JMKA | architects

We entered a $10,000 contract with Jeff in the fall of 2020, and ended working with him ~14 months later. Being first-time homeowners in a crazy market, we ended up buying a home for ourselves and two kids that needed some work. We had never done any home renovations - let alone worked with an architect before - so we looked for someone we could trust with the details. Our 16+ years working in client services knew the value of being on top of details. We can dive into much more detail because of legal reasons, but there are definitely certain projects we’d recommend him for, so feel free to reach out if you have questions.

JMKA, led by Jeff, expertly managed the complete renovation of our 160-year-old home's second story. Jeff was attentive to every detail and consistently responsive to our questions. The project was completed on time and exceeded our expectations in quality and workmanship. We highly recommend JMKA.

I have worked with Jeff on a number of projects. He is very creative and a pleasure to work with. Jeff bends over backwards to make sure that his designs are perfect and that the client is happy. He is open to new ideas,a great team player and also looks out for the clients budget as well. I definitely will recommend JMKA Architects for anyone who needs architectural services.

Jeff and his firm planned and oversaw the complete renovation of the second story of our 160 year-old home. He was involved in every detail and was always quick to respond to questions. The project exceeded our expectations for quality, workmanship and timely completion. I can't recommend JMKA highly enough.

Jeff Kaufman and the team from JMKA Architects recently helped my wife and I transform our master bedroom/bathroom and upstairs living spaces. The project involved stripping our existing space down to the studs, and recreating new living spaces. Jeff and his team were collaborative and attentive in the design process; the team worked meticulously to ensure the final design elements met our needs. We live in an older home, and wanted to maintain as many historic elements as possible, while modernizing the space to meet our needs. We found the team to have great vision and attention to detail; elements that could have easily been overlooked were carefully thought through and planned. The JMKA team helped us bid the project to multiple contractors. JMKA’s relationships with the selected builder, consultants and craftsmen help ensure the highest level of execution on the carefully planned design. The team also helped manage the project timeline, and tightly control our budget. When my wife and I discovered we were expecting our first child, Jeff and his team helped drive the project to completion a few weeks earlier than was initially expected! My strong recommendation to Jeff Kaufman and the team from JMKA!

I am a colleague of Jeff's who has known him for over 30 years, where we first worked together for another firm. I had not seen Jeff since approximately 1986, when he left the firm and moved on. Last year I was hired as owner's rep for a large school renovation, and darn it was i shocked when he appeared at one of the Owner's meeting as the Town Building Committee team leader. Having seen how well he has done for himself, all I can say is positive; He is an excellent architect with great listening skills and design talents. Wherever, and whatever the scale of your project, be sure to give JMKA a strong consideration.

working with a professional architect was the greatest experience, the firm was accurate in details and budgets. the creation was beyond what i could imagine. answered questions in a timely manner.

Extremely thorough plans with easy to read details. Great liaison between owner and contractor. Works to stay on budget and produces creative solutions to do so. Manages the process well. Puts together a great team and make sure everyone is on the same page. Always protects the owners interest especially in their absence.

Jeff and his team are great to work with. Very talented architects covering the entire spectrum from traditional to modern with a very creative flair. They have a great track record of on-time performance and are flexible and open to ideas to make the outcome for the client an even better experience!

JMKA is a company I've hired for three renovations to my home. The work has always been top quality in all ways and the architect, Jeff, certainly is one of the finest in Fairfield County.

I am a builder who works with many architects on a yearly basis, but whenever I am asked for a recommendation I seem to always refer Jeff of JMKA. Jeff Kaufman has an excellent eye for architecture and always seems to come up with a very functional but unique design. I have done several projects with Jeff and I see the projects full circle. From the initial client meeting to design, bidding, project management, to completion. In the initial meeting with the client Jeff will walk around the existing house listening to the clients expectations, just taking it all in, and then CLICK! It amazes me when Jeff starts explaining his vision and sketching out his ideas of the design which is not exactly what the homeowner was envisioning, it's better. Just about every time you hear from the client "huh I would have never thought of doing it that way but I love it!" That ability to tune in to the wants and needs of a client while still keeping the architectural integrity to the overall project, I think is the definition of a good architect, and why I will continue to refer Jeff Kaufman. Michael DiMeo DiMeo Construction