HMR Architects

07/10/2026

We're excited to see our project at 78 Westerly Road in Princeton appear in Dwell as the home comes to market. Set back from the street, the house pairs a quiet, cypress-clad exterior with light-filled interiors, natural materials, and expansive views of the surrounding landscape.

Hidden within and behind this Princeton retreat is a wine cellar, three-person sauna, full fitness gym, bocce court, and vegetable garden.

06/17/2026

These progress photographs highlight recent exterior restoration work at the General Edward S. Godfrey House in Cooktown. A new reinforced, liquid applied membrane roof was applied to the rear addition, and lines the built-in gutters. The main, steeply pitched gable roof was repainted, with snow guards installed to protect bystanders and the new gutters soon to be installed. Cedar shingle roofs on the porches were replaced in-kind, and the entire exterior will be repainted.

05/13/2026

Last Friday, Kurt and Thomas had the opportunity to attend the APT-DVC “Insider’s Tour: Arch Street United Methodist Church.” It was a great experience to view the spire up close and learn from CVMNEXT Construction about the pinning repair methods being used to restore this structure. Thank you to everyone who organized and led the tour.

02/18/2026

We're excited to be at the New Jersey Library Association Conference!
Stop by Booth 311 to learn more about our library architecture and historic preservation projects.

02/05/2026

12/31/2025

As the year comes to a close, we’re thrilled to celebrate 60 years of HMR Architects and our work in architecture and historic preservation. Over the past months, we’ve shared some of our favorite projects, and for this final 60th anniversary post, we’re highlighting barns, an important part of New Jersey’s history.

We’ve been fortunate to document, repair, and restore historic barns across the state, including several rare Dutch-style examples. Each project is unique, but our approach is the same: we honor the original materials, craftsmanship, and stories of these buildings while ensuring they remain strong for decades to come. By preserving these barns, we help keep New Jersey’s agricultural heritage alive

12/29/2025

HMR Architects is celebrating our 60th anniversary in 2025. Throughout the remainder of the year, we will highlight significant and diverse projects from our past.

From new library buildings to additions and preservation projects, HMR has focused on creating spaces where communities can learn, connect and grow. Over the years, we have been fortunate to collaborate with many libraries throughout New Jersey, each project reflecting our dedication to thoughtful design, respect for history and lasting community impact.

12/22/2025

Last week our office visited Jersey City to see several ongoing and past projects. The trip included a tour of the renovation at Loew’s Jersey Theatre, where we were able to see plaster ceiling repairs and decorative painting up close. We also visited the William J. Brennan Courthouse to view exterior restoration work now nearing completion, including a trip to the roof to see the restored sheet metal cupola. The visit also included a stop at the Apple Tree House, offering a look back at a project completed over several phases between 2007 and 2017.

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season and all the best in the year ahead!