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# DaCruz Architecture llc

Original Houzz profile: [DaCruz Architecture llc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dacruz-architecture-llc-pfvwus-pf~281663123)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Princeton, NJ
- **Serves:** Trenton, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, Ewing, Lawrence Township, Princeton, West Windsor, Somerset, Plainsboro, Hillsborough, Princeton Meadows, Mercerville, Franklin Park, Hamilton Square, Kendall Park, Millstone, Monmouth Junction, Dayton, Twin Rivers, Heathcote, Hightstown, Belle Mead, Cranbury, Lawrenceville, Pennington, Plainsboro Center, Ten Mile Run, Princeton Junction, Hopewell, Kingston, Ringoes, Griggstown, Rocky Hill, Harlingen, Windsor, Skillman, Blawenburg, South Brunswick, South Brunswick Township
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 25 Ideabook Saves

DaCruz Architecture LLC is an established residential and commercial architecture and interior design studio located in Princeton New Jersey. We are a full service design firm that provides feasibility studies, design, zoning analysis, master planning, space planning, construction documents, bid phase coordination, and contract administration services for all size projects from new houses, home additions, home renovations and interior design. 

At DaCruz Architecture LLC we believe in a straightforward approach to design in which form, space, and material organized in a clean, simple and rigorous way lead to the most elegant and meaningful solutions.  Our goal is to create an architecture that is not only relevant today but that aspires to be timeless. We are dedicated to meeting our clients’ goals, schedules and budgets and making every project a success. The firm’s services are available throughout the Mid-Atlantic States and New England.

John F. DaCruz, Owner and Architect
Registered Architect: New Jersey, New York State,  & Pennsylvania, NCARB Certified 

John DaCruz has over 25 years of experience in high-end highly detailed residential and commercial buildings and interiors. John has taught design as an adjunct instructor at New Jersey Institute of Technology and has served as a visiting critic at New York Institute of Technology. John earned a Bachelor of Architecture – Magna Cum Laude from New Jersey Institute of Technology and a Masters of Architecture from Princeton University. While at NJIT, he was awarded the AIA Henry Adams Medal, the NJIT School of Architecture Medal & the 5th Year Design Award for outstanding design achievement. John’s work has been exhibited at NJIT, Rutgers University, and Plymouth State College in Plymouth, NH. In 2009 John’s work was exhibited at Design Within Reach in Princeton. John has worked as project designer and manager in the offices of Guenther Petrarca, Resolution 4: Architecture and Penny Yates Architect all in New York City.

DaCruz Architecture llc was previously DaCruz Segal Architecture llc

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- Building Design
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Drawings
- Custom Homes
- House Plans
- New Home Construction
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Kitchen Design
- Sustainable Design
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Floor Plans
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Bathroom Design
- Space Planning
- Guesthouse Design & Construction
- Universal Design
- Pool House Design & Construction
- Home Restoration
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Barn Design & Construction
- Basement Remodeling
- Mudroom Design
- Attic Conversion
- Basement Design
- Staircase Design
- Garage Design
- Landscape Plans
- Laundry Room Design
- Rooftop Deck Installation
- Log Home Construction

### Areas Served

- Trenton
- New Brunswick
- North Brunswick
- Ewing
- Lawrence Township
- Princeton
- West Windsor
- Somerset
- Plainsboro
- Hillsborough
- Princeton Meadows
- Mercerville
- Franklin Park
- Hamilton Square
- Kendall Park
- Millstone
- Monmouth Junction
- Dayton
- Twin Rivers
- Heathcote
- Hightstown
- Belle Mead
- Cranbury
- Lawrenceville
- Pennington
- Plainsboro Center
- Ten Mile Run
- Princeton Junction
- Hopewell
- Kingston
- Ringoes
- Griggstown
- Rocky Hill
- Harlingen
- Windsor
- Skillman
- Blawenburg
- South Brunswick
- South Brunswick Township

### Typical Job Cost

$100,000 - 5 million

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | DaCruz Architecture llc |
| Address | Princeton, New Jersey 08540, United States |
| Phone | (609) 577-5749 |
| Website | http:// |
| Followers on Houzz | 1 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [DaCruz Architecture llc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dacruz-architecture-llc-pfvwus-pf~281663123)
- **Website:** http://
- **Phone:** (609) 577-5749

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2025), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 48.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 6 reviews

**★★★★★ — pp, Oct. 2024**

> John was great to work with.
>
> He designed an inlaw suite for us.  Our scope changed a few times during the course of the project and he was flexible and patient.  He has a great eye for design details - both functionally and aesthetically.  It's clear he thought about every light, switch, window, and door from placement to finishing.  We appreciated all that and are happy with the end product.
>
> His meticulousness can sometimes make it feel like we're obsessing about details or taking too much time.   But in the end, we were happy with his work.

