NEAL-JAMES STUFANO

AIA | PRINCIPAL


NJ Caine Architecture principal Neal-James Stufano is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and is licensed in the states of New York, Connecticut, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wyoming.

Working for MacAndrews and Forbes as their primary in-house architect for over a decade, he designed high-end interiors for the company and the CEO’s personal residences. There, he was exposed to the design aesthetics, budgets, and trades of the world of high-end residential architecture. Having acquired these experiences, Stufano built a team of expert architects and designers. With projects in New York City, the Hamptons, Centre Island, Greenwich, Connecticut, Palm Beach, Bel Air, and Wyoming, NJ Caine Architecture designs homes that elevate the everyday and bring elegance and luxury to life.


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When you do what you love, the balance between life and work is organic. My work inspires me and allows for creativity to flow, and it drives me as much as I drive it. Life is too short. Build projects that matter and be proud of what you build.

— Neal James Stufano

OUR TEAM


With a team that comes from a diverse range of backgrounds and collaborates with world-renowned companies and designers, NJ Caine Architecture provides our clients with homes that are reflective of the clients’ unique tastes and lifestyles. We work with world renowned designers such as Jacques Grange, Jean-Louis Deniot, and India Mahdavi but every project’s design is inspired by the clients themselves. 


ICONIC PROJECT LOCATIONS


· Centre Island / New York · Bel Air / California · Dune Road / Bridgehampton · Further Lane / East Hampton · Greenwich / Connecticut · Locust Valley / New York · 432 Park Avenue / New York · 73 Wainscott / East Hampton · Riverside Drive / New York · Palm Beach / Florida · Del Rey Beach / Florida · Saddlestring / Wyoming · Essex / Connecticut · Sagaponack / New York · Montauk / New York · Venice / Italy · East Hampton / New York · Bronxville / New York Sag Harbor / New York · Greenwich Village / New York ·


 

OUR SERVICES


ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

NJ Caine Architecture is an industry leader in high-end residential architecture with over 20 years of experience. We believe that great design is reflective of carefully considered place, materials, resources, and aesthetics. NJ Caine is dedicated to designing homes that are reflective of each clients’ tastes and personality. We strive to design homes that are conceptually unique, innovative, elegant, and - above all - livable. 

Our primary Architectural Services include:

  • Schematic Design

  • Design Development

  • Construction Documentation

  • Bidding Overview

  • On-site Construction Administration

OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES

Above and beyond the normal scope of Architectural Construction Administration, NJ Caine Architecture may also be hired directly as an Owner’s Representative that oversees a construction project on behalf of a client. As Owner’s Representatives, and as an experienced Architecture firm, we supervise the work of your Architect and Contractor, keep track of project costs, monitor adherence to the construction timeline, and provide expert advice on the design and during construction review. 

As a direct representative of the client, we help monitor all related issues that our clients should be aware of, better protecting them from costly mistakes, design oversights, omissions, and issues that may prolong the construction timeline. As a Client Representative, we apply our expert knowledge to mediate the bidding and contract process, manage all consultants, contracts, and venders on the client’s behalf, and guide the property owner through the entire process. 

Our responsibility as Client Representative is to be your advocate in the field, ensuring the highest quality project is delivered and making your vision a reality. 

Our primary Owner’s Representative Services include:

  • Design & Construction Review

  • Architect & Contractor Supervision

  • Project Costs & Timeline Monitoring

  • Mediate Contracts & Bidding

  • Consultant & Vendor Management

OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE: NJ CAINE ARCHITECTURE | ARCHITECT: Barnes Coy Architects | PROJECT: Dune Road | Rendering courtesy of Barnes Coy Architects