Over the past sixty years, Evans Architects has built a strong reputation as a regional design firm with extensive experience in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. As our practice has evolved, our scope has expanded to include work throughout New York and New Jersey.
We are committed to thoughtful design, meticulous attention to detail, and enduring quality. Our team brings expertise in a wide range of structural building types and architectural styles across both commercial and residential sectors.
Every project is approached as a unique opportunity - carefully tailored to meet our clients' specific needs, whether serving a single owner or accommodating the complex programmatic requirements of multiple tenants and diverse uses.
MATTHEW EVANS, AIAARCHITECT • PLANNER
Architect and Planner licensed in New York and New Jersey, Matthew is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island (1984), and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he earned a Master’s degree in Architecture (1995). Matthew has over 35 years of experience in architectural design, construction, and planning. He has also served as an adjunct professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and currently serves on the boards of the Paterson Chamber of Commerce and the Paterson Restoration Corporation.
DYMITRY KOZYRARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER
Dymitry holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from Kiev National University of Construction and Architecture and specializes in design development for commercial, institutional, and residential projects. He has over 15 years of experience in the United States working on commercial, educational, and residential projects.
JAVIER QUIJANOARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER • PROJECT MANAGER
Javier holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from San Buenaventura University in Colombia and has 25 years of experience in architectural design and construction, including 15 years in the United States working on commercial, educational, and residential projects.
SANTIAGO RADAARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER • PROJECT MANAGER
Santiago holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architectural Studies from Kean University’s Michael Graves College of Public Architecture and has seven years of experience in architectural design, including five years with Evans Architects working on residential and commercial projects and two years with Kean University’s Facilities and Campus Planning Department, focusing on educational design.
FOUNDERJOHN EVANS 1959 - 2019ARCHITECT • ENGINEER • SURVEYOR • PLANNER
The firm's beloved founder, had over a half century of experience as a licensed architect, engineer, land surveyor, and planner. John Evans was a graduate of University of Chicago, then went on to earn his Master's Degree at Newark College of Engineering. John Evans had been Borough Engineer of North Haledon, NJ, President of the Paterson Board of Standards and Appeals, consultant to the Paterson Parking Authority, and the West Paterson, School Board, and a former member of Board of Directors of St. Joseph's Hospital.
Evans Architects AIA
470 Chamberlain Ave
Paterson, NJ 07522
© 2026 Evans Architects. All rights reserved.
Over the past sixty years, Evans Architects has built a strong reputation as a regional design firm with extensive experience in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. As our practice has evolved, our scope has expanded to include work throughout New York and New Jersey.
We are committed to thoughtful design, meticulous attention to detail, and enduring quality. Our team brings expertise in a wide range of structural building types and architectural styles across both commercial and residential sectors.
Every project is approached as a unique opportunity - carefully tailored to meet our clients' specific needs, whether serving a single owner or accommodating the complex programmatic requirements of multiple tenants and diverse uses.
MATTHEW EVANS, AIAARCHITECT • PLANNER
Architect and Planner licensed in New York and New Jersey, Matthew is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island (1984), and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he earned a Master’s degree in Architecture (1995). Matthew has over 35 years of experience in architectural design, construction, and planning. He has also served as an adjunct professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and currently serves on the boards of the Paterson Chamber of Commerce and the Paterson Restoration Corporation.
JAVIER QUIJANOARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER • PROJECT MANAGER
Javier holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from San Buenaventura University in Colombia and has 25 years of experience in architectural design and construction, including 15 years in the United States working on commercial, educational, and residential projects.
DYMITRY KOZYRARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER
Dymitry holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from Kiev National University of Construction and Architecture and specializes in design development for commercial, institutional, and residential projects. He has over 15 years of experience in the United States working on commercial, educational, and residential projects.
SANTIAGO RADAARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER • PROJECT MANAGER
Santiago holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architectural Studies from Kean University’s Michael Graves College of Public Architecture and has seven years of experience in architectural design, including five years with Evans Architects working on residential and commercial projects and two years with Kean University’s Facilities and Campus Planning Department, focusing on educational design.
FOUNDERJOHN EVANS 1959 - 2019ARCHITECT • ENGINEER • SURVEYOR • PLANNER
The firm's beloved founder, had over a half century of experience as a licensed architect, engineer, land surveyor, and planner. John Evans was a graduate of University of Chicago, then went on to earn his Master's Degree at Newark College of Engineering. John Evans had been Borough Engineer of North Haledon, NJ, President of the Paterson Board of Standards and Appeals, consultant to the Paterson Parking Authority, and the West Paterson, School Board, and a former member of Board of Directors of St. Joseph's Hospital.
Evans Architects AIA
470 Chamberlain Ave
Paterson, NJ 07522
© 2026 Evans Architects. All rights reserved.
Over the past sixty years, Evans Architects has built a strong reputation as a regional design firm with extensive experience in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. As our practice has evolved, our scope has expanded to include work throughout New York and New Jersey.
We are committed to thoughtful design, meticulous attention to detail, and enduring quality. Our team brings expertise in a wide range of structural building types and architectural styles across both commercial and residential sectors.
Every project is approached as a unique opportunity - carefully tailored to meet our clients' specific needs, whether serving a single owner or accommodating the complex programmatic requirements of multiple tenants and diverse uses.
MATTHEW EVANS, AIAARCHITECT • PLANNER
Architect and Planner licensed in New York and New Jersey, Matthew is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island (1984), and the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he earned a Master’s degree in Architecture (1995). Matthew has over 35 years of experience in architectural design, construction, and planning. He has also served as an adjunct professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and currently serves on the boards of the Paterson Chamber of Commerce and the Paterson Restoration Corporation.
JAVIER QUIJANOARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER • PROJECT MANAGER
Javier holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from San Buenaventura University in Colombia and has 25 years of experience in architectural design and construction, including 15 years in the United States working on commercial, educational, and residential projects.
DYMITRY KOZYRARCHITECTURAL PROJECT MANAGER
Dymitry holds a Master’s degree in Architecture from Kiev National University of Construction and Architecture and specializes in design development for commercial, institutional, and residential projects. He has over 15 years of experience in the United States working on commercial, educational, and residential projects.
SANTIAGO RADAARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER • PROJECT MANAGER
Santiago holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architectural Studies from Kean University’s Michael Graves College of Public Architecture and has seven years of experience in architectural design, including five years with Evans Architects working on residential and commercial projects and two years with Kean University’s Facilities and Campus Planning Department, focusing on educational design.
FOUNDERJOHN EVANS 1959 - 2019ARCHITECT • ENGINEER • SURVEYOR • PLANNER
The firm's beloved founder, had over a half century of experience as a licensed architect, engineer, land surveyor, and planner. John Evans was a graduate of University of Chicago, then went on to earn his Master's Degree at Newark College of Engineering. John Evans had been Borough Engineer of North Haledon, NJ, President of the Paterson Board of Standards and Appeals, consultant to the Paterson Parking Authority, and the West Paterson, School Board, and a former member of Board of Directors of St. Joseph's Hospital.
Evans Architects AIA
470 Chamberlain Ave
Paterson, NJ 07522
© 2026 Evans Architects. All rights reserved.