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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Known for its warm weather, beautiful beaches, and many recreational activities, Miami is a highly desirable location for commercial and residential properties. The city’s strategic location as a gateway to Latin America and its status as a central international hub for finance, trade, and tourism make Miami an ideal place for businesses to position themselves. Miami’s diverse neighborhoods and array of housing options offer residents an unparalleled quality of life, with easy access to world-class amenities, cultural experiences, and natural beauty. Here are Miami’s eight best architectural firms.
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Zyscovich
100 Biscayne Blvd, 27th Floor, Miami, FL 33132
Zyscovich is an award-winning architecture, master planning, and interior design firm known for its innovative and sustainable approach to planning. The firm’s Real Urbanism® philosophy emphasizes community engagement and the integration of historical and cultural contexts in its projects. The company’s diverse experience includes transportation, educational, commercial, retail, hospitality, and multifamily residential projects. Some of Zyscovich’s notable awards include being ranked in Engineering News-Record’s Top Design Firms in Education and Top 25 Design Firms in Florida in 2022. In 2021, Zyscovich was named the Third-Largest Educational Design Firm in the Southeastern U.S. by Engineering News-Record. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The firm’s principal, Bernard Zyscovich, is a prominent architect, urban designer, and author with over 45 years of experience. He is a recipient of several prestigious awards and is recognized as a thought leader in holistic master planning and Real Urbanism®.
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RE Chisholm Architects
782 NW 42nd Ave Suite 650, Miami, FL 33126
RE Chisholm Architects, Inc. is a well-respected, multidisciplinary architecture and design firm based in Miami, Florida. Since its founding in 1982, the firm has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional design services in architecture, interior design, master planning, and urban design, with a strong focus on sustainability and pragmatic solutions. The company has been recognized locally and nationally for its outstanding design work and quality of service, including being named Architectural Firm of the Year in Miami-Dade County in 1992 and 2019.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The firm is led by Robert E. Chisholm, the Chairman and CEO. Robert brings decades of experience to the firm and is a registered architect with urban and interior design expertise. He has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work, including induction into the American Institute of Architects/Miami Hall of Fame in 2022 and the State of Florida American Institute of Architects Silver Medal Award in 2007.
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Touzet Studio
800 S Douglas Rd, Puerta del Sol Suite 250, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Touzet Studio is an award-winning architecture and interior design studio in Coral Gables, Florida. Founded in 2004 by Cuban-American architects Carlos Prio Touzet and Jacqueline González Touzet, the studio is committed to creating sustainable solutions that meet the challenges of climate change. The firm draws inspiration from various sources, combining innovation with a respect for history and culture to design spaces that connect people with nature. Touzet Studio has received numerous international and local awards, including the AIA Miami Silver Award and multiple AIA Florida and AIA Miami Awards. The Studio won AIA Miami Firm of the Year.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Touzet Studio’s principals are Carlos Prio-Touzet, AIA, and Jacqueline Gonzalez Touzet, AIA, LEED AP. Carlos holds a Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami. He was named Architect of the Year by the Miami Chapter of the American Institute of Architects in 2015. Jacqueline was Chair of the Resiliency Committee for the Board of MRED for 4 years, and is a Trustee for HistoryMiami Museum. She was named Young Architect of the Year and Architect of the Year by the Miami AIA.
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SB Architects
2333 Ponce de Leon Blvd Suite 1000, Coral Gables, FL 33134
SB Architects is a global architecture and design firm founded in 1960. With offices in San Francisco, Miami, and London, it specializes in creating inspiring hospitality, residential, and mixed-use buildings and spaces that prioritize the needs of the people, planet, client, and community. The company values collaboration and aims to provide a supportive and open-minded work environment where everyone is respected and can express themselves freely.
The firm’s notable awards include the 2020 Merit Award of Excellence for Sustainability. The firm has received several APR Global Future Design Awards, including Winner in Mixed-Use Built for Miami Design District and Winner in Residential Built for Portola Valley Residence.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Scott Lee is the principal and President of SB Architects, leading the firm’s international design practice. With more than three decades of experience in the building market, he is an internationally recognized thought leader with expertise in hospitality, mixed-use, residential, and master planning developments.
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MATEU Architecture
8887 SW 131st St, Miami, FL 33176
MATEU Architecture is a Florida-based architecture firm committed to design excellence and professional ethics. Established in 2002 by Roney J. Mateu, FAIA, MATEU Architecture carries a legacy of excellence in architecture that began in 1979 with Roney’s first architectural practice. Focusing on serving both the private and public sectors, the firm combines its award-winning architecture services with construction and real estate expertise.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]MATEU Architecture has received numerous awards, including the 2021 Merit Award from AIA Florida and multiple Design Awards for projects such as Casa Pombo-Hartmann, Casa Kassamali, and Casa Ye Little Wood. In 2014, the firm was honored as Firm of the Year by AIA Florida/Caribbean and AIA Miami. Roney J. Mateu, FAIA, is the firm’s president and brings decades of experience to his leadership role.
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Chandler Architecture
5940 SW 73rd St, South Miami, FL 33143
Chandler and Associates is a Miami-based architecture practice led by Jason R. Chandler, AIA. The firm has a history of producing built and unbuilt designs that have garnered recognition from the Miami and Florida chapters of the American Institute of Architects. Chandler and Associates received the 2019 Honor Award of Excellence for New Work Under 50,000 square feet from the Miami Association of the AIA. The firm has also been featured in numerous publications, including Architect Magazine.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Jason R. Chandler, FAIA, is the founder and principal of Chandler and Associates. In addition to his work with the firm, he is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts at Florida International University. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Miami and Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design.
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ZW Jarosz Architect
3326 Mary St Suite 500, Miami, FL 33133
Z.W. Jarosz Architect is a renowned architecture firm based in Coconut Grove, Miami. Founded over 19 years ago by Zbigniew Jarosz, a licensed architect and general contractor, the firm is well-known for its quality designs, timely delivery of projects, and compliance with budget requirements. Z.W. Jarosz Architect has approximately 20 employees, including designers, project managers, and superintendents. The firm received the 2018 Luxe RED Awards for Contemporary Architecture in Miami. It has also been featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Florida Architecture, and Luxe.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Zbigniew Jarosz is the President of Z.W. Jarosz Architect and a Krakow University of Technology graduate with a Master of Architecture and Engineering degree. He is affiliated with professional organizations such as the American Institute of Architects, the Polish Institute of Architects, and the Royal Institute of British Architects.
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DEN Architecture
1477 SW 14th Terr, Miami, FL 33145
DEN Architecture is an independent architecture firm committed to environmentally-conscious design. Recognizing that every decision impacts the environment, the firm produces buildings that are adapted to local climate, culture, and resources. With an extensive background in projects ranging from residential remodels to institutional buildings, DEN Architecture aims to minimize its environmental impact through its research-based design process.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The company’s work has received several awards, including the AIA Miami Residential Architecture/Honor Award for the Portico House in 2020, the AIA Florida Honor Award for Sustainable Design, and the AIA Miami Award of Excellence for the Gordon Ozarks Cabin in 2015. The organization operates under the supervision of Germán Brun and Lizmarie Esparza. Both principals hold a LEED AP BD+C certificate.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=”primary” el_class=”blog_sidebar_sticky_menu”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
