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to see the candid way we conduct our business and the warm and respectful manner in which we treat people. It's an absolute to me that everyone at JCA is passionate, courteous and prompt. We are busy because our clients' happiness is the cornerstone of our business plan. They understand that we are here to protect their best and highest interests." During 2011, JCA was retained to design 44 new projects, ranging from a uniquely challenging 260-square-foot addition to a 25,000-square-foot French manor residence designed in cut and field stone. In between, there were unique creations like a voluminous pool structure with a 28-foot-tall indoor tree with a tree house and a stone waterfall with slide; an addition with 3,500 square feet of custom- designed closet spaces; and several volunteer projects designing Habitat for Humanity houses. The company's rapidly expanding project portfolio has produced new levels of architectural creativity, technological advancement during drawing presentations, new levels of client interest and participation, and on-site, field integration. This article focuses on the continuing development of structural/mechani- cal systems and the design development for the interior and exterior finish details for several ongoing JCA projects. The staff at JCA believes that the architectural creative process is most successful when a sound architectural philosophy organizes, directs and energizes the development of the concepts throughout the design and construction of every home. The drive to continually improve the quality of the architectural experience for each of JCA's clients is very much the focus of the JCA team during its weekly meetings in the Morristown office. The JCA Process JCA has established a firm foundation for its broad range of successful projects by engaging a three-tiered architectural process for each of its projects. French country-style cottage: 4,200-square-foot speculation house designed for a golf course in Somerset County Shingle-style residence: Rendered rear elevation for review by an architectural and historic review board. The architectural documents for this project were developed via the fast-track method. 12 | Greater New Jersey Builder+Architect NEWJERSEY.BUILDERARCHITECT.COM COVER STORY