Our mission is to provide design solutions that enhance the built environment, enrich people’s lives and help organizations to succeed.

About

JCJ is a nationally ranked, 100% employee-owned planning, architecture and interior design firm. From seven offices across the country, we serve public and private sector clients with a shared commitment to design excellence, thoughtful collaboration and exceptional service. Our teams bring deep sector expertise and an informed, engaged approach to every project – listening closely to our clients, understanding what matters today, and anticipating what tomorrow will bring.

90

years of practice

100%

employee-owned

140+

professionals

7

Offices

A Legacy of Design

since 1936

Since our founding in 1936, we have grown from a small firm based in Hartford, Connecticut, to become a nationally recognized practice with 140+ employees across 7 offices. Over 90 years, we have maintained our commitment to delivering industry-leading client service and a focus on excellence in planning, architecture and interior design.

1936:

The firm is founded in Hartford by Sherwood Jeter, Jr. as S.F. Jeter, Architect.

1945:

Sherwood is joined by accomplished designer Arthur Cook. The firm began operating under the name of Jeter and Cook Architects.

1975:

Sherwood and Art transitioned ownership of the firm to Edward Jeter and David Jepson. The firm’s name changes to Jeter, Cook & Jepson Architects. Under Ed and Dave’s leadership, the firm begins to take on projects of greater scale and complexity.

1975-2001:

Edward Jeter retires and the firm officially transitions to its third generation of ownership. The firm’s name changes to JCJ Architecture and Peter Stevens is appointed in the role of President.

2005:

Jeter, Cook & Jepson acquires Wheeler Wimer Blackman, the oldest continuously operating architecture firm in San Diego.

2006-2008:

The firm expands its footprint by opening offices in New York, Phoenix and Boston.

2012:

The firm changes its name to JCJ Architecture and transitions its structure to become an Employee Owned Company (ESOP).

2017:

JCJ opens offices in Las Vegas and Tulsa.

2023:

JCJ acquires Group 1 Partners, a highly respected hotel and hospitality firm with a history of 60 years in practice.

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JEDI Initiative

JCJ is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We endeavor to equip our employees with the resources to embrace DEI principles and work collaboratively to foster an inclusive workplace where different life experiences, points of view and backgrounds are valued and given expression.

Inclusive Hiring

Implement recruitment and hiring practices designed to eliminate bias and create equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

Workplace

Increase understanding of differences, examining and recommending inclusive policies, practices and procedures..

External Interaction

Actively support organizations such as NOMA, ACE Mentor and scholarship programs that promote enrollment in architecture and interiors programs in under-served communities.

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Commitment to Communities

JCJ is part of the local and national dialogue about design and the built environment. We are active members of the American Institute of Architecture, the Metro Hartford Alliance, the Downtown San Diego Partnership, the Urban Land Institute, the Construction Institute, the Design Build Institute of America as well as other organizations. We actively participate and contribute to the work of groups such as Construction in Indian Country, CANstruction and the ACE Mentor Program.

Partial List of Community Partners

JCJ has worked with AIA, AIACAE, ULI, NOMACT, San Diego Downtown Partnership, Metro Hartford Alliance, Preservation Connecticut, ACE Mentor Program, Construction Indian Country, Association for Learning Environments, SCUP, NIRSA, ATALM, American Heart Association, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCA, Construction Institute, Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, American Indian Chamber of Commerce Oklahoma, and Riverfront Recapture