Halliday Architects

It was a pleasure to work with Chris and the HA team as we built our first custom home. Not only did they design a beautiful 'forever' home that is a great fit for our family, Chris was very supportive with all of the "ins-and-outs" that come along with a first-time build project like ours. We truly appreciated their experience, expertise, and guidance as we navigated the process. Thanks, Chris and the HA team, for all your support in helping to make our dream home come true!

It was a pleasure to work with Chris Halliday on our rebuilt Ocean City home. From day one Chris exhibited warmth and professionalism, with patience and understanding of our thoughts and ideas. We collectively designed the perfect home in which we will enjoy a growing family for years to come. We would highly recommend Chris and the Halliday Architect team. Marley and Mike Dolente

After considering several options, we chose Chris and his team as the firm to design our coastal cottage. Our original home was built in the 1940’s, complete with tons of “Ocean City charm.” As a renovation was not a viable option for us, a tear down was necessary. Our vision was to recreate the traditional Ocean City charm in a more functional cottage. Chris and his team kept our vision in mind in all aspects of design and the end product surely reflects that! Chris was a joy to work with and made the building process such a fun and rewarding one! I am confident anyone using Halliday will also agree! Thanks for everything Chris! Our porch is always open!

We went to Chris with our idea of tearing down our exisitng home and building from scratch. He listened. His attention to detail is second to none. I note this because when it came time to make selections it was already done in our design. The selection process was a breeze. We wantad a "Southern" feel and from moldng style, window style, door style, lighitng style, porch railing, etc. he had it all in the plans. The Halliday team had kitchen/bath design in the plans. Again completley designed in detail, including appliance and cabinet sizes. Their communication with us was great. Always pleasant and able to zig zag at a moments notice. Always available and willing for the "look what I found" I would like to make a change. Setbacks do occur on a job our size. Chris and his team made them invisble to us. We had a stresss free and fun project. The Halliday team was truly a pleasure to work with! We are over joyed with our home. Highly recommended!

From the moment we met with Chris Halliday we knew he would hit the nail on the head designing our home. He listened to our ideas and thoughts from the very beginning. Even the first concept was almost spot on to what we were looking to build. Chris made the whole process from designing to getting permits extremely easy. He is also an expert on all of the codes and zoning restrictions in Ocean City. We are so impressed with our plan and have already recommended Chris to our friends.

Chris and Shannon are consummate professionals. From our first meeting, we knew we landed in the right spot. They have a modern approach with the perfect mix of creativity and practicality. They incorporated our wish list, our feedback and kept the project moving within the target time frame. Chris also did a fantastic job of referring builders who matched both the project and our personalities, and has actively (and proactively) helped us every step of the way. They are enthusiastic, thoughtful and flexible -- we loved working with them and can't wait to host them when the house is done!

Chris and his team were a delight to work with - very professional, responsive and timely. Chris designed two modest beach houses for us in Cape May, and both have surpassed our expectations. He incorporated our wish list into a smallish square footage in such a tasteful way. And he brought in architectural details that weren’t obvious to us in the plans, but that really make the houses stand out as custom homes. That’s what you pay an architect for and Chris delivered! Chris was also such a calming and steady teammate as we navigated the arduous planning and permitting process. I’m not sure we would have been successful without him.

Chris and colleagues were a pleasure to work with last year. Chris took the time to listen carefully to understand our vision for this home, and our life style preferences. His team worked closely with engineers to ensure that we wouldn’t experience any adverse issues with local and environmental ordinances. The entire process was reasonably paced and overall a stress free experience. He kept us informed, gave great practical recommendations to keep us within our budget.

Chris Halliday redesigned my entire house in Longport. Is is absolutely spectacular. Chris designed and oversaw every detail and we are incredibly happy with result. Chris is talented, always available and a real pleasure to work with. I would give him 10 stars if I could. Mark Fishman

We've just moved back into our completely renovated home in Ocean City, and we are awed by the transformation Chris and Rebecca have achieved. They listened to our ideas, respected our preferences, and gave us a stunning new home. Their design aesthetic and architectural detailing are outstanding. As a bonus, Chris and Rebecca are personable, friendly, and easy to communicate with. Every phone call was returned, every email answered, and every appointment was on time and efficient. Working with Halliday Architects was a pleasure from beginning to wonderful result.

