER CENTER)

DMR designed a 16,000 SF addition as an outpatient radiation/oncology center. The addition was specifically constructed to house three major pieces of equipment: a Ximatron Simulator for radiation therapy and two Medical Linear Accelerators.

In keeping with the hospital’s identity, the exterior was a brick veneer finish and was designed to match the existing building. Interior finishes and color scheme were designed, with the input of the medical staff, to be conducive to the healing process of patients.

Specialty interior areas include nursing stations, treatment rooms, doctor offices, conference rooms, waiting rooms, reception areas, treatment planning and x-ray facilities.

CANOPY AND LOBBY

DMR also designed the new canopy overhang at the main entrance, which includes a threelane drive up. In addition, DMR designed the main entrance lobby, reception area, gift shop storefronts, handicap accessible restrooms and café.

CARDIAC FLOOR RENOVATION

A renovation of the Marian Floor, which previously accommodated a medical/ surgical nursing unit, was also completed to accommodate a new cardiac patient center.

The center includes a centralized nurse station, new patient rooms, private suites and patient isolation rooms.

ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, VARIOUS

PROJECTS

NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY

Over 15 years, DMR designed more than 20 projects at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.

These projects supported the Hospital through changes in services and technological offerings, at times requiring DMR to revisit our own projects and renovate the same spaces to accommodate for new advancements. The scopes included renovations, additions and new construction projects including:

• 31,000 SF expansion of the South Building to accommodate for on-call, Central Sterile Processing, four new operating rooms and associated support, administrative and storage spaces.

• 8,000 SF outpatient facility for the PET Imaging Center, which was renovated again 10 years later into the Endoscopy Suite & Employee Health Center

• 13,000 SF Kidney & Heart Transplant offices

• 10,000 SF Histology/Cytology Lab

• 3,500 SF OBGYN & Orthopedics outpatient offices

• 3,000 SF renovation to Nurse’s Stations and support spaces on three floors

• 3,000 SF Cardiac Rehab Gymnasium & Cardiodynamics office

• 2,500 SF Pre- & Post-Holding Areas for Cath Lab

• 2,500 SF Pharmacy

• 2,000 SF Virology Lab and Endocrinology Lab

• 1,000 SF Nuclear Medicine Room

• 1,000 SF Pathology Office

• 1,650 SF Pathology Resident and Laboratory Information System (LIS) Group Office

• 750 SF renovation to accommodate new Angio Diagnostic Equipment

• Equipment upgrade and alterations for the existing chemistry lab to provide a new automation line

PLANNING PROJECTS

GEORGE STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL

NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY

On a three-block portion of the popular George Street in New Brunswick, DMR studied the impact and designed concepts for a permanent pedestrian mall.

For nearly two years during the height of COVID-19, the threeblock portion of George Street was completely closed, first allowing for the numerous restaurants along the main street to provide outdoor dining, but then becoming an energetic area that also hosted art shows, football watch parties and live music.

The city charged DMR with studying the impact of a permanent pedestrian mall, studying traffic impacts, as well as logistical and operations concerns, such as utilities and trash collection. Three options were studied: transitioning the street to one-way, transitioning the street to public transit only; and completely closing the street to all vehicular traffic. DMR designed concepts for each, with the results of the study proving a pedestrian mall was not only feasible, but would provide a meaningful impact.

The pedestrian mall option calls for a complete closure to all vehicular traffic with three major sections: a restaurant row; a performance stage and art gallery; and a public park/ gathering area, activating an existing hardscape park. The area is envisioned as a lively place for nearby office workers, residents of the numerous new developments, local college students and the New Brunswick community.

REVITALIZATION AND REDEVELOPMENT SERVICES

HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY

Once a thriving economic center, beginning in the 1970s with the rise of malls and land use policies that encouraged suburban living, the City of Hackensack struggled to maintain its vibrancy. After decades of no development and high commercial vacancy, in 2011, the city began a revitalization effort to address a lack of community development in the downtown.

