For over thirty years, Houghton Quarty Warr Architects LLC has been providing clients throughout the tri-state region with superior architectural services. Located in Northwest New Jersey, HQW Architects has taken particular interest in the promotion of responsible growth and the advancement of neighborhood revitalization projects. The founding principles, William I. Houghton, N. Stewart Quarty, and Frank M. Warr have developed a firm based on innovative design, quality construction and uncompromising integrity. These ideals are passed on to every member of the firm and are reflected in all of our built work.

Throughout our design process, special emphasis is placed on context and environmental sensitivity. Our goal is to provide our clients with an aesthetically satisfying design that not only meets the given programmatic requirements, but maximizes the owners return on investment. As long-term residents of the region, we are keenly aware of our responsibilities as corporate citizens and aim to find the proper balance between smart development and fiscal responsibility.

HQW Architects provide services that take our clients from conceptual planning through post-occupancy building evaluation. Services include feasibility studies, site analysis, site planning, landscape design, space programming, construction systems analysis, building design, historic preservation, capital needs assessments, life cycle costs, electrical and mechanical engineering, cost estimating, ADA compliance, and field inspection.