We had a great experience with Shannon and Chris Halliday. Our builder recommended them to design our new house in Avalon, NJ. Everything went smoothly and our house came out fabulous ! They are professional, knowledgeable, on time with deadlines and very nice people. They were willing to listen to our wish list and build the house we wanted, not the house they thought we should have, which happens with many architects. We highly recommend Halliday Architects.

Chris, Rebecca and their team did an awesome job on our 2nd home at the beach. Their attention to details and the little things made for no big problems at all. every time I called or had a question, they had the answer. We are now into our home and are LOVING it!. Thanks HALLIDAY ARCHITECTS, you made our wishes come true!

I absolutely love the house that Halliday Architects designed for us. We presented them with a favored style and they created a beautiful plan for our dream home. We knew from the initial exterior sketches that they had truly captured the concept we were hoping for. We so appreciate all of the help and advice offered throughout our entire process. Thank you to Halliday Architects for a job well done.

It was a pleasure working with Chris. He listens, adapts things as needed with a flare. Chris has a pleasant, easy going personality. His professional experience puts you at ease. I would definitely recommend Halliday Architects. Diane

My wife and I could not be more satisfied with the way Shannon, Chris and their entire staff guided us thru this process. They are very detailed and responded to our every request promptly. The design of our home is better than even we could have imagined, both inside and out. They are tops in our book.

We renovated a recently purchased "Project House" that as Chris Halliday put it had "GOOD BONES" but needed some serious updates. We turned to Halliday Architects for ideas and designs. After a couple of meetings to discuss our ideas Halliday Architects drew up a set of plans to remodel the outside and the inside of the house. We are very pleased with the final product and found Halliday Architects very helpful during the process to answer questions as they arose during the project. I would Highly recommend Halliday Architects for your next building project.

My experience with Halliday Architects was outstanding. From the introduction and throughout the entire process I was very impressed with the design, the detail and the professionlism of the Halliday team. In addition to all of that, I also had a lot of fun. I highly recommend this firm.

Chris and his team were a true pleasure to work with, from our first meeting I knew I was in good hands as Chris listened to my needs and delivered exactly what our family was looking for. I couldn't be happier with the service and reliability during this process and especially the finished product.

The design, services and work of Halliday Architects are unmatched. From the initial blueprints to the design stages to the completed construction, we were thrilled with their creativity and professionalism. Chris listened to what we wanted and had unique, wonderful ideas for our custom home. He and his team were gracious, communicative and gave us the utmost attention which made it a pleasure to work with them. Halliday Architects are true experts in designing homes and grateful to have found such a talented architect. We are so impressed with Chris and now have our dream home. All was done within budget. Halliday Architects has our highest recommendation and is designing our daughter's home this year.

We couldn’t have chosen better, Chris and his team did a fantastic job in helping us create our dream beach house in Brigantine. He listened to our many, many, many needs and was patient with us throughout the process. He helped us every step of the way, including recommendations that came in handy and continues to do so now that the beginning phase of construction is underway. I’ll add to my review some photos once we have more work done on the house.

We had a wonderful experience working with Chris and his firm on our new shore house. He listened to what our vision was for the house and his creativity and attention to detail exceeded anything we could have imagined! Chris guided us step by step through the whole process and was quick to respond to any questions via email or by phone. His ideas and the thoughtfulness he added to our house was amazing! He seems to get as much enjoyment in watching our house come to reality as we do. We could not be more pleased with choosing Chris and the people in his firm . They are so friendly and easy to work with that we consider them new friends.

Chris Halliday designed a beautiful home sensitive to my rather emotional needs! I lost my husband a year prior and after much thinking made the tough decision to sell our beautiful horse farm where we had built a life together over 36 years. Making my next destination Ocean City, NJ, I asked Chris to design something that would fit the beach scene but also be reminiscent of the farm. He did exactly that: The board and batten siding, the interior barn doors, the pine flooring. And yet he also incorporated all of the updates in design and finish you want in your house today. Chris and his crew were available it seemed 24/7 . Summation....Because of my loss this has been a tough ride for me. I couldn’t have had a better group to work with on all levels. Jacquelynne Tarves

It was a pleasure working with Chris on the design of our custom built Ocean City home. He is so attentive to a client’s needs and wishes. During our initial meeting Chris was a great listener, as we described our ideas & concepts. We immediately knew that our vision would be executed properly with Chris at the helm. Our dream house became a reality due in part to his unique design ideas & creativity. He is prompt in responding to any client questions or concerns, which is a vital aspect when the homeowner lives out of state. Chris is a gifted architect, professional & delivers superior customer service.

