JCJ Architecture is a nationally recognized planning, architecture and interior design practice founded in 1936. For nearly 90 years, the firm has partnered with public and private sector clients to create high performing facilities that serve people, strengthen organizations and enrich communities.
Today, JCJ has approximately 180 professionals working from seven offices in Boston, Hartford, Las Vegas, New York, Phoenix, San Diego and Tulsa. The firm is licensed in 45 states and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012.
JCJ Architecture serves clients across four primary market sectors: Hospitality, Education, Civic and Native.
Within these sectors, the firm’s work includes hotels and resorts, gaming and entertainment, food and beverage, K–12 schools, higher education, public safety and justice, arts and culture, sports and recreation, and community projects.
JCJ has developed particular expertise working with Tribal Nations, providing planning, architecture and interior design services for gaming, education, community, cultural and public safety facilities.
JCJ Architecture has offices in Boston, Hartford, Las Vegas, New York, Phoenix, San Diego and Tulsa.
These locations support clients throughout the United States. The firm is licensed to practice in 45 states.
JCJ Architecture was founded in 1936 by Sherwood F. Jeter in Hartford, Connecticut.
Over nearly nine decades, the firm has grown from a single-office practice into a nationally recognized employee-owned design firm with approximately 180 professionals serving clients across the country.
Yes. JCJ Architecture has been 100% employee-owned since 2012 through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Vested employee-owners build retirement benefits through stock ownership in the firm.
Over time, JCJ’s ESOP approach has been to reinforce a culture of collaboration, shared responsibility and long-term thinking. Every employee-owner contributes to the firm’s success while sharing in its future.
JCJ provides comprehensive planning, architecture and interior design services for public and private sector clients.
Typical services include facility planning, master planning, programming, project feasibility, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, project management, construction administration and FF&E specification.
Rather than approaching these as separate disciplines, JCJ integrates planning, architecture and interiors into a collaborative design process tailored to each client’s goals.
JCJ begins every client relationship by listening carefully to understand project goals, priorities and vision.
The firm believes the best design solutions emerge through thoughtful inquiry, collaboration and a genuine desire to understand each client’s goals, priorities and vision before design begins.
Early project phases typically include programming, stakeholder engagement, feasibility analysis and project planning. This process establishes a shared understanding of project objectives, budget and schedule while creating a strong foundation for informed decision-making throughout design and construction.
JCJ’s portfolio ranges from focused interior renovations under $1 million to large-scale hospitality, education and civic developments exceeding $500 million.
Recent examples include:
JCJ Architecture has been recognized among the nation’s leading design firms.
JCJ has been named an Engineering News-Record Top Design Firm for more than 20 years and is regularly ranked among Building Design + Construction’s Top 100 Architecture Firms, Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and Interior Design’s Top 100 Giants.
JCJ’s hospitality practice has earned national recognition as the #1 Casino Design Firm and a Top 5 Hospitality Design Firm in Building Design + Construction’s 2026 rankings. The firm has also remained among Interior Design magazine’s Hospitality Giants for more than a decade.
JCJ and its projects have received awards from organizations including the American Institute of Architects, the American Gaming Association, the Association for Learning Environments, the Boston Society for Architecture and multiple AIA chapters.
The easiest way to begin is by contacting JCJ through the firm’s website or by emailing contact@jcj.com.
JCJ’s business development team will connect you with the appropriate practice leader based on your project type, location and goals. Early conversations are designed to help clients explore opportunities, understand the design process and determine the best path forward.
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With nearly nine decades of dedication to service, partnership, and people, our commitment to collaboration and seamless processes reveals an intimate understanding of spatial and interpersonal needs.
We balance creativity with environmental needs to create efficient spaces tailored to each client. Our diligent employee-owners display quality design and impactful results in every project.
