Completed: 2023

Location: Princeton, NJ

Builder: Pianka Construction

The residence, originally constructed in 1971 and designed by R. Scofidio, had been unoccupied for several years. To revitalize the property, our firm undertook a comprehensive restoration, which included "selective opening" of the first floor and the addition of a full bath and a third bedroom on the second floor to enhance its value. The front of the home presents a tall, rigid mass when viewed from the street, while our design approach prioritized openness, illumination, and integration with the surrounding environment at the rear of the structure. Entry points were accentuated with natural cedar cladding. The interior design scheme used a tranquil palette, clean and understated detailing, and playful pops of color in private areas to complement the mid-century modern aesthetic.

Completed: 2021

Location: Coopersberg, PA

MEP Engineer: P Squared Consulting Engineers

Structural Engineer: Larsen & Landis Structural Engineers

General Contractor: Jerdon Construction, LLC

Photographer: Megan Acosta

Cavalry Bible Fellowship Church realized that their current facility was not ideally suited to their goals of outreach to the Coopersburg community and growing their congregation. Our task was to see the church with new eyes - We centered the renovations and additions on improving the experience of a first time visitor, making the facility accessible to people who don’t feel comfortable in a traditional church environment, and improving teaching spaces to advance the Church’s educational ministry.

Completed: 2025

Location: Princeton, NJ

MEP Engineer: Seeler Smith Associates

General Contractor: Lyman Construction

Photographer: Megan Acosta

The goal of the project was to create an easily accessible and convenient service center for students to interface with various University Services, as well as touchdown space for University Services staff. The Point is in one of the lower levels of a highrise building on campus, which presented several design challenges. We used expanses of luminous panels and glass to help create a feeling of spaciousness and openness in an area of relatively low ceiling heights. Making The Point highly visible was another challenge. We responded to this by designing an orange acoustical felt accent wall with a corner-wrapping graphic sign that is visible from the entry doors.

Completed: 2025

Location: Princeton, NJ

MEP Engineer: J+M Engineering

General Contractor: Irwin & Leighton

The NJ AI Hub, a collaborative effort between Princeton University, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), Microsoft, and CoreWeave, aims to foster AI innovation, accelerate research and development, and drive workforce training. JBA delivered this project from conception to substantial completion in 7 months.

Completed: 2024

Location: Princeton, NJ

Builder: R. Faucett Construction Inc.

This home was originally constructed in 1953, it was "House #8" of a small development of modest homes clustered around a Lake. The original layout was congested. The serpentine circulation path cut through the living room, small dining room, and galley kitchen. We reorganized all the spaces on the first floor and designed a small but purposeful addition into the backyard to relieve the plan and allow larger living and social spaces that did not double as corridors. Large format glazing at the addition improved views and indoor/outdoor connectivity. The garage was converted into a bedroom suite. The second floor features a new rear-facing shed dormer to enlarge the bathroom and create a laundry closet.