**★★★★★ — homebodyccs, Oct. 2024**

> We hired John DaCruz, DaCruz Architecture, after we bought land for a brand-new home. We chose John for his modern design aesthetic, and because he listened to and appreciated our goals around functionality. In the end he delivered a striking home that sits beautifully on the land. There is a thoughtful place for everything which ensures we can live “tidy” day in and day out, and our home comfortably expands when we host extended family and friends. During the process we found John to be highly attentive, creative, and detailed. We very much appreciated that design ideas were vetted fully – sometimes we’d have an idea and John provided alternatives which helped us ensure we arrived at the best outcomes.  We live in an area in which there are many talented architects. We are 100% happy with our decision to hire DaCruz Architecture.

**★★★★★ — Steven Cines, Oct. 2024**

> We hired John DaCruz back in 2018 to design a "down the road" retirement house for us. With a shared and dynamic input process, John defined and brought to life our contemporary concept house and turned it into a reality. After 5 years of "kicking the tires" and living in our empty nest house, we remain just as satisfied with the outcome as we were on day one.

**★★★★★ — Kitchen and power room full Reno, Oct. 2024**

> Simply the best. Not only brilliant in his work but a pleasure to work with. Responsive, available, and kind!! Would highly recommend and would love to work together again!

**★★★★★ — Inna Chikunova, Oct. 2024**

> Highly recommend John DaCruz as an architect  for a residential project of any complexity. He did two houses for our family, both times we enjoyed working with him and always admired his level of technical expertise, sense of style and attention to details.

**★★★★★ — Augusta P, Oct. 2024**

> John completed a full gut renovation of and new construction garage addition to our home. We worked closely with John for over 2 years. He is thoughtful and meticulous at every stage. He is collaborative and creative and understands how to use space effectively and efficiently. He was able to iterate on every design in multiple ways to come up with a home that flows seamlessly, is drenched in natural light and fits our needs today and into the future. John thinks through every decision point deeply and helps ensure the best possible outcome. He is also budget conscious and ensures that there are various ways to achieve a similar outcome with different price tags. He was supportive at every step in the process down to choosing paint colors and designing cabinetry. His eye, persistence and thoughtfulness made a huge project feel enjoyable and manageable. He created a home for us that is both functional and beautiful. We could not have asked for a better partner and would recommend him highly to anyone who asked.

## Selected projects

- [Journey's End](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/journey-s-end-pj-vj~7590400)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
- [Hopewell Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hopewell-residence-pj-vj~7555289)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 38
- [Harriet Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harriet-drive-pj-vj~7230839)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Park Place](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-place-pj-vj~7528266)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Fairview Avenue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fairview-avenue-pj-vj~7534867)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Madison Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/madison-duplex-pj-vj~7528258)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [Riverside Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/riverside-drive-pj-vj~7528238)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
- [Sergeant Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sergeant-street-pj-vj~7528214)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Cherry Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cherry-lane-pj-vj~7240585)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Olden Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/olden-lane-pj-vj~7240560)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 21
  - Description: The project consisted of a renovation and an addition to an existing 2 ½ story single-family residence built in 1906 with an addition added at a later date. The clients main goal was to preserve the character of the Greek Revival; the warmth, light, detail while at the same time making the house fit their contemporary family needs.
- [Pool Pavilion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-pavilion-pj-vj~7530047)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Sunset Drive](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunset-drive-pj-vj~7530023)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Wyndmoor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wyndmoor-pj-vj~7530014)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Franklin Place](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/franklin-place-pj-vj~7530002)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Cedar Brook Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedar-brook-terrace-pj-vj~7529560)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Random Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/random-road-pj-vj~7529558)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Ewing Street Screened-in-Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ewing-street-screened-in-porch-pj-vj~7529543)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Sea Girt](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sea-girt-pj-vj~7160889)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 18
- [Elm Lane Basketball Court](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elm-lane-basketball-court-pj-vj~7529541)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Elm Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elm-lane-pj-vj~7529538)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13

[See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/dacruz-architecture-llc-pfvwus-pf~281663123)

## Ideabooks

- [My Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/166562660/list/my-project) — 1 idea

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/webuser-590009922)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-15.*