Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Vision Made Possible with Expert Architectural Solutions
Founded in 2008, Modis Architects is a mid-sized architectural firm with over 50 employees, led by co-founders Robert K. Morisette and Ivo Fernandez Jr., both with more than 20 years of industry experience. Our collaborative design studio integrates beauty, functionality, and economic viability to deliver modern solutions for retail, mixed-use, hospitality, and residential projects across the United States. We prioritize client vision while maintaining sensitivity to project context, economics, and community impact. Our team includes LEED-certified professionals and licensed architects specializing in urban planning, interior design, and high-end residential developments.We foster a family-like culture among staff, engineers, and contractors to ensure mutual respect and successful project delivery. Our portfolio includes award-winning designs and large-scale developments like the Miami Intermodal Car Rental Facility. We emphasize personalized attention, professionalism, and a commitment to architectural excellence. Our values drive every endeavor, from initial zoning analysis to construction completion. We believe in creating spaces that reflect client branding while advancing 21st-century community needs. This philosophy has established us as a trusted partner for public and private clients nationwide.
Services
Architectural Design
Urban Planning
Interior Design
Master Planning
Retail Design
Hospitality Architecture
Residential Development
Mixed-Use Projects
Land Use Consulting
Ecclesiastic Architecture
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in retail and mixed-use developments
- Our team includes LEED-certified professionals and licensed architects
- We maintain a collaborative, family-like culture with staff and partners
- Our portfolio includes award-winning designs and large-scale infrastructure
- We provide personalized attention from project conception to completion
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services combine aesthetic vision with functional requirements to create spaces that meet client needs while adhering to regulatory standards. We specialize in retail, hospitality, and residential projects, employing a collaborative approach that integrates client goals with site-specific considerations. Our team delivers innovative solutions that balance creativity with practicality, ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Urban Planning
We develop comprehensive urban planning strategies that integrate projects into their surrounding environments while addressing 21st-century community needs. Our approach considers transportation networks, zoning regulations, and sustainability principles to create cohesive master plans. With expertise in mixed-use developments and infrastructure projects, we help clients transform urban landscapes through thoughtful, context-sensitive design solutions.
Interior Design
Our interior design services focus on creating functional, brand-aligned environments that enhance user experience. We work closely with clients to develop cohesive spaces that reflect their identity while optimizing functionality. From retail environments to hospitality venues, our designs incorporate material selection, lighting strategies, and spatial planning to achieve visually compelling and operationally efficient interiors.
Master Planning
We provide strategic master planning services that coordinate large-scale developments across multiple sectors. Our process involves analyzing zoning requirements, conducting site assessments, and creating phased implementation plans. By integrating architectural, landscape, and infrastructure components, we deliver comprehensive solutions that guide long-term growth while maintaining flexibility for future adaptations.
Residential Development
Our residential development expertise spans single-family homes, multifamily complexes, and mixed-use residential buildings. We create designs that balance aesthetic appeal with practical living requirements while considering market demands. Our team addresses zoning challenges, material selection, and sustainability factors to deliver residential solutions that enhance quality of life and maximize investment returns.
People
Robert K. Morisette
Managing Principal / Co-Founder
With over 20 years of experience, Robert leads architectural operations at Modis Architects, specializing in retail and mixed-use developments. His technical expertise ensures projects meet deadlines and budgets while exceeding client expectations through practical design solutions.
Ivo Fernandez Jr.
Managing Principal / Co-Founder
As co-founder, Ivo brings 20+ years of experience in large-scale retail, mixed-use, and residential projects. He oversees design phases from zoning analysis to construction, maintaining a hands-on approach that drives the firm's innovative culture.
Yvan Polonio
Vice President / Director of Retail
Yvan manages diverse projects including mixed-use complexes and commercial buildings. With extensive experience in both design and operations, he mentors junior staff while ensuring projects maintain quality standards and client alignment.
Rosendo Marcet
Sr. Project Manager - II
Rosendo leads residential and commercial projects, integrating cultural and environmental factors into designs. He managed the Miami Intermodal Car Rental Facility, demonstrating expertise in complex infrastructure projects with tight deadlines.
Ana Trinchet
Director of Planning
Ana oversees planning initiatives that balance urban development with community needs. Her work focuses on creating sustainable, context-sensitive solutions for mixed-use and infrastructure projects across public and private sectors.
Questions
What architectural services does Modis Architects offer?
We provide architectural design, urban planning, interior design, master planning, and residential development services for public and private clients nationwide.
How long has Modis Architects been in business?
Founded in 2008 by Robert Morisette and Ivo Fernandez, we've delivered award-winning projects for over 15 years.
What project types does Modis Architects specialize in?
We specialize in retail, mixed-use, hospitality, residential, and urban planning projects, with experience in both large-scale infrastructure and small developments.
Does Modis Architects work outside Florida?
While based in Miami, we serve clients throughout the United States, completing projects in multiple states with our licensed professionals.
What sustainability credentials does Modis Architects have?
Our team includes LEED-certified professionals who integrate sustainable practices into designs while maintaining economic viability for clients.
