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Loj Architecture and Building Science, founded in 2017 by architect Jim Fish. Passive House, LEED

Loj Architecture and Building Science PLLC is a full service Architecture and Design firm, with primary focus on vernacular-inspired-modern and sustainable design.

04/02/2026

From the Design Archive: Today, we’re spotlighting our design, a 1,300-square-foot, zero-energy two-bedroom, two-bath home that embodies the past, present and future.

Its front nods to traditional MidWestern farmhouses with gables and a deep porch while the rear features a modern twist with recycled metal siding. Painted in buttercream or “corn yellow,” the home integrates sustainable materials and technologies with an "entertainment center" showcasing its green construction.

Designed to meet ADA and Fair Housing Standards, the house can adapt to different configurations, allowing for additional rooms and varied layouts.

03/03/2026

More big things are brewing on our “under-construction” front 🍻

Construction officially kicked off in May 2025 on our renovation + addition project for Kingston Standard’s new zero-fossil-fuel brewhouse and cellar. We began by demolishing the existing overhead garage door of the former Sunshine Market space (now the brewhouse), then fully scooped out the interior - revealing an incredible wood ceiling and refreshing the existing steel with a bold safety-yellow finish. After being boarded up for decades, the refurbished steel windows turned out truly spectacular.

From there, the new addition took shape as the cellar component, complete with a drive-in cooler, offices, bathroom and kitchen. The masonry wall between the two buildings was rebuilt with a new foundation dug and poured, plus a floor slab designed with drainage to support the brewhouse’s wet-space needs. Framing followed, along with scissor roof trusses, Marvin windows and the space topped off with a pale wood ceiling finish. Add in the brewhouse equipment, piping and fixtures and suddenly the space had a really good flow. 🍺

Most recently, the new addition’s standing-seam metal siding and canopy were installed, and it’s really starting to shine. We can’t wait to toast success when this one wraps up. Cheers ✨

02/19/2026

A major Wiltwyck Retrofit construction update on Green Street in Uptown Kingston 🏗️

Officially underway since June 2025, this multifamily project has made significant progress. Demo wrapped in August, followed by foundation and site work in September with exterior prep and new addition framing kicking off in November.

Today, the second-floor addition and new roof framing are nearly complete. We’re especially excited to see the cathedral ceiling taking shape in the second-floor living space where the “ghost” of the original Cape Cod gable remains visible to the left (image 9). That old-meets-new moment was central to our original design concept and seeing it come to life is incredibly rewarding.

Next up: framing the new second-floor dormer and installing windows. More soon as this transformation continues.

Revisit the project in our online journal video series: lojarch.com/journal

08/05/2025

I called the Kingston Building Department at they answered "Hi Jim". (blush!)

07/25/2025

Let’s pool our resources… And show you what we’ve been up to in Olivebridge, NY. This under-construction poolhouse was designed to create a bright, open space over an existing pool - with tons of windows and skylights to drench the interior in natural light.

In true Loj form, we brought in a dynamic roof/ceiling design: no ridge beam, just clean modern lines, a standing seam metal roof and structural ingenuity that quietly nods to the gambrel roof of the main house.

Instead of a ridge beam, we used metal rod rafter ties to keep the walls from spreading under the weight of the roof, plus angled wood collar ties to ensure long-term support without sagging. The siding? A perfect match to the main house so the whole property speaks the same architectural language.

Now, just add water…

07/02/2025

🏆 Threepeat after me… We did it! Loj Architecture has been named Best Architecture Firm in the Hudson Valley in Chronogram’s 6th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards - for the third year in a row.

We’re incredibly honored and so grateful for your support. Thank you to everyone who voted and continues to champion our work. Here’s to beautiful, thoughtful spaces and to three wins in a row! 🥂

06/18/2025

It’s time to ferment the future. 👀 We’re thrilled to share that construction has officially begun on our expansion project for Kingston Standard’s production facility, located in the former Sunshine Market space in Kingston, NY! It’s been such a joy collaborating with Tait and the KS crew… We can’t wait to see their dream space take shape so Nano Brewing can truly tap into its full potential. Cheers to what’s ahead! 🍻

Credits:
Engineer: Crawford & Associates Engineering & Land Surveying, PC
General Contractor: Rondack Construction, Inc.

05/21/2025

✨ Island in the Dream... We gave this tiny kitchen in Kingston’s Rondout neighborhood a major glow-up by making smart use of every inch (swipe to see the before in photo #4). The client wanted to preserve the Victorian soul of the home, so we designed a custom island that feels more like an heirloom you'd inherit than something you'd install.

Handmade by Von Miller Design Workshop, the island adds warmth, function and a bit of golden flair with a copper sink and brass faucet. Cabinets as furniture and tiny done with big style.

05/14/2025

Back to one of our projects currently under construction: The in Kingston, NY. This adaptive reuse transforms a former warehouse into a residential loft for two artist clients.

We’re working with the building’s original truss roof structure - each truss is unique due to the building’s skewed footprint. Over the client’s offices, we’ve inserted a new interior roof that creates an interesting and layered intersection with the existing trusses.

The jewel of the space? The central stair, which took multiple design iterations to fit within the clients’ dense program. It was a challenge, but we think it’s a success.

🗳️ Only TWO DAYS LEFT! Help Loj Architecture win Best Architecture Firm in the Hudson Valley in Chronogram’s Readers' Choice Awards. Vote here → https://bit.ly/42jrMwN. Thank you so much for your support!

04/30/2025

Spring is a time of growth and our small firm is certainly blossoming… Lots of projects currently under construction like this pool house in Olivebridge, NY complete with angled wood collar ties.

✅ We’d also love your support! Please vote for us DAILY until May 15th in the FINAL ROUND of Chronogram's 6th annual Reader's Choice Awards for Best Architecture Firm in the Hudson Valley here: https://bit.ly/42jrMwN. Scroll down, cast your vote and come back tomorrow to do it again. Thank you so much!

04/23/2025

A study in contrasts: Sleek custom cable stair railing, a warm tongue & groove pine ceiling and crisp pure white walls.

➡️ Please vote for us DAILY until May 15th in the FINAL ROUND of Chronogram's 6th annual Chronogrammies Reader's Choice Awards for Best Architecture Firm in the Hudson Valley here: https://bit.ly/42jrMwN. Scroll down, cast your vote and come back tomorrow to do it again. Thank you for your support!

Railing Fabricator: C. Mclean Studios
General Contractor: Risdal Fine Homes

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1 N Front Street Suite 3F
Kingston, NY
12401

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6am
Thursday	8am - 6am
Friday	8am - 6am

Website

http://www.lojarch.com/

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