--- title: "Courtney Lowry Architect — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/courtney-lowry-architect-pfvwus-pf~377712888 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~377712888.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Courtney Lowry Architect" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/79c3571401681437_8949-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Sayreville, New Jersey 08872, United States" latitude: 40.46 longitude: -74.3478 phone: "(732) 835-8677" website: http://www.courtneylowryarchitect.com rating: 5 review_count: 37 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 65 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Courtney Lowry Architect Original Houzz profile: [Courtney Lowry Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/courtney-lowry-architect-pfvwus-pf~377712888) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Sayreville, NJ - **Serves:** Edison, Woodbridge, Old Bridge, Piscataway, New Brunswick, Perth Amboy, East Brunswick, Sayreville, North Brunswick, Sayreville Junction, Westfield, Maplewood, Carteret, Scotch Plains, South Plainfield, South Old Bridge, Millburn, Hazlet, Colonia, Iselin, Holmdel, Avenel, South River, Metuchen, Middlesex, Short Hills, Eatontown, Fords, Monmouth Junction, Matawan, South Amboy, Spotswood, Dunellen, Rumson, Keyport, Green Brook, Milltown, Laurence Harbor, Little Silver, Union Beach, Morganville, Port Reading, Sewaren, Helmetta, Cranford, Springfield, Marlboro, Greenbrook, South Brunswick - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (37 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2019–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - References available - Woman owned Courtney Lowry Architect, LLC was founded in 2017 by principal architect Courtney Lowry, AIA, NCARB. With more than 20 years of experience, Courtney brings a thoughtful, highly personal approach to residential architecture—creating homes that are both beautiful and practical. The firm specializes in custom residential design, from high-end new construction to additions, renovations, and everything in between. Working closely with homeowners and building professionals, Courtney focuses on smart design solutions that maximize space, budget, and the way each client lives. A graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Science in Infrastructure Planning, Courtney is licensed in New Jersey and NCARB certified. She is an active member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and currently serves in a leadership role with the Central New Jersey Section of AIA, where she will serve as President in 2027. Courtney’s work can be found throughout New Jersey, spanning hundreds of homes and spaces. Her residential work has received industry recognition, including an Award of Excellence for Best Residential Addition over $750,000 from the Metropolitan Builders Contractors Association of New Jersey. Beyond her practice, Courtney is deeply committed to her community and the profession. She has served for more than a decade with the Woodbridge Township Historic Preservation Commission and currently serves as Vice Chairperson and Education Committee Chairperson. Through both her professional and community involvement, she remains passionate about thoughtful residential design, preservation, and creating homes that are uniquely suited to the people who live in them. ### 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 - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Home Restoration - Historic Building Conservation - Handicap-Accessible Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Structural Engineering - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion - Staircase Design - Deck Design - Garage Design - Laundry Room Design - Home Gym Design & Construction - Rooftop Deck Installation - Custom Home ### Areas Served - Edison - Woodbridge - Old Bridge - Piscataway - New Brunswick - Perth Amboy - East Brunswick - Sayreville - North Brunswick - Sayreville Junction - Westfield - Maplewood - Carteret - Scotch Plains - South Plainfield - South Old Bridge - Millburn - Hazlet - Colonia - Iselin - Holmdel - Avenel - South River - Metuchen - Middlesex - Short Hills - Eatontown - Fords - Monmouth Junction - Matawan - South Amboy - Spotswood - Dunellen - Rumson - Keyport - Green Brook - Milltown - Laurence Harbor - Little Silver - Union Beach - Morganville - Port Reading - Sewaren - Helmetta - Cranford - Springfield - Marlboro - Greenbrook - South Brunswick ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Courtney Lowry Architect | | Address | Sayreville, New Jersey 08872, United States | | Phone | (732) 835-8677 | | Website | http://www.courtneylowryarchitect.com | | License Number | 19806 | | Followers on Houzz | 65 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — www.facebook.com/courtneylowryarchitect - LinkedIn — www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-lowry-a-i-a-1a6b0739 - Blog — www.instagram.com/courtneylowryarchitect ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Courtney Lowry Architect](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/courtney-lowry-architect-pfvwus-pf~377712888) - **Website:** http://www.courtneylowryarchitect.com - **Phone:** (732) 835-8677 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NJ Registered Architect \#19806 - AIA \#38300767 - NCARB Certificate \#79829 - LEED Accredited Professional Legacy \#0010232143 - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2019–2026), for Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) - [U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/u-s-green-building-council-usgbc-pfvwus-pf~1797160658) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 37 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Carlos, Sept. 2026** > I used Courtney on an extension to my Dutch Colonial. She was easy to work with, had reasonable rates and created a design which flowed seamlessly with my original construction. I Have recommended her multiple times to friends ands people looking for architects. **★★★★★ — Torey C, Aug. 2026** > Courtney was wonderful to work