Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Architectural and Engineering Services in Livingston, NJ
Founded in 1975, Jarmel Kizel has evolved from a specialized interior design firm into a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior design practice. Our firm provides a single point of accountability for clients, managing projects from site design and land entitlements through building design and construction oversight. With in-house expertise in architectural design, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering, we deliver comprehensive solutions across diverse sectors including multifamily, office, industrial, retail, education, and healthcare. Our principals maintain direct involvement in every project, ensuring quality control and adherence to client objectives. With regional licensing in 36 states, we combine local market knowledge with national project capabilities.Our integrated approach streamlines communication, reduces liability for clients, and ensures cohesive project execution. We prioritize long-term client relationships built on reliability, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of real estate development challenges. Our team's cumulative experience spans decades, with key leadership members having worked together since the 1990s. We remain committed to innovation in design while maintaining the personal accountability that defined our founding principles. This balanced approach has enabled us to complete thousands of projects while maintaining our core philosophy of unified responsibility.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Civil Engineering
MEPF Engineering
Structural Engineering
Development Advisory
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of experience in architectural and engineering design
- Our in-house multidisciplinary team handles all project phases seamlessly
- We maintain direct principal involvement in every project
- Licensed to practice in 36 states with regional market expertise
- We provide unified responsibility for reduced client liability
What people say
Exceptional design solutions
Reliable project execution
Technical expertise
Responsive communication
Creative problem-solving
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates functional, code-compliant buildings tailored to client needs. We handle all project phases from concept through construction documentation. Our team specializes in commercial, residential, and institutional projects with expertise in zoning compliance and building systems integration.
Interior Design
We create optimized interior environments that balance aesthetics with functionality. Our services include space planning, material selection, and FF&E specification for corporate, healthcare, and retail spaces. We focus on enhancing user experience while meeting operational requirements.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineering team provides site development solutions including grading, drainage, and utility design. We specialize in land entitlement strategies and municipal approvals, ensuring projects meet regulatory requirements while optimizing site potential for maximum return on investment.
MEPF Engineering
We design comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for new construction and renovations. Our engineers optimize system performance for energy efficiency while maintaining code compliance and long-term maintainability across commercial and industrial facilities.
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering service delivers safe, code-compliant framing solutions for all building types. We analyze structural systems to ensure stability and durability while coordinating with architectural and MEPF systems for integrated project delivery.
People
Matthew B. Jarmel
President & CEO
A licensed architect with over 30 years of experience, Matthew leads the firm's strategic direction and client relationships. He oversees all project execution while maintaining active involvement in complex developments.
Richard Jarmel
Senior Engineer
As a licensed professional engineer, Richard directs the firm's engineering departments and technical standards. He ensures coordination between architectural and engineering disciplines for integrated project delivery.
Irwin H. Kizel
Senior Architect
A licensed architect and planner with decades of experience, Irwin contributes expertise in urban planning and large-scale developments. He plays key role in complex land entitlement and zoning strategy.
Marvin Jarmel
Founder
The firm's founder established its core philosophy of single-point accountability. Though retired from daily operations, his principles continue to guide the company's client-focused approach.
David L. Greenbaum
Vice President
As a licensed architect and LEED Accredited Professional, David manages project teams and client relationships. He specializes in multifamily and commercial developments with a focus on sustainable design practices.
Questions
What services does Jarmel Kizel offer?
We provide architectural design, interior design, civil engineering, MEPF engineering, structural engineering, and development advisory services through an integrated delivery model.
How long has Jarmel Kizel been in business?
The firm was founded in 1975 as ISS Interior Space Specialists and has operated as Jarmel Kizel since 2000.
What makes Jarmel Kizel different from other firms?
Our single-point accountability model combines all disciplines under one roof, eliminating coordination issues between separate consultants while maintaining principal-level involvement in every project.
In which states do you operate?
We are licensed to practice in 36 states with particular expertise in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida markets.
