Crafting Dreams, Building Realities!

RD Architectural Studio is a full-service architectural  firm with a broad experience in all phases of Residential and Commercial projects. We have completed several single-family additions & renovations, office renovations, and multi-family projects throughout New Jersey and Maryland. We will work with you every step of the way and ensure your project meets all your needs functionally and aesthetically.

Contact Us

Email Us
info@rdarcstudio.com

Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–5pm

Phone
(551) 655-3187

Location
81 Falcon Road
Livingston, NJ 07039

Ruchi Dhar, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP (BD+C)

Our Philosophy

We produce holistic design solutions with a perfect balance. We put customers first and create work of the highest quality. We build a client relationship focused on professionalism, integrity, and trust.

Who we are !

Ruchi Dhar, AIA, the Principal and Founder of RD Architectural Studio, LLC, is a licensed architect in NJ, NY, and MD, boasting over 15 years of experience. Holding NCARB certification and LEED accreditation with a specialty in Building Design and construction, she possesses expertise in analyzing zoning regulations, project management, architecture, programming, and construction administration across diverse projects. These include corporate interiors, national retail stores, education, food service, industrial, single-family, and multi-family residential ventures. Actively involved in various committees and boards, she currently serves as the 2nd Vice President of the Architects League Northern NJ Board, AIANJ State Representative for the Sfx committee, and co-chairs the AIA NJ Sfx committee. Additionally, she is a committee member of the AIA NJ Legislative & Govt. Affairs. Before starting RD Architectural Studio, Ruchi worked for eight years at KCG Architects in Palisades Park, NJ where she sharpened her skills excelling as a project manager on multiple high-profile retail and commercial projects.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

  • Certified as an SBE and MWBE firm by PANYNJ and New Jersey State

  • Licensed to Practice Architecture in New York, New Jersey and Maryland

Professional Registrations & Affiliations

  • Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)

  • AIA NJ Sfx State Representative

  • Board Member of the Architects League of Northern New Jersey (ALNNJ)

  • Member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB)

  • LEED Accredited Professional with a specialty in Building Design and Construction with USGBC

Client Testimonials !

  • “Ruchi was a pleasure to work with for the past few months. She helped us with drawings for our plans to put on an addition to our home and stepped us through each part of the process. She was also attentive to details listened to our views and incorporated all our needs into drawings. She helped liaise with the zoning and construction department and made the process and forms easy to follow and fill out. Overall, excellent experience and service. Highly recommend Ruchi”.

    Ron L.- Millington, NJ

  • “It has been a pleasure to work with Ruchi Dhar. I worked with her to plan for a single story bedroom and bathroom expansion. She was professional and patient from the first conversation and throughout the design process. I discussed with a few architects initially and found Ruchi’s proposal to be the most reasonable. We went over multiple design options and Ruchi was flexible in producing a few iterations of the drawings. We also needed to file for a Zoning variance, and she handled the process easily. As part of the variance process the township vetted Ruchi’s drawings and applications and found no issues- they approved the request easily. I highly recommend RD Studio for architectural needs”.

    Kawsar K.- Livingston, NJ

  • “Ruchi is a thorough professional. She has an eye for detail and considers every aspect of the design. She also values the clients needs and accommodates that in the design. Ruchi is very prompt and sincere and takes on projects with utmost dedication. She helped me design the house for extensions and guided me with zoning and variance laws. Her perspective brings in a lot of value. She is the best and I highly recommend her services”

    Amrit B.- Livingston, NJ

  • "Ruchi was truly a pleasure to work with! She is extremely detail oriented and was very responsive to all our questions/requests. She is very professional and delivered everything in a timely manner".

    Huda S.- Livingston, NJ

  • "Our experience with Ruchi at RD architectural studio was well beyond expectations. She is highly professional, responsive and extremely easy to work with. The project was new recreation room addition, some renovation and tweaks to our floor plan. Her attention to detail is incredible and she is really work to understand each customer’s unique needs. I would highly recommend her for any design work for any project, large or small".

    Dhwani P.- Edison, NJ

  • "I hired Ruchi for plans on a home reno. Ruchi showed patience thru my many revisions and plan changes until we got a final plan. I would not hesitate to work with her again".

    Jim B. - Clifton, NJ

  • "It was a pleasure to work with Ruchi on our home renovation. We needed assistance with some drawings and an updated layout of our kitchen, a new powder room and our primary bathroom. Ruchi was very quick to deliver results as well as make any changes we requested. Her speed on the project allowed us to file our permits with the town and keep the schedule on track. I highly recommend her firm".

    Zach T. - Montclair, NJ

  • "Ruchi has been an absolute pleasure to work with. She is a talented architect, very detail oriented, and responsive and reliable. She helped us with and addition to our home (master bedroom, master bath). She made the zoning and construction application process easy as she contacted our township, spoke with the right people, and was knowledgeable about the whole process. During the process to find quotes from general contractors, two of them mentioned that Ruchi's drawings are very detailed and comprehensive. Overall, very pleased with Ruchi. She will be my go-to architect for future needs".

    Carolina L.- Millington, NJ