Inglese Architecture + Engineering (IAE) is a multi-disciplinary practice that offers a full range of design services in architecture, interiors, and all disciplines of engineering.  Founded in 1988, the firm’s extensive architectural, design, and engineering experience extends to a diverse range of typologies including mixed-use, affordable housing, market rate housing, and municipal projects throughout the New Jersey area. With a solid understanding of New Jersey’s local communities and their needs, Inglese is committed to designing buildings and homes that add to what makes each neighborhood distinct.

Complementing our broad portfolio, we take great pride in our role participating in the history and sustainability of the affordable housing process. Repeatedly winning the Governor’s award for Excellence in Affordable Housing, we are committed to advancing housing as a vital need in New Jersey’s inner city areas as well as promoting high performance and energy efficient design, construction, and commissioning practices.  We bring our core design principles to the affordable housing market, integrating exceptional design into the existing framework of communities, ultimately enhancing the market value and appeal of neighborhoods. With a keen eye for the existing fabric of communities, our work includes modern cutting edge design as well as full historic rehabilitation and adaptive reuse.

As a full-service architectural and engineering firm, our service offerings include civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, interior and graphic design, allowing our teams to hold close control of the various components of each project, from design conception all the way through project marketing. This integrated structure results in seamless project management from design conception through construction completion. The firm also works collaboratively, providing architectural and engineering consulting to other architectural firms, developers, and planners.

Jak Inglese, AIA, PE, LEED AP

Bachelors of Architecture | New Jersey Institute of Technology
Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering | New Jersey Institute of Technology
Master of Science in Civil Engineering | New Jersey Institute of Technology

Jak Inglese founded Inglese Architecture + Engineering in 1988 and has since grown the firm to 18 employees.

Prior to founding the current firm, Inglese was the president, principal architect and engineer at Tesis Architecture and Design, which originated as Tesis Architects, in the North Jersey area. He has held lead roles at the architectural and engineering firms of JER Company, Inglese-Walker Associates and James N. Lindemon AIA and Associates.

Jak earned a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structures from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Architecture from the New Jersey School of Architecture.

He is Licensed Professional Engineer and Registered Architect with the State of New Jersey as well as LEED Accredited Professional.   He is also a certified HERS rater.   He is a member of the American Institute of Architects,  The American Society of Civil Engineers and the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association.

Since 2008, Jak has been an Associate Faculty Member at the New Jersey School of Architecture, co teaching a design studio on affordable housing.

Joaquin Bouzas, AIA

Bachelors of Architecture | New Jersey Institute of Technology

Joaquin joined IAE in 1999 upon graduation from NJIT, earning his architect’s license in 2003 and becoming a partner in 2006.  He has worked across a broad range of project types including mixed-use, adaptive reuse, multi family, commercial fit outs and private residences.  Joaquin takes pride in being a generalist architect with a strong interest in building construction.  He excels at bringing projects with tight budgets to fruition while still maintaining the spirit of the project.  He has worked on over 40 multi- family projects throughout the state of New Jersey.

Joaquin has been the project architect on many of the firms most notable projects including, Grand Central Senior, Studebaker Lofts, Voorhees Station, Roseville Commons, Villa Esperanza and The Cooper Townhouses.  Joaquin was also the interior designer on Studebaker Lofts and Voorhees Station.

As the firm has grown substantially over the years, Joaquin has taken on a larger role in the business side of the firm, implementing a business plan so the firm can sustain future growth.

He believes architecture is an incredibly rich creative process and enjoys being an important part of the team that is required in the creation of great architecture that is accessible to anyone.

He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Anthony D’Agosta III, AIA, NCARB

Bachelors of Architecture | New Jersey Institute of Technology
Masters in Infrastructural Planning | New Jersey Institute of Technology

Anthony is one of the longest tenured members of IAE, returning here after gaining experience in the building industry, overseeing the construction of a series of high-rises on New Jersey’s famed Gold Coast. He returned to our firm in 2007, a place where he worked as an intern throughout his collegiate career at New Jersey Institute of Technology.

While at NJIT, Anthony was part of the silver medal winning team in the inaugural Masonry Design/Build Competition co-sponsored by the New Jersey Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Labor Management Committee. To further his education, Anthony was selected to be part of NJIT’s Siena Program, where he traveled throughout Europe and spending additional time there beyond the curriculum. While maintaining his bachelor of architectural studies, Anthony also was a 4 year member of NJIT’s baseball team and 2 year captain, earning the honor of being selected to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference’s Spring All-Academic Team.