The creation of the Hackensack Downtown Rehabilitation Plan for the Main Street Area, a strategic plan to revitalize 163 acres (389 properties on 39 city blocks) of the downtown, began what became a more than 10 year relationship that has called upon DMR's planners and architects to provide both professional planning and architectural services.

DMR's first assignment was to complete a reinvestigation report, which included a detailed analysis of each individual property in the designated area, to determine that it met the criteria as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation. DMR then proceeded with writing the plan, which promoted a diverse range of land uses and housing types through the adoption of the new zoning. The plan included goals and objectives to create a series of interconnected neighborhoods with improved infrastructure, parks, plazas and open spaces that tie into the two existing NJ Transit rail stations and the regional bus station.

Following approval, management of the plan and its related successes was a complex undertaking, yet it was accomplished with remarkable success. To date, the plan has generated more than $1 billion in private investment, when there was little to no private investment before, and nearly 10,000 new or planned residential units. Since its adoption, DMR has amended the plan six times to respond to responses from developers, and to address the findings and recommendations of the 2020 Master Plan Reexamination Report, also prepared by DMR.

As part of overseeing and implementing the plan, DMR has also written more than 30 redevelopment plans for private projects, including mixed-use residential projects, renovations to the Giant Farmers Market, a new Aldi grocery store, and an indoor rock climbing gym. DMR has also overseen a streamlined pre-development

application process; negotiated PILOT and redevelopment agreements; and coordinated with state and government agencies, including NJ Transit and NJDOT. Successes of the plan include:

INFRASTRUCTURE & OUTDOOR SPACE

• Increased tax ratables through development have allowed those cost savings to be invested into the community. Municipal infrastructure projects have brought many new or refreshed community services to the downtown, including DMR-designed projects Atlantic Street Park, the Cultural and Performing Arts Center and the M&M Recreation Center;

• Through private investment, new or expanded businesses such as the Aldi supermarket, a renovated and expanded farmers market and a rock climbing gym;

• Public improvements by private developers, such as public parks and plazas;

• The separation of combined stormwater and sewer systems.

CONNECTIVITY

• Main Street opened for two-way traffic for the first time in 40 years, a conversion that has been considered a necessity for nearly as long as it has been in effect, as the one-way traffic contributed to a hollowing of the downtown. A separate $7 million streetscape project added new decorative street lights, brick paver sidewalks, concrete curbing, ADA-compliant curb ramps, benches, trash receptacles and trees along Main Street.

• Through studies with parking consultants, parking rates and hours were determined, and a public parking structure was designed on municipal property.

• A complete streets ordinance was adopted.

• The city was designated a transit village, only the second in the state surrounding a bus station.

REAL ESTATE

Disposition of municipal property has been an important tool. In one case, the sale of Lot C resulted in an agreement to construct 200 public parking spaces, 384 residential units and 3,000 SF of retail. The lot produces annual revenue of more than $1 million, when there was no revenue previously.

FUNDING & FINANCES

Several grants, totaling millions of dollars, have been awarded for projects such as Atlantic Street Park, the two-way street conversion and the Main Street streetscape improvements. A notable one came in 2019, when the NJEDA awarded the city a $100,000 grant to evaluate the creation of a life science zone with Hackensack University Medical Center.

ROUTE 18 CORRIDOR REDEVELOPMENT

EAST BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY

DMR was retained by the East Brunswick Redevelopment Agency to redevelop 14 acres of the Route 18 corridor. Despite being one of the largest and most highly-trafficked areas in the state, the corridor experienced high vacancy.

DMR was first retained to develop multiple concept plans. The approved option calls for a town center, including 95,000 SF of retail, 700 units of residential, 62,000 SF of office space and a commuter parking structure. The site also includes a hotel site, including a 6-level, 120 room hotel; and a neighborhood park of additional apartments, townhomes, retail and parking. Also included is open space, including outdoor performance spaces and public plazas.

