WHO WE ARE

Highlands Architecture is a modest, yet highly motivated and proficient architectural practice founded by Justin R. Kacur in 2008.

Justin Kacur - Hudson Valley ArchitectJustin R. Kacur, Architect (AIA, LEED-AP)

Justin Kacur is an accomplished and versatile Architect who possesses the instincts of a carpenter and a passion for design and building. He recalls the days of his youth watching his carpenter father draw details on pieces of lumber prior to executing the work with the utmost care and skillful craftsmanship. Memories like these have had a profound impact on Justin and have influenced his life’s work. The sights and smells of lumber, earth and concrete on the jobsite are a reminder of where he came from which serves as an inspirational driving force in his continual pursuit of improving and honing his professional practice. He has an exceptional work ethic, great people skills and brings an enthusiastic passion to every project.

Justin graduated with highest honors from Pratt Institute School of Architecture, Brooklyn, NY campus in 1994 and achieved his architectural license in 2002. Justin has been employed in the architectural and construction industry since 1988 when he began working for a local lumber and building materials supply company whereby he obtained an intimate, hands-on knowledge of building materials and systems. 

Justin has worked with a few notable Hudson Valley Architects over the years of whom he respectfully nods in great appreciation for the opportunities and experiences they provided him over the years. He still keeps in touch with many of his former colleagues, many of whom have become lifelong friends.

Outside of work, Justin enjoys spending time with his family and exploring the natural world. He also spends many hours as a ‘weekend warrior’ working on improving and expanding his modest home in the Hamlet of Glenham, NY. (Beacon / Fishkill)

Eva Nardone

Over the past 30 years, Eva has worked with a wide array of clients, from private homeowners to major institutions. Each client-designer relationship is valuable to Eva as an important part of creating a building that satisfies the client’s needs and aesthetics.

Eva’s multi-disciplinary experience ranges through all project phases, from initial design through project realization. She particularly enjoys contributing to residential and historic preservation projects.

A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design in 1991, Eva holds the degrees of Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Fine Arts.

In her free time, Eva enjoys being with her husband, bicycling and spending time outdoors.

 
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