with! She helped design our new dream home. She was very organized and was amazing with communication. She also finished projects quickly! We appreciate her and would definitely recommend her to everyone! **★★★★★ — Michael O'Halloran, Feb. 2026** > We've know and worked with Courtney for years now! The wife and I bought a fixer-upper, and she's been assisting us one project after the next since! She gave our home it's beautiful new face after capturing our vision and turning it into a plan. She's a real pro and excellent to collaborate with. You can't go wrong here! **★★★★★ — Alberto Vasquez, Feb. 2025** > Courtney was a pleasure to work with. Her professional and confident approach set us at ease with our remodel. She provided great recommendations along the way. We will definitely call her again for our next project. I can’t say enough about her. **Comment from Courtney Lowry Architect:** > Thanks so much! I enjoyed working together as well. I am looking forward to seeing your completed garage addition soon. **★★★★★ — Michael Viturello, Feb. 2025** > She did an excellent job on the plans for our house. Easy to work and collaborate with and very detail orientented. Highly recommend. **Comment from Courtney Lowry Architect:** > Thanks so much! I'm excited to see the final results. **★★★★★ — jacob\_kahana12, Sept. 2024** > Courtney was so great to work with. She was fast and affordable. But more than that, she came in with great new ideas and strong opinions about how to design our kitchen and basement more efficiently. **Comment from Courtney Lowry Architect:** > Thank you so much for your wonderful comments! I can't wait to see photos of the finished project. **★★★★★ — Master bath renovation, Jan. 2024** > Courtney was great to work with. She quickly understood our needs and had some great suggestions for the space. We would certainly user her again. **Comment from Courtney Lowry Architect:** > Thank you so much! Can't wait to see the finished renovation. **★★★★★ — rebeccalauren8393, Jan. 2024** > Courtney is very knowledgeable, organized, quick to respond, and a pleasure to work with. Courtney is our architect for our kitchen renovation and outside deck. This is a major renovation and Courtney made us feel very relaxed throughout the process and offered great advice based on other kitchens she has designed. My husband and I would highly recommend Courtney, she was amazing. **Comment from Courtney Lowry Architect:** > Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Excited to see your project complete. **★★★★★ — Living room, Dec. 2023** > Very knowledgeable and such a quick turn around! Courtney was a pleasure to work with on our living room remodel. **Comment from Courtney Lowry Architect:** > Thank you so much for your kind words! Hope you're enjoying the space. **★★★★★ — DiAnNa S, Dec. 2022** > Courtney worked with my husband and I for an add a level addition on our ranch. She was able to maximize functionality of our current and future space while keeping the square footage to our needs for our growing family. We loved working with Courtney because she was patient, listened to her clients’ needs, and has a great eye for design. She is warm and personable while also extremely timely and professional. She puts her all into the projects she’s working on and really wants to get her clients their dream home! We HIGHLY recommend Courtney for any architectural needs! **★★★★★ — amandaregimbal, Dec. 2022** > We were incredibly happy with Courtney’s work. She turned our very imprecise concept and flawed existing conditions into a precise design that exceeded our expectations on completion. We have and will continue to recommend her to everyone we know. **Comment from Courtney Lowry Architect:** > Thank you so much for your kind words. It was great working with you and I can't wait to see the new kitchen location and design! **★★★★★ — Tom, Dec. 2022** > Courtney came to our house at the recommendation of our builder to design an addition to our home. We toured a much larger home that she previously renovated and we were very impressed. She is very easy to work with and takes the time to understand our family and our unique needs in the living space. She made several practical suggestions that will undoubtedly enhance our lives later on. Our builder seems happy with the drawings, so now we're just waiting for the magic to happen. **Comment from Courtney Lowry Architect:** > Thanks for your kind words. I can't wait to see your project underway! ## Selected projects - [Maplewood Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maplewood-addition-pj-vj~7583234) - Location: Maplewood, NJ - Photos: 28 - [South Orange Interior Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-orange-interior-renovation-pj-vj~7583243) - Location: South Orange Village, NJ - Photos: 27 - [Manahawkin House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/manahawkin-house-pj-vj~4417766) - Location: Stafford Township, NJ - Photos: 12 - [Red Bank Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/red-bank-addition-pj-vj~7271384) - Location: Red Bank, NJ - Photos: 13 - [South Orange Interior Renovation & Alteration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-orange-interior-renovation-and-alteration-pj-vj~5927855) - Location: South Orange, NJ - Photos: 10 - [Maplewood Interior Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maplewood-interior-renovation-pj-vj~6412393) - Location: Maplewood, NJ - Photos: 24 - [Wall Township House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wall-township-house-pj-vj~5927774) - Location: Wall Township, NJ - Photos: 4 - [Maplewood Renovation 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/maplewood-renovation-2-pj-vj~7269563) - Location: Maplewood, NJ - Photos: 17 - [Scotch Plains Rear Covered Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scotch-plains-rear-covered-porch-pj-vj~7269582) - Location: Scotch Plains, NJ - Photos: 5 - [Seaside House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seaside-house-pj-vj~3551630) - Location: Seaside Park, NJ - Photos: 7 - Description: Classic, shingle style, waterfront beach house in Seaside Park, NJ built in 1940 purchased as a summer getaway for a successful, young NYC family. The existing home was in desperate need of an interior renovation to bring in more light and air. Courtney Lowry Architect provided a full interior kitchen alteration by relocating the basement stair from the kitchen to the front area of the home. In addition, the first floor full bathroom off the kitchen, built-in breakfast area, and butler’s pantry… - [Rear Yard Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rear-yard-design-pj-vj~5927812) - Location: Fanwood, NJ - Photos: 2 - [South Plainfield Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-plainfield-kitchen-pj-vj~6412341) - Location: South Plainfield, NJ - Photos: 3 - [Union House Addition & Alteration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/union-house-addition-and-alteration-pj-vj~5927901) - Location: Union, NJ - Photos: 8 - [Scotch Plains Ranch Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scotch-plains-ranch-addition-pj-vj~7269578) - Location: Scotch Plains, NJ - Photos: 2 - [Englishtown Covered Porch](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/englishtown-covered-porch-pj-vj~7271379) - Location: Englishtown, NJ - Photos: 6 - [Scotch Plains Subdivision](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/scotch-plains-subdivision-pj-vj~7269573) - Location: Scotch Plains, NJ - Photos: 2 - [Front Porch Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-porch-addition-pj-vj~6412454) - Location: Fanwood, NJ - Photos: 5 - [Interior Living Room & Foyer Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-living-room-and-foyer-renovation-pj-vj~5098984) - Location: Sayreville, NJ - Photos: 8 - Description: Interior renovation of existing split level (lower level) living room and foyer. Project consisted of removing existing wood wall paneling in living room and wallpaper in foyer. Living room walls were re-insulated. Carpet & ceramic tile flooring were removed and replaced with Armstrong Engineered flooring over an insulated pad elongating the view from the front of the home to the rear. Walls were brightened with light grey paint by Benjamin Moore and new lighting was added throughout. Striped pa… - [Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~5098589) - Location: Sayreville, NJ - Photos: 4 - Description: 26 square foot 3/4 bathroom renovation. 3.5 ft x 7.5 ft interior bathroom renovation utilizing adjacent storage closet for new stall shower space. Half wall with glass adjacent to sink gives a large feel to a very narrow room. Benjamin Moore Decorator's White paint, black and white tile, and peel and stick wall paper by Spoonflower. [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/courtney-lowry-architect-pfvwus-pf~377712888) ## Ideabooks - [Jakovcic Covered Porch](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/133303002/list/jakovcic-covered-porch) — 15 ideas - [Finished Basement](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/130582944/list/finished-basement) — 7 ideas - [Work ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26280399/list/work-ideas) — 93 ideas - [Backyard](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111567994/list/backyard) — 14 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/clowry04) ## Community Q&A **Q: basement flooring type** *(in Photo Questions)* May I please know what type in the basement flooring ? And what color is the basement floor? A: I don't know the exact specification however it is Luxury Vinyl Tile Plank. The color is similar to a white oak. **Q: What color is the basement ceiling?!** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking for a grey for our open ceiling basement A: It's actually a flat black with latex in it so it has some give with natural expansion and contraction of materials. **Q: where can I find spheres like this?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: What are these spheres made of and where did you purchase them? **Q: POLL: Do window treatments have to match?** *(in Polls)* When you are installing window treatments in the same room or even in rooms that are open to each other, do you make sure they all match? VOTE and tell us about it in the comments! A: My dining room is open to my living room and normally I match my window treatments. With a nudge from my husband, I did patterned curtains on the large bay window in the living room this winter and solid, insulated curtains pulling from a color in the pattern in my dining room. I loved the look. For summer, I am back to sheers and matching prints, but will try it again. **Q: Deck design advice** *(in Design Dilemma)* We are building a deck along the back side of our house, just for a grill and some seating and maybe a hot tub. In the following pictures are the simple ideas we came up with. We have no idea how to design a deck and we are not sure if this looks to 80's. Any suggestions and/opinions on deck shape, landscaping, wood or composite or anything regarding the deck would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. A: Nice design. I'm an architect in NJ/FL. If it were my house, I'd keep the deck rectangular and just 45 clip the side with the stairs. You'll keep more useable space at the opposite side. I agree that clipping both sides is an "older" look. Wide stairs are in too. For the door, you could go either way. I like keeping with the white to match the windows and just having black shutters. **Q: Pink bathroom** *(in Design Dilemma)* I made an agreement with my husband that we would wait to renovate our main bathroom (see picture!) Im going to spruce this place up with just paint & new fixtures. I need ideas for a paint color to distract from the pink :( Preferably Benjamin Moore!! Thank you!! A: I had a dreaded pink bathroom. Painted the walls bar harbor beige BM. Tuned down the pink and made the tile appear more brown than pink. Added beige decorative towels and brown regular ones. Also changed the toilet seat from pink to beige. It's holding us over until we eventually gut it as well. Thankfully the sink cabinet was stained so it helps too. Good luck!!! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*