Chris and his team know how to get the most "Wow" factor in designing our new home in Sea Isle. Some of the key qualities of the firm is that they pay attention to details, listen to their clients and have the ability to explain why certain elements work better than others. We recently had a party where 200 people toured our home and the compliments were overflowing (along with the wine). In fact, a number of people commented that the house should be included in "Architectural Digest"!

Five stars for our design experience with Halliday Architects. The process with Chris and his team was enjoyable and professional, and we are very pleased with our lovely new home.

Chris and his Wife provided terrific options while designing our new custom built home. In addition, their knowledge of local building codes helped us make critical decisions to maximize the build on the property. lastly, his service during the design, and more importantly during the build was very helpful to make the project a success. I highly recommend Halliday Architects for the additional value and commitment they bring as part of their customer commitment.

Halliday Architects, as a team, designed 2 beach houses for us in the last 4 years. Their insight is only exceeded by their level of communication and consideration of our thoughts. In addition to designing a structurally sound buildings, the aesthetics are outstanding and the interior flows (area to area and floor to floor) are excellent. The decks were designed and orientated in a manner to effectively catch the ocean views, morning sun, afternoon shade, and sunset views! If I could only use one word, it would be Bravo!.

We worked with Chris on two projects in the spring of 2015. Chris was extremely attentive, detail oriented, creative and professional. He is also a really good person, and fun to work with. He understood exactly what we wanted, and worked tirelessly to make it happen. He was also at the work sites a lot to make sure everything was done correctly. We really enjoyed working with Chris and would highly recommend him and his team.

Chris Halliday is simply the best. The moment we met him, we knew he would be the architect that would make our dreams come true. He guided us through a complete remodel of our Ocean City home. His talents and professionalism never cease to amaze us. Additionally, he is a genuinely nice guy, we are honored to consider him a new friend. I would highly recommend Chris and his entire staff for any architectural service. Our home is everything we dreamed it could be. It was truly a pleasure working with Chris.

We hired Halliday Architects to design an addition to our current house...a Master Suite. He listened to our wants, walked around with us and measured everything before he even began to put it on paper. He is very patient and relates well with clients. He redrew plans until we were absolutely satisfied. The firm has an interior designer which was very helpful. Halliday Architects were there throughout the entire construction. Professional, available and knowledgeable.

After meeting with Chris, we immediately knew we wanted to hire him. Chris is knowledgable, accessible and very easy to work with. He is well regarded in the design and construction community. Chris was very responsive whenever there was a question/issue. We came to Chris with a well defined design plan and he offered great ideas to accentuate the concepts. We now consider Chris and Shannon friend and enthusiastically endorse his company.

Chris brings a progressive West coast attitude to his designs at the Jersey Shore, particularly in the Atlantic and Cape May County areas. His designs emphasize natural light and open spaces, and he is not afraid to employ some modern ideas that bring a 21st Century feel to his portfolio. We are working with him on mixed-use, as well as single family residential projects.

We worked with Halliday Architects for a complete renovation of our Ocean City home. The house is older and had serious layout issues. It was hard to know where to start, and whether or not an addition would be worthwhile. Chris and Shannon walked us through the different options we had, taking into consideration the age of the home as well as the complex city regulations. They always had innovative solutions to create a design that looked great, but is also super functional and on budget. We really appreciated that Chris and Shannon took the time to understand what we actually needed, and how we would use each space. Their attention to detail and thoughtfulness goes above and beyond. The result of their diligence is a beautiful home that we love and get endless compliments on. Renovations can be so stressful and challenging, but working with Chris and Shannon made things much easier throughout the process. We could not have asked for a better team!!!!

We had the pleasure of working with Chris and his team for a complete remodel/total renovation of our home. We found Chris to be the consummate professional, but also a really nice guy. Chris guided us through the entire process and was always available to offer advice; from the technical aspects to the design and finish choices. He and his team are creative and offer fantastic design options & features, but were always open to our ideas, tastes, and opinions - a combination I think very hard to find. We HIGHLY recommend Halliday Architects! We cannot thank Chris and his team enough for helping us create our beautiful new home!

We have a small rancher style house in Santa Barbara, CA. We worked with Halliday Architects to give our outdated kitchen, laundry room and living room a complete remodel. While remote, they did an amazing job working with us to fulfill all our specific needs while also working in some very creative elements.

