About CBH Architects
Our firm
Hidden inside of every house is the potential for a home that can transform how you live. At CBH Architects, our mission is to bring change to your home in a way that fits your family’s unique lifestyle. You have ideas, we have a vision; together we can make these a reality. We are a residential-only firm focusing on remodels and additions.
Our history
Located in Summit, New Jersey, CBH Architects was founded in 2009 as Barnett Design Build, a home improvement construction company. In 2011, we began offering architectural services. By 2013, as our design projects increased, we hung up our tool belts to focus exclusively on residential architecture. With the addition of partners Mike Cuttitta and Sean Hilgeman 2016, we became CBH Architects. We began offering Interior Design services in 2020.
Team
Bob Barnett,
Founder & President
Licensed in NJ
Graduate of Rhodes College, Washington University, and Columbia Business School, Bob transitioned from a marketing career at American Express and Dun & Bradstreet to found CBH after renovating two New Jersey homes. Now a licensed architect, he splits his time between South Orange, NJ, and Brasília, Brazil, and enjoys gardening, historic preservation, and choral singing.
Mike Cuttitta
Partner/Lead Designer
AIA, NCIDQ / Licensed in NJ, VT, ME
A graduate of the College of Architecture and Design at NJIT with a BS in Architecture and minor in History, Mike was an Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar and Albert Dorman Honors student. After joining CBH Architects in 2013, he became Partner and Lead Designer in 2015. Now serving on Branchburg, NJ's Board of Adjustment and Historic Preservation Commission, he enjoys historic residential architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture.
Dusan Gajic
Senior Associate
A native of Belgrade, Serbia, Dusan earned his Engineer of Architecture degree from University of Belgrade. He worked at AMB Group for over 10 years as associate for design-technology working on domestic and international projects.
Dusan has worked with CBH Architects since 2014 and drives architectural production for the majority of projects.
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Kathery Carrasco
Executive Assistant
A native of Nicaragua and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Keiser University in Fort Lauderdale. She brings administrative support and customer service expertise. Fluent in English and Spanish, loves solving problems and learning new things.
Mikolaj Warchol
Intern Architect
Originally from Poland, He is completing his Bachelor's degree in Architecture at Kean University. As a member of the CBH Architects team, he has gained experience in architectural design, project delivery, and 3D modeling, creating digital models and renderings that support the firm's design process.
Damon Johnson P.E.
Structural Engineer
President, DRJ Engineering Consultants
A NJ native, Damon attended Delaware State University in Dover then Rutgers in Piscataway earning a BS in Civil Engineering. He worked at Frazier Industrial Co., then Hanington Engineering where he earned his engineering license. In 2010 he formed DRJ Engineering Consultants and has worked with CBH Architects since 2012 as their primary structural engineer.