About Us

Schaeffler Architecture & Design is a New Jersey–based residential architecture and design firm creating distinctive custom homes, additions, and transformative renovations. Each residence is shaped by the client’s vision, the character of the property, and how the home will be lived in.

Founded in 2002 as Country Estate Homes Inc., the firm brings more than 25 years of experience in residential design, construction, development, and real estate. Our work spans historic restoration, thoughtful renovations, new residences, and select commercial spaces.

Today, our primary focus is architectural design and detailed construction drawings for homeowners, builders, and developers. We use decades of practical experience to help clients make difficult design decisions with clarity, anticipate construction considerations, and move forward with well-resolved plans.

Our services can begin with evaluating an existing home or potential building site and continue through design and documentation. For select projects, owner representation and construction coordination are also available, with qualified consultants and specialists engaged as needed.

We are committed to thoughtful design, clear communication, efficient service, and careful attention to every client’s needs.

Jacquelyn Kovacs Schaeffler, AIA

Managing Partner · Architect

NCARB Certified · Licensed in New Jersey

Jacquelyn leads the firm’s architectural work, bringing an artist’s eye and extensive residential-design experience to custom homes, additions, alterations, townhomes, and builder communities.

Education

BFA, Parsons School of Design

Master of Architecture, New Jersey School of Architecture

Pingry School alumna

Expertise

Luxury residential architecture

Custom homes, additions, and alterations

Builder portfolios and residential communities

Todd Schaeffler

Managing Partner · Designer & Developer

Todd brings more than 25 years of experience in residential design, construction, development, project management, and real estate. His understanding of how homes are built helps the firm create practical, well-resolved designs from early concepts through detailed plans.

Education

BA in Business, Manhattan College

Gill St. Bernard’s School alumnus

Experience

Residential renovation and new construction

Project management and development

Licensed broker representative, Weichert Realtors

Property, land, and new-construction transactions