Chris Halliday is an extremely talented Architect and consummate professional. We worked together on a renovation project of my beachfront condo. The timeframe and deadlines were impossible, Chris met them all ! His ideas and solutions to bring this very dated 50 plus year old space into a hip and modern aesthetic for today's lifestyle exceeding all our expectations. His attention to detail and supervision during the construction phase was priceless to us as out of state owners. He respectfully listened and interpreted our long wish list into a gorgeous reality! I am a professional Interior Designer and have worked with many Architects, I place Chris at the very top of that list. I hope to work with Chris and his firm( the entire staff is also amazing) again soon and would not hesitate to hire or recommend him for any type or size of project , not just residential ! Bravo Halliday Architects!!

Halliday Architects offers unique ideas, personal service, efficient responsiveness, and useful feedback. They listened to me. They learned how we lived. Asked the right questions and provided everything we desired in the rebuilding of our home after a fire. We had an awkward large home that is now cohesively beautiful. Whenever I needed a measurement or the tiniest detail Chris or someone on staff was always available. We bought our house for the privacy of the property, but never truly liked the house itself. Now my husband and I truly love both and feel absolutely at home. There are so many stunning little details and our personalities still shine through. Great experience working together and I'd highly recommend them to anyone always!

I highly recommend Chris Halliday and his firm. We engaged Chris as the architect for our new home, and we were so pleased with his work that we used him for construction management and interior design work as well. I have been in business for over 35 years, and working with Chris has been one of those rare experiences where I was truly delighted by the quality, timeliness, and value of his services. Chris is an extremely gifted architect. Several of the contractors who bid on the job even commented that his designs were both creative and practical, and that his prints were the most detailed that they had ever seen. Chris was a pleasure to work with. He asked great questions to understand our preferences, was a good listener, and is the most patient person that I have ever worked with. Chris knew the complex local codes well and maneuvered the approval process with ease and speed. He demonstrated the highest integrity in every way. Another important aspect of working with Chris that is that he remains personally engaged. Other firms that we interviewed had charismatic "founding fathers", but we learned from our reference checks that they disappear after the contract is signed and they delegate the work to junior associates - don't be fooled by this! In summary, Chris Halliday is an outstanding Architect. We are demanding clients and if we had any concerns I'd mention them. Again, I highly recommend Chris and his firm.

Chris and his team are outstanding. He architected, did the interior design of our bay front home and managed the construction process. I wanted to build a home that had interest and wasn't boxy, but was constrained by a lot that was only 45' wide (by 103' deep.) Chris came up with a design that offset at an angle the garage and the 2 floors over the garage. The result exceeded expectations and created a home with great aesthetic interest and interior utility. He maximized the allowable sq footage and incorporated numerous fresh ideas. Most impressive is Chris' receptiveness to client input. We worked as a team, debated ideas regardless of the source, and once the framing was complete, revisited all view corridors and moved and added windows accordingly. The project came in on time and on budget. The result exceeded our expectations. Neighbors have been incredibly complimentary. I've already started project #2 with Chris. He's a fresh, young, talented professional who is a pleasure to work with.

My wife and I recently engaged Halliday Architects to replace our home, damaged by hurricane Sandy. We were referred to this firm for their fresh design ideas. H. A. was able to listen to the wants and needs discussed in our initial meeting, make reasonable changes we requested during the design phase and deliver a home that far exceeds our expectations, while staying within the budget. We have been in our new home for approximately one month and have had numerous compliments on the design.

Halliday architects provided superb service. They really listened to our ideas and dreams for our project and delivered a final product that delighted us! They seemed to understand us and our style and suggested options that truly enhanced the vision we had going into the process. I would fully recommend them.

We loved working with Chris and Shannon to design our home. They were incredibly attentive to our needs and concerns and went above and beyond to ensure that our home was exactly what we wanted. We would highly, highly recommend them!

Halliday Architects designed our new home to replace the one destroyed by Storm Sandy in 2012. The team was our one stop shop to help us balance the needs and final chance to get it right, as critical plan budget restraints were necessary due to repeated insurance recovery disappointments. The Team is one of the very best experiences with getting a custom building job on track, on time, within budget. The most important reflection of the experience was complete early communication and finalization of needs and wants. We can now reflect the joy of watching our home rise from paper to reality due to the value and professional competence of the Halliday Architects Team and knowledge. GREAT JOB WELL DONE! Some photos of our project appear on this company website and will speak volumes!