Explore the latest from JCJ, including our industry perspectives, thought leadership, project updates, client news, and firm recognition. From the ideas shaping the future of design to the projects and people driving our work forward, our insights offer a closer look at what’s happening across JCJ and the industries we serve.
September 17, 2026
Barstool Sports’ Spittin’ Chiclets Goes Behind the Scenes at UConn’s Toscano Family Ice Forum
JCJ Architecture is proud to partner with Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. and Babson College on the new Executive Lodge and…
June 18, 2026
JCJ Celebrates Topping Off of Babson College Executive Lodge and Conference Center
JCJ Architecture is proud to partner with Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. and Babson College on the new Executive Lodge and…
June 15, 2026
Freedom Village Opens in Manhattan’s East Village
JCJ Architecture is proud to celebrate the completion of Freedom Village, a new 13-story affordable housing development at 270 East…
May 22, 2026
Harrah’s Resort Southern California Unveils Reimagined High Limit Gaming Experience
Designed by JCJ Architecture in partnership with Swinerton, the renovation transforms the High Limit environment into a sophisticated and immersive…
April 2, 2026
JCJ Architecture Ranked 2025 #1 Casino Architecture Firm by BD+C
JCJ Architecture is proud to once again be recognized as the #1 Casino Architecture Firm in Building Design + Construction’s…
December 1, 2025
JCJ Architecture Ranked #4 in Building Design+Construction’s Top 120 Hospitality Facility Architecture Firms for 2025
The recognition places JCJ among the nation’s leading hospitality architecture and A/E firms and reflects the depth of experience, creativity,…
November 28, 2025
JCJ Wins HOSPY Award for Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment White Tanks Porte Cochere
JCJ Architecture is proud to announce that the Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment White Tanks Porte Cochere in Waddell, Arizona,…
September 30, 2025
The Pennyweight Hotel Named 2025 IIDA New England Best Hospitality Hotel Lodging Award Winner
JCJ Architecture is proud to announce that The Pennyweight Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, has been recognized with the 2025…
September 16, 2025
JCJ Architecture Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting of Chámmakilawish Pechanga School
JCJ Architecture recently joined the Pechanga Band of Indians to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new Chámmakilawish Pechanga School near…
November 11, 2024
Toscano Family Ice Forum Named ENR New England Best Project
JCJ Architecture is proud to share that the Toscano Family Ice Forum at the University of Connecticut has received an…
November 11, 2024
Bally’s Kansas City Casino Receives National Recognition for Dynamic Façade Transformation
JCJ Architecture is proud to share that Bally’s Kansas City Casino has been recognized with 1st Place in the Exterior…
October 25, 2024
JCJ Architecture and Chef Emeril Lagasse bring a sophisticated new dining destination to Caesars New Orleans
Designed by JCJ Architecture, Emeril’s Brasserie at Caesars New Orleans celebrates the intersection of French brasserie tradition and the vibrant…
August 25, 2026
Beyond the Casino Floor: Rethinking the Integrated Resort | By Jeanne Muscolino, NCIDQ, LEED AP
As JCJ's Jeanne Muscolino, Principal and Hospitality & Gaming Sector Leader, explains, the casino is now just one component of…
July 14, 2026
Rethinking K-12 Schools as a Continuous Learning Experience | By Fawn Walton Pellegrini, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, MCPPO
In her recent article for Spaces4Learning, JCJ's Fawn Walton Pellegrini explores how districts are rethinking K-12 school design through a…
July 1, 2026
Design That Builds Consensus | By Barbara Hubbard, LEED AP
As JCJ's Jeanne Muscolino, Principal and Hospitality & Gaming Sector Leader, explains, the casino is now just one component of…
June 11, 2026
Restaurants Need to Look as Good as They Taste | By Megan Lamontagne, NCIDQ
In her recent article, Megan Lamontagne, NCIDQ, Interior Designer and Associate at JCJ, explores how experiential design can transform restaurants…
March 6, 2026
How on-campus hotels fuel culture and revenue | By Harry Wheeler, AIA, ISHC
In his recent University Business op-ed, Harry Wheeler, Principal at JCJ, explores the growing momentum behind on-campus hospitality and the…
January 21, 2026
Integrating AI into the Fabric of Hotel Design | By Janine Clifford, AIA, NCARB
In her recent piece for Hospitality Technology, JCJ's Janine Clifford explores how AI is rapidly transforming the hospitality industry.
January 20, 2026
Turning Historic Buildings into Vibrant Housing: Lessons From the Northeast | By Christine Faverio, RA, LEED AP
In a recent Multifamily Affordable Housing byline, JCJ's Christine Faverio, RA, Associate Principal and New York Studio Leader, shares key…
March 11, 2025
A Closer Look at LEED v5 and Its Impact on the Built Environment | By Eric Haggstrom, AIA, LEED AP, Fitwel Ambassador
In a recent Building Enclosure byline, JCJ's Director of Sustainability Eric Haggstrom takes a closer look at the key updates…
December 17, 2024
Five Keys for Achieving Net Zero Energy Schools | By Eric Haggstrom, AIA, LEED AP, Fitwel Ambassador
Whether you are building new or renovating an older facility, following these key strategies will put your facility design on…
September 11, 2024
5 Key Benefits of Interdisciplinary Design Coordination | By Brian Stone, AIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C, MCPPO
More than reducing capital and long-term operational costs, countless studies have shown, that higher quality learning environments positively affect student…
July 12, 2024
5 Keys to Successful Student Commons | By Jeffrey Elliott AIA, LEED AP BD+C
The modern Student Commons epitomizes how large, adaptable spaces can improve program flexibility, provide students an alternative to the classroom,…
June 19, 2024
5 Considerations when Selecting K-12 Furniture | By Emily Czarnecki, NCIDQ
How can we make sure we select furniture that will contribute to an inspiring, dynamic, and healthy learning environment? Considering…
August 25, 2026
Beyond the Casino Floor: Rethinking the Integrated Resort | By Jeanne Muscolino, NCIDQ, LEED AP
As JCJ's Jeanne Muscolino, Principal and Hospitality & Gaming Sector Leader, explains, the casino is now just one component of…
August 8, 2026
When the Building Becomes the Classroom: Bullard-Havens Technical High School | By Jeffrey K. Elliott, AIA, LEED BD+C
At Bullard-Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport, Connecticut, students learn not only in classrooms and technical shops, but through the…
July 14, 2026
Rethinking K-12 Schools as a Continuous Learning Experience | By Fawn Walton Pellegrini, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, MCPPO
In her recent article for Spaces4Learning, JCJ's Fawn Walton Pellegrini explores how districts are rethinking K-12 school design through a…
June 11, 2026
Restaurants Need to Look as Good as They Taste | By Megan Lamontagne, NCIDQ
In her recent article, Megan Lamontagne, NCIDQ, Interior Designer and Associate at JCJ, explores how experiential design can transform restaurants…
March 6, 2026
How on-campus hotels fuel culture and revenue | By Harry Wheeler, AIA, ISHC
In his recent University Business op-ed, Harry Wheeler, Principal at JCJ, explores the growing momentum behind on-campus hospitality and the…
February 16, 2026
The Power of Feasibility Studies in School Planning and Community Building | By Doug Roberts, AIA, LEED AP
In his recent article for School Construction News, Douglas Roberts, AIA, LEED AP, Principal at JCJ Architecture, explores the important…
January 21, 2026
Integrating AI into the Fabric of Hotel Design | By Janine Clifford, AIA, NCARB
In her recent piece for Hospitality Technology, JCJ's Janine Clifford explores how AI is rapidly transforming the hospitality industry.
January 20, 2026
Turning Historic Buildings into Vibrant Housing: Lessons From the Northeast | By Christine Faverio, RA, LEED AP
In a recent Multifamily Affordable Housing byline, JCJ's Christine Faverio, RA, Associate Principal and New York Studio Leader, shares key…
May 29, 2025
Smart Stays: Transforming Hospitality Through Technology Integration | By Rick Marencic and Janine Clifford
In a recent Hotel Online byline, JCJ’s Rick Marencic and Janine Clifford explore how emerging technologies are transforming the way…
March 11, 2025
A Closer Look at LEED v5 and Its Impact on the Built Environment | By Eric Haggstrom, AIA, LEED AP, Fitwel Ambassador
In a recent Building Enclosure byline, JCJ's Director of Sustainability Eric Haggstrom takes a closer look at the key updates…
January 29, 2025
3 restaurant design trends taking over in 2025 | By Carrie Nielsen, NCIDQ, ASID
The restaurant experience is evolving as diners look for more value, connection, and memorable experiences. In her recent FastCasual byline,…
December 20, 2024
How on-campus hotels are catalysts for long-term university value and impact | By Harry Wheeler, AIA, ISHC
In a recent New England Real Estate Journal byline, JCJ's Principal Harry Wheeler, explores the growing potential of university-backed hospitality.