DMR then worked with the Township in the process to select a redeveloper, including assisting in the creation of the RFP, reviewing submissions, reviewing developer concept plans and negotiations with the selected development team regarding implementation of project elements, ensuring the township's vision and design standards were maintained.

The approved project became Vermella-East Brunswick, a joint venture between Russo Development and River Development Equities. The first building of the project, described as a "marquee" and "generational shift" for East Brunswick, is under construction and expected to open in 2026.

MASTER PLAN REEXAMINATION, DEVELOPMENT STUDIES & FERRY FEASIBILITY BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY

DMR has been retained by the City of Bayonne for a variety of redevelopment planning and consulting services, including a master plan reexamination and feasibility analysis for a ferry system.

MASTER PLAN REEXAMINATION

In an effort to continue economic stability, Bayonne hired DMR to complete its first reexamination study in more than ten years. The scope included updating the City’s plan to address numerous elements such as land use, circulation, economic development, historic preservation, housing and open space.

In addition, DMR worked with the City to develop realistic site plans for a variety of properties owned by private developers. These plans were used as the basis for negotiating PILOT and Redevelopment agreements.

The development of the plan included a multi-tiered public involvement process which entailed consensus building through meetings with a steering committee, staff, three public workshops and an online survey. The public workshops included more than 400 participants and the online survey included more than 1,000 responses.

The plan provides recommendations for land use, circulation, open space, parking, housing, economic

development, sustainability, historic preservation and redevelopment. The recommendation for redevelopment focus around the existing NJ Transit Light Rail Stations along the Broadway Corridor. In addition, DMR recommended circulation, parking and bus routes focused on alleviating traffic congestion around the light rail stations.

DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

DMR worked with the City to develop realistic site plans for a variety of properties owned by private developers. These plans were used as the basis for negotiating PILOT and redevelopment agreements.

FERRY FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS

As an extension of the reexamination study, DMR began work on a feasibility analysis for a private ferry system from Bayonne to New York City. This process was initiated with an online survey to determine the demand for a commuter ferry from the Military Ocean Terminal at Bayonne (MOTBY).

The study uses existing commuter and census data, socio-economic information, and times to determine the existing and future markets for ferry use. In addition to ridership projections, the study determined the number of stops and most likely destination to support the implementation. The process included research, census data, GIS mapping, online surveys, and on site interviews, as well as input from NJ Transit and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to determine the feasibility of the project.

SKYMARK TOWN CENTER

RIDGEFIELD PARK, NEW JERSEY

DMR developed the master plan and design concepts for the proposed SkyMark Center, the transformation of a 55acre property in Ridgefield Park, NJ into a retail center and mixed-use village.

Visions for the retail center called for a combination of big box retailers, junior anchors, a fitness center and self-storage facility, while the mixed-use village offered 850,000 SF of retail and restaurants in a pedestrian-friendly environment. 1,000 residential units and a conference hotel and spa were also planned.

Located at the intersection of the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 80 and Route 46, SkyMark was on course to become the largest redevelopment project in Bergen County in at least 30 years.

Once a former paper mill factory, DMR worked with the developers of the SkyMark site for many years, including through earlier iterations of the development project which at one time called for a corporate complex featuring 2 million SF of Class A office space in three towers, the tallest of which was eighteen stories, and a 300,000 SF hotel and conference center.

WESMONT STATION

WOOD-RIDGE, NEW JERSEY

Somerset Development retained DMR in the early 2000s to develop the conceptual land use plan of a 67-acre site in Wood-Ridge, NJ. The brownfield site was formerly home to the Curtiss-Wright Corporation, where airplane engines were manufactured for B-29 bombers during World War II . The site included a 2 million+ SF factory and was abandoned since the 1980s.

Working with the community, various agencies, the municipality, and the developer, DMR completed the conceptual land use plan that called for a mixed-use of 737 housing units, including single family homes, rentals, condos, age-restricted condos, townhomes and artist lofts. The plan called for 130,000 SF of retail space, office space, walking and biking paths, a public square, a community center, and a new middle school, all within a five minute walk to a new proposed train station connecting the Bergen Line commuter rail to Manhattan. The process included design charrettes with the community and numerous iterations of plans, concepts and construction documentation for various proposed buildings.

