JFF Design was established in 1980 as a part-time residential design service firm. In the winter of 1991, JFF Design was expanded as a full time, full service Architectural firm performing various tasks in the commercial and continued residential areas of design and construction administration.
Innovative design is the creation of warm inviting spaces without the need for massive development. Home design is rooted from the necessity and comfort of our daily living experience. JFF Design is celebrating over 40 years solving problems through a myriad of creative spaces responding to the needs of each client.
The firm has been involved with the design and construction administration of many diverse residential and commercial project types prior to and since its’ full time status. Fully integrated with the latest CAD software, Revit Autodesk Building Design Suite, Architecture 2023, each member of JFF Design is well versed in these very powerful production tools as well as the latest 3D software providing our clients with a clear understanding of the design we provide.
“Good Design should not be confused with Overdevelopment” ….JFF 2008
PRINCIPLES
Joseph F. Fournier, Jr., AIA, NCARB, the firms’ owner, is a registered Architect in the states of Massachusetts, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Utah and Vermont and is NCARB certified. His many years of Project Management experience lends a wealth of knowledge for diverse projects from educational facilities to municipalities. A licensed Construction Supervisor in the States of Massachusetts and Rhode Island as well as a Licensed Home Improvement Contractor, combines his Architectural prowess with his past construction experience bringing a wealth of practical knowledge in the design process ensuring a well-rounded product. He is an active member of the Boston Society of Architects, American Institute of Architects, a sitting committee member of the BSA Residential Design Committee and a member of the Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce.
TECHNICAL STAFF
Shirley DiNatale holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Mumbai University and graduated with a Master of Architecture from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in May 2020.
She joined our office in July 2020 and has settled in quite well. She is in a continuous process of improving and refining her design skills, critical thinking and practical knowledge. With all the skills and knowledge that she has gained over 7 years of studying architecture, she is most drawn to sleek, modern design as well as people -oriented design. She realizes how much goes into developing a project and how big of an impact the role of architect has on the community and wants to contribute to that.
Rutuja Patil, A recent graduate of University of Massachusetts Amherst with a Masters in Architecture, Rutuja has a fresh perspective and is eager to learn
more. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Architecture from University of Mumbai and is a LEED Green Associate with keen interests in Environmental and Sustainable
design.
She enjoys traditional and organic architecture and believes architecture is about the perfect balance of form and function in a design with intricate detailing. She joined our office in August 2023 and has been settling in quite well.
JFF Design carries Errors and Omissions Insurance with Continental Casualty Company, Chicago, IL.
What Our Clients Say:
It was a pleasure to work with Joe and his design team. They were creative, professional and schedule conscience and provided us with the perfect set of addition plans for our house. Job well done!!
Jeff and Kristin Cox
Houzz User
Our previous Architect fell off the face of the earth and our project was stalled. Joe at JFF Design Architects stepped in and had final plans for our project in less than two weeks! He is very knowledgeable and thorough.
Scott B.
We met with several architects, and we are delighted to have selected Joe Fournier from JFF Design Architects.
From our very first meeting with Joe, we could clearly see he empathized with our concerns and the issues we were facing with our home. Joe is knowledgeable and resourceful; he understood our vision and the gradual steps needed to complete our renovation. Joe provided valuable consultation, he was also creative, practical, patient, and a problem solver. He provided us with a detailed drawing that accounted for every space, and wonderful ideas for us to consider. We are overjoyed with our home, and we highly recommend Joe.
Josiane
Joe was very helpful with the designing of a replacement garage. It was a difficult layout with many restrictions. He worked very hard for us to achieve what we needed to have. We would recommend him for any design project.
Patricia & David Sherman
Joe is the best! Not only is he professional, he really listened to our ideas and made our addition plans come to life. He was effective and very accommodating. Highly recommend!
ashley muse
It was a pleasure to work with Joe and his design team. They were creative, professional and schedule conscience and provided us with the perfect set of addition plans for our house. Job well done!!
Jeff and Kristin Cox
Houzz User
Our previous Architect fell off the face of the earth and our project was stalled. Joe at JFF Design Architects stepped in and had final plans for our project in less than two weeks! He is very knowledgeable and thorough.
Scott B.
We met with several architects, and we are delighted to have selected Joe Fournier from JFF Design Architects.
From our very first meeting with Joe, we could clearly see he empathized with our concerns and the issues we were facing with our home. Joe is knowledgeable and resourceful; he understood our vision and the gradual steps needed to complete our renovation. Joe provided valuable consultation, he was also creative, practical, patient, and a problem solver. He provided us with a detailed drawing that accounted for every space, and wonderful ideas for us to consider. We are overjoyed with our home, and we highly recommend Joe.
Josiane
Joe was very helpful with the designing of a replacement garage. It was a difficult layout with many restrictions. He worked very hard for us to achieve what we needed to have. We would recommend him for any design project.
Patricia & David Sherman
Joe is the best! Not only is he professional, he really listened to our ideas and made our addition plans come to life. He was effective and very accommodating. Highly recommend!
ashley muse
It was a pleasure to work with Joe and his design team. They were creative, professional and schedule conscience and provided us with the perfect set of addition plans for our house. Job well done!!
Jeff and Kristin Cox
