About
At J. Wadge Design, we believe that architecture is a purposeful search for beauty and function. Our firm specializes in institutional, cultural, and high-end residential projects, guided by a deep respect for the context of each program and place. We partner with our clients in a continuous, iterative process, finding great purpose in the thoughtful challenge of translating their unique vision into a built form.
Our practice is dedicated to executing every project with precision and care. This commitment to high-level collaboration is demonstrated through our work on behalf of the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) for their projects across the United States. From our bases in New York City and Greenwich, CT, we work closely with RPBW’s offices in Paris and Genoa to develop designs, and then lead the execution with clients, engineers, and contractors. This unique experience has shaped our practice, reinforcing our dedication to excellence and seamless project delivery.
Ultimately, we are committed to creating architecture that is both meaningful and enduring. We strive to craft a lasting legacy of design that enriches communities and stands the test of time.
Services
Architect
Concept Design
Schematic Design
Design Development
Contract Documentation
Construction Administration
Interior Design
Master Planning and Urban Design
Sustainable Design
Graphic Design
Architect
Concept Design
Schematic Design
Design Development
Contract Documentation
Construction Administration
Interior Design
Master Planning and Urban Design
Sustainable Design
Graphic Design
Selected Clients*
Columbia University
Cornell University
New York Public Library
New York University
SUNY Fredonia
Manhattan College
Columbia University
Cornell University
New York Public Library
New York University
SUNY Fredonia
Manhattan College
Team
Justin Wadge Owner |
Justin Wadge is an architect and project manager with over twelve years of experience in the design and management of technically complex buildings. His career has included positions at acclaimed firms such as Ennead Architects, Richard Meier & Partners, and Mitchell Giurgola Architects. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and is NCARB certified, with a portfolio of work for notable clients including Columbia University, The New York Public Library, and Cornell University.
A highlight of his career is his work with the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW). Justin was the first employee hired directly to RPBW's New York office, and now serves as a U.S.-based architect and project manager on behalf of the firm.
Justin graduated as a Degree Marshal from the Bachelor of Architecture program at Cornell University, where he also completed a Minor in Philosophy and a Concentration in Architectural Theory. While at Cornell, he received the Baird Competition Prize, the Eidlitz Travel Fellowship, and was a Fulbright Summer Institute Participant. He has both lectured and served as a final review critic at Cornell and Columbia, and his personal drawings have been the subject of solo exhibitions in the United States and Europe. In his personal life, Justin serves as Secretary of the Board for the Leo Katz Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to sharing the prolific works of artist and author Leo Katz. He lives in Greenwich, CT with his wife, son, and French bulldog.
Justin Wadge is an architect and project manager with over twelve years of experience in the design and management of technically complex buildings. His career has included positions at acclaimed firms such as Ennead Architects, Richard Meier & Partners, and Mitchell Giurgola Architects. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and is NCARB certified, with a portfolio of work for notable clients including Columbia University, The New York Public Library, and Cornell University.
A highlight of his career is his work with the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW). Justin was the first employee hired directly to RPBW's New York office, and now serves as a U.S.-based architect and project manager on behalf of the firm.
Justin graduated as a Degree Marshal from the Bachelor of Architecture program at Cornell University, where he also completed a Minor in Philosophy and a Concentration in Architectural Theory. While at Cornell, he received the Baird Competition Prize, the Eidlitz Travel Fellowship, and was a Fulbright Summer Institute Participant. He has both lectured and served as a final review critic at Cornell and Columbia, and his personal drawings have been the subject of solo exhibitions in the United States and Europe. In his personal life, Justin serves as Secretary of the Board for the Leo Katz Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to sharing the prolific works of artist and author Leo Katz. He lives in Greenwich, CT with his wife, son, and French bulldog.
You can learn more about Justin and see his portfolio of personal work at www.justinwadge.com.