Master of Innovation: A Hoboken Architect

Despite common, old assumptions about an industrial area, Hoboken, New Jersey has some very stunning architecture. Hoboken architects are innovative, in both commercial and residential areas. Much of the city was re-developed, with new zoning laws in place. These laws require new construction to adhere to the street grid system, and in an effort to keep the view of the river and skyline open; the laws also limit the height of structures. Since the influx of young bohemians, artists and musicians in the 70s and 80s, the character of the town has changed, and it is now full of luxury houses and gourmet coffee shops.

Contributing to Hoboken's character, of course, is the architecture. Many buildings are now being constructed and decorated with natural materials, but these aren't your typical rustic log cabins. The materials are being used in a modern context. From luxury condominiums to riverside homes and revamped buildings modified by renovation architects, innovation is everywhere. There is no longer an expectation that rooms will be rectangular and boxy. There are rounded rooms with floor to ceiling windows and stone homes like modern castles. When you find the right professional architect, anything is possible!

When you walk down the street in Hoboken, New Jersey, you are no longer limited to seeing plain white houses and stark brick buildings. The facades of cafes and storefronts are being painted crimson, teal, and any other color you can imagine thanks to the creativity of housing architects. There is often decorative fencing out front, or cobblestones reused from the town's original cobblestone streets.

Beautiful lighting designs abound all over the city. In lounges, you might find purple lighting glowing from unseen light bulbs near the ceiling, or lit-up fleur-de-lis all over the walls thanks to creative interior decorating. Even from the outside you can see the inviting glow of old fashioned streetlamps, or big, angled, modern windows illuminated from the inside.

As being "green" becomes more crucial, New Jersey architects are looking for ways to renovate old buildings such as warehouses, and make them modern and efficient. Many apartment buildings in areas such as Hoboken, NJ now boast green energy, eco-friendly wood, and LEED certification, as well as efficient air filtration systems to improve air quality.

Once the exterior of the structure has been built, you have the interior. Hoboken interior design is creative. From a private bar with funky orange counters, warm lighting, and gently curved walls that seem to hug you, to rich, beautifully grained wooden cabinets akin to a wooden zebra, there will be an interior design to suit your style and personality.

A New Jersey architect must have imagination, talent, and innovation. That much is obvious if you take a walk around the city, visiting some homes and shops along the way. There are many little architectural gems to be found.