John Pichette

John Pichette is a registered architect and the founder of the firm. After serving for four years with the Air Force, John completed an intensive five year professional program at Andrews University in Michigan. In 1992, he received the school’s annual Makielski’s Award. In Sarasota, John worked for ten years in a well-established firm that offered him project management opportunities in all phases of design and construction.

In his past work experience, he was the project architect for numerous commercial and public projects including the regional headquarters for Girls Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida. He managed the design documentation and construction administration for over 30 buildings, including 4 award winning projects. In 2005, John opened his own practice where he continues to be dedicated to the success of the projects from site layout to construction details.

Michael Halflants

After starting his architectural education in Brussels, Michael Halflants earned a masters at the University of Florida, where he was awarded the gold medal, the college’s highest design honor. Upon graduation, Michael was first employed as a project designer with the Polshek Partnership in New York. In that capacity, he drew designs for theaters and offices in Manhattan and for the Kansas University Spencer Museum.

Working in a joint venture with Arata Isozaki’s Tokyo office, he was on the design team for the Brooklyn Museum addition. Michael was the recipient of the 2005 Eduardo Garcia Award which recognizes an architect 40 and under within the seven counties around Tampa Bay. In 2007, the University of Florida honored him with the Young Architect Award. At the University of South Florida, Michael teaches graduate design studios and the tropical architecture course.