ABOUT US:

Contextus is a full-service Architecture Design, Interior Design and Project Management firm with a focus on maximizing design intent in conjunction with the project’s objectives.

Our firm’s name, “Contextus” is Latin for – weaving, joining, connecting, coherence, structure, and fabric. Hence our mission statement in one word.

Contextus can provide fluidity between Architectural and Interior Design services, coupled with practical Construction Project Management. With a significant track with leading architectural firms and significant experience with “pure” construction Project Management, Contextus thrives to reintroduce the seamlessness of design, construction, and Project Management. With our Project Management experience, we believe that Contextus sets itself apart from traditional architecture firms with a reinforced understanding of design practices, project constraints and the overall, multiple objectives of the project participants. We understand our client’s concerns with budget and schedule.

We can act as the Architect of Record, Design Architect, Interior Designer, Project Manager/Owner’s Representative, or any combination of the above based on our adept experience. Our experience in the Metro New York City market spans 20+ years. In essence, we can take a project from conception to completion and provide our clients with communication and transparency.

Contextus was founded on assisting clients through the tedious process of design and construction with complete advocacy to the client and their objectives. We act purely as a liaison to our clients with no incentives from other parties. It is in our absolute interest to keep communications lines open and achieve schedule milestones and ultimately, timely delivery of our products and services.

 Various Design Sectors Experience:

  • Aviation

  • Commercial

  • Office

  • Municipal

  • Residential (Muti-Family and Single Family)

  • Institutional

  • Retail

  • Banking

  • Restaurant

  • Hospitality

  • Recreational

  • Manufacturing

  • Exterior Envelope Remediation and Design

  • Waterproofing Consulting

CAPABILITIES:

TEAM:

Umang Shah, RA, NCARB, and LEED AP, holds Bachelor’s degrees in Architecture and Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD).  Umang has a significant track record with leading architecture firms which influences and continues to reinforce his understanding of design practices, project constraints, and the multiple objectives of project participants. In addition to his knowledge of architectural design, Umang has 12+ years of experience as a Director of Project Management ( Construction Owner’s Representative) for various Corporate and Institutional clients. This allows Contextus to marry design objectives with practical presets and project planning. This provides an enhanced reconciliation of the client's objectives between design and 'practical' which sets Contextus apart from your traditional Architecture firm.

Shalinee Nagpal Shah, LEED AP, holds a Bachelor’s degree from Institute of Environmental Design, Gujarat, India. Shalinee has significant experience developing a variety of projects and managing teams for institutional, civic, cultural, commercial, retail, urban planning, residential and mixed use. Shalinee has worked in India, Kuwait and the US. Shalinee possesses a “perfectionist” nature and thrives to make the client’s 'wants and needs' a reality.

Together, Umang and Shalinee have a combined 50+ years of experience.

Licensed in NY, NJ, MA States

Contextus is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in New Jersey and New York.