Sustainable
Contemporary
Design Aesthetics
Located in Princeton, New Jersey, JZA+D was founded in 2006 by principal Joshua Zinder. The collective educational and professional experience of our staff embraces architecture, interiors, product, furniture, and graphic design.
about Jza+d
JZA+D has won numerous design awards and its work has been seen in publications around the world. The staff actively participates in trade and professional organizations such as AIA, NCARB, USGBC, IOREBA, and ACSA, along with business organizations such as Chambers’ of Commerce and networking groups such as Gotham Networking. In addition, over half of our architectural staff is LEED accredited.
We encourage green design techniques and products into every project for our clients’ benefit and welfare.
Now Open! ✨
Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design is proud to announce the opening of the Spark Lab at the Princeton Public Library — a new STEAM learning space designed by our team.
Spark Lab is a dedicated, state-of-the-art environment for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math education, where students can participate in hands-on programs and guided workshops.
The space features tools and technology for 3D printing, woodworking and engraving, coding, sewing, gaming, and arts & crafts — empowering creativity, experimentation, and innovation within the community.
📷 Photo Credits: Michael Slack + Princeton Public Library
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JZA+D is proud to announce we recently received two AIA NJ Awards:
1. Emerging Professionals Committee (EPiC) Award recognizing JZA+D’s commitment to the growth and success of emerging professionals and young architects.
2. Merit Design Award, Unbuilt Category for JZA+D’s concept for the reimagining of Labyrinth Books in Princeton, NJ.
🙏 Thank you to our team and clients who allow us to find meaning in what we do.
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We are delighted to share our managing partner, Joshua Zinder, will be a judge for the World Interiors News Awards 2025. Promote your design excellence and submit projects now! The early bird entry deadline is Thursday, 5th June. @world_interiors_news #winawards2025
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JZA+D is committed to a collaborative process that involves, educates and develops a strong and comfortable working relationship with clients, contractors, and builders. Open communication is vital to efficiently execute the design vision. With a keen sense of proportion and style, sensitivity to context and location, and an understanding of sustainability, JZA+D approaches each project with in depth discussions of design possibilities without disregarding the client’s budget constraints. From the get-go, we present computer design concepts that allow clients to visualize the physical form and space. In addition we pride ourselves on understanding the process of transforming our designs into the built environment.
JZA+D believes good design is sustainable design. JZA+D encourages green design techniques and products into every project for the benefit and welfare of our clients.