Following his undergraduate studies, Anthony continued his education at NJIT and earned a masters degree in the institution’s blossoming infrastructural planning. During his graduate studies, Anthony traveled throughout the country and was an important part of NJIT’s studio which developed solutions for new and retrofitted housing as well as infrastructure master plans for New Orleans East’s Plum Orchard Neighborhood. By the end of the project, the Pratt/NJIT collaboration team developed design prototypes to use at 150 redevelopment sites spread between the Lower Ninth Ward. Professionally, the skills Anthony learned during his MIP studies has given IAE an added advantage in their larger community planning projects.

An integral part to many of IAE’s most recent works as lead project architect, he has lead the restoration of the preservation award winning G.G. Green Building in Woodbury, NJ and is now managing the City Center project in Pleasantville, NJ, as well as a series of other multi-family projects, including the Keansburg Multi-Family project in Keansburg, NJ and striving to produce New Jersey’s first multi-family passive house at the Westville Residences in Westville, NJ.

Alex Merlucci, AIA, NCARB

Bachelors of Architecture | New Jersey Institute of Technology

Alex joined IAE after winning a competitive design studio at NJIT co-taught by Jak Inglese. Since that time, Alex has become an integral part of the team and has participated in all disciplines of architectural, structural and MEP design, project construction, and firm development. Alex has held lead design and management roles on recent signature IAE projects including the Kinnelon Firehouse, 50-55 South Essex, the Hahne & Co. Department Store redevelopment, and the New Jersey Bell Telephone. Alex is a registered architect in the States of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania and is a member of the American Institute of Architects as well as The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.

Prior to joining Inglese, Alex had worked as a project coordinator for a North Jersey Construction and Engineering firm specializing in marine construction and as a project designer in a local architectural firm. Outside of the office, he is an active member of his local volunteer fire department and enjoys hiking, traveling, and designing/fabricating furniture. As an NJIT alumnus, Alex has also returned as a guest critic on multiple studio reviews.

Soufiane El Moussi, PE

Bachelors of Civil Engineering | Portland State University

Soufiane has established himself as an integral part of the IAE team, strengthening to our formative Engineering department. Soufiane joined our firm in April 2014 after graduating with a Bachelor in Civil Engineering in Portland, Oregon.  As an Engineering Assistant, Soufiane has worked extensively in structural design (framing design, steel design, foundation), and site plan design. He has also provided support in electrical, plumbing, and architectural design throughout various stages of the project conception. Originally from Casablanca , Morocco, Soufiane’s favorite city is San Francisco and outside of work he enjoys soccer, ping pong, traveling, and volleyball.

Sherry Edwards, PE

Bachelors of Architecture |New Jersey Institute of Technology 2013
Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering | New Jersey Institute of Technology 2013

Masters of Science in Civil Engineering | New Jersey Institute of Technology 2016

Sherry is a valuable addition to IAE’s engineering and architectural teams as she brings expertise in both areas. As an assistant project manager, Sherry has worked comprehensively on wood, steel and concrete design for many of our recent projects. In addition, she has worked on the architectural design and historic restoration of project such as the Orange Hospital Redevelopment.

Christopher M. Westcott

Bachelors of Architecture | New Jersey Institute of Technology

Chris joined the IAE team in 2014 and has excelled in design, detailing, and planning of many of our most recent projects. Chris’s notable contributions have been to the Hahne & Co. department Store project and Aberdeen Senior & Family. Chris enjoys hiking, longboarding, and road trips.

Erin Pumo, RA

Bachelors of Architecture | New Jersey Institute of Technology

Erin graduated with a Bachelors of Architecture from New Jersey Institute of Technology in 2011. She came to us in 2013 after spending her first few years in the industry working in the model shop of large national architecture and engineering firm. Her past work experiences and innate sense of design make her a valuable member of the Inglese family. She has a particularly keen eye for visualization, graphics, and she places great importance on precision and attention to detail. Since her arrival, Erin has participated in various capacities on a number of our recent projects including Tony Galento Plaza, Tennessee Green, The Junction at Liberty Harbor, and The Orange Hospital Redevelopment. Erin is eager to learn and is continuously expanding her knowledge to encompass not only conceptualization but also building tectonics and construction practices. Outside of work, you can most likely find Erin in the middle of the woods.  She enjoys time spent outdoors whether it be skiing, hiking, or whitewater kayaking.

Cara Constantino

Bachelor of Architecture | New Jersey Institute of Technology
Master of Science in Sustainable Design | New Jersey Institute of Technology

Before joining the IAE team, Cara spent three years as a Project Coordinator at a small, private architectural practice in Newark, NJ.  Her work there focused on a variety of commercial projects including tenant fit-outs for a number of existing NYC high rise buildings as well as new construction facilities for a fortune-500 energy company based in Atlanta, GA.  The size of this firm and fast-paced nature of the urban client base provided a substantial opportunity to learn and be an integral part of all phases of design and construction.  Immediately prior to working in this more traditional architectural practice, Cara served as an AmeriCorps Service Member working with the Habitat for Humanity affiliate located in Paterson, NJ in support of their mission to build sustainable homes and communities. Her time spent here ignited an interest in energy efficient affordable housing, community development, and the study of building science. She believes that working with the IAE team will further her knowledge in this realm by providing exposure to multi-family affordable housing design and urban development projects that seek to improve the communities they are part of.

