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“The role of the architect is to transpose a client’s needs into a functional, aesthetic, psychological environment to serve those needs.”

– Edward Blake 1955

This was the mission of Rotwein+Blake upon its founding in 1955 – simple, succinct, yet speaks volumes. The work on which we have built our reputation over the decades still applies to these core tenants. Our clients are our partners, their mission our own. Our process is first and foremost about collaboration.

Since the founding of Rotwein+Blake, we have been privileged to form long-term relationships with some of the nations most respected developers, corporations, and institutions. These enduring partnerships have enabled us to shape the landscape over decades of evolving social, economic, and technical change. The confidence of our clients, at the center of the process, has always been the essential ingredient of our success.

Our cumulative wealth of design and planning experience, built across the diversity of projects and building types, adds immeasurable value to each project and the client experience. We are well versed in the ways of connectivity, location, market pressures, sustainability, and other elements presented by the unique matrix of each project. Through decades of experience, we can take an educated look into the future to anticipate needs not yet evident.

Rotwein+Blake continues to build upon the legacy of its founders: integrity, innovation, and practical solutions that create architecture relevant not only for today but well into the future.

Our History

Since its founding in 1955 Rotwein+Blake has left an imprint that has shaped the landscape and impacted an immeasurable number of clients, businesses, and peoples’ lives.

The partnership of Edward Blake and Donald Rotwein established our tradition of providing business-centric solutions in an ethical, collaborative, diligent and highly personalized manner. Honed after nearly six decades, the longevity of Rotwein+Blake rests in the firm’s commitment to continually improve the entire process for our clients, creating economic, and innovative solutions with unparalleled technical skills, combined with an emphasis on excellent service.

Our enduring tradition is further demonstrated by our vast body of work, our integrity, and our record of maintaining long term relationships with our clients. It is our dedication to design excellence and communication that has enabled Rotwein+Blake to become one of New Jersey’s and the metropolitan area’s most respected architectural firms.

Institutions / Technology

CommVault
Audible.com
BASF
Cross River Bank
Summit Health

Developers / Property Managers

Russo Development
Tantum
Winfield Properties
Veris Residential
The Rockerfeller Development Group
The Hampshire Companies
The Advance Group
BLDG Management Company, Inc.
MYA Associates Mark Yeager
The Fidelco Group
Prism Capital Partners
The Nicotra Group
Denholtz Properies
The Kushner Companies
Newmark
NAI James E. Hanson
CB Richard Ellis
Jones Lang LaSalle

Cushman Wakefield
KRE Group (Kushner/Schenkman)
Roseland Properties
JMP Holdings/Centery 21 Construction
Atlantic Development
BNE Associates
Sterling Properties of New Jersey
Garden Commercial Properties
Woodmont Properties
Eastman Management
Murray Construction
Avison Young
Briad Group
The Walsh Company

Law, Accounting Financial, Mission Critical

Cole Schotz P.C.
Sills Cummis & Gross, PC
Meisel, Tuter & Lewis
American Economic Planning Group
Citrin Copperman
DGA Security
Statewide Security
Genova, Burns, Giantomasi, Webber, LLC

Lance Blake

R.A, A.I.A, LEED AP President

Cammy Hardison

IIDA, NCIDQ Director of Interiors

Edwin Yanga

AIA Project Manager

Isabel Turner

Marketing Director

16 Microlab Road | Suite B
Livingston, NJ 07039

Office: 973.740.9755
Fax: 973.740.9766

info@rb-arch.com

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About R+B

Lance Blake

R.A, A.I.A, LEED AP President

As the son of founding partner Edward Blake, Lance Blake absorbed the virtues of great design and creative solutions at a very early age. Lance joined the firm in 1984 and within a few years became Director of Design. Proving himself in that capacity led to his promotion as President and Managing Principal. His philosophies of principal oversight and direct involvement in each project from inception earned him a reputation beyond reproach in the industry. He is responsible for a wide variety of projects including corporate, institutional, cultural, education, medical and master planned development.

Considered a ‘developer’s architect,’ Lance displays comprehensive knowledge and sensitivity to real estate developers’ needs and concerns. His work is widely known throughout the real estate community as innovative and forward thinking, in addition to practical, thoughtful, intelligent and flexible. Mindful of changing conditions throughout a building’s life cycle, Lance creates designs that have been and will always be highly adaptive to those conditions.

Over the course of his career, Lance has designed and directed more than 100,000,000 square feet of base building core and shell, interior design and renovation / adaptive reuse projects. He and his firm have received numerous design and business industry awards for innovative design and the economic impact on communities.

“The size of the firm often surprises people. Considered small in comparison to the size of the projects we handle, the quality of work is exemplary, and we operate on the same playing field as larger firms. The difference, of course, is our personal involvement and commitment to building long-term relationships.” – Lance Blake

Education
Bachelor of Architecture | Tulane University
Masters of Architecture | Tulane University

Professional Affiliations| Registrations
NJ Society of Architecture / AIA / NAIOP / ULI
Registered architect in: NJ, PA, TX, NY, FL, CT

Cammy Hardison

 IIDA, NCIDQ Director of Interiors

From an early age Cammy knew she loved to design and create space.  With 26 years in the interior design and architectural industry she has gained experience working with various business markets on strategies to improve the user experience within the built environment.

Cammy is a NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer who brings a unique combination of strategic and creative vision with design leadership specializing in international and domestic Workplace, Education, Mixed-Use, and Hospitality projects.  As a leader within the design community Cammy has held an adjunct faculty position at the Mercer County Community College in Trenton, NJ.  She is also a former Associate at large architectural firms within New Jersey/New York and has traveled and worked abroad.

At the foundation of her approach, is an emphasis on team synergy and developing an understanding of the key business drivers unique to each client and project challenge.  Cammy is an advocate for the client, striving for the best solutions and design possibilities while keeping focused on the client’s vision and needs.  As Director of Interiors, Cammy is leading the effort to diversify and grow the firm’s interiors portfolio.

Education
Bachelor of Architecture | Hampton University

Professional Affiliations| Registrations
IIDA – International Interior Design Association
NCIDQ Certification

Edwin yanga

 AIA Project Manager

Edwin is a Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in architectural and construction management projects in the United States, Singapore, and Southeast Asia. Edwin plays an active role in all phases of project implementation from initial programming through construction phase services. His broad range of technical experience coupled with his knowledge of building codes, Building Information Modeling (BIM) management and excellent design background enable him to work creatively and within budget.

Edwin is responsible for implementing and overseeing Virtual Reality technologies for the firm. His primary focus is integrating visualization software into the design process resulting in sustainable immersive environments that communicate concepts through all phases of the project. His commitment to design excellence and passion for architecture are evident in his extensive portfolio of successfully completed projects.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Architecture | Mapua Institute of Technology, Philippines
Special Courses on General Structures and Lateral Forces | New York University

Professional Affiliations| Registrations
American Institute Of Architects (AIA) New Jersey Society of Architects
Registered Architect in New York