President and Managing Partner Bernard Zyscovich, AIA, has been probing the parameters of design innovation for more than 30 years. A dedicated preservationist and urbanist, he has served in numerous community leadership roles including Chairmanship of the Miami Design Preservation League, the organization responsible for the historic designation of the Miami Beach Art Deco District; Presidency of the Miami Chapter of the American Institute of Architects; and co-sponsorship of South Florida’s first Tropical Green Conference. Mr. Zyscovich’s writing on architecture and urban design has been published widely in numerous magazines. His book, The Technique for Creating Real Urbanism, will be published by the Urban Land Institute in 2007. Mr. Zyscovich received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute in 1971.

Vice President and Partner, Jose Murguido, AIA, oversees the firm’s academic and municipal projects. His expertise extends from academic facility planning and design to urban design and site analysis, and from contract administration to ADA compliance. Mr. Murguido has led the Education Group to become one of Florida’s premiere K-12 design firms. Under his guidance, the Education Group has developed a variety of specialized educational facilities, including much lauded prototype designs that have been repeated throughout South Florida. Mr. Murguido holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute.

Principal and Director of Interior Design, Anabella Smith is known for her superb eye for sophistication and detail. From tailored sleek to provocative, each interior expresses her signature modern glamour. With her superb eye for sophistication and detail, she has led the firm to recognition for its polished, yet cutting edge approach to interior design. She holds a Bachelor of Architectural Technology from Florida International University and is presently working on a Master’s level of Certification in Facilities Management.

As Principal and Director of Design, Suria Yaffar oversees the design of projects ranging from multifamily high-rise towers to the master planning of new and redeveloped neighborhoods. Ms. Yaffar has contributed to the firm’s emphasis on innovation and to the development of Bernard Zyscovich’s theory of Real Urbanism. Ms. Yaffar received her Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Miami and her Master of Architecture from Princeton University.