DC Studio NJ LLC

My future husband and I met with Don multiple times to plan out either a major renovation or a move. Don worked hard, meeting with us multiple times to review our many options. He produced our 'final' sketches and priced out an estimate of the job... At the same moment a dream house became available to us. We decided to move and not go forward with the extensive renovations.

Working with Don Colangelo was a pleasure. He listened to what I wanted and spent a lot of time getting to know my design style and household needs in order to mesh them together perfectly. The finished product is a beautiful addition that looks as if it was always part of the house - it blends that seamlessly.

Our 1920s home needed a new kitchen, family room and mud room. Don worked tirelessly to create a plan that reflected our home's architecture and family's needs. The outcome was a new kitchen, an additional 500 sf family room and mud room. Don collaborated with my husband and I throughout the process and, he was flawless in his ability to problem solve. We loved working with him.

We came to Don with a small bathroom project; unsure how to proceed turning an unused attic storage space into my master bathroom! From our first meeting, Don made me feel like he absolutely understood what I hoped for in this project; he offered so many insightful ideas. He turned my small space with it's angled ceilings into a dream bath. His plans and drawings were all I needed to proceed with confidence as I talked to prospective builders and plumbers. Never once did I feel that my little project was too small for for Don's professional, artistic abilities and attention!

We cannot say enough about how well everything went from start to finish on our extension! Don is knowledgable and attentive, and BTW, also very fun to talk to! Don has created the perfect remodel and addition for us. Lots of attention to detail which takes a project from ho-hum to outstanding! He has one set price which is extremely reasonable, and will meet as often as need be until everything is finalized. He prepared such an outstanding presentation for the zoning board that it sailed right through! He assisted with choosing a contractor providing several names that he had worked with numerous times and background information on all of them and even coached us on what sort of questions to ask them to find the contractor that was the right fit for us. Our friends and family cannot get over how gorgeous everything turned out and neither can we!!

Don was recommended by my Contractor as a great Architect to work with and one who provides a thorough and professional service. Don worked with us to assess and prepare drawings needed to work with the Town committees for a new garage/addition and an in-law apartment. His assistance with our Engineer and the Town Planner helped out tremendously as we ventured to the Board of Appeals Committee. Don has a very high level of integrity, expertise and compassion as an Architect. He is able to achieve the most optimal results for his client by knowing the tactical and emotional components of a job. In my case, he remained positive and creative to my house, the lot and the Town regulations while keeping a husband/wife and mother satfisfied with designs. His documents were of high quality and the process he used was efficient. If you are in the market for an Architect, I would highly recommend Don for any of your needs.

I spend considerable time attempting to help people visualize interior remodeling changes. I was given a set of Don's plans to assist one of my contractors and was blown away by his genius for presenting visual information. That, coupled with his ability to work an iPad photo library like a Stradivarius, allows him to help clients quickly understand what their options are. Our paths have crossed on several (and hopefully many future) occasions. I have yet to meet a client of his who is not absolutely thrilled with every aspect of their interaction. Having been actively building and remodeling for over 25 years, I can confidently say that Don would be the only architect whom I would recommend.

We hired Don based on a glowing recommendation of a friend, and were happy to discover that everything they had told us was true. We spent approximately three years from design to completion, of a three-story, 1500 sq.ft. addition with complete gut of the original 2400 sq.ft home. Don is a great listener, and worked collaboratively with us in designing a complex project which met all our needs. He was very flexible, always willing to go back to the drawing board if need be. He was responsive and communicative, and made himself available whenever any issues came up (which they were sure to do). Don was prompt, meeting all deadlines which were set. His contract was clear and fair, and his fees were reasonable. There were no hidden costs. To the contrary, Don set his project fee at the beginning of our relationship, and all time spent after that was included in his price. This made our planning process enjoyable and productive, as we never felt rushed or "on the clock". Don's plans and renderings were accurate and reliable (with few relatively minor exceptions.) We have recommended Don to many friends who have used him for large and small projects, and all have had positive experiences with him. Of all the people with whom we worked on our project, Don ranks as one of the best.

DC Studio provided us with several iterations of architectural drawings for a major home renovation project. We were thrilled with the plan and the execution of this project. Don was also patient and always got back to us very quickly. He was an integral part of our dream team and we recommend him to anyone we know starting a home project.

Don Colangelo catapulted our 1854 house into the 21st C with his exceptional architectural skills. We are so pleased with the quality and expertise exhibited in the transformation to the "new" house of today - from the drawings to completion.