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About Our Firm

MICHELS & WALDRON ASSOCIATES, LLC, Architects and Planners is a full service firm familiar with zoning, planning and design issues in the New York metropolitan area. Formed in 2002, we have completed design and development work in the Tri-State area as well as many other states around the country for a variety of residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, hospitality, interior design, office, educational and religious development projects. The three Partners and various Associates bring together a collective experience in architecture, planning and real estate development. Michels & Waldron is dedicated to seeking clear, practical solutions to all design, planning and development projects in which we are participants.

Firm History

Michels & Waldron Associates, Architects and Planners, is the product of three accomplished New Jersey architects’ decision to collaborate. Keith Michels, Robert Waldron, and Arthur Michels each have more than twenty-five years of architectural experience and impressive portfolios of past design work. Together, the partners have assembled a team of more than twenty talented architects, interior design professionals, and technical support staff at Michels & Waldron Associates.

Serving New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania as well as many other states, Michels & Waldron Associates is currently designing millions of square feet of space in a wide range of residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, hospitality, interior design, office, educational and religious development projects.

Michels & Waldron Associates is pleased to offer its clients everything they need to ensure that their projects are a success: creative yet practical designs, guidance through the approval process, construction expertise, prompt service, attention to detail, and reasonable pricing. Please contact us to explore how we may be of service to you.

Leadership

Keith A. Michels, AIA, NCARB

Co-founder of Michels & Waldron Associates, LLC in 2003, a diverse Architectural & Engineering firm. Cofounded Architectural firm, Construction company, and a Development company. 30+ year career with key management roles in the design and development of major urban and suburban residential, retail, office, medical, and mixed use projects in New Jersey and New York.

Registered Architect in New Jersey, New York, Vermont & Connecticut

Member American Institute of Architects

Member NAIOP

Member ICSC

Member NAR

Robert Waldron, AIA, NCARB

Co-founder of Michels & Waldron Associates, LLC in 2003, a diverse Architectural & Engineering firm. Cofounded Architectural firm, Construction company, and a Development company. Robert Waldron, AIA has designed millions of square feet of industrial, commercial, retail, hospitality, residential and mixed use projects during his long career. Bob is also a successful developer with many completed projects in New Jersey and New York. During the past five years Bob has concentrated on large mixed-use projects. The developments typically contain residential, retail, structured parking and industrial. As a former Construction Code Official and Zoning Officer, he is intimately familiar with building codes and the approval process.

Registered Architect in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

Member American Institute of Architects

Arthur J. Michels, AIA, NCARB, PP, LEED AP

Co-founder of Michels & Waldron Associates, LLC in 2003, a diverse Architectural & Engineering firm. Art has extensive experience with over 30 years in Design, Planning and Construction of major urban and suburban developments. Accomplished in the design of Healthcare, Multi-family Residential, Hospitality, Commercial & Mixed-Use building types. His strong design, project management and technical skills are utilized to guide the client through the entire design process from feasibility studies thru occupancy.

Registered Architect in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts & Florida

Professional Planner in New Jersey

Certified by National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

Member American Institute of Architects

Member of New Jersey Society of Architects

Member of Architects League of Northern New Jersey

Member of the US Green Building Council

Professional Member of the International Code Council

 

Memberships & Affiliations

  • American Institute of Architects(AIA)
  • US Green Building Council (USGBC)
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
  • National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
  • International Code Council (ICC)
  • New Jersey Society of Architects (NJSOA)
  • National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)
  • Architects League of Northern New Jersey (ALNNJ)

Community Service

  • Habitat for Humanity Newark, New Jersey
  • The ARC
  • Wynonna's House, Newark, NJ
  • Brand New Day, Elizabeth, NJ
  • The Sisters of Life, New York City

Thank You to Our Clients

  • Allegro
  • Andover Realty
  • AvalonBay Communities, Inc.
  • Bergen Logistics
  • Bhasin Properties
  • Branca Properties, Inc.
  • By the Sea Real Estate
  • Calandra Enterprises
  • Care One
  • Catellus
  • CHA Partners
  • Chart House Enterprises
  • City Glass Newark
  • David O. Evans
  • Exeter Properties
  • Fitch Ratings
  • FM-Milton Fantin
  • Forest City
  • G. Heller Enterprises
  • GothamWest Development
  • H.J. Russell & Company
  • HMB Management, Inc.
  • Hartz Mountain Industries
  • Highland Port Development
  • IDC
  • Inserra Supermarkets
  • Jacobs Enterprises, Inc.
  • Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL)
  • Jose Minassian Builders & Developers
  • K. Hovnanian Homes
  • Kokes Organization
  • L. Peres Associates
  • Lennar Urban
  • Linens & Things
  • Loumarinc/Lou Friedman
  • March Associates
  • Metro Management
  • Metro Real Estate Development Corp.
  • Metrovation Terranomics
  • Net Properties Inc.
  • Pagano Real Estate, Inc.
  • Palisades Financial
  • Pantheon Properties
  • Park Stone Management
  • Perlman Properties
  • Philip J. Bowers & Company
  • Prologis
  • Ranger Properties
  • River Drive
  • Russo Development
  • Signature Homes
  • Smiles Investments
  • Solar Power & Light SP&L
  • Sunlight Investments
  • Tamburelli Properties
  • The Engel Group/Engel Burman
  • The Gale Companies
  • The George Group
  • The Kleiner Group
  • The Rockefeller Group
  • The Stro Companies
  • The Winter Organization
  • Titan Development
  • Toll Brothers
  • Tommy Hilfiger USA, Inc.
  • Tovaste
  • Tulfra
  • United Water Management / Suez
  • VCM Group
  • Vornado Realty Trust
  • WBM International
  • WKA Development
  • Waters, McPherson, McNeill, P.C.
  • William Procida Incorporated
  • Woodmont Properties