Higher Education
Higher Education
Higher Education
Higher Education
Higher Education
Higher Education
Jeanine Basinger Center for Film Studies and Cinema Archives

Wesleyan University - Middletown, CT

Rowdy's eSports Arena

UMASS Lowell - Lowell, MA

Student Recreation Center

University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT

Lancer Plaza Student Center

California Baptist University - Riverside, CA

O'Connell Athletic Center

University of Saint Joseph - West Hartford, CT

Toscano Family Ice Forum

University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT

Higher Education

Our collaborative approach to planning and design focuses on striking the
delicate but essential balance between planning principles, design aesthetics
and programmatic needs. We are invested in fostering a true sense of
partnership as we work to address building typology within a campus
environment – delivering informed, responsible and responsive design.

Questions for us?

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 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.

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.