Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Architectural Partner in Hackensack, NJ
RSC Architects has been a service-oriented, purpose-driven architectural firm since 1971, grounded in tradition while driven by visionary design. Our work within the built environment prioritizes a personalized level of care, where we proactively address client needs and design solutions that improve operations. With over 50 years of experience, we have expanded from a five-person office to a team of over 50 professionals, serving diverse markets including healthcare, municipal, education, and commercial sectors. Our collaborative approach matches staff expertise with end-user needs, delivering custom designs through traditional and innovative delivery methods.We emphasize sustainable practices, having completed the first LEED-certified facility in Hudson County and pioneering Design-Build projects in New Jersey. Recognized as AIA-NJ's 2021 Firm of the Year, we maintain a legacy of trust with clients and a commitment to community-focused architecture. Our $4.5 billion portfolio spans 22.5 million square feet, reflecting our ability to scale projects from K-12 schools to the largest healthcare expansion in New Jersey history. Through decades of growth, our mission remains unchanged: enhancing life through innovative architecture that serves both clients and the broader community.
Services
Healthcare Architecture
Municipal Design
Educational Facilities
Commercial Architecture
Design-Build Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of architectural expertise across diverse market sectors.
- Our team pioneered New Jersey's first Design-Build school projects.
- We maintain a client-centric approach with proactive problem-solving methodologies.
- Our firm has completed $4.5 billion in built work across 22.5 million square feet.
- We hold multiple industry certifications including LEED and PEER Gold standards.
Associations and certifications
- AIA-NJ
- USGBC
- GBCI
Services
Healthcare Architecture
Our healthcare architecture integrates wellness and clinical safety with operational efficiency. We create patient-centered environments like the Hackensack University Medical Center Helena Theurer Pavilion, the largest healthcare expansion in New Jersey history. Our designs address pandemic readiness while maintaining aesthetic appeal and functional infrastructure.
Municipal Design
We specialize in municipal facilities that showcase community values through functional design. Projects include recreation centers and libraries that serve as community hubs, like the Township of North Bergen Recreation Center, which provides multi-generational spaces for learning, socializing, and athletic activities.
Educational Facilities
Our educational architecture creates immersive learning environments for K-12 and higher education institutions. We've designed New Jersey's two largest schools, including Perth Amboy High School, featuring specialized academic programming spaces that meet modern educational demands while maintaining accessibility and inclusivity.
Commercial Architecture
We deliver commercial spaces that align with brand identity and operational needs. Our approach spans corporate offices to retail environments, focusing on designs that enhance business operations while creating consumer-facing spaces that reflect client vision and brand values.
Design-Build Delivery
As New Jersey's leader in Design-Build projects, we offer streamlined delivery methods that combine architectural design with construction management. This approach has successfully completed over $1.1 billion in projects, including the state's first Design-Build school and two largest K-12 facilities.
People
John Capazzi
CEO and President
With over 50 years in architecture, John Capazzi leads RSC Architects as CEO. He joined the firm in 1983, became partner in 1994, and has driven its evolution into a multi-market industry leader while maintaining its founding principles of client advocacy.
Questions
What architectural services does RSC Architects specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare, municipal, educational, and commercial architecture with expertise in Design-Build delivery methods.
How long has RSC Architects been in business?
RSC Architects has served clients for over 50 years since our founding in 1971.
What makes RSC Architects different from other firms?
Our collaborative approach combines client advocacy with innovative design, proven through $4.5 billion in built work and 22.5 million square feet of completed projects.
Do you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we've completed New Jersey's largest healthcare expansion and two biggest K-12 schools, including the 576,000 sq ft Perth Amboy High School.
What certifications does RSC Architects hold?
We maintain industry certifications including LEED and PEER Gold standards, with recognition from AIA-NJ as 2021 Firm of the Year.
Where does RSC Architects operate?
While based in Hackensack, NJ, we serve clients throughout New Jersey with projects spanning healthcare, education, and municipal sectors.