Cara is currently the project manager for the Westville Senior Residences which should be New Jersey’s first multi-family certified passive house.

Outside of architecture, Cara’s passion is primarily based in the natural world. She is a marathoner and travel enthusiast who’s always up for a new adventure.

Anuoluwapo Akeredolu, Aketi

Bachelors of Architecture | New Jersey Institute of Technology
Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering | New Jersey Institute of Technology
National Organization of Minority Architects (NJ-NOMAS) | Founding Member

Anu joined IAE following his education at NJIT where he completed a multi-disciplined degree in both architecture and civil engineering. This background puts Anu in a position to be part of all aspects of IAE’s multi-faceted projects that span all disciplines.

When not in the studio, Anu enjoys engaging in creative ventures. Anu actively participates in architecture and photography competitions and is extremely passionate about the built environment, and would like to be involved with urban planning, land use planning at some point in his career. Photography is a huge passion of his, which has matured over time and and now allows him to operate a photography studio. Anu enjoys music and is a saxophone player in a band. Anu actively engages in physical wellness activities, such as high intensity work outs and likes to think of the human body as a canvas that can be shaped and molded into an exquisite piece of art.

Rupal Singh

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering | Rutgers University

Rupal joined IAE following an engineering internship in New Jersey.  An integral part of the MEP team, Rupal is responsible for HVAC and plumbing design, layout, equipment selection and construction administration for projects of various sizes.  Most recently, he’s worked on IAE’s Jackson Green, Somerset Square, Ridge Crossing, and various retail fitouts.

Rupal enjoys music production, collecting sneakers and (unfortunately) the New York Knicks.

April Belfield

Bachelors of Architecture | New Jersey Institute of Technology

April started her professional career at IAE as an Assistant Project Manager.
Within the first few months of joining the team, she has assisted on a variety of different projects including several buildings in a phased project in Franklin Township, NJ.

April is eager to continue learning and expanding her knowledge in all areas of the industry, as well as expressing that knowledge and creativity through design.

When April is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, drawing, and traveling.

Katherine Isidro

Bachelor of Architecture | New Jersey Institute of Technology

Katherine graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from New Jersey Institute of Technology in 2014. She has since worked as a designer within a broad range of disciplines, including architecture, landscape design, urban design, planning, and graphic design, with an interest in community engagement.

Prior to joining IAE, Katherine worked as an urban designer at an award-winning architecture, urban design, and planning firm in Brooklyn, NY. There, she worked on a variety of projects, including temporary placemaking installations, neighborhood framework plans, comprehensive city plans, regional resiliency plans, and a natural playscape. At the core of all these projects was a focus on community engagement, and Katherine helped to design and develop the tools used to involve stakeholders in the design process.

Katherine enjoys photography, boxing, hiking, drawing, and sewing and has been working on a series of small embroidered versions of iconic facades.

Stephanie Haller

Bachelors of Science in Architecture | Temple University

Bachelors of Science in Architectural Preservation | Temple University

Master of Architecture | Syracuse University

Following her under graduate studies, Stephanie gained experience at a small, award winning residential and commercial architecture firm. She was involved in the firm’s growth, learning the legal and business side of the profession by taking part in all phases of the firm’s projects. During this time, she was also extensively involved with the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places in the preservation of the PECO Delaware Station as an extension of her undergraduate capstone project.

Upon finishing her graduate studies, with a professional degree in architecture, Stephanie took part in the university’s research and teaching programs before joining IAE.

While not in the office, Stephanie enjoys yoga, running, reading and traveling.

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Maria Jose Arenas

Bachelor of Architecture, Minor in Urbanism (Hons) | Universidad del Istmo, Guatemala

Master of Architecture Cultural Identity and Globalization, (Hons) | University of Westminster, London

María José joined the IAE team in late 2019 and is currently working in a a handful of multi-family projects in Newark.  Architecture is her passion, she has international academic training and two years of professional architectural experience in two of the most influential architectural firms in her home country, Guatemala as well as working as a freelance architect. She has worked in a varied range of building typologies including residential, commercial, institutional projects and master plans.  In 2016, she was granted the Duke of Grafton Scholarship for her MA Architecture studies in London where she specialized in Cultural Identity and Globalization.

Her professional interests include design and concept development, urban planning, research by design and context/cultural awareness design challenges.  Outside of the office María José (Majo) enjoys spending time with her family and with her dogs, traveling, attending classical music concerts, playing the piano, going on long walks and eating great food.