About Zimbler Architecture

Mr. Zimbler received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute, and his Masters of Architecture degree from Columbia University.  He presently maintains an architectural license to practice in New Jersey and New York, and is a member of the American Institute of Architects.

Soon after graduating Columbia, Mr. Zimbler created the architectural facilities management company “Computecture, Inc.”, which was based in New York City.   Computecture assisted small firms and large companies/institutions in the implementation of computer aided design and database management technologies.  He was an early adopter and authorized dealer of the AutoCAD computer aided drafting program, and assisted in installation, training and support of AutoCAD software and CAD systems.  

While at Computecture, Mr. Zimbler developed numerous software applications integrating AutoCAD with relational databases, to enable companies to gain a better understanding as to the scope and utilization of their facility’s space resources.  Companies/institutions which Computecture developed facilities management applications included Aetna, Chase Manhattan Bank, The New York and American Stock Exchanges, the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering, the Hospital for Special Surgery and others.  Mr. Zimbler additionally was an adjunct professor of facilities management at New York University.

Soon after creating Computecture, Mr. Zimbler received his license to practice architecture in New York and established the architectural firm MZA, to complement his facilities management expertise.  Mr. Zimbler was the chief design architect on an extensive portfolio of interior renovation projects for both medium size and fortune 500 companies.  These projects included work for clients in the financial, banking, retail, healthcare and insurance sectors.  These clients included Aetna, Paine Webber, Liberty Mutual, St. Lukes Roosevelt Medical Center, Chase Manhattan Bank, the VA Medical Center, New York University, Houlihan Lokey and others. His most significant work included the headquarters relocations of MetLife in mid town Manhattan, and the headquarters relocation of Price Waterhouse in Boston, MA.

In 2001, MZA relocated to New Jersey, and in 2007 Computecture and MZA were disbanded and Mr. Zimbler established his own architectural practice, “Zimbler Architecture”.  Since then, Mr. Zimbler has designed hundreds of residential projects including new homes and additions throughout New Jersey.  Zimbler Architecture has also developed hospitality & retail projects including implementation of a national restaurant chain expansion for Frutta Bowls, and development of restaurants for Planet Hollywood, Bucca di Beppo, Earl of Sandwich, Rook Coffee and Popeyes.  The firm has additionally developed new and renovated commercial buildings including new, two story and three story, office buildings in Toms River, warehouse expansions and repurposing to offices in Lakewood, and numerous other storefront reconstructions and interior renovations. Mr. Zimbler’s latest work includes development of a five story multi-use commercial/residential building in Long Branch, and a mixed use commercial and residential building in Manalapan.

Alan has been married to his wife Alice (Office Manager of Zimbler Architecture) for over 40 years.  They have one daughter, Samantha, a son and daughter in law, Zachary and Lauren and a beautiful new granddaughter Lulu.

Adam Reich was born and raised in Freehold Borough and earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University, in Syracuse, New York which included study abroad programs in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

After returning home from college, Adam became involved with volunteer opportunities in Freehold Borough and the surrounding community which lead to him being elected to a position on the Freehold Borough Board of Education, an appointment to the Freehold Borough Planning and Zoning Board as well as the board’s liaison to the Freehold Borough Historic Preservation Commission. In 2016, Adam was selected by the Mayor and Council to be a member of the Freehold Development Committee which – through a collaborative effort with residents, business leaders, and the Borough’s governing body – created a “Visioning Report” to help guide Freehold Borough’s development strategies. In 2019, Adam was elected to the Freehold Borough Council where he is the Council liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission and the Borough’s Sustainability Committee.

In 2005, Adam joined the Free and Accepted Masons, the world’s oldest fraternity, and has been the elected Secretary of Olive Branch Lodge #16 in Freehold since 2016.

Adam’s career has spanned more than 20 years and he has held positions with firms in Monmouth, Mercer and Ocean counties. He also was a Project Architect/Construction Manager with the New Jersey Schools Development Authority for more than 5 years. He has worked on a wide range or projects that include elementary-, middle- and high schools, houses of worship, commercial renovations and new construction, as well as a multitude of residential addition, renovation and new construction projects. Adam has been with Zimbler Architecture since 2016 and is the Project Architect/Coordinator for the firm. 

Adam married his wife, Tara, who is also a Syracuse Alumni and teaches at Marlboro High School. Adam and Tara have two wonderful boys: Ethan and Brayden who are both students in the Freehold Borough School District.

Cristina Savarese joined the design team of Zimbler Architecture in 2022.  A graduate of Temple University, Crissy offers a diverse and innovative approach to design- from small additions and new home design to retail development and multi-family residential projects.  

As a child Cristina’s family traveled to Italy quite often to visit family and while there, she fell in love with architecture and the notion of creating spaces that cause one to feel and react.  Pompeii always stood out the most; to explore a city- frozen in time- she was fascinated by this ancient city, and it drove Cristina to pursue a career in architecture.  While studying at Temple Crissy was the project manager during a Design-Build studio semester giving her the skills in woodworking and even welding to create a stage for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.  She also spent time studying abroad at Temple Rome and these amazing opportunities continued to add to her love of architecture. 

Crissy has held architectural design positions as well as planning and development through her over 20-year career with architectural firms in Philadelphia, Matawan, and the Freehold area.  Crissy is originally from Old Bridge New Jersey, and she now lives in Matawan with her husband,  kitties and two children.  When Crissy isn’t at her desk working on one of our many projects, she can be found cycling the roads on her bike or relaxing in the backyard with friends and family. 

Education: Bachelor of Architecture, Temple University (’01), Digital Design, Art Institute of Pittsburgh (’07), studied abroad Temple Rome (’99)

Nivien’s love of architecture began when she was a little girl playing with LEGOs. Her passion for designing buildings and creating spaces that function based on an individual’s needs drove her to pursue a career in architecture. In 2010, Nivien received her Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree from the New Jersey Institution of Technology. She then spent the first couple of years after graduation overseas where she gained experience in interior design while working for a firm that specialized in design/build projects. 

Upon returning to the US, Nivien expanded her skills by working for several different firms in New Jersey. The projects she worked on encompassed renovations, additions, and new residential construction, restoration of historic homes, as well as various commercial projects that included cafes, restaurants and retail fit outs.

Nivien particularly enjoys working on challenging projects because she likes to test her strong problem solving skills and tries to explore new avenues to increase her efficiency and quality of her work product. She also loves hand crafts which provides inspiration for her design work and helps her hone her creative skills.

Nivien joined Zimbler Architecture in 2019.

Alice Zimbler is the Operations Manager for Zimbler Architecture, LLC.  Alice earned her Bachelor of Arts from Queens College with a major in Sociology and  a minor in Psychology.

She has worked as Operations Manager for many New York companies including Salomon Brothers, Citibank, Houlihan Lokey, First Manhattan Company and Pearl Cohen.

Alice has a deep understanding of office processes and procedures, and understands what is needed to run a successful practice.

She resides in Princeton Junction, NJ with her husband Alan.   She enjoys going to movies, reading, and  playing with her new granddaughter Lulu.