Today, Wesmont Station functions much like its original vision, residential units have been built by developers including AvalonBay Communities and Pulte homes and the new NJTransit stop opened in 2017. In support of the "live-work-play" vision, DMR also completed assignments on behalf of the borough, including concepts for a sports facility with preK space and the building program at a new sports field.

INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

NATIONAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY CENTER UNIVERSITY KADUNA, NIGERIA

Early in his architectural career, DMR's founder Lloyd A. Rosenberg, AIA spent several years commuting to Nigeria, where he worked with a local architect to build the entire National Education Technology Center University in Kaduna.

University administrators had called upon American architects to design a contemporary campus, located on 500 acres in northern plains of Nigeria.

The campus functions as a self-contained city, which in addition to the University and its amenities, includes housing, shopping areas, emergency and medical facilities, fields, play areas and a clubhouse, and schools for the young children whose families reside in the community.

The University included 12 academic buildings, an 85,000 SF administration building, student dining and numerous other buildings.

INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

CHINA, COSTA RICA & ROMANIA

^ CHINA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

BEIJING, CHINA

DMR completed three design studies for a new, Class A office building for the China Electronics Corporation. The chosen concept featured 850,000 SF of office space, underground parking and self-contained building amenities. A forecourt featured landscaping, a pedestrian plaza and water features.

LOS LLANOS TOWNHOMES SITE PLANNING

LOS REYES, COSTA RICA

DMR developed the site plan and concept drawings for a 50-unit townhome plan, based on an existing master plan. The process included a one week design charrette on site.

DMR created design development level drawings to meet the client’s needs and local jurisdictional requirements for setbacks, density and open space. Plans were delivered to a local design firm.

RESIDENTIAL 1400 LOT MASTER PLAN SUBDIVISION

CORBEANCA, ROMANIA

Talisker retained DMR to develop a conceptual master plan for a residential development on lands located northwest of the Brancoveanca Forest. The project focused on 185 acres of a 700 acre site.

DMR planned and designed residential units, shared community greens/recreation spaces, community nodes and villages. Transportation connections and links to major arterial roadways and transportation facilities, as well as communal buildings such as schools, community buildings and/or public buildings, transformed the area into a true live-work community.

INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

CHINA, COSTA RICA & ROMANIA

^ LOS REYES MASTER PLAN

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA

DMR developed the master plan for approximately 400 acres in the Los Reyes community in Costa Rica, an existing residential development that includes a golf course and spa. The project included a week long, on-site charrette to develop the initial concepts.

This master plan outlined options for future phases of development, including additional residential units, a hotel and a conference center, and organized the expansion site into smaller, more manageable neighborhoods.

> SHANGHAI XIN JIANG WAN TOWNSHIP

SHANGHAI, CHINA

DMR completed the master plan for a 420 acre community.

The proposed development included residential housing for 16,000 residents, a pedestrian retail strip, community and recreational facility, school building and office park.

The project features streams, rivers, lakes and landscape that connects one back to nature, which is at the heart of the Chinese culture.

OUR LEADERS

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

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Architects

Board of Trustees, The Educational Leadership Foundation of New Jersey

LLOYD A. ROSENBERG, AIA • CHAIRMAN & FOUNDER

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, which today includes architectural and interior design for all market sectors, sustainable design and redevelopment and urban planning.

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.

He founded DMR in 1991 and the firm went on to produce thousands of design and construction projects, representing billions of dollars in investment in New Jersey, with many being celebrated for their cultural, economic and social impacts.

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.

EDUCATION

Board of Technical Education Delhi, India

REGISTRATIONS

Architect: NY # 042197

LEED AP BD + C #41838

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)

PRADEEP KAPOOR, AIA, LEED AP BD+C • PRESIDENT & CEO

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 and has grown to also provide community energy and climate resiliency planning services.

