--- title: "Reginald L Thomas Architect LLC — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/reginald-l-thomas-architect-llc-pfvwus-pf~1669981946 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1669981946.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Reginald L Thomas Architect LLC" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/aaf39cb402079e6d_1021-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "415 Madison Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10017, United States" latitude: 40.7517 longitude: -73.9707 phone: "(646) 202-3797" website: http://rltarchitects.com rating: 5 review_count: 5 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 80 last_updated: 2026-09-21 --- # Reginald L Thomas Architect LLC Original Houzz profile: [Reginald L Thomas Architect LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/reginald-l-thomas-architect-llc-pfvwus-pf~1669981946) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** New York City, Manhattan, Staten Island, Ridgewood, Eastchester, Newark, Fairview, Bayonne, CONN, Fort Lee, Ft Lee, Hackensack, Hoboken, Jersey City, MA, Ridgefield Park, Secaucus, Teaneck, Union City, West New York, Wood-Ridge - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 10 Ideabook Saves EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Reginald L. Thomas, AIA has garnered over twenty years’ experience working with a diverse group of distinguished architectural/design firms in New York City. After graduating from Tuskegee University in 1986 with a both a Bachelor’s and a Masters Degree in Architecture, Mr. Thomas went to work in the office of Bond Ryder James Architects, where he was an instrumental part of a team that completed such notable projects as the Paul Newman Residence, the renovation of The Schomburg Cultural Center, and The Martin Luther King Center in Atlanta Georgia. Later, while working with some of the most prestigious architectural firms in the City, he pursued intense study at the Institute of Classical Architecture. In 1998, he created his own design studio REGINALD L. THOMAS ARCHITECT, LLC— specializing in historically-based, high-end, residential projects. Recently, he has added commercial and institutional work to the firm’s diverse clientele. His work has been featured in several prestigious publications, notably The New York Times. Mr. Thomas has been a guest critic of Design Studios at both NYU and Rutgers University. He was the Vice Chair of the Historic Preservation Committee of Plainfield where he served as the expert in traditional architecture and historic preservation. Mr. Thomas is licensed to practice architecture in both New York and New Jersey. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA); an allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). Each project is approached in a comprehensive, professional manner through successful collaboration with Contractors, Landscape Architects, Interior Designers, Artisans and Craftsmen. The result is a strong Portfolio of completed Projects and a well-honed list of s ### Services Provided - Building Design - Home Remodeling - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Green Building - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Universal Design - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Structural Engineering - Basement Remodeling - Earthquake Retrofitting - Construction Drawings - Construction Management - Custom Homes - Disaster Related Mitigation ### Areas Served - New York City - Manhattan - Staten Island - Ridgewood - Eastchester - Newark - Fairview - Bayonne - CONN - Fort Lee - Ft Lee - Hackensack - Hoboken - Jersey City - MA - Ridgefield Park - Secaucus - Teaneck - Union City - West New York - Wood-Ridge ### Typical Job Cost Project type and size relative ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Reginald L Thomas Architect LLC | | Address | 415 Madison Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10017, United States | | Phone | (646) 202-3797 | | Website | http://rltarchitects.com | | Followers on Houzz | 80 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ReginaldLThomasArch/ - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/reginaldlthomasarchitect - Blog — http://sketchbookrevisited.blogspot.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Reginald L Thomas Architect LLC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/reginald-l-thomas-architect-llc-pfvwus-pf~1669981946) - **Website:** http://rltarchitects.com - **Phone:** (646) 202-3797 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Licensed ArchitectNew York, New JerseyLicensed ContractorNew JerseyPublishedNew York Times, Architectural Digest, Books - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service. **Affiliations** - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) - [AIA New York \| Center for Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-new-york-center-for-architecture-pfvwus-pf~815067495) - [AIA New York State](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/aia-new-york-state-pfvwus-pf~345574433) - [ASID New York Metro](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/asid-new-york-metro-pfvwus-pf~1293526657) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews** ### All 5 reviews **★★★★★ — Jacqueline B-West, Nov. 2013** > It is my great pleasure to recommend Reginald L Thomas Architect, LLC. Reginald is one of the most talented architects I have worked with in my many years of business. Again and again, regardless of the project size, from conceptual design through project completion, Reginald produces exceptional design, pays fine attention to detail and skillfully manages the project. He is a delight to work with, consistently displaying professionalism, integrity and excellent work ethics. In short, I recommend Reginald without reservation or qualification. **★★★★★ — toddsey, Sept. 2013** > The service provided by the Architect Reginald and is wife the office manager are excellent. We received an understanding of what services would be provided in developing the design,. There were meetings where we discussed the pros and cons of decisions that we made. The final drawing reflects what we requested. The assistance with the contractors is invaluable. We have not selected a contractor yet but are working closely to get to the right contractor. We will then use the this service through out our project. We are extending our house with 2 to 3 floors and a bathroom > > What is most important is the willingness of this team to listen to our needs and respond patiently and professionally. I am excited for the build ti begin > > The Riverdale New York House Expansion **★★★★★ — ronaldmauriceollie, Sept. 2013** > Reginald Thomas was the project architect for the Bergen Street façade improvement program in Newark, NJ. He was responsible for the design improvements of all of the existing facades, establishing design standards for the commercial and retail establishments signage. and the streetscape design. > He was also involved in the construction management of all of this work. Reginald did an excellent job on this project and received high marks from Mayor Sharpe James of Newark, NJ and many of the store owners. Mr. Thomas was the best architect on my staff at the time. **★★★★★ — 0909nina, Sept. 2013** > Reginald designed bathroom and Murphy type bed for a small space in my NY apartment. It was great. We will be hiring Reggie as our architect for a full gut renovation of our new Park Avenue apartment. I cannot imagine any higher praise. **★★★★★ — gwhack, Aug. 2013** > I found Reginald to be very thorough in his assessment of the project and brought fresh ideas as solutions. He is meticulous and watches carefully to ensure the work crew follows the plan to a tee. ## Selected projects - [Brownstone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brownstone-pj-vj~300114) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [New York Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-york-apartment-pj-vj~299110) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 [See all 2 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/reginald-l-thomas-architect-llc-pfvwus-pf~1669981946) ## Ideabooks - [Home Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/16098299/list/home-design) — 14 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104598499/list/wish-list) — 3 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/reginaldlthomas) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*