Practice
MHS Architecture is a leading architectural, planning, urban design, and interior design company with a remarkable 42-year legacy of creating award-winning placemaking projects. Emphasizing the design of impactful mixed-use multifamily developments that shape their neighborhoods, low to high-rise mixed-use projects, combined with significant land planning and urban design redevelopment efforts, continue to serve communities across New Jersey. The firm strikes a balance between commercial goals and community engagement. This approach leads to sensible growth that fosters vibrant communities and safe, affordable, and sustainable neighborhoods which have enjoyed widespread popularity, positive reception, and high utilization rates.
ALEXANDER MAYORGA DESIGN DIRECTOR
ANTONIO BELTRAN DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
BRIAN ZIFF RA
LEED AP BIM DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE
CODY MILLER RA NCIDQ ASSOCIATE
DANIEL NOWAK LEED AP ASSOCIATE
DEAN MARCHETTO FAIA PP FOUNDING PRINCIPAL
MICHAEL HIGGINS AIA LEED AP PRINCIPAL
AP BRUCE STIEVE AIA PRINCIPAL
NOWAK AIA
JUAN RODRIGUEZ RA ASSOCIATE
MICHAEL BULDO AIA PRINCIPAL
MAYKEL DOMINGUEZ AIA ASSOCIATE
VINCENT MARCHETTO AIA PRINCIPAL
PAULA ROCHA NCIDQ INTERIOR DESIGN DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE
SANTIAGO TORRES RA, PP, LEED BD+C ASSOCIATE
Paula and Jenny’s education in Architecture greatly impacts their approach to Interior Design, leading to a smooth integration of Architecture, Interiors, and Systems.
Our approach centers on crafting intelligent and imaginative solutions that cater to the unique demands of each project, rather than relying on repetitive stylistic conventions.
Every project has a story which feeds the design process along with research, analysis and budgets.
We foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork, with owners and consultants. We firmly believe in the power of collective thinking.
To us, interior design is a discipline of service, where we aim to create spaces that serve the needs of those who inhabit them.
Passionate about what we do, we constantly strive to grow, adapt, and innovate, always seeking to expand the boundaries of what’s possible.
Paula Interior
Paula Rocha experience. is also a professor expertise with program, where
With a diverse United States, understanding Paula contemplates experiences
Jenny Project TEAM LEADERS
We believe that beauty has a profound impact on our well-being. For us, architecture and interiors at its highest level is a form of three-dimensional poetry.
Jenny Kwon corporate workplace She joined on multiple only to interpret unique and space planning clients and collective, and
Paula Rocha NCIDQ
Interior Design Director | Associate
Rocha is an Architect by training and Interior Designer by profession with over 20 years of experience. She is responsible for the expansion of MHS Architecture into the field of Interiors. She professor at NJIT at the school of Architecture and Interior Design where she shares her with the next generation of designers. Additionally, Paula is a mentor at the IIDA mentoring where she invests her time and energy into guiding and inspiring emerging talent in the field.
diverse upbringing, she was born in Africa, raised in China, and educated in Europe and the States, Paula’s exposure to different cultures and urbanism has formed a deep foundation and understanding of how design impacts experience. contemplates how the subtle registers of design can create beauty and impact on human experiences and emotions.
Jenny Kwon
RA
Project Manager
Kwon is a Registered Architect with an extensive work experience ranging from single-family and workplace interiors, to high-rise residential towers in New York City and Providence, RI. MHS Interior team in 2020 as a Project Architect and has contributed her broad expertise interior projects in New Jersey. Her architectural background brings her attention not interpret the overall building concept, but also implement its design philosophies into creating thoughtful interior spaces in each project that she participates in. Her main focuses are planning and design, technical detailing and construction documentations, and coordination with consultants. She believes the most fundamental approach to design is through an inspired, and collaborative process with the team.
Jersey City, NJ
KABR Group
Multifamily Rental Units
Lobby Lounge
Multipurpose Room
Rooftop Amenity Deck
101 GROVE
Jersey City, NJ
China Construction of America
Multifamily Rentals Units Lobby
Co-Working Space Fitness Center Lounge
Rooftop Amenity Deck
Work in collaboration with Archilier Architecture
101 GROVE
PARK SHORE
Jersey City, NJ
China Construction of America
Multifamily Condominiums Lobby
Olympic Lap Pool + Fitness Area
Wine Tasting Lounge +
Private Dining Room
Dog Spa
Terraces
Game Room
Leasing Office
Multipurpose Room
Co-Working + Conference Lounge
Rooftop Lounge
Worked in collaboration with Woods Bagot
PARK SHORE
PARK SHORE
PRIVATE LOFT
Hoboken, NJ
Two Story Loft
Millwork Design
FF&E Layout & Specs
PRIVATE LOFT
Hoboken, NJ
Two Story Loft
Millwork Design
FF&E Layout & Specs
AMENITY
Jersey City, NJ
Condominium Board
Converting a 1 Bedroom Unit into a Multifunctional Lounge
HAMILTON HOUSE
Jersey City, NJ
Shuster Property Management
Multifamily Rental Units
Lobby
Lounge
Pool + Locker Rooms
Rooftop Amenity Deck
HAMILTON HOUSE
ESTUARY D
Weehawken, NJ
Hartz Mountain Industries
Multifamily Rental Units
Lobby Fitness Center
Lounge
Multifunction Room
Rooftop Amenity Deck
ESTUARY D
ESTUARY D
ESTUARY D
3 ACRES
Jersey City, NJ
Urban Renewal LLC
Multifamily Rental Units
Consulting services for Rooftop Development
Professional Overview
Connections
MHS collaborates closely with local communities, zoning and planning boards, legal specialists, marketing professionals, and FFE experts. Our comprehensive approach ensures that your project is not only financially viable but also resonates positively with the neighborhood. By prioritizing placemaking principles and integrating a strong sense of arrival, MHS offers creativity and depth of service, along with the local expertise needed to maximize the profitability of your project.
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Quotes
Some of the commissioner’s comments include:
“What an incredible design and project. Loved the design. For sure, it’s a transformation, a great addition to Jersey City. The variances are justifiable.
What a great job. I vote aye,”
“It’s an amazing project. I hope that it gets built soon. I’m proud to see that type of building go up in Journal Square,”
The project was ultimately approved unanimously (5-0).
Mayor Fulop speaks highly of MHS. “Marchetto Higgins Stieve Architects have been essential to the growth and development of Jersey City,” he says, explaining, “They were engaged in collaboration with our Planning Department long before most developers believed the growth was even possible. They have had a hand in much of the progress over the last 25 years here in Jersey City and are extremely well respected.”