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, and the embrace of new practice areas, technologies, funding sources and mechanisms for project delivery.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctorate

Pace University

MBA, Corporate Finance

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Bachelor of Science, Engineering

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Environmental Law

Certificate

Pace University

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

Vice Chairman, Board of Directors

Chairman, Real Estate Committee

Member, Policy Committee

Member, Audit Committee

CHARLES H. SARLO, ESQ. • GENERAL COUNSEL

A pillar in the New Jersey real estate and development sector, Charles H. Sarlo, Esq. has served as DMR Architects’ General Counsel since 2001. In 2017, he was among those named as the firm’s first partners.

With a unique set of qualifications that includes an engineering degree, an MBA and a law degree, Charles brings 40 years of diverse experiences to the firm. He is particularly skilled in real estate development, redevelopment, land use, engineering, construction and environmental matters. He has advocated for and secured land use approvals across New Jersey for nearly every conceivable type of project, including industrial, manufacturing and warehousing, mixed use, multi-family, retail, office, banking, healthcare and public facilities.

At DMR, Charles handles a broad spectrum of legal affairs including contracts, insurance, risk management, and employment and regulatory adherence. He also provides expertise on land use, environmental and legal issues to the technical staff, offering a valueadd to the clients of DMR.

He has been a member of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) board since 2005, currently serving as Vice Chairman. Since 2007, he has served as Chairman of the NJEDA's Real Estate Committee. He is also a member of the Policy and Audit Committees.

He has been an advocate on alternate public procurement methods through both his role at DMR Architects and on the NJEDA. At DMR, he formulated a unique approach for the design and construction of the Ridgefield Municipal Complex which allowed the borough to engage redevelopers on a maximum-cost basis. Along with a team of strategic partners, he has taken a leading role in advancing New Jersey's first Public-Private Partnership (P3) project under legislation enacted in early 2019. Through the NJEDA, his committee vetted staff recommendations on 12 P3 projects with a combined $1 billion private investment under the Economic Stimulus Act of 2009. He is a frequent contributor and speaker on these topics, including opportunities through the New Jersey Association of Counties, New Jersey Alliance for Action, Rutgers University, New Jersey Municipalities and Real Estate New Jersey, among others.

Licensed to practice law in New Jersey and New York, Charles maintains a legal practice and has argued numerous land use cases before the Superior and Appellate Courts, as well to the New Jersey Supreme Court in the matter of Piscatelli v. City of Garfield Board of Adjustments, a conflict of interest, municipal land use matter.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architecture

New Jersey Institute of Technology

REGISTRATIONS

Architect:

NJ # 21AI01780900

NY # 043610

PA # RA409567

VA # 0401019746

LEED AP BD + C

#30648

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Architects

Architects League of Northern New Jersey

United States Green Building Council

KURT VIERHEILIG, AIA, LEED AP BD+C • DIRECTOR OF DESIGN

PARTNER

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 oversight. He has worked on hundreds of projects in both the public and private sector, including multi-family, educational, municipal and corporate projects.

A talented and innovative designer, Kurt has demonstrated a passion for finding unique ways to express architectural meaning through form, function and sustainability. He is the visionary behind some of DMR’s most significant designs, including the Montgomery Municipal Center, Stephen J. Capestro Theatre Complex, Meadowlands Rail Station and East Brunswick Ice Rink, many of which were celebrated for how closely their designs represented the identities and visions of DMR’s clients.

His ability to translate client needs and visions lies in his ability to comprehend project requirements and intimately understand the needs of building end users. He closely studies his clients, their needs and their project sites, seeking inspiration from a number of unique places. He is known for his ability to focus on the small details that have major impacts on the ways users feel, exist and move within a space.

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 early-career architects.

HENRY B. OSSI, CPE, ICS, LEED AP • DIRECTOR

OF CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

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.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science

Fairleigh Dickinson University

REGISTRATIONS

Building Inspector: NJ # 008843

LEED AP

Certified Professional Estimator # 1.4-000024-0720

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.

JANET PINI, AIA • SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

ASSOCIATE

Shortly after graduating from NJIT with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 2002, Janet joined the production department at DMR. Now a senior project manager and associate of the firm, she advanced from a graduate architect to her current role as one of DMR’s most senior project managers and the first woman on DMR’s management team.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Architecture

New Jersey Institute of Technology

REGISTRATIONS

Architect: NJ # 21AI02102900

AWARDS

2024 NJBiz Leaders in Real Estate, Construction & Design

Having spent her entire career at DMR, Janet distinguished herself at every level of the firm, consistently taking on new responsibilities, mastering her architectural abilities, and forming meaningful and lasting relationships with clients, some of which have worked with her consistently for more than 10 years.

In every role Janet has fulfilled at DMR, she has been assigned to some of DMR’s most well-known assignments, helping to bring to life many best in breed projects that have been celebrated for their cultural, economic and social impacts, receiving recognition for their unique procurement methods, transformation of communities, advancement of public education and more.

Janet excels at executing all phases of a project, including digesting and communicating complicated codes, expediting regulatory approvals, executing the intricate details needed for clear construction documents, overseeing public procurement, visiting construction sites and addressing concerns in real time.

A licensed architect, Janet continues to manage projects on a dayto-day basis while also fulfilling operational duties as a firm associate, which includes mentoring DMR’s next generation.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts

Urban Design and Architecture

University of Puebla (Puebla, Mexico)

REGISTRATIONS

Architect: NY # 033804

SKILLS

Bilingual: English & Spanish

FERNANDO ROBLEDO, AIA • SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER ASSOCIATE

Fernando joined DMR in 2007, bringing with him more than 25 years of experience in design and construction in the United States and Mexico.

A licensed architect and a talented designer, Fernando completed his architectural schooling in Mexico. His educational program earned him the distinction as a master builder, a schooling that developed his skills in designing for constructability and the integration of engineering disciplines.

At DMR, he first joined as a designer, utilizing his talents and emerging as a leader in specialty projects, distinguishing himself by his ability to detail intricate designs such as advanced theatres and performing arts spaces, divergent learning spaces, complex curtainwalls, and IT and security networks. He excels at the detailing of slopes, elevations and forms that made compelling designs.

When he demonstrated his ability to work in real-time in the field to address constructability of complex designs, he was soon promoted to Sr. Project Manager. Today, he continues to manage a wide-range of projects, while still specializing in the design projects that require a highlevel of detail.

He also excels at leading successful project teams and empowering all levels of staff on his projects, a strength he brings to management responsibilities as an associate of the firm.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Architecture

University of Pennsylvania

Master of Architecture, State University of New York at Buffalo

Certificate, Project Management in Architecture and Construction

Harvard University, Graduate School of Design

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Architects

FASSIL ZEWDOU • SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

ASSOCIATE

Joining the firm in 2001 and eventually rising to the level of associate, Fassil has distinguished himself in his ability to manage numerous complicated projects concurrently.

An adept and diligent project manager, Fassil leads all of DMR’s projects in New York City for the New York City School Construction Authority (NYC SCA). He is the force behind the growth of DMR's relationship with the NYC SCA, which began with six assignments in 2006 and has grown to more than 200 projects, each of which Fassil has touched as a project manager or project executive.

Under his direction, the size and scope of DMR's work with the NYC SCA has grown tremendously and now includes major capital improvements (valued at greater than $15 million each), as well as interior renovation (Capital Task Force), school based health center and close-out projects.

The highly-specialized nature of work for the NYC SCA, which requires improvements to facilities within the oldest school system in the country, calls upon his expertise in working on aging facilities, anticipating related challenges that might manifest themselves during construction, and adhering to strict codes, budgets and schedules.

With the support of his dedicated team, all of whom work exclusively on NYC SCA projects, Fassil oversees every aspect of these projects from visiting the site and producing an initial scope report through construction administration.

OUR NEWS

DMR ARCHITECTS DELIVERS FUNCTION AND HARMONY AT ST. PETER’S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Healthcare is one of the most rewarding aspects of our profession, because it requires that we deliver not only a highly-specified functional environment but that we create an aesthetic that is both efficient for practitioners and comforting to patients.

For years medical facility layouts have been moving toward experiential design which focuses on more than simply providing care, but acknowledges that spatial experiences, such as calming materials, privacy and clear wayfinding, impact both services and healing.

With $15 million in current projects at St. Peters University Hospital, our work there is an example of how DMR is able to blend an understanding of professional standards and practices with an

aesthetic that engages personnel and patients. is outstanding functionality practitioners, while inherently supporting confidence comfort for patients.

In the Surgery suite, a layout that provides of privacy above basic compliance, and an scheme that so closely the hospital’s commitment patient experience, been implemented beginning with DMR’s the Oncology and Cardiology suites.

Recognizing that the experience is not limited

engages medical patients. The result functionality for inherently confidence and patients. we developed provides a standard basic HIPAA an interior design closely matched commitment to that it has as a standard, DMR’s projects in Cardiology the user limited to only

Surgery Suite, St. Peter’s University Hospital

Finish palettes for the Surgery and Oncology suites, revealing the hospital’s new standard for the material representation of their commitment to the spatial experience.

patients, this theme continues into the new employee cafeteria, which was reimagined to provide staff with an experience more like eating at an upscale café or restaurant through the use of high-top tables and bank seating, a “kitchen island” and a lounge area for relaxing.

Like all architecture, there is a meeting of science and art – but where medical uses are concerned, an architect’s ability to marry functional needs like circulation and adjacencies with experiential needs like finishes and furniture is critical in spaces where seconds can make a difference.

PRADEEP KAPOOR, AIA PRESIDENT & CEO DMR ARCHITECTS

DMR RETURNS TO HEALTHCARE PROJECTS TO KEEP

UP WITH TECHNOLOGICAL

NEEDS

Healthcare facilities are unlike any other real estate class in that technology and healthcare delivery continually evolve, engendering far more “design edits” than traditional office space.

DMR Architects’ specialty healthcare practice bases its strategy on flexibility, durability and sustainability – generating efficiency and avoiding disruption by creating designs that welcome change, while curating environments that are comfortable for patients and emphasize practicality and productivity for healthcare professionals.

DMR has designed spaces evolving needs at Hunterdon Bridgewater facility for nearly

In Bridgewater, DMR supported Hunterdon Healthcare’s into Somerset County with conversion of a Bank of building into 55,000 square medical office spaces. construction approach over many years, with design changing and evolving construction to accommodate practices that had unique requirements, different that were anticipated when started. Construction at began in 2015, and a renovation to expand the Heart and Center was just completed

Anticipating these needs requirement that has followed

There are no small changes in healthcare delivery – but we try to make it so that even extraordinary advancements can be accommodated with modest redesign. While construction costs are significant for healthcare providers, the costs are in the loss of facilities they are being renovated. cognizant when designing that it is only a matter of will be back to reinvent we think a step ahead need.

spaces in response to Hunterdon Healthcare’s nearly 10 straight years.

the highest facilities while renovated. We are designing a space of time until we reinvent it, meaning of the current supported Healthcare’s expansion with the of America square feet of A phased took place design needs evolving throughout accommodate new unique space than those when DMR at the facility renovation and Vascular completed this year. needs is a followed the

industry for as long as DMR has served it. In the early 2000s, during a tenure with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital that spanned more than 15 years, DMR designed a space for PET imaging, only for that practice to become obsolete, requiring DMR to come in again a few years later and redesign it into employee health and radiology offices.

DMR Architects, known for its versatile approach to healthcare design, continues to reimagine healthcare spaces to be as adaptable as the industry itself. Every project is designed to serve the needs of today while being flexible enough to evolve for tomorrow’s advancements.

PRADEEP KAPOOR, AIA PRESIDENT & CEO DMR